Shipping: I ship using USPS and try to ship within 2-3 days of purchase. My shipping prices currently reflect shipping to the contiguous 48 US states. If you are in Alaska or Hawaii, or are in another country or territory, please contact me. You may email me at phillipschmidtpottery [at] gmail.com. It is difficult to estimate the cost of shipping because location is a large pricing factor. If shipping costs (including packaging materials, transportation costs, etc.) are significantly lower than what you paid, I will certainly refund you the difference. Additionally, if shipping costs are significantly higher I will adjust the price and notify you for confirmation before continuing the order.
Local Pickup: Unfortunately shipping pottery is expensive, so I recommend that if you are in town or live nearby that you request to pick up the piece instead. We can arrange via email a time that works for both of us. I am generally available during the day and in the evenings from 4-7pm and I live in the northern suburbs of St. Paul, MN. Please email me at phillipschmidtpottery [at] gmail.com.
Payment: I accept payment through Paypal, a secure off-site payment processing company. You do not need an account with them to complete your order. After the purchase, you will be redirected back to www.phillipschmidtpottery.com.
Exchanges/Refunds: I hope you will be delighted with any full-priced purchase. But if not, you may return it time stamped within 14 days for an option below:
1. Request a refund for the price of the pottery.
2. Apply the price of the piece towards another purchase.
With both options, you pay all return shipping costs.
PACKING FOR RETURN: Please reuse the original packing materials and make sure the piece is well wrapped and cushioned. I cannot refund or give credit for chipped, cracked and broken pieces or damage that occurred during return shipment if your shipper does not accept responsibility for the claim.
BREAKAGE: If you receive a piece that has been broken during shipment, please notify me within 24 hours. It is essential to save pieces and original packing materials for inspection and collection by our shipper.