{"id":21445,"date":"2013-11-27T09:00:45","date_gmt":"2013-11-27T15:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/?p=21445"},"modified":"2014-05-22T13:23:02","modified_gmt":"2014-05-22T18:23:02","slug":"tips-for-getting-your-owc-order-in-time-for-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/21445-tips-for-getting-your-owc-order-in-time-for-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips For Getting Your OWC Order In Time for the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Globe-Gifts\"The holidays are creeping ever closer, and we at OWC hope that everyone is ready for a safe, wonderful Thanksgiving! And while spending time with family and friends is a popular Thanksgiving tradition for most, there\u2019s another tradition that many others like to partake in \u2013 waiting in long lines for Black Friday deals.<\/p>\n

But there\u2019s a much easier way to still get your shopping done early and get your packages in time without leaving the comfort of your home for the discomfort of a cold, hard sidewalk. By shopping online, you can avoid the craziness of maniacal Black Friday shoppers and if you start early enough, just about every retailer offers free or extremely discounted shipping options this time of year.<\/p>\n

The emphasis is on starting early \u2013 but during the chaos of the holidays, who among us can truthfully say we\u2019re batting 1.000 on that? With so much on our plates (other than turkey), it\u2019s hard to make time to get ahead on shopping.<\/p>\n

Here at OWC, we\u2019re big<\/i> believers that knowledge is power, so we\u2019ve once again set up some tips and shipping estimates and deadlines to help make sure you get your order from us on time. After all, holidays are much better spent enjoying quality time with family and friends, rather than stressing over shipping times.<\/p>\n

<\/b>Tip #1:\u00a0Aim for the Friday before as your absolute last date for receipt. \u2013<\/b>Monday, Dec. 23rd and <\/b>Tuesday, Dec. 24th<\/sup> are delivery days for most carriers so if for some reason your shipment is delayed; you have an extra couple days, just in case.<\/p>\n

Tip #2: Watch where your package is shipping from and that company\u2019s daily shipping deadlines.<\/b>\u00a0For our customers, we\u2019re in Woodstock, Ill., so anything shipping from our location is only a day for anywhere in Illinois, a good chunk of Wisconsin and Iowa, and some of Michigan, Indiana and Missouri. We also have a new shipping facility in Nevada for enhanced order processing and fulfillment.<\/p>\n

Why spend more on faster shipping if you don\u2019t have to? Our daily shipping deadlines vary by carrier and service, so you\u2019ll want to make sure you check our Shipping Options page<\/a> to make sure you order is in on time.<\/p>\n

Tip #3: Watch the weather.<\/b>\u00a0Winter is coming and, typically, that means winter storms aren\u2019t too far behind. A good storm can easily ground cargo planes or cause accidents for the trucks on the road, and that can cause delays both big and small. If there\u2019s a storm coming, select a faster method than you technically need, just in case. Cutting your time in half, if possible, will help make sure that if something does go wrong, you still walk away happy.<\/p>\n

Tip #4:\u00a0 Ship to yourself as often as possible.<\/b>\u00a0Responsible merchants will be confirming credit card information to help prevent credit card fraud to their customers during the holiday season. Shipping to the same address the card-issuing bank has on file for you will ensure speedy processing and fewer delays.<\/p>\n

Now for the good stuff! Here are our recommendations for holiday shipping estimates:<\/p>\n

U.S. Postal Service:<\/b><\/p>\n

Only the U.S. Postal Service (and UPS SurePost Saver) can ship to PO Boxes and military APO\u2019s, FPO\u2019s etc.<\/p>\n