Shipping

Last updated: November 10, 2026

Where we ship

We currently ship to addresses in the United States, including APO, FPO, and DPO addresses through USPS. We don't ship internationally yet.

Shipping rates

US shipping is one rate per order, never per item. The rate is based on what's in your order:

• $7.95 when the order is only small items: the Pinky Promise Ring and/or a cards-only item under 1 lb.
• $10.95 when the order includes The Collection or the Promise Bundle (book-weight items).
• If your order mixes small items with The Collection or the Promise Bundle, you pay the $10.95 rate once, because everything that can ship together goes in one box.

The shipping charge is shown in your basket and again at checkout before you pay. Digital-only orders have no shipping charge.

Processing time

• In-stock items are packed and handed to USPS within 3 business days of the order (Monday–Friday, excluding U.S. holidays), from the Houston, Texas area.
• Pre-order items ship in the window shown on the product page. Current Pretty Girl Policies pre-orders (the Pinky Promise Ring, The Collection, and the Promise Bundle) must be placed by November 24 and ship the first week of December. If that date changes, we'll email you before it passes, and you may cancel for a full refund.

Split shipments

If an order includes both in-stock and pre-order items, the in-stock items ship first (within the 3-business-day processing time) and the pre-order items ship later, in their published window. We don't charge a second shipping fee for that split. You'll get a tracking number for each shipment.

Delivery time and tracking

Standard shipping is sent by USPS Ground Advantage, with tracking. It usually arrives within 2–5 business days after it ships, depending on the destination. You'll get a tracking number by email when your order ships. Delivery estimates come from USPS and aren't guaranteed.

Digital delivery

Digital products are delivered right after checkout. Your download link appears on the order confirmation page and in your order confirmation email. Links expire after 72 hours; for a fresh link anytime, use Find my order with your email and order number, or email us.

Address problems

Please double-check your shipping address at checkout. If you spot a mistake, email us right away. We can update it only before the order ships. If a package is returned to us because of an incorrect address, we'll contact you; reshipping costs may apply.

Lost, stolen, or damaged packages

Every shipment includes tracking and USPS insurance for loss or damage while the package is in transit.

• If tracking shows the package is lost or damaged in transit, email us at hello@shopalmostfiction.com with your order number. We'll file a claim and replace the item or refund you.
• If tracking shows delivered but you can't find the package, please check with neighbors, anyone else at the address, and your local post office first, then email us within 7 days of the delivered scan. For a first-time claim, we'll replace the item or refund you one time. We may decline repeat claims at the same address.
• If your order arrives damaged, email us within 7 days of delivery with photos of the packaging and the item, and we'll make it right (see our Returns & Refunds Policy).

Delays

Holidays, weather and carrier delays can slow delivery. If an order is delayed past what we promised, we'll let you know by email.

Questions

Email hello@shopalmostfiction.com with your order number.