So we all know what to expect when you order!

 

All the current ordering, shipping and return policies are posted in Wire Expressions Etsy Shop here: www.etsy.com/ca/shop/WireExpressions/policy

If you have any questions about ordering from Wire Expressions please send a message!

 

Payments

Payments made through Wire Expressions are processed through Square. Square keeps your payment information secure. Wire Expressions will never receive your credit card information.

❉ What forms of payment do you accept?
All Major Credit Cards, Wire Expressions Square Gift Cards, PayPal (upon request)

❉ Local customers can contact me if you would like to pay by e-transfer and pick your order up to save on shipping.

❉ Orders will not be made or shipped until full payment is received.

❉ Items are listed in Canadian Funds (CAD). Any mention of prices in listing descriptions or through correspondence from me will always be in CAD.

 

 

Shipping

❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ 2022 Holiday Order deadlines for USA Standard Shipping via Canada Post is Dec 11. Upgraded Shipping via DYK Post is Dec 16. Canada Order deadline is Dec 15 (East) Dec 18 (West). ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉

 

 

***** IMPORTANT SHIPPING INFORMATION! *****

***** Please read all shipping information carefully. Standard Shipping does not have Tracking in Canada! Upgrade shipping service for tracking. Once your order is in the postal system, it is out of my control. If you have any concerns or questions about an order that has already shipped I am pleased to help work it out! See Shop Policies for more info: bit.ly/WEPolicy *****

 

DELAYED PACKAGES: Once your order is in the postal system, it is out of my hands. Please note: Canada Post and USPS are stating that due to an increase in online ordering and mandated safety measures for social distancing they are experiencing delivery delays. See my shop shipping policies for more information about how delayed packages are handled. If you have any questions about the shipment of your order, don’t hesitate to contact me!

 

Please order EARLY to allow plenty of time for shipping. 

 

*Thank you for continuing to support small business!*

❉ What methods do you offer for shipping and how long does it take?
**Canada Post and USPS are stating that due to an increase in online ordering and mandated COVID-19 safety measures for social distancing they are experiencing delivery delays.

** STANDARD SHIPPING **
These orders will be sent by Canada Post Letter Mail. This service does NOT provide tracking, however it is usually fairly quick during non holiday times. Usual standard shipping times: 4-7 business days in Canada. 7-14 business days to USA *from date of shipping. *COVID-19 Note: due to an increase

** UPGRADED SHIPPING **
NEW!!! Upgrade your shipping from Standard Letter Mail to the following:
--> USA - USPS First Class Package or FedEx 3-Day* Service - both options include tracking and faster US Customs clearance. *Only Fed-Ex includes insurance of $100 USD. These upgrades are driven across the US border by a third party courier. In rare cases this service may add 1-3 days to the processing time of your order as the drop off location is a significant drive from my studio, you will receive a notification regarding any extra processing time though. Usual USPS Upgraded Shipping times: 4-7 business days *from the shipping date.
--> CANADA - Registered Letter Mail or Expedited Parcel - includes a tracking number and insurance of $100 CDN. This option may require a signature for delivery. (Service used will be at the discretion of the shop owner depending on your location and the actual cost of shipping, in most cases it will be Registered Letter). Usual Upgraded Shipping times: 4-7 business days *from the shipping date.

If you need your order within a specific RUSH time period please contact me prior to ordering to find out if your order can be shipped in time. Sorry, regardless of service choice, I cannot make guarantees on delivery dates, as I do not control what happens in the postal service.


❉ When will my order ship?
Typically In stock orders will ship within 1-3 business days. Made to Order, Custom Orders and Volume Order times may vary.


❉ Where do you ship?
Orders ship to Canada & the United States to the address on the order. Before you click order, please double check to make sure it is correct. I'm happy to ship to other countries too, please contact me to get a shipping quote.

 

❉ I'm in Calgary, can I pick it up or do you deliver?

I do not generally deliver orders, but we can arrange for you to pick it up to save the shipping. However, my shipping is very reasonable, and may save you the gas money and the trip!


❉ What about Customs & Duty?
Wire Expressions is located in Canada. It is your responsibility to be aware of the customs policies set by your own country and to pay all fees, tariffs, duty, and tax that may be applied. Packages which are refused and/or returned to sender will only be refunded as per my return policies less shipping or restocking fees and any other fees incurred by myself to collect the package back.


❉ What if my package has not arrived?
It is very rare for packages not to arrive. If your package is late and has not arrived within 10 business days from the shipment date, please contact me so I know. My policy is then to wait the following additional number of days for it to arrive.
CANADA - 10 additional Business Days
USA - 20 additional Business Days (12 additional Business Days for upgraded shipping)
INTERNATIONAL - 35 additional Business Days
After this total time, if the package has not shown up at your address or back at mine, then your order will be re-shipped as originally ordered (Refunds will not be issued).
***Shipping times may occasionally take longer, due to peak holiday times, weather, or other postal disruptions.***
***Business Day is defined as Mon-Fri excluding statutory holidays.***


❉ Undeliverable Mail / Incorrect Addresses
PLEASE make sure your address is correct & complete and that you are able to receive mail at the address provided. Orders are shipped to the address as it is listed on the order. If you move or provide an address or zip code that is incorrect, your package will most likely be returned. The return mail process can take several weeks (sometimes months). When a returned order is received, I will make attempts to contact you (the buyer) to provide a correct & current address where the order can be reshipped to. Cost of re-shipping the order will be at the buyers expense (Free Shipping promotions will not apply on orders that have to be re-shipped).

NOTE: If it’s my error, I’ll own it and cover the cost to reship your order! If it’s yours…I will do my best to work with you to resolve it, but the cost of replacement or reshipping will be up to you to cover. If you choose not to have it reshipped, or if I do not hear back from you after reasonable attempts to contact you, a refund will only be issued for items received by me for the CAD value of the order less original shipping and a 10% re-stocking fee (or other restocking fee if it was applicable whichever is higher). Personalized or custom made orders or any other items which are non-refundable according to my return policy will not be refunded if you choose not to have it reshipped or contact with you is unsuccessful.


❉ Shipping for holiday’s, peak times & special occasions
I really wish I could control the weather, the postal workers, and just how many people may be shipping this and that at peak times during the year…I can’t, so I suggest ordering early to avoid disappointment. Since I do not control what happens within the postal service, I cannot make guarantees on delivery times. Sorry, Refunds or credits are not issued if orders do not arrive in time for special events or holidays and items will only be re-shipped after the above time has passed.


❉ Personalization NOTE: Many of my items require information from you to be personalized. If you place an order and fail to provide all information requested such as bead colors or names, then I need to contact you via email.
- In some cases (such as requiring bead colors) I will make the choice for you. First, I will attempt to contact you one (1) time. If you do not respond, I will make the order as seen on the first photo, or by what is the most popular choice for that item. In my communication to you I will state the action I will take if I do not hear back from you within a certain time period. This will not delay shipping, it will be shipped within the processing time stated on your order. No refunds or credits will be issued if you are unhappy with the choice I make.

- If I require a name or other very specific information that I cannot choose on your behalf, I will attempt to contact you three (3) times. This may delay shipping of your order beyond the original processing time. If I do not receive a response from you, your order will be canceled and refunded in full.

- Please check your email after placing personalized orders to avoid delays or the cancellation of your order.

 

 

Returns and Exchanges

❉ I changed my mind and I'd like to cancel my order.
Please contact me immediately if you wish to cancel. Cancellations can only be accepted if your order is not already in production and/or has not been shipped yet. (Sometimes I do ship same day).

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❉ I'm not satisfied with an item I received, Can I return it?
Yes you can with the following conditions: 
• Your return is not on the list of items that cannot be returned
• Contact me within 3 days of receiving your item to receive return shipping instructions. 
• Return the item unworn/unused, and in its original packaging, postmarked within 3 days of contacting me.
• Orders that were shipped with any FREE SHIPPING promotion will be subject to a 15% restocking fee (except in cases where the item is defective).
• Earrings with ear-wires can be returned but are subject to a $3.50 CAD return fee. (So the earring hooks can be swapped for hygiene reasons). If the earring hook or stud can be removed and replaced on a new pair, I am happy to discuss an earring exchange and waive this fee.

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Sorry, refunds or exchanges will NOT be issued on the following items: 
• Toe-rings or earrings where the part that goes through your ear is part of a continuous piece of wire to make up part of the earring design. (For hygiene reasons)
• Items sold as ‘Final Sale’ or ‘Clearance’
• Personalized, Custom Designed items, or Large volume orders.
• Deposits or Other Fees associated with personalized orders, custom orders large volume orders, or where supplies were ordered in specifically for your order.
• Returns or exchanges will NOT be accepted on special occasion orders after the date of the event. 
• Masks - for hygiene reasons

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• Return shipping costs are to be paid by the buyer and the buyer assumes responsibility for the return package, so it is recommended that the buyer ship with tracking or insurance in case of package loss. Any costs incurred by Wire Expressions as a result of a buyer returning a package or item may be deducted from the refund amount and refunds or exchanges will only be made once the item has been received by Wire Expressions and inspected to be in the same condition it was shipped in.

*****NOTE*****: Shipping from outside Canada: to avoid extra or unanticipated charges, you MUST contact me BEFORE returning your order. See Note below about international returns. 

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• If an item is damaged during shipping, good quality photo proof is required of BOTH the damaged product AND the packaging. (Please hang onto the item as it may be requested back). A replacement item will be sent once these conditions are met.

 

❉ INTERNATIONAL RETURNS -To my US & International Customers: You MUST contact me BEFORE returning or refusing your order. Returns MUST be sent by regular post (ie. USPS) only to the address which will be provided to you. The return must be clearly marked “CANADIAN GOODS RETURNED” on the package and also on the customs form along side the description of the items. Wire Expressions reserves the right to refuse packages sent any other way, as there may be large fees for other carriers to clear the package through customs into Canada. **NOTE: any orders with upgraded shipping, which are ‘Refused’, ‘Return to Sender’ or Returned to the Montana Address for any reason will be subject to a $25 CAD restocking fee deducted off the item subtotal - please contact me first to get the correct return shipping address. Original shipping paid will not be refunded.

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❉ Once the item is received by me, a refund less original shipping and restocking fees will be issued in CAD funds back to your original method of payment.  I am happy to answer any questions prior to purchasing if you are not sure about my policies or an item in my shop. I strive to provide a great customer experience and love interacting with my customers!