We will occasionally send orders Signature Required in order to protect against theft. As you might guess, it's the more expensive orders that are more likely to require a signature. There is no exact amount for requiring a signature, but it is rare we require a signature for a package worth less than $200.

Almost all packages requiring a signature are FedEx or UPS shipments where we require an Indirect Signature. With an Indirect Signature anyone in the household can sign for the package. If the package can not be delivered, the driver is supposed to leave a door tag. You can either sign the door tag and have the package delivered the following day (even if no one is home), or you can pick up the package at the local FedEx or UPS facility. You just need to show them photo ID.

We really do not want to inconvenience anyone by requiring a signature, and we also prefer not to get signatures because they cost us money. But because packages do occasionally get stolen, it is necessary to get signatures in certain situations.

Please also keep in mind that the driver might require a signature for reasons of their own. If there have been numerous package thefts in your neighborhood a driver might require a signature, and we have no control over this.

Here is the Info that Applies To Normal Times:


Smaller Items Are Shipped USPS
Smaller packages are shipped through the United States Postal Service. Unfortunately, we can't show a map of USPS delivery times because it's so unpredictable and complicated. However, in general, the USPS packages arrive quicker than with FedEx or UPS packages.

We usually ship USPS packages through USPS Ground Advantage, and occasionally Priority Mail. Going to the East, sometimes these packages arrive in one or two business days, but sometimes they arrive in three, four or five business days.

General Overall Shipping Times
The map below shows overall expected shipping times.This map combines the FedEx and USPS orders. Keep in mind that these are business days. Also keep in mind that these days the USPS, though quite fast on average, is very inconsistent. Often USPS orders to the East and South arrive in two business days, but sometimes packages are misrouted and take two weeks. If you absolutely must have an order at a certain time, we recommend you pay for expedited shipping (covered in the following section).

Expedited Orders
Expedited orders are sent via FedEx.

Expedited Orders Times:

• FedEx Priority Overnight takes one business day. Packages will be delivered by 10:30 AM, but there are some remote areas where the package will not be delivered until 5:00 PM.
  
• FedEx Standard Overnight takes one business day. Packages will be delivered to most areas by 3:00 PM, but there are some rural areas where it will not be delivered until 5:00 PM.
• FedEx 2Day takes two business days. Packages will be delivered to a business by 4:30 PM and to residences by 7:00 PM.
• FedEx Express Saver takes three business day, and will be delivered to a business by 4:30 PM and a residence by 7:00 PM.

Please keep in mind that business days (for expedited shipments) are Monday through Friday, non-holidays. For example: An order placed on Wednesday after 2PM using FedEx Express Saver will not arrive until the following Tuesday (or later if any of the weekdays are holidays). Some people get upset and want to know why their 3-Day order seemed to take six days. Keep in mind that every business has a shipping cutoff time. Ours is 2PM. If you order on Wednesday after 2 PM, the order will ship on Thursday. Three business days later is Tuesday. Business day one is Friday, business day two is Monday and business day three is Tuesday.

Although FedEx does have a Saturday delivery service and Saturday pickup, for various reasons we do not use these services.

Tracking
We'll have the USPS, FedEx or marineandreef.com Email you a tracking number on the evening of the day your order ships. FedEx tracking number can be checked at http://www.fedex.com/Tracking. UPS at https://www.ups.com/track?loc=en_US&requester=ST/. USPS orders can be tracked at http://trkcnfrm1.smi.usps.com/PTSInternetWeb/InterLabelInquiry.do. You can also just enter a tracking number into Google.

Orders under $49 to locations in the 48 contiguous states are $5.99 to ship. Orders over $49 to the 48 contiguous states are shipped for free. There are no products exempted from the free shipping offer.

Expedited
We also offer expedited shipping options. To get these shipping prices just put your items in the shopping cart and enter your state and zip code into the Calculate Shipping & Handling Fees boxes and choose Recalculate.

More info on shipping choices, expected delivery times & order tracking..