Shipping Policy

                                     PLEASE NOTE CHANGES TO SHIPPING RATES

Rising costs have forced us to revise our shipping rate structure.  Updated rates are in bold below.  Further changes may be added for shipment of firearms and swords.

All packing/shipping/insurance is paid by the customer. As a general rule we prefer to ship by UPS. All fees quoted below refer to shipment within the US. Please inquire for foreign shipping.

Our basic UPS fee is now $15.00 east of the Mississippi, $20.00 west of the Mississippi.  Insurance on a UPS package will now be an additional $5.00. Additional fees will be added for higher priced items and for those which are oversized and/or heavier in weight.

Our standard UPS fee for shipping carbines and swords / sabers is now $30.00, regardless of location. The charge for longarms is now $35.00, regardless of location. These fees cover the cost of our shipping boxes as well as insurance.

Framed or shrunkwrap prints/paintings, etc. that need to be shipped flat and the package measures over 30" in length or width:  $40.00 east of the Mississippi, and $50.00 west of the Mississippi.  Those charges include $500 insurance.  Additional amounts may be charged if insurance is for a higher dollar amount.

We will ship Overnight or 2nd Day Air for an additional fee. Please inquire for rates for the specific item you wish to be shipped.

We will also ship via US Mail if requested. The minimum charge for a Priority Mail package is now $10.00.  Insurance will be additional $5.00.  We will still ship very small items/documents via 1st Class Mail for $5.00, again with insurance to be additional amount if requested.

ALL HIGH VALUE PACKAGES SHIPPED VIA UPS ARE SECURED WITH NON-TAMPER TAPE. IF ANY PACKAGE ARRIVES AND YOU NOTICE ANY POSSIBLE PROBLEMS, INFORM YOUR UPS DRIVER AND OPEN THE PACKAGE IN THEIR PRESENCE.

IF THERE IS ANY DAMAGE TO AN ITEM YOU RECEIVE WHICH IS DELIVERED BY UPS OR THE US POSTAL SERVICE, OR IF YOU ITEM DOES NOT ARRIVE IN A TIMELY FASHION, PLEASE CONTACT US AS SOON AS POSSIBLE SO THAT WE MAY INVESTIGATE AND/OR FILE A CLAIM.

Special shipping is required for framed items, both modern and vintage. Any framed item purchased will be disassembled in order to remove the glass. This means that the backing will be removed, and the glass will be packed separately. We will make every attempt to insure that the glass will reach you safely, but we cannot guarantee it and are not responsible for replacement if broken. Any frame shop can re-seal the backing.

IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO US TO DISASSEMBLE THE PIECE, PLEASE INFORM US AS SUCH. ANY DAMAGE INCURRED DUE TO BREAKAGE OF GLASS IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CUSTOMER.

Thank You,

The Management and Staff of The Horse Soldier