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This page covers the details of shipping costs and payment methods. Refer to this page for all types of orders.
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Shipping Information: 
This section covers your postage options and costs. I ship from the local post office and refer to http://www.usps.com for rates. Quoted rates are slightly higher than actual shipping rates to cover packaging costs.
I live in Florida, zip code 34684, and prefer to ship within the US but will accept international orders. Shipping outside the US will be extra and I'll have to calculate a rate for you based on your address.
The majority of items are very small and lightweight, only the tails require a bit larger package. Orders of multiple items have the same shipping rate if shipped together.

All packages are carefully taped and wrapped in plastic, paper or bubble wrap. All flat art pieces are shipped in a stiff photo envelope in plastic and a folder. I'll send an email letting you know when your order has shipped, though remember Sunday doesn't count as a mail day and if I get to the post office later in the afternoon it won't actually go out until the next day.

Regular First Class Domestic Mail (takes about 3-7 days)
$3.00 for a Small Padded Mailer (for badges and chokers)
$4.00 for Flat Reinforced Photo Mailer (for flat artwork up to 9x12")
$3.50 for small boxes (up to 13 ounces) (for small orders of a couple lightweight 3-D items, like ears or horns)
$4.00 for large boxes (for larger 3-D items, like sculpture or ear/tail sets)

Domestic Priority Mail (takes about 2-3 days)
$5.10 for a padded mailer (for badges and chokers)
$6.60 for a photo mailer (for flat artwork up to 9x12")
$5.40 for small boxes (for ears or horns)
$7.55 for larger packages  (for ear and tail sets)

Need it faster?
The post office of course offers faster delivery options if you really must have it ASAP at higher costs, I can look them up upon request.

International Mail
I'll have to figure international rates on an individual basis depending on where you are I can look up with your address a price. I really can't even give you an idea of general price since it can vary so much. I require insurance on International orders over $10, as always I do my best to get the package to you but I can't be responsible for lost mail. International shipping tends to be more complicated which is why I prefer not to do it ^_^; 
USPS International Rate Tables

Domestic Extras
Insurance (provides compensation for lost or damaged packages; insurance is required on orders over $30 and original art pieces)
+$1.65 for $.01-$50 value
+$2.05 for $50.01-$100 value

Delivery Confirmation (provides date and time of delivery or attempted delivery)
+$.75

Signature Confirmation (recipient must sign to receive package and delivery recorded online)
+$2.10

Certified Mail (provides receipt and online tracking of package)
+$2.65


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Payment Information: 
I have a couple accepted methods of payment. I am also open to suggestions for other forms of online payment as I still need to research some others.
Once you have placed an order, after I confirm it I will send you my address if needed for mailing in payment.

Money Orders are the most preferred. You can get several types of them, so long as they're in US currency and I can cash it at the bank its okay. There is a small fee for getting one (generally $1-3), and rates for getting them do vary depending where you go. I think the postal ones are the most inexpensive and most different types, but places like grocery stores, convenience stores, Western Union, and banks also issue them. The bank ones tend to be most expensive (unless you have some kind of nice account and get them for free.) There are also places like Amscott which provide them for free.

Paypal (http://www.paypal.com) is convenient because you don't even have to mail it out and its just about instantaneous. Unfortunately they charge me additional fee to accept payments by debit/credit card, but sending money is free for you. My Paypal e-mail is kiraku_kitsune@hellokitty.com

Checks are okay, but I prefer not to accept them if you can use another method. They must have the correct name and address pre-printed on them, and I won't take starter or low number checks. There is an additional 7-10 waiting period for checks to clear before your order is sent.

Cash is at your own risk and not really recommended, no coins (or a few taped down well.) Make sure it is well-concealed for instance in a card, so that if you hold the envelope up to light you can't tell there's money inside.


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