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Shipping Policies

🧵 we are a very small, family-owned press & studio — not a large fulfillment operation

each of our physical items is thoughtfully made, packed, and shipped by hand from Northern Virginia. because of this, shipping times may vary, particularly for handcrafted, one-of-a-kind, or international orders

before placing any non-digital purchase, please review the shipping and return policies below

international customers are responsible for any customs fees, duties, or taxes required by their country

we appreciate your patience, understanding, and support of small, independent creative work

shipping to continental US 🇺🇸

all physical orders are carefully packed by hand and shipped by real people; we have no warehouses, no automation, and no 24/7 fulfillment systems

we do our best to ship orders promptly while keeping a sustainable, human pace of work

📦 shipping costs notes

  • we calculate shipping based on USPS current rates from Northern Virginia (ZIP 20165)
  • domestic packages typically start around ~$5–$15 depending on weight and service
  • prices based on item weight with packaging included, not just the product alone
package weight USPS service estimated cost*
up to 1 lb USPS Ground Advantage $5–$7
1–2 lbs USPS Priority Mail $9–$12
2–3 lbs USPS Priority Mail $11–$15
3–5 lbs USPS Priority Mail $14–$20+

*domestic shipping estimates are based on USPS rates from Northern Virginia (ZIP 20165); final costs may vary depending on package weight, destination, and package size and not just the product alone

📦 shipping insurance

  • unless otherwise requested, packages ship without additional insurance to keep costs lower
  • optional insurance is available for an added fee

international shipping 🌎

international buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, or customs charges required by their country

📦 international shipping rates

international rates vary a lot by service & destination, but here are general starting points:

package weight USPS service estimated starting cost*
up to 1 lb First-Class Package International $17–$30+
up to 2 lbs Priority Mail International $40–$55+
up to 5 lbs Priority Mail International $55–$75+
any weight Priority Mail Express International $60–$90+

*international shipping costs vary widely by destination, weight, and customs requirements; import duties, VAT, and customs fees are the responsibility of the buyer and are not included in shipping costs

  • flat-rate international options exist but are limited by weight and country
  • because USPS doesn’t publish a single full table online (they expect users to use the postage calculator), these are general benchmarks that help you roughly price shipments
  • 📌 international shipping is typically 2–6× domestic rates for similar weights

🌍 insurance for international shipping is optional

  • USPS includes limited insurance automatically only in some international serviceYou’ll receive a tracking number when your item ships, whenever available
  • Priority Mail International & Priority Mail Express International include up to $200 insurance at no extra cost; additional insurance costs extra beyond that
  • for domestic packages, USPS offers insurance — basic up to $100 included in some services, with extra buyable coverage
  • to keep shipping costs as accessible as possible, packages are shipped without additional insurance unless otherwise requested
  • optional insurance may be added at the buyer’s expense prior to shipment
return policies

Sirenella Press reserves the right to amend any information contained above, including but not limited to prices, technical specifications, terms of purchase, and product or service offerings without prior notice.