Shipping

Expand the sections below to find information about our shipping practices and polices. If the information you’re looking for isn’t here please don’t hesitate to send us an email or use the contact form at the bottom of the page.

FREE LOCAL PICKUP

If you live in the Ketchikan area we recommend visiting Star Gallery (5 Creek St). They have all of the current Ray Troll t-shirts, hoodies, and more. If you would prefer to order online for local pickup you can do so by entering a local shipping address during checkout. After you place your order we will contact you to arrange pickup. Please note that we cannot do tax exempt sales online.

DELIVERY TIME AND SHIPPING IN THE U.S.

Orders are usually processed and shipped within 1-3 days of the order date. All orders are packaged in our creek side store in Ketchikan, Alaska.

Most orders are shipped via USPS Priority Mail. Orders containing only stickers are shipped via USPS Ground Advantage.

Average transit time for Priority Mail: 5 – 7 business days
Average transit time for Ground Advantage: 7-14 business days

Please remember, your order is shipped from a small Alaskan town on an island. The staff at The Ray Troll Web Store and our local post office make every effort to pack and ship your order in a timely manner. Delayed packages usually arrive within 14 days of the shipment date. Please contact us if it has been over 14 days since your order was shipped and you haven’t received your package yet.

SHIPPING RATES

Most packages being shipped to US addresses are sent via USPS Priority Mail. Orders containing only stickers or only masks are shipped via USPS Ground Advantage. Shipping rates are based on current USPS prices which are calculated based on the shipping address and total package weight. You can preview the rate for any order in the shopping cart by entering your address into the shipping calculator.

Note: We watch for when the actual shipping cost for an order is noticeably less than the amount that was charged and issue a refund for the over charged amount. This can be particularly true for heavy packages containing products such as books. Rates for heavy packages vary widely depending on the destination address and our shipping calculator just isn’t smart enough to know when a flat rate box is a better choice. If you have any questions about the shipping rate for an order you would like to place or an order that you have already placed please don’t hesitate to contact us.

SHIPPING TO CANADA

Shipping charges for orders shipped to Canada do not include duties or taxes. Most orders can be shipped to Canada as a “small package” via First Class International Mail. Transit time for First Class International Mail is usually 4-6 weeks. Large orders over $60.00 often require additional postage because they are required to be sent via Priority Mail International. Transit time for Priority Mail International is 2-4 weeks.

USPS partners with Canada Post for delivery when the package reaches Canada.

Occasionally large USPS Priority Mail or orders to Canada require additional charges. You will be notified prior to shipment via email, telephone or mail if the above shipping rates will not apply to your order.

Shipping charges for international orders are nonrefundable in most situations, including instances of damaged packaging, lost packages, and unclaimed packages. Shipping charges may only be be refunded in cases of defective items or if the package contents differ from the item(s) ordered.

Please be aware that because of the high cost of international shipping we unable to offer exchanges for international orders, but we can do returns. More information can be found in the Returns & Exchanges section of our site.

Orders are charged in US Dollars (USD)

INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY

Shipping charges for international orders do not include duties or taxes. Any duties, taxes, or fees will be the responsibility of the customer to pay in their respective country before receiving the package.

All international orders are shipped via USPS Priority Mail International. We know that this method is more expensive than some other shipping options, but we find it to be the most affordable option that is also insured. In the past we have had issues with international packages being lost, and we do not feel comfortable shipping uninsured packages. If you would prefer a less expensive international shipping option that does not include insurance please contact us to discuss your options. Know that we cannot offer refunds of any kind for lost or damage packages that are shipped without insurance.

USPS partners with local shipping services in each country for final delivery.
Examples of local shipping services:

  • Australia: Australia Post
  • Canada: Canada Post
  • Germany: Deutsche Post
  • Italy: Post Italiane
  • Japan: Japan Post
  • Mexico: Correos de Mexico
  • New Zealand: New Zealand Post
  • Sweden: PostNord
  • United Kingdom: Royal Mail

Some orders may require additional shipping charges. You will be contacted if this is the case. Please contact us if you have questions about shipping to your specific country or shipping for any specific items.

Shipping charges for international orders are nonrefundable in most situations, including instances of damaged packaging, lost packages, and unclaimed packages. Shipping charges will only be refunded in cases of defective items or if the package contents differ from the item(s) ordered.

Please be aware that because of the high cost of international shipping we unable to offer exchanges for international orders, but we can do returns. More information can be found in the Returns & Exchanges section of our site.

Orders are charged in US Dollars (USD)

DAMAGED OR LOST PACKAGES

If your package was damaged during shipping email us or use the contact form at the bottom of this page. Please include your order number in the message and if possible also include photos of the damage to the packaging and the items in your email.

Shipping to and from Alaska often takes longer than the usual shipping times in the Lower 48. The default Priority Mail shipping times that USPS lists on their site do not apply to packages from Alaska. We find that most packages spend 5-7 days in transit. If you are in the United States we ask that you wait until it has been more than 14 days since your order was shipped before contacting us about a package that has not been delivered. We are unable to declare a package as lost until more than 14 days from the shipping date. If your order was shipped internationally please refer to the sections about shipping outside of the US for international shipping delivery estimates.

If the tracking information for your package shows it as “Delivered” but the package hasn’t actually been delivered we recommend starting by contacting your local post office. They are often able to provide more information than we have access to about the delivery status of packages. If they aren’t able to help you then please do contact us about your order.

BACK ORDERED ITEMS

POSTERS: Posters that are listed as “Available on backorder” are ones that we don’t have already printed, signed, and ready to ship. This can be because they’re too big to fit in the flat file or because we sold the last one in the drawer and are about to print more for Ray to sign. Please contact us for current poster backorder times.

Orders containing any posters listed as “Available on backorder” will take additional time to ship. If an order contains any backordered posters the poster portion of the order will not be shipped until all of the posters are available. If the order also contains non-poster items that portion of the order will be shipped separately and then the poster(s) will ship later when available.

 

ALL OTHER ITEMS: You will be notified via email or telephone if any items other than posters are on back order or discontinued. Most back ordered items can be shipped within 2 – 4 weeks.

HOLIDAY DELIVERY

During the holiday season the staff at The Ray Troll Web Store and our local Post Office make every effort to pack and ship your order in a timely manner, but unexpected weather conditions or Postal Service delays do occasionally happen. REMEMBER: Your order is shipped from a small island town in Alaska. Orders are normally packed within 1-3 days of the order date and spend 5-7 days in transit but we recommend ordering TWO WEEKS OR MORE before you need to have the order to be sure it gets there in time.

CUSTOMER SERVICE:
We are available year round to answer questions, take phone orders, help with an exchange or a complicated order, etc. You can email us at store@trollart.com or call us here at 1-907-225-5954.