Carriers
- UPS
- USPS (Mail)
- Express & Expedited Services
Offered with UPS only. Orders must be placed before 12 pm EST for an order to ship that same day. No express service offered for USPS. Nearly all of our items are available for express/expedited services. However, in some rare cases an item may be delayed, we will contact you if there is occurs. If you need an item by a specific date, please place the order on this website then email: alphashooterworld@gmail.com to confirm that we will be able to meet your requirements.
Shipping & Handling Charges
- UPS
ASW uses Real-time UPS shipping rates based on total order weight, box dimensions, destination, and service then applies a small handling charge. - US Mail (USPS)
ASW uses real-time USPS shipping rates based on total order weight, box dimensions, destination, and service then applies a small handling charge.
Shipping Restrictions
The majority of items sold by ASW can be shipped to most countries around the world. However, some items are restricted depending on the delivery location. We do our very best to block restricted orders before purchase, but in some cases we may not stop a restricted order until after it has been placed on our website. In those instances, the order will be canceled and refunded before it leaves our warehouses. Please see ourĀ legal pageĀ for specific restrictions and more detailed information.
Estimated Transit Times
UPS Domestic
- Ground: 3-5 business days
- UPS 3 Day: 3 business days
- UPS 2nd Day: 2 business days
- UPS Next Day: 1 business day
- UPS Next Day Early AM: Next business day before 8am
UPS International
- Expedited: Depends on location, generally 3-5 business days
- Express: Depends on location, generally 2-3 business days
USPS Domestic- 5-7 Business days
USPS Priority International: Depends on location, typically 1-3 weeks, however, allow up to 6 weeks for delivery.
Important notes about ASW shipping policy
- Free Shipping must be selected at the time of checkout. The promotion cannot be applied to orders already placed. No refunds will be issued for an order that qualified for free shipping but the option was not selected. When free shipping is selected, the carrier and speed of delivery is our choice. If you have a requirement please choose one of the various paid shipping options. In the event of a return that is not the fault of ASW a restocking fee covering the outbound shipping cost will be applied.
- Most orders received before Noon (12 pm) U.S. EST will be shipped within 24 hours. However, some more complex items such as parts sets or antique guns may take up to three weeks for delivery.
- All displayed delivery dates areĀ estimates, not guaranteed days of arrival. While the majority of orders will arrive on the estimated dates some orders may be delayed for various reasons. If you need an order by a specific date please place the order and then email: alphashooterworld@gmail.com
- to confirm that we will meet your requirements.
- All displayed delivery costs are estimate. 99.9% of the time the price displayed is the exact price you will be charged. However, in some cases that include oversize items, multiple items, delivery to remote overseas destinations, and others, additional fees may be applied. ASW will contact you for approval if any additional charges are required.
Important notes for International Customers
- United Parcel Service (UPS) is the preferred method for all international shipments. Tracking number issued and in the event of a loss, damage or theft you will be issued a refund or a replacement.
- United States Postal Service (USPS) is a less expensive alternative to UPS. Like UPS, tracking numbers are issued, but the service is generally slower.
- International customers are responsible for any and all import duties, tariffs and delivery surcharges.
- We ship orders for the full declared value unless otherwise instructed. However, any reduction in the declared value will also reduce the insured value. In the event of loss or damage ASW is not responsible for the difference between the insured value and the purchase price.
Returns
When purchasing from ASW, Inc your satisfaction in our products is always guaranteed. We know it’s sometimes necessary to exchange or return an item. We want to make it easy.
Return Policy, Refund & Exchange Instructions
- Start An Online Return (click here)
- If theĀ free shipping promotion was used, in the event of a return that is not the fault of ASW, a restocking fee covering the shipping cost will be applied.
- While we try to avoid restocking fees, however, in some instances ASW reserves the right to apply a 20% surcharge of the overall order cost.
- Your return must be postmarked within 30 days from the date of delivery. No Exceptions.
- All items are sold in “as is” condition.
- Complete the returns form on reverse side of your invoice/order packing slip.
- You do not need a Return Authorization Number (RA#).
- You may return anything unused or unaltered for a refund, exchange or store credit, whichever you prefer. Unaltered means that no restoration, painting, major cleaning, or change of any kind has occurred. Must be postmarked within 30 days of delivery.
- Secure your merchandise in the original packaging, if available, and enclose the completed returns form.
- Affix the provided return address label over the original shipping label on your package.
- The return address label on the order invoice that accompanied your order is not a prepaid shipping label. It is only an adhesive label with our correct address.
- Take this package to your preferred shipping carrier.
- The buyer is responsible for all shipping costs (both ways) unless the product error was the fault of ASW.
- We recommend you insure the return and obtain tracking information as we cannot honor a refund or exchange for a lost or damaged return.
- We refund money by the same method used for purchase.
- A credit or exchange will not be issued until ASW reviews the returned merchandise.
- ASW reserves the right to have 30 business days to review any and all returns, but we typically handle returns within a few business days.
- Due to the nature of our products, reviewing returns can be a long and involved process. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Restocking Fees
While we try very hard to avoid any restocking fees, however, IMA Inc reserves the right in some instances to apply a 20% surcharge of the overall order cost.
Cancellation Requests
Due to multiple warehouses and high order volume we are unable to honor any order cancellation requests.
Items Damaged in Transit
If you receive a package that appears damaged or which you believe has incurred damage in transit, contact us right away. We will notify UPS about a pending claim. UPS will pick up the parcel for examination. (UPS rules, not ours). UPS will respond to ASW and we will try to ship your replacement order out as soon as possible. If a problem exists and you suspect that it did not arise in shipping, please contact us immediately. UPS claims can take up to four weeks, but typically are resolved sooner. If you received your order by US MAIL please contact ASW immediately.
Delivery Mistakes & Problems
If there is a problem or error with a delivery please contact ASW right away. We retain tracking numbers for all UPS & USPS shipments. We also maintain a secure database of customer addresses. If a mistake was made and ASW is responsible, we will correct out of our cost. If the mistake was made by the shipping carrier they are responsible for all additional costs but we will work with you to have the issue resolved quickly and completely. If the mistake was the error of the customer, we will do our very best to assist you in completing a successful delivery but the customer will be responsible for all additional fees including the total cost of the order.
Still have questions?
Email: alphashooterworld@gmail.com
All shipping, return, refund and damaged merchandise policies are subject to change at anytime.