FREE Shipping Offer &
GIANT Shipping Discounts
WAY MORE items now ship for FREE in Canada.
Prepaid orders over $199.00 that have a total cubed shipping weight
of 35lbs or less will ship at no cost to you.
This offer now includes many items weighing more than 35lbs, depending on order value and distance for shipping. Free Ground shipping
offer includes FREE insurance of $100.00. Orders will be shipped
complete unless other arrangements have been made at time of order
processing. Shipments to USA have also received MASSIVE shipping discounts effective December 1, 2018. Some exceptions apply...see below or call and ask for details.
To find out if this item(s) ships for free.. continue the checkout
process, the
shipping amount for all items will be calculated based on your cart
contents, total order value, total order weight and the shipping
address.
Tip - if you have a combination of oversize items and items labelled
as ships for free, try splitting it up into multiple orders for
different results.
GIANT Shipping Discounts now available!
We are pleased to announce our brand new freight
program that rewards you with GIANT discounts from our actual costs. Go
ahead and try out some of the new shipping features. We think you will
LOVE the new rates and programs.
Discounts are bigger and better than ever before.
All shipping programs from Acclaim Sound and Lighting now feature these GIANT Shipping DISCOUNTS
which are applied in real time to any order.
We give you a massive discount of up to 70% off our actual
freight cost and any difference is displayed on the checkout page. Lets
face it, shipping costs in Canada are really high because of the massive
distances and smaller population density. We lose tons of money on
shipping but we work hard to get your orders delivered at affordable
rates. Freight costs can
actually be higher than the products you want to buy so we make it super
easy and take care of all those complicated calculations for you. Sound Awesome?....we think so! Save up to 70% off standard shipping rates with this new program.
S
afe and Secure Shipping (faster, safer, better) and still free or super cheap.
Don't want your valuable package left at your doorstep when you're not home?
Don't want your new gear bouncing around town in a truck all day?
We can help!
Purolator offers thousands of safe and secure pickup depot locations within Canada. We sell a lot of expensive items that need special care.. unlike DVD's or widgets that can be stuffed in your mailbox. It's really hard to fit a guitar into a mailbox :) We have discovered that shipments to a depot offer far greater security for our clients and have adopted these locations as the best method possible to get your packages delivered safely, securely and with lowered risk of damage. Packages are not abandoned to freeze on your doorstep when you're not at home and items arrive quicker to the depot than to your address. And...just in case you forgot to tell your spouse about the new guitar? No problem...
We offer safe and secure shipments to the nearest Purolator Depot for all of our Canadian customers by default.
If you don't want your shipment sent to depot by default, please consider using interac online or interac e-transfer or business cheque as your payment method or discuss with our staff as we can make different arrangements for delivery such as shipping to a registered work address.
Interac online or Interac e-transfer payments allow us to ship to any Canadian address you specify including apartments,
unless the shipping cost exceeds our standard allowances whereby
we will contact you by phone or email to discuss an alternate delivery
address for your items.
If your order is paid by credit card / paypal / paybright we ship to the nearest depot for your security and items will not be left at
your doorstep. These types of payments require your original signature and
Identification at time of delivery which is often better handled at a depot location and offers better safety, security and quicker delivery times. If you need help Call 1 888 472 0070 or email
us and we can bundle your orders and offer discounted shipping rates
where needed.
Items over 70lbs or tall items over 36" items are shipped to depot by default unless alternate shipping arrangements have been made in advance.
Apartment Buildings
Due to high risk of theft, shipments to apartment units are by default
sent to the closest courier depot when an order is placed via credit
card / paypal / paybright. If you require a shipment to your apartment
please make payment via Interac E-transfer or Interac online or give us a
call or email and we can assist. We can easily make different
arrangements for a secure drop off such as a registered work address. Please call or email and we'll be
glad to help out.
Beyond Point / Rural / Remote (new and improved)
NEW - many rural areas now qualify for our Free Ground shipping options and discounts.
If you live on an island OR in a rural/remote community, shipping costs
can be substantially higher than regular ground rates. Our new programs make the rates better than ever and its quite rare that a manual review is needed. Many items can be shipped to a nearby purolator depot and will remain within our standard allowances. If your address is
designated as "beyond point / rural /remote" you will be contacted at
time of order verification and all shipping charges will be disclosed to
you before shipment and final order acceptance. All beyond point
orders are subject to manual review by our sales team. In a near future
system upgrade remote shipping calculation will become an automated feature.
Oversize/Overweight - WAY more items now ship FREE even when oversized.
NEW- We apply GIANT freight
discounts and WAY more items now ship for FREE to the nearest Purolator
depot. We give you a massive discount of up to 70% off our actual
freight cost and any difference is displayed on the checkout page. Lets
face it, shipping costs in Canada are really high because of the massive
distances and smaller population density. We lose tons of money on
shipping but we work hard to get your orders delivered at affordable
rates. Oversize items are shipped to depot so that we can ensure safe
delivery and you don't have to be at home to wait around for a driver.
If that is not your preference please let us know and we can accommodate
your needs. If order is paid by credit card / paypal / paybright we
will ship to the nearest depot for your security and will not be left at
your doorstep as these items require your original signature and
Identification. If order is paid by Interac E-transfer or Interac
online....we will ship to any Canadian address including apartments,
unless the shipping cost greatly exceeds our standard allowances whereby
we will contact you by phone or email to discuss an alternate delivery
address for your items such as a registered work address. If you need help Call 1 888 472 0070 or email
us and we can bundle your orders and offer discounted shipping rates
where needed.
Oversize/Overweight definition. Multi piece packages and some
items weighing more than 35lbs (cubed shipping weight) may be deemed as
oversize as they are much more expensive to ship. Items such as large
speakers, digital pianos, fluids sold in case quantity are some
examples. We apply a GIANT discount to your shipping cost where items
are deemed oversize or overweight. Our customer service team will
always review your order and offer advice if one of your items is
classified as an oversize/overweight product that may be subject to
additional costs but this is quite rare with our new programs. Please
call us directly if you require further information at 1888 472 0070.
We are here to help!
Our customer service team goes the extra mile to ensure your delivery is safe, secure and affordable.
Tip - if you have a combination of oversize items and items labelled
as ships for free, try splitting it up into multiple orders for
different results.
Shipping Insurance
We automatically provide $100.00 of shipping insurance to every order at no cost. If you would like additional insurance on the value of your order, please specify this in your checkout notes. Insurance is available in increments of $100.00 and typically equates to 3% - 6% of your order value in additional fees. Our customer service team will provide you with an insurance quote upon request.
Air Freight/Rush Shipping Services
Rush / Air service is only available by calling us toll free at 1 888 472 0070
(keep in mind air service is 3-10 times more costly than standard ground
rates and is totally optional.) We also offer BPX shipping which is
12-24 hours delivery time to many parts of Ontario and Quebec.Orders
requiring RUSH shipping options are subject to all normal shipping
charges. A quotation will be provided upon request. Rush Shipping can only be requested by phone at this time.
Overseas Shipments
Shipping outside of North America is very expensive. Typically these shipping rates are about the same price as buying a plane ticket. We will gladly provide a shipping quote for you or use some of the websites below to determine a ballpark idea on shipping cost. Credit Cards and Paypal are not accepted for overseas shipments. Orders must be paid in full using international wire transfer in advance.
What is Cubed Shipping Weight?
Cubed shipping weight is different than the weight of the actual product. Shipping companies do not use the actual product weight but rather they
use a formula based on the amount of space used in their trucks for the item when its packed inside a box for shipping. This
is called Dimensional weight or cubed shipping weight.
All of our product pages and invoice summaries indicate dimensions and cubed shipping weights.
To Calculate Dimensional Weight (example from Purolator)
Measure an item in its factory / shipping carton.
then multiply (Length x Width x Height) and divide that result by 172.80 to get the dimensional weight. (cubed weight)
Example an Acoustic Guitar might actually weigh under 10lbs but inside a
box for shipping it would have the dimensions of 51" x 20" x 9"
Using our formula
(51x20x9)divided by 172.80 = 54lbs cubed (even tho actual item weight might be 10-15lbs or less).
Shipping Delivery Times
All shipping times begin the next business day following order
verification. Orders verified after 3PM Eastern Standard Time will be
processed the following business day.
Delivery Standards for Free Shipping
- Regional 1-2 business days (Ontario / Quebec)
- National 2-7 business days (other provinces and USA)
All shipping times are estimates only unless you have chosen a
guaranteed delivery service (see rush shipping) where shipping times are
guaranteed to most major cities in Canada. Many Rural areas do not
qualify for guaranteed delivery services. Please call us if you have any
questions. Free shipping offer does not apply to music subscriptions,
or products being shipped to the USA.
Our Ground Shipping Partners include:
Purolator - For a detailed estimate of shipping time, or tracking your package please visit the Purolator Website at
http://www.purolator.com
Fedex - For a detailed estimate of shipping time, or tracking your package please visit the Fedex website at
http://www.fedex.ca
NOTE Fedex does not offer depot locations in most parts of Canada and
is required that you are present at time of delivery. Please check with
Fedex when you have received a tracking number to ensure secure delivery
if you have selected this shipping option.
CanPar - For a detailed estimate of shipping time, or tracking your package, please visit the Canpar Website at
http://www.canpar.ca NOTE Canpar does not offer depot locations in most parts of Canada and is required
that you are present at time of delivery. Please check with Canpar when
you have received a tracking number to ensure secure delivery if you
have selected this shipping option.
Canada Post - For a detailed estimate of shipping time, or tracking your package, please visit the Canada Post Website at
http://www.canadapost.ca
Loomis - For a detailed estimate of shipping time, or tracking your package, please visit the website for Loomis at
https://loomisexpress.com
DHL Courier - For a detailed estimate of shipping time, or tracking your package, please visit the website for DHL at
http://international.dhl.ca
Bus Parcel - Super fast
overnight service to many parts of Ontario and Quebec. Items must be
picked up at the local bus station but if you need it really fast it is a
great option and is often used by courier companies themselves to
transfer packages between cities and towns.
LTL Trucking - Designed for
large shipments. "less than load" means that items will be shipped on a
skid or pallette by transport truck. We use a variety of companies for
this service. Most of these orders are designed for commercial
deliveries with a loading dock. If you need to order big heavy stuff it
will likely be shipped via LTL service. Insurance is limited to 1.00
per pound in most cases. Tailgate fees of up to $200 may be applied on
top of regular shipment charges if no loading dock is available. Large
PA speakers, Pianos, and big bulky items will require this option when
the shipment is over 250 lbs.
NOTE: Some items may be shipped from
our warehouse locations in Toronto or Montreal. These shipments will
often be upgraded to Purolator, Fedex, Canpar, Loomis, DHL, UPS or other
premium shipping services at no additional cost to you...however there
may be delays in providing up to date tracking as these warehouses can
only provide updates to us every 48 hours not including weekends.
In the event of a product return or refused shipment...all free
shipping charges will be deducted at actual cost from your credited
value. Oversize and heavy are only billed for partial amounts at time of
sale. In the event of a product return or refused shipment, items
which have received freight discounts will be charged back against
credited values for the difference between actual cost and originally
billed amounts at time the order was placed.