Commonly Asked Questions
Commonly Asked Questions
Q: Will I be notified when my order is shipped?
A: Once your order has shipped, a tracking confirmation will be sent to the email address submitted with the order. This email will contain your tracking number which we advise be used to track your package and ensure proper delivery.
Q: When will I receive my order?
A: Once the order has shipped, how quickly it is delivered depends on the shipping method selected. Estimated delivery dates to your zip code are provided at checkout. Please keep in mind they are estimates only, we do not guarantee the delivery date. Please see the chart below to view the shipping time frames associated with our shipping methods.
| SHIPPING TIMES EXPLANATION | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shipping Method | Processing Time** | Delivery Times | Total Delivery Time |
| Standard | 1 Business Day | 3-7 Business Days* | 4-8 Business Days* |
| Express | 1 Business Day | 2-4 Business Days* | 3-5 Business Days* |
| 2-Day | 1 Business Day | 1-2 Business Days* | 3 Business Days* |
| Overnight | 1 Business Day | 1 Business Day* | 2 Business Days* |
| Canada Economy | 1 Business Day | 4-10 Business Days* | 5-11 Business Days* |
* Rural and remote areas may incur 1 additional business day to deliver
Q: How can I track my order?
A: Tracking information for your order can be found on our Order Status page or the My Account page. Please allow 24-48 business hours (Monday-Friday, excluding holidays) for the tracking information to be updated on the carrier website.
Q: My order has shipped, but I still can't track it.
A: Tracking information may not be available for the first 24 to 48 hours after you receive your shipping confirmation email.
Q: What are the shipping options for orders shipped to the states?
A: The shipping options available for the US are provided in the chart below:
| SHIPPING SERVICE AREA | |
|---|---|
| Available Service Areas | Shipping Method |
| Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, APO, FPO, PO Boxes | USPS Priority |
| Lower 48 States Only | Standard |
| Canada | Canada Economy & Canada Express |
| Lower 48 States Only | 2-Day & Overnight |
Q: Do you ship to Canada?
A: We ship to Canada via Canadian Postal Service Economy (6-11 business days) or FedEx International Priority (1-3 business days). We are not responsible for delays caused by customs. All prices are in US dollars, so additional charges may apply from your bank due to the currency conversion.
Shipment Status
Shipment Status
Q: What is the status of my order?
A: You can check you order status with your email address or order number and billing zip code through the Order Status page. If you have a SPIRIT Halloween Account you can also check your order status through the My Account page. Here are some terms that will help you understand your order status.
Open - Order has been received
In Process - Order transmitted to warehouse to start the packing and shipping process
Partially Shipped - Some of your items have been shipped. You card has been charged for the product that shipped and the shipping cost.
Shipped - You entire order has been processed and shipped and your card has been charged.
Cancelled - Your order has been canceled and you have not been charged.
Q: When will I receive my order?
A: Once the order has shipped, how quickly it is delivered depends on the shipping method selected. Estimated delivery dates to your zip code are provided at checkout. Please keep in mind they are estimates only, we do not guarantee the delivery date. Please see the chart below to view the shipping time frames associated with our shipping methods.
| SHIPPING TIMES EXPLANATION | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shipping Method | Processing Time** | Delivery Times | Total Delivery Time |
| Standard | 1 Business Day | 3-7 Business Days* | 4-8 Business Days* |
| Express | 1 Business Day | 2-4 Business Days* | 3-5 Business Days* |
| 2-Day | 1 Business Day | 1-2 Business Days* | 3 Business Days* |
| Overnight | 1 Business Day | 1 Business Day* | 2 Business Days* |
| Canada Economy | 1 Business Day | 4-10 Business Days* | 5-11 Business Days* |
* Rural and remote areas may incur 1 additional business day to deliver
Q: Will I be notified when my order is shipped?
A: Once your order has shipped, a tracking confirmation will be sent to the email address submitted with the order. This email will contain your tracking number which we advise be used to track your package and ensure proper delivery.
Q: How can I track my order?
A: Tracking information for your order can be found on our Order Status page or the My Account page. Please allow 24-48 business hours (Monday-Friday, excluding holidays) for the tracking information to be updated on the carrier website.
Q: My order has shipped, but I still can't track it.
A: Tracking information may not be available for the first 24 to 48 hours after you receive your shipping confirmation email.
Q: I don't have my package but tracking shows delivered.
A: Please check all places around your home that the package may be left upon delivery. Sometimes the order may be left at a side/back door or hidden behind a plant or furniture in front of the house. We also suggest that you check with your neighbors or the others in your household to see if the package was accepted on your behalf. If the order was delivered to an apartment or office building please check with the management office or receptionist.
If the order was placed with Economy shipping the final delivery would have been made by the US Postal Service. Please check your mailbox, parcel locker, or community box for the package. We also suggest reaching out to your local post office and see if the package is being held on the Notice Left Shelf for pick up.
US Shipping
US Shipping
Q: What are the shipping options for orders shipped to the states?
A: The shipping options available for the US are provided in the chart below:
Q: Can I ship to a PO Box?
A:Yes!When shipping to a PO Box please make sure that the PO Box box is checked when filling out your billing and shipping options. This will allow you to select one of the two options available for shipment to a PO Box: USPS or Economy. At this time we cannot offer Standard, Second Day or Overnight as an option because FedEx does not have the ability to ship to a PO Box.
Q: Does my shipping address need to match my billing address?
A: No! During checkout you will be asked for your billing information first. Once the billing information is provided you will need to select the ‘Continue’ button to proceed to the next step: Shipping & Gift Options.
Once you are in the Shipping & Gift Options section select the bubble next to ‘Ship Items to a different address’. Once this bubble is selected the form for the shipping address should appear. The screen should look like the image below:
Q: If I am paying with PayPal, can I select a different shipping address?
A: Of course! You will have two opportunities to change your shipping address when placing the order. The first opportunity will be after you sign into you PayPal account as the first question PayPal ask is if the address provided is the address you want the order shipped to.
If you forgot to change the shipping address before hitting continue it's all cool, you will be redirected to our website where you will be able to review and change your order before hitting ‘Submit’.
Q: Can I ship to an APO/FPO address?
A:Yes!All APO/FPO orders ship via USPS Priority. Tracking detail is available until the package is delivered to the Military Post Office in San Francisco or New York. Once it is delivered to the base, no further tracking information will be available and delivery time can take an additional 1-5 days depending on base checkpoint delivery.
Q: I am shipping to an APO.FPO address but it won't let me select a shipping method?
A: If you are unable to select a shipping method once you have added all items of interest to your cart that means there is a restricted item(s) in the cart. These usually include customized shirts, Old School design shirts, liquids and aerosol products. You may want to check with your base to make sure none of the items you are ordering are not prohibited in the area you are stationed. If you remove the restricted items from your cart a shipping method should become available.
Q: Why wont' my shopping cart let me ship Second Day or Overnight?
A: Okay, here's the deal. Some products can't go on planes because they're
considered "hazardous materials". What that means is they could spill or
leak. As a result, we have to send that stuff to you via Standard Ground or
Economy shipping. Items that airlines consider hazardous materials include
(but aren't limited to) lava lamps, aerosol, and liquid products.
You have a couple of options:
You can:
1. Have your entire order arrive via Ground shipping
OR
2. Place two separate orders, one with the hazardous materials arriving
via Ground and one with the rest of your order arriving however you want.
Q: When will I receive my order?
A: All orders ship same day or next business day, Monday-Friday excluding holidays, depending on processing and carrier pick up time. Once the order has shipped, how quickly it is delivered depends on the shipping method selected. Estimated delivery dates are provided at checkout. Please keep in mind they are estimates only---we do not guarantee the delivery date. Please see the chart below to view the shipping timeframes associated with our shipping methods.
| SHIPPING TIMES EXPLANATION | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shipping Method | Processing Time** | Delivery Times | Total Delivery Time |
| Standard | 1 Business Day | 3-7 Business Days* | 4-8 Business Days* |
| Express | 1 Business Day | 2-4 Business Days* | 3-5 Business Days* |
| 2-Day | 1 Business Day | 1-2 Business Days* | 3 Business Days* |
| Overnight | 1 Business Day | 1 Business Day* | 2 Business Days* |
| Canada Economy | 1 Business Day | 4-10 Business Days* | 5-11 Business Days* |
* Rural and remote areas may incur 1 additional business day to deliver
Q: How do you determine shipping and handling cost?
A: Shipping costs are a combination of the base rate of the shipping method you select and the dimensional shipping weight of the package being shipped. The following table shows the prices for our shipping methods.
| BASIC SHIPPING RATES - US | ||
|---|---|---|
| Shipping | Shipping Cost | Additional Costs** |
| Standard | $4.99 | $4.99 + $1.00 per lb over 1 lb |
| Express | $8.99 | $8.99 + $1.75 per lb over 1 lb |
| 2 Day | $14.99 | $14.99 + $2.75 per lb over 1 lb |
| Overnight | $19.99 | $19.99 + $2.75 per lb over 1 lb |
Most items are considered to be one pound or more each, as our carriers do not allow calculations based on fractions of a pound.
Q: Why is there an additional handling fee on oversized products?
A: Due to the size and weight of some products, an additional handling fee is applied. The oversized handling fee will be noted in the product detail page. You will see the handling fee added to your total charges upon checkout.
- If you have chosen Economy, Standard, Second Day or USPS shipping your order will be delivered to you via USPS; please allow an additional 1-3 business days for delivery once it has been delivered to your local post office facility.
- If you have allowed the time above, please see if someone else has accepted the delivery. Check with household members, neighbors, building managers, the mail room, front desk, and leasing office.
- Look around the delivery location; carriers sometimes leave packages in a safe place if you are uspt_GS_navailable to accept the delivery. Please check your front door, back door, side porch, in/around your garage, and behind bushes.
- Check your mailbox. Smaller items or items in soft packages are likely to be delivered there.
- Check your parcel locker key. If your mailbox is in a multiple box unit or your package is addressed to a P.O. Box, check your box for a key to a parcel locker where the package may have been delivered.
- Check for a mail hold. If the U.S. Postal Service is holding your mail, your package will not be delivered.
- Look for a notice of attempted delivery. You may find an attempted delivery notice in your mailbox or P.O. Box or on your door. Follow the instructions on that notice to request redelivery or to pick up the package.
- If you still cannot find the package, please contact your local post office. Ask if they have additional information about the package's location. Please have your tracking information that was sent to your email address handy.
- If you have chosen Overnight shipping, your order will be delivered to you via FedEx.
- If you have chosen Canada Economy, your order will delivered to you via Canadian Postal Service.
- If you have allowed the time above, please see if someone else has accepted the delivery. Check with household members, neighbors, building managers, the mail room, front desk, and leasing office.
- Look around the delivery location; carriers sometimes leave packages in a safe place if you are uspt_GS_navailable to accept the delivery. Please check your front door, back door, side porch, in/around your garage, and behind bushes.
- Check your mailbox. Smaller items or items in soft packages are likely to be delivered there.
- Check your parcel locker key. If your mailbox is in a multiple box unit or your package is addressed to a P.O. Box, check your box for a key to a parcel locker where the package may have been delivered.
- Check for a mail hold. If the U.S. Postal Service is holding your mail, your package will not be delivered.
- Look for a notice of attempted delivery. You may find an attempted delivery notice in your mailbox or P.O. Box or on your door. Follow the instructions on that notice to request redelivery or to pick up the package.
- If you still cannot find the package, please contact FedEx. Ask if they have additional information about the package's location. (Have your tracking or delivery confirmation number handy.) If your package was shipped via FedEx, they may be able to hold the package at their local hub for you to pick up.You can call FedEx at 1-800-463-3339for further information on your package.
Q: What if my package is returned to shipper?
A: Occasionally, packages are returned to us as undeliverable. When the carrier returns an undeliverable package to us, we issue a refund for your merchandise (shipping is non-refundable).We are unable to re-ship orders that are returned to us as undeliverable. If you would like to purchase items that were undeliverable, you are welcome to place a new order on our website.
Canada Shipping
Canada Shipping
Q: Do you ship to Canada?
A: We ship to Canada via Canadian Postal Service Economy (6-11 business days) or FedEx International Priority (1-3 business days). We are not responsible for delays caused by customs. All prices are in US dollars, so additional charges may apply from your bank due to the currency conversion.
Q: Can I ship to a PO Box?
A: Spirithalloween.com does ship to Canadian PO Boxes via the International Economy shipping method only.
Q: Does my shipping address need to match my billing address?
A: No! During checkout you will be asked for your billing information first.
Once the billing information is provided you will need to select the
‘Continue’ button to proceed to the next step: Shipping & Gift Options.
Once you are in the Shipping & Gift Options section select the bubble
next to ‘Ship Items to a different address’. Once this bubble is selected
the form for the shipping address should appear. The screen should look
like the image below:
Q: If I am paying with PayPal, can I select a different shipping address?
A: Of course! You will have two opportunities to change your shipping address when placing the order. The first opportunity will be after you sign into you PayPal account as the first question PayPal ask is if the address provided is the address you want the order shipped to.
If you forgot to change the shipping address before hitting continue it's all cool, you will be redirected to our website where you will be able to review and change your order before hitting ‘Submit’.
Q: What are the shipping options for orders shipped to Canada?
A: The chart below shows the shipping options available to Canada:
Q: When will I receive my order?
A: All orders ship same day or next business day, Monday-Friday excluding holidays, depending on processing and carrier pick up time. Once the order has shipped, how quickly it is delivered depends on the shipping method selected. Estimated delivery dates are provided at checkout. Please keep in mind they are estimates only---we do not guarantee the delivery date. Please see the chart below to view the shipping timeframes associated with our shipping methods.
| SHIPPING TIMES EXPLANATION | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shipping Method | Processing Time** | Delivery Times | Total Delivery Time |
| Standard | 1 Business Day | 6-8 Business Days* | 3-7 Business Days* |
| Express | 1 Business Day | 1-3 Business Days* | 2-4 Business Days* |
| 2-Day | 1 Business Day | 1-2 Business Days* | 2 Business Days* |
| Overnight | 1 Business Day | 1 Business Day* | 1 Business Day* |
| Canada Economy | 1 Business Day | 4-10 Business Days* | 5-11 Business Days* |
Q: How do you determine shipping and handling cost?
A: Shipping costs are a combination of the base rate of the shipping method you select and the dimensional shipping weight of the package being shipped. The following table shows the prices for our shipping methods.
| BASIC SHIPPING RATES - CANADA | ||
|---|---|---|
| Shipping | Shipping Cost | Additional Costs** |
| International Economy | $7.99 | $7.99 + $2.25 per lb over 1 lb |
| Canada Express | $45.00 | $45.00 + $3.75 per lb over 1 lb |
Most items are considered to be one pound or more each, as our carriers do not allow calculations based on fractions of a pound.
Q: Will I be charged duties and taxes?
A: The shipping charges paid on the order reflect the fees for delivering your package. You will be responsible to pay any additional taxes, duties, or fees upon arrival of the delivery. Spirithalloween.com is unable to estimate costs associated with the additional fees. You can contact the Canadian customs office for more information on duties and taxes. Please familiarize yourself with customs laws prior to ordering.
Q: Why is there an additional handling fee on oversized products?
A: Due to the size and weight of some products, an additional handling fee is applied. The oversized handling fee will be noted in the product detail page. You will see the handling fee added to your total charges upon checkout.
Q: Why is there no shipping option available?
A: Some items may be restricted and are not allowed to be shipped to Canada at this time. This can include liquids and aerosol products, lava lamps, and some oversized items. If the restricted items are removed from your cart the shipping method should become available.
Q: What if my package is returned to shipper?
A: Occasionally, packages are returned to us as undeliverable. When the carrier returns an undeliverable package to us, we issue a refund for your merchandise (shipping is non-refundable). We are unable to re-ship orders that are returned to us as undeliverable. If you would like to purchase items that were undeliverable, you are welcome to place a new order on our website.
International Shipping
International Shipping
Q: Does SPIRIT Halloween ship internationally?
A: Spirit currently ships to Canada, Puerto Rico, and APO/FPO/DPO addresses.
Q: What shipping methods are available for International Shipment?
A: For shipments going to Canada you have the option of International Economy, about 6-11 business days, or International Priority, about 1-3 business days. For shipments going to Puerto Rico or APO/FPO/DPO addresses the packages are shipped via USPS. Please note that for APO/FPO/DPO packages the tracking provided will only be from our warehouse to the US base. Once the US base receives the package it will follow normal procedures for getting the shipment overseas.
Q: What is the shipping cost of my order?
A: Shipping cost is based on the dimensional shipping weight of the package. The best way to determine the shipping cost of your purchase would be to add the items to your cart and proceed to checkout.
PLEASE NOTE: The shipping options offered on the cart page are for shipments going tothe US, Puerto Rico, and APO/FPO/DPO addresses only. The cost for Canadian shipments, International Economy and International Priority, will not be offered or displayed until you proceed to the checkout page.
Q: What is the status of my order?
A:Spirit sends you an order confirmation email and a shipment confirmation email once the order has been placed. You can also check the status of your order by using the Order Status page.
Q: How do I track my package?
A: Once your order has been shipped you will receive a shipment confirmation email from Spencer’s. This will contain your tracking number as well as an estimated delivery date.