The tempo of operations here at The Motor Pool has certainly picked up in recent weeks, with new merchandise flooding in at a record pace and outbound orders noticeably increasing well before the holidays arrive. That said, we just wanted to remind everyone about the shipping deadlines we’ve instituted for both domestic and international shipments that are intended for holiday delivery. Please make sure to check out our Calendar of Events page to determine the dates and service method that best suits your needs and remember it pays to place your order as early as possibly to avoid disappointment.
Shipping deadlines
Holiday Shipping Deadlines
As we approach the hectic holiday period, we thought it made sense to lay out all of our shipping deadlines ahead of time so our customers, both here and abroad, can determine when they need to get their deliveries in the mail to receive them before the holidays. So here goes:
December 10th – Last Day For Priority Mail International Shipments Outside the US for Christmas Delivery
December 12th – Last Day for Express Mail International Shipments Outside The US for Christmas Delivery
December 15th – Last Day for First Class Mail Shipments Within the US for Christmas Delivery
December 17th – Last Day for Priority Mail Shipments Within the US for Christmas Delivery
December 21st – Last Day for Express Mail Shipments Within the US for Christmas Delivery
Hanukkah comes later this year on December 24th, which can be challenging for the postal system since it means more packages are being shipped concurrently with Christmas deliveries. Needless to say, the sooner you get your orders into the system the better, particularly if weather- or work-related issues and/or delays pop up across the nation. Keep in mind that once we hand off the parcels to the USPS, we have no control over their delivery, routing or location, so we strongly recommend not waiting until the bitter end to place or inquire about your orders. The aforementioned deadlines can also be viewed on our Calendar page.
Holiday Season Shipping Recap
We just wanted to recap some of the shipping deadlines now looming for both domestic as well as international orders:
Thursday, December 10th – Last Day For Priority Mail International Shipments Outside the US for Christmas Delivery
Saturday, December 12th – Last Day for Express Mail International Shipments Outside The US for Christmas Delivery
Tuesday, December 15th – Last Day for First Class Mail Shipments Within the US for Christmas Delivery
Thursday, December 17th – Last Day for Priority Mail Shipments Within the US for Christmas Delivery
Monday, December 21st – Last Day for Express Mail Shipments Within the US for Christmas Delivery
Bear in mind that weather and/or other mitigating factors can affect this schedule, so the sooner you order for a holiday delivery, the better.
Holiday Shipping Deadlines
You can now find our 2014 holiday shipping deadlines on our Calendar of Events page. If you plan on ordering during the hectic holiday time frame, we would appreciate it if you could consult the December Calendar of Events page to determine if we can get an in-stock item(s) to you in time for Christmas.
Shipping Deadlines
As we approach the holidays, it is important to keep in mind the shipping cutoffs we follow, particularly for international deliveries and domestic shipments going to the western half of the US. Please consult our online calendar to determine the cutoff dates we impose based upon the type of shipping service desired. Remember too, that at this time of year the volume of mail rises, storms increase in location and ferocity, and other mitigating factors that could affect or delay the arrival of your package.
Our Calendar of Events can be found here:
http://www.themotorpool.net/Show-Dates-Sales-Mailings-s/1413.htm
Simply put, the longer you wait to purchase your item(s), the greater the chances your shipment could be delayed. Fair warning for the tardy shopper…