Holiday Shipping


To ensure you receive your packages in time for the Fourth of July Holiday, please note the following shipping method deadlines apply. Please be sure to choose the correct method accordingly.

Shipping Times

Expedited Shipping Information
(Effective 03/09/2007) Deadline for orders requiring UPS Next Day, 2nd Day, or 3 Day Select delivery is 2:00 PM EST (Eastern Standard Time) for items in stock. Expedited Orders placed after 2:00 PM will ship by the end of the next business day for items in stock. UPS Next Day, 2nd Day, or 3 Day Select orders placed on a Friday after 2:00 PM EST will ship the following Monday.

Shipping costs are calculated at time of checkout by our shopping cart, based on the weight of your order and the method of shipment.

We ship to all US States, US Territories, Canada & Internationally.

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Transit time

Shipments are made by UPS, FedEx or mail from our warehouse in Pittsburgh PA. The below diagram show the typical transit time by UPS. Days are business days from when we ship your order, and do not include weekend or holidays like Thanksgiving. Please add 1 - 2 working days from when you place your orders for us to process, package and ship it.

We ship most orders via United Parcel Service unless otherwise requested. Very light orders less than 2 lbs may be shipped by mail. Packages being shipped USPS Priority Mail or First Class Mail can take up to three weeks for delivery.

We strive to ship within two business days. Sometimes a delay will occur if we are out of stock. Some items do list alternate shipping times on their specific web pages. Expedited orders only will be notified of any delays.

UPS does not deliver on the weekends unless you order special Saturday delivery at extra cost. Please contact us to arrange this.

You can email us at support@onlinestores.com or call 724-925-5600 Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

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UPS & FedEx Ground Transit Maps
(Click on the small maps below for a larger view.)

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Which Shipping Option is best?

FedEx Ground - FedEx Ground is a competitively priced service that provides reliable, day-definite delivery of your packages up to 150 lbs. to U.S. businesses and homes. Average delivery time: 1–5 business days within the contiguous U.S. and 3–7 business days to and from Alaska and Hawaii. Monday–Friday delivery is by the end of the business day. FedEx Ground cannot deliver to P.O. boxes or APOs.

UPS Ground - best if you are not in a rush and the shipment weighs more than 1 or 2 lbs. UPS has very good tracking. UPS ground reaches the entire continental US plus HI and AK. Do not use for APO or PO boxes

Mail - is normally the cheapest shipping option for smaller orders less than $20 or 1lb weight. Mail is expensive for heavier shipments. This is the only option if you are shipping to an APO or PO Box. Use for all US zip codes, APO and PO boxes, plus US territories Puerto Rico, Guam & Virgin Islands. WE SHIP TO APO and FPO addresses. PLEASE CHOOSE U.S. PRIORITY MAIL ONLY. THIS IS THE ONLY WAY TO SHIP TO APO and FPO addresses. YOU CAN NOT OPT FOR A FASTER SERVICE. PACKAGE MUST GO VIA USPS PRIORITY MAIL.

UPS 3 Day Select - takes 3 days and costs more than Ground. Good if you are West Coast and need the item in 3 days. US only. Do not choose for APO's and FPO's.

UPS 2 day air - costs a lot more than ground. Arrives by the end of the second business day after we ship. US only. Do not choose for APO's and FPO's.

UPS Next Day Air Saver - gets to you by the end of the next business day after we ship. US only. Do not choose for APO's and FPO's.

UPS Next Day Air - get guaranteed overnight delivery for day-definite shipments. US only. Do not choose for APO's and FPO's.

Alaska, Hawaii and APO Addresses

Shipments to Hawaii and Alaska can now be shipped by UPS Ground, FedEx Ground or US mail. UPS and FedEx ground services are normally cheaper unless the item is very light. For APO and FPO addresses please select the US Mail shipping option, as this is the only option available. In some cases our shipping calculator may underestimate the actual shipping costs if the package is oversized. In this case we will notify you of any additional charges before shipping. You may cancel your order at this point without penalty.

USPS and Oversized Packages

Due to the new USPS rate changes, we reserve the right to ship any oversized package using UPS or FedEx to prevent additional shipping charges to our customers. Any package over one cubic foot (12x12x12 ft.) is considered oversized.

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International Shipping

DiscountSafetyGear.com has partnered with a trusted third-party company, International Checkout, to fulfill orders for our International customers.

Simply put the items you wish to purchase in our Shopping Cart and choose the "International Checkout" option to complete your order. Your items will be transferred to International Checkout for processing.

You may pay by International credit card, PayPal or bank transfer. International Checkout will process your order, including billing, shipping and customer service.

Once your order is completed, all inquiries should be directed to International Checkout at cs@internationalcheckout.com.

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Shipping to Canada

Online Stores Inc is registered as a non resident Canadian Taxpayer. We collect both Provincial Sales Tax ( PST ) and Goods & Service Tax ( GST ) when you place an order. The goods arrive tax paid which means you do not get any additional charges or fees when you receive your merchandise.

Shipping & Transit times

UPS Standard to Canada - please select this if you are shipping to Canada and you do not need it very quickly. It takes approx 2 weeks. Canada only. Do not choose for APO's and FPO's.

UPS Saver - Fastest UPS air service for Canada. Take 1 or 2 days to most locations. Do not choose for APO's and FPO's.

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Free Shipping over $100! - For a Limited Time Only!

All orders over $100.00 placed between now and January 30th 2009, qualify for FREE Shipping Within the Continental USA. This applies to UPS Ground, First Class and Priority Mail. We reserve the right to choose the shipping method based on cost. Free Shipping does NOT apply to International orders, APOs, Hawaii, Alaska, or any US Territory. Free shipping does not apply to custom items, flammable storage cabinets or purchase orders.

We also offer all UPS services including 3 Day, 2 Day and Next Day Air at cost.

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