How much is shipping? I would like to pay as much as possible.
U.S.
Orders $35+ ship free.
All other orders ship for a flat rate of $3.75.
These orders are shipped via USPS Ground Advantage.
If you would like your order to ship via USPS Priority Mail, this option will be available to you at checkout. The shipping charge will be based on the weight of your order, and maybe also on how much I like the street name in your mailing address.
Cheaper Shipping Option for Domestic Orders of up to 2 Cards
If you are buying 1 or 2 cards, I would be happy to ship your order in a thin, non-rigid envelope, if you would like a cheaper shipping option.
Please note that there's a chance your cards will arrive slightly curved or bent. In most cases, the card should arrive in perfectly decent condition, but unfortunately, I can't guarantee this.
Worldwide (excluding the EU):
Orders $75+ ship free.
All other orders ship for a flat rate of $20.95.
EU
I no longer ship to the EU via this site, due to a change in shipping rules.
My sincere apologies for this inconvenience!
Minor Exception for the EU
If you are buying 1 card only, I would be happy to ship your card in a thin, non-rigid envelope, if you would like a cheaper shipping option.
Please note that there's a chance your card may arrive slightly curved or bent. In most cases, the card should arrive in perfectly decent condition, but I can't guarantee this.
From what I can tell, I don't currently have the option to mail more than one card to another country for a cheap price, since this old-school stamped envelope must weigh under 1 oz. I will look into options for shipping more cards economically.
Agh! Why is shipping so expensive?
If any of these rates seem high, please know that I cover a portion of the shipping costs for all orders (U.S., Worldwide . . . shipping is $$$ these days).
Aside from the 1 or 2 card orders shipping in thin, non-rigid envelopes, most orders are shipped in a protective rigid mailer to insure that your card arrives in good condition (not bent or curled).
The USPS requires that any rigid mailer (even if completely flat and containing only one greeting card) must be labeled and sent as a "package." This means that if I ship one card to my neighbor three houses down the street, the shipping cost of the package will be $4.50.
Yes, I did actually prepare this label to see what the price was. I should send it, right? This is a good use of funds. Now I just have to figure out what my neighbor's name is, or if anyone actually lives there.
Ghhh! Why is international shipping so expensive?
I cover a portion of the shipping costs for all orders. Shipping is $$$$$.
For orders shipping to Canada, I prepay the Duties and Taxes Fee, which is $6.95.
Shipping one card to Canada costs $21.80.
This is due to the USPS requirement that a rigid mailer be sent as a package (the shipping costs for packages are much higher than shipping costs for envelopes).
Shipping a package that weighs between 8 oz - 32 oz costs $29.05.
The majority (95%) of orders that I ship to Canada are over 8 oz, so most orders cost $29 to ship, and some cost $41.
Orders shipping to other countries have higher postage costs.
How long will it take to receive my order?
Your order will be processed and shipped out from Los Angeles within 2-3 business days.*
USPS packages can arrive quickly sometimes, but occasionally, a mail carrier may place your order into a favorite armpit and head out to the desert for a vipassana retreat. I hope you receive your cards within a quick and reasonable period - please feel free to contact me if you do not.
*Exception: During sale events, orders will be processed and shipped out within 5-8 business days.
What are your card sizes?
Greeting Cards
4-Bar size: 3.5 x 4.875 inches
A2 size: 4.25 x 5.5 inches
A7 size: 5 x 7 inches
Flat Notecards
Mini: 2 x 3.5 inches (no fold)
Large: 5 x 7 inches (no fold)
What kind of paper, ink, and envelopes do you use?
Vector cards are printed with environmentally-friendly, vegetable-based inks on matte, FSC-certified, post-consumer recycled card stock. Letterpress cards are printed on cotton, tree-free paper with magical ink from New Zealand rainbows. The cards are paired with assorted colored (slate, chocolate, sunshine, charcoal, peacock, cobalt, clover, pool, beet, aubergine, etc.), Kraft, metallic and white vellum envelopes - whatever seems to fit the card best.
I am a wholesaler. How can I get more information or place an order?
Thanks for your inquiry! Please feel free to call 323.387.9480 or email. Wholesale information is also available at the Fomato Wholesale site. If you'd like to place an order, please send along your store's resale/tax number. California retailers, please fill out and send this resale certificate - it must be on file before your order can ship. Or if you prefer to do none of the above, you can go here, here or here. Gracias!
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