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Packaging of Saxophones:

Saxophones are shipped in the cartons in which they are received by us from the official suppliers. Optionally, your saxophone will be packed with our "Overkill" packaging to maximize its protection. In this case we will pack the original carton inside a larger carton with additional cushioning in between the 2 cartons on all sides cushion the shock and prevent damage in the event the carton is dropped or punctured. Beware of sellers who use very small cartons! 

Did you know you can damage an instrument in its case with a shock which does not apparently damage the case? Try it some time. Take your sax, in its case and drop it to the ground from 6 feet. Try playing it now.

Double oversize cartons for saxophones, lots of FRAGILE stickers and Josh's (UPS) tender touch help your saxophone arrive safely.

Shipping of Saxophones:

Shipping can be specified by any means you choose, however,  we find UPS Ground is the most efficient and cost-effective way to ship saxophones in the USA and UPS Express or USPS Express Mail, depending on the location, outside the USA.

With your zip code, we can quote you an exact shipping charge.

 

Shipping of Accessories:

Web site shipping charges, shown at checkout before you make your payment, cover shipping as follows.
NOTE: Customs clearance times can vary considerably by country. Delivery times shown below are our best estimates only.

 

Small
Accessories

Sax Cases,
Case Covers
Some Sax Stands and any order exceeding 5 lbs.

First Class Mail
up to $67.00

Priority Mail
over $67.00

Express
Mail
over $67.00

USA
(lower 48 states)

2-5 business day delivery

2-3 business day delivery n/a

UPS Ground

1-6 business day delivery

USA
AK, HI

2-5 business day delivery 2-3 business day delivery n/a

Please e-mail us for a shipping quote

Canada, Europe (ex UK) and countries not listed on this page

21 + days

 

14 to 30 days

$400 maximum value

n/a

 

Please e-mail us for a shipping quote
United Kingdom, S.E. Asia, Australia, New Zealand, other Oceana

21 + days

 

n/a

7 to 14 days

$400 maximum value

Please e-mail us for a shipping quote
 
  Small Accessories Sax Cases,
Case Covers
Some Sax Stands and any order exceeding 5 lbs.

Express
Mail
up to $249.99
maximum value

Middle East, Africa, Serbia, Russia and former USSR republics 7 to 14 days Please e-mail us for a shipping quote
 
 

Small Accessories

Sax Cases,
Case Covers
Some Sax Stands and any order exceeding 5 lbs.
First Class Mail
up to $50.00 value
Priority Mail
$50.01 to $100.00
Express
Mail
$50.01 to $249.99

South America, Central America

21 + days

14 to 30 days 7 to 14 days Please e-mail us for a shipping quote

 

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