Shipping Policy

Thank you for visiting and shopping at The Dock Bookshop

Following are the terms and conditions that constitute our Shipping Policy.

Shipment processing time

All orders are processed within 2-3 business days. Orders are not shipped or delivered on Sundays or holidays.

If we are experiencing a high volume of orders, shipments may be delayed by a few days. Please allow additional days in transit for delivery. If there will be a significant delay in shipment of your order, we will contact you via email or telephone.

Shipping rates & delivery estimates

Shipping charges for your order will be calculated and displayed at checkout.

 

Shipment Method

Carrier / Service

Estimated delivery time

Shipment cost

Media Mail Shipping

USPS Media Mail

5-10 business days

$3.50 + $0.50 per item

Ground USPS Priority Mail 3-7 business days $8.00 + $0.95 per item

Expedited Ground

USPS Priority Mail

1-3 business days

$9.00 + $0.95 per item

Canada Shipping

USPS 1st Class Int

11-20 business days

$10.00 + $1.00 per item

International Shipping

USPS 1st Class Int

7-21 business days

$25.00 + $15.00 per item

The Dock Bookshop is not responsible for stolen packages or any lost items that cannot are ineligible for insurance claims (I.E. Packages that have been marked 'delivered'). Once a package enters into the hands of USPS, all responsibility and fault transfers to USPS. We are not responsible for any errors made by USPS. If your item is delayed past its "estimated arrival date" we apologize, but it is out of our control. We suggest filing a complaint with the USPS. A domestic package must be missing for 21 days with an incomplete tracking record before we can file an insurance claim and resend the order.

Shipment to P.O. boxes or APO/FPO addresses

The Dock Bookshop ships to addresses within the U.S., U.S. Territories, and APO/FPO/DPO addresses.

Shipment confirmation & Order tracking

You will receive a Shipment Confirmation email once your order has shipped containing your tracking number(s), if available. 

Other carriers and shipping options

If you would prefer another carrier (UPS, FedEx, etc) or special shipping conditions (next-day air, weekend delivery, etc), please contact the store for rates.