Shipping Rates & Policies

SHIPPING RATES & POLICIES

Welcome to the Hippy Strings website! Please take a moment to review our policies below. We reserve the right to update or modify these policies at any time and encourage you to review them whenever you use our site.

PAYMENT

We are a Canadian site and all of our prices are shown in Canadian dollars. We accept Visa and Mastercard. If you prefer not to enter your credit card information online, we are happy to speak to you in person – just call us at (780) 568-2102 to place your order.

SHIPPING

All orders are shipped via Canada Post. We will ship your order within three business days (often sooner!). If an item is out of stock or if there is a question about your order, we will contact you via email and/or telephone. Please note that Hippy Strings is not responsible for packages that do not arrive. International orders may be subject to customs and other fees.

For delivery within Western Canada:

Orders within Canada are sent Expedited Parcel; they are trackable and insured up to $100. 

For orders under 200.00 before taxes - $20
For orders of $200.00 or more before taxes – FREE SHIPPING!

For delivery within Eastern Canada:

For orders under 200.00 before taxes - $23
For orders of $200.00 or more before taxes – FREE SHIPPING!

For delivery to the Continental US:

Orders to the US are sent Small Package Air (tracked)

For orders under 200.00 before taxes - $20
For orders of $200.00 or more before taxes – FREE SHIPPING!

For International delivery including Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico:

Orders to international locations other than the Continental US are sent Air Mail if less that 2 kilograms. Orders greater than 2 kilograms are sent via Ground. International orders are not trackable or insured. If insurance is desired, please leave a note in the Comment Section on checkout (or call or e-mail us).

For orders under 2 kg  before taxes - $35
For orders 2 kg and up before taxes - $45

Please note that orders over 2 kg are sent Expresspost with tracking and insurance and can cost between $100 and $120. Should additional fees apply, we will contact you before processing your order.

Local Pick Up

At this time we are offering FREE local Pick Up Wednesday to Saturday 11:00 TO 4:00PM ONLY

We will also be offering Porch Drop offs for orders in SEXSMITH AND GRANDE PRAIRIE for a $5.00 fee. 

If you would like to pick up or have your order dropped off, please specify in the notes and we will refund your shipping accordingly.

SALES TAX

Sales taxes are based on the shipping address of your order within Canada. Sales taxes are not applied to US and other international orders.

COLOURS

We have made every effort to present yarn colours as accurately as possible. Due to variations in dye lots and because computer monitors display colour differently, there may be some inconsistencies.

RETURNS & EXCHANGES

We are happy to accept returns on yarn for store credit within 90 days of purchase if unused, in original condition, and with the original receipt.

Please mail your return to:

Hippy Strings
10000 100 Street
Sexsmith, AB
T0H 3C0
CANADA

(780) 568-2102
Email: hippystrings@gmail.com

A store credit will be issued when your return is received. Return shipping charges are not refundable, unless your order was filled incorrectly. We cannot assume responsibility for exchanged items lost or damaged in shipping.

Please note that we cannot accept exchanges or returns on needles, accessories, notions, or sale items.

PRIVACY POLICY

Hippy Strings is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. We do not share any information collected through our site.

ERRORS, INACCURACIES, AND OMISSIONS

Mistakes happen. Occasionally there may be information on our site that contains typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions that may relate to product descriptions, pricing, promotions, offers, and availability. We reserve the right to correct any errors and to change or update information at any time (including after you have submitted your order).