Shipping Details
- When do we ship?
- What companies do we use to ship?
- Where do we ship to?
- How much is shipping?
- What are the delivery speeds?
- Do I have to pay the flat rate for shipping?
- What happens if I'm not in for delivery?
- Can I add an alternative delivery address when placing an order?
- Can I track my order?
- Can I add a delivery note to my order?
- What happens if I input the wrong delivery address?
- Can I collect from you?
- I've just placed an order, can I "add" to it?
- Can I order, and pay, by telephone?
- UK postcode restrictions
- Do i have to pay customs duties & taxes?
- Shipping restrictions (glass)
Answers
- When do we ship?
We aim to dispatch all orders within 2 working days. It is usually much quicker than this, but we do allow this time. A working day is Monday – Friday (excluding bank holidays)
- What companies do we use to ship?
We use Royal Mail for small items (generally less than 2 kgs).
We use Various Couriers inc FedEx,UPS, DHL etc as a courier for our UK and Europe shipments unless over-sized.
We also use Various Couriers inc FedEx,UPS, DHL for our International shipments (USA, Australia, Japan etc.) and larger EU parcels
- Where do we ship to?
We ship to all of the UK mainland and UK offshore . We also ship worldwide Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Australia or Oceania, and South America.
We do NOT ship to PO Box and BFPO addresses.
- How much is shipping?
We offer a flat rate of shipping to UK and Europe. Shipping costs are:
- UK (Mainland : from £4.95
- UK (offshore): from £12.95
- Europe: Varies, you may be asked to apply for a quote at checkout
- Zone 1: Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands, Republic of Ireland, Luxembourg :from £14.95
- Zone 2: Denmark, Austria:from £16.95
- Zone 3: Italy, Spain, Czech Republic :from £18.95
- Zone 4: Finland, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovak Republic :from £21.95
- Zone 5 : Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania :from £24.95
- Zone 6 : Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, Croatia :from £26.95
All prices are plus VAT
Please note any orders over 1 Meters in length will need additional postage. maximum size via courier is 3 Meters (H+W+L) For any orders larger then this please contact us for a quote as we can also ship via Freight.
Our non EU international shipping prices which are not shown above, vary upon weight and size of the parcel and we cannot offer a flat rate of shipping. However, the on-screen instructions will give you information on how to proceed with submitting your order for a postal quote.
Please note that the flat rate we offer are for parcels:
- UK: up to 10 kgs & up to 1M in length
- Europe: up to 10 kgs & up to 1M in length
If your parcel exceeds this weight upon our processing then you will be sent an email to notify you that extra charges will apply before dispatch can take place.
- What are the delivery speeds? (once again this varies on your chosen shipping option, royal mail is slower than courier but far cheaper) PLEASE NOTE this is estimated time AFTER your order has been paid for/ picked /packed/ processed and booked in for dispatch with the courier of your choice.
- UK mainland: Next working day before 3pm (excluding Highlands of Scotland as this is a 2 working day service) estimated
- UK offshore: 2 working days estimated
- Europe Zone 1: 2 working days estimated
- Europe zone 2: 3 working days estimated
- Europe Zone 3: 3 - 4 working days estimated
- Europe Zone 4,5 & 6: 4 - 6 working days estimated
- Do I have to pay the flat rate for shipping?
In a nutshell, no. We offer a Personalised Quote system for small orders – wherever in the world. Please see our Personalised Quote page for further details. Prices for small orders start from just £3.95 (UK) and £7.95 (Europe).
- What happens if I'm not in for delivery?
Our couriers will leave you a calling card and you can then contact them to arrange a delivery or to collect from their depot or your local Post Office.
- Can I add an alternative delivery address when placing an order?
Yes you can. Upon checkout you will be asked to enter your invoice address (matched to your card billing address) and a delivery address – you can use the same address as your invoice address or input an alternative. Please make sure all address details are correct and complete as once you have submitted your order these details cannot be changed.
- Can I track my order?
Yes, Your tracking information can be located in the order details section in your lrseries.com account. Simply log in and view your order details.
- Can I add a delivery note to my order?
Yes, you will see a 'Delivery Instructions' box at checkout and you can enter details such as 'Please leave with my neighbour if not in'. (if you choose the higher rate/courier postal service at checkout)
Please note that our courier's will not leave a parcel unattended or without a signature so please do not request for your parcel to be left in an unsafe place.
- What happens if I input the wrong delivery address?
It is your responsibility to ensure you have entered your address details correctly. If you provide us with an incorrect address/postcode then lrseries.com cannot be held responsible for any loss you incur as a result.
- Can I collect from you?
We are an internet based company only and do not operate retail premises. All orders are dispatched from our warehouse.
However, if you are local and do wish to collect then you must still place an order first through our website – selecting 'Personalise Quote' in your basket and then choosing the 'Collection in person' option (you do not make payment at this stage). We will then process your order, send the invoice back to you to make payment and also notify you when your order is ready to be collected. When you collect please bring along your order details (your email receipt will suffice).
- I've just placed an order, can I "add" to it?
Once an order has been submitted then it is not possible for us, or you, to "add" to it.
You can, however, place a new order through the website as normal and if it's just for a small order select the 'Personalise Quote' system for cheaper shipping.
- Can I order, and pay, by telephone?
Sorry no. We are an internet company only and as such all orders must be placed through our website. We take payment security very seriously and operate a secure online payment system.
- UK postcode restrictions
The following postcodes are not classed as UK Mainland for delivery and therefore you would need to select UK offshore as your delivery zone:
- AB (30, 32, 39, 41-43, 51-53)
- DD (10-11)
- EH (42)
- FK (17-19)
- PH (11, 15-18)
- BT (1-84)
- IM (1-9, 99)
- PO (30-41)
- AB (31, 33-38, 44-45, 51-56)
- HS (1-9)
- IV (1-28, 30-32, 36, 40-49, 51-56, 63)
- KA (27-28)
- KW (1-17)
- PA (20-38, 41-49, 60-78)
- PH (19-26, 30-44, 49-50)
- TR (21-25)
- ZW (1-3
- Do i have to pay customs duties & taxes?
You are legally obliged to pay these costs, if applicable to your country, and once it is paid then the goods can be imported.
Your customs office will notify you on how to make payment and proceed with delivery.
All imported goods must be declared to the Customs & Excise authorities on entry and, in most cases, are subject to customs duty & VAT.
- Shipping restrictions (glass)
Due to courier restrictions we cannot ship glass.