At Nerd Urbanity, we aim to provide a structured, transparent, and reliable delivery experience for collectors. Please review our shipping terms below to understand our fulfillment timelines, rates, and carrier processes.
1. Order Processing Times
All in-stock orders are processed within 1 to 3 business days, excluding weekends and holidays. This typically averages 24 to 48 hours for standard processing. Please note that during high-volume periods—such as holiday rushes, major restocks, or unexpected stock arrivals—processing may take up to 72 hours. "Processing time" refers to the time it takes to prepare and pack your order and is separate from actual transit or shipping time. We appreciate your patience as we carefully pack every package by hand to ensure your figures arrive safely.
2. Pre-Order Shipping & Combined Orders
When an order includes pre-orders, all items—both in-stock and pre-order—are shipped together once all items are available. This ensures consistent tracking and order continuity. If you prefer in-stock items to be shipped immediately, you may request this at the time of ordering. Requests can be made via email, our contact form, or by asking us to annotate your account so that all future in-stock items ship immediately whenever pre-orders are present.
3. Holiday Shipping
During the holiday season, increased order volume may result in extended servicing and processing times. While we work diligently to prepare and ship orders as quickly as possible, higher purchase activity can temporarily slow fulfillment turnaround. In addition, mail carriers often experience elevated package traffic during the holidays. Once an order has been transferred to the carrier, delivery timelines may be impacted by carrier processing, regional congestion, or weather-related conditions that are outside of our control. To ensure accuracy and care, all orders continue to be packed and reviewed thoroughly before shipment. Tracking information will be provided once an order has shipped, and customers are encouraged to monitor carrier updates directly. We appreciate patience and understanding during peak holiday periods and remain committed to providing the best possible service while maintaining our high quality and packaging standards.
4. Expedited Shipping Requests
All standard in-stock purchases are typically processed within 24 hours. However, customers may request expedited shipping options at checkout. If feasible, we will make every effort to prioritize your expedited request to ship prior to our standard processing window.
5. Unforeseen Circumstances
In the event of unforeseen logistics or environmental circumstances, Nerd Urbanity will make every effort to communicate any delivery delays directly to our valued clients. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we strive to keep you informed of any potential issues.
6. Shipping Destinations & Thresholds
- Stateside Shipping: Nerd Urbanity ships throughout the United States, U.S. territories, and all military bases abroad (APO/FPO/DPO). Stateside standard shipping is free for consumers when spending $150 or more.
- Global Shipping: Nerd Urbanity ships globally to overseas locations. It is important to note that increased fees, taxes, and handling expenses may be applied to overseas shipping methods based on destination guidelines. [1]
7. Global Shipping Addendum (Tariffs, VAT, and Customs)
International trade management involves external regulatory costs that significantly affect the overall expenses incurred on overseas shipments. Buyers are responsible for checking these rates prior to import:
- Tariffs: Tariffs are taxes imposed by governments on imported goods. They are typically calculated as a percentage of the product’s value, which includes the cost of the goods themselves plus any freight and insurance costs associated with shipping.
- Import Fees: Import fees are additional charges that may be levied when goods enter a country. These vary widely depending on the destination country and the nature of the goods being imported, and may include handling charges, clearance processing fees, or administrative documentation costs.
- Value-Added Tax (VAT): VAT is an indirect tax applied at import clearance. The VAT rate varies from country to country. For example, standard VAT rates within the European Union can range from 17% to 27% of the total customs value.
- Customs Fees: Customs fees encompass various charges related to processing shipments through customs authorities. These include brokerage fees paid to customs brokers who facilitate the clearance process or specific duties related to certain regulatory compliance checks.
8. Shipping Methods & Logistics Partners
We offer the following carrier services for domestic delivery:
- UPS
- USPS
We offer the following carrier services for international delivery:
- DHL (Subject to a $1.50 handling fee)
- UPS (Subject to a $1.50 handling fee)
All available shipping method options are detailed during checkout. Final shipping fees as well as carrier delivery estimates are calculated and shown directly for each shipping method at the time of purchase.
9. Shipping Fees & Delivery Estimates
Shipping fees are based on actual product weights and dimensional values. Dimensional weight reflects how much physical space a package takes inside a transport vehicle or plane.
- In-Stock Shipping Fees: The exact final shipping fees are calculated and displayed dynamically during checkout for all in-stock items.
- Pre-Order Shipping Estimates: Shipping fees for pre-ordered items are upfront estimates, not the final locked amount. Exact product weights or box dimensions are not always known at the time we list an unreleased product for pre-order. If you are pre-ordering a single item, an estimated shipping fee is displayed. If you are pre-ordering more than one item, the baseline fee and estimated weight fee are shown. Because we cannot guarantee which separate pre-orders will arrive from vendors simultaneously, we recommend ordering items with separate release months on individual invoices to maximize tracking accuracy and minimize shipping hold delays.
- Delivery Estimates: Delivery times vary depending on the shipping method selected. Each shipping method will display an expected delivery date range. If you are purchasing a pre-order, the number of business days expected for delivery after the item has arrived at our warehouse will be displayed. [1]
Under normal circumstances, the stated carrier delivery window is accurate 99% of the time. A small portion of shipments may take longer due to courier volumes. If your delivery has not arrived, we suggest checking the tracking link for a package update. Deliveries may take longer if you live in an area experiencing unexpected service delays, such as severe weather, natural disasters, or unscheduled regional transit events.
10. Shipping Methods with a Guaranteed Delivery Date
Nerd Urbanity will try to be as accurate as possible with delivery estimates, however, most carrier services are not guaranteed to arrive on the exact date or within the date range specified. Some one and two-day expedited services are guaranteed to arrive on a specific date but must meet specific criteria to be eligible. If your shipment does qualify and does not arrive as guaranteed by the carrier, Nerd Urbanity will refund your shipping fee.
The following requirements must be met for a shipment to qualify for a Guaranteed Delivery fee refund:
- A guaranteed delivery shipping method is selected at checkout.
- The order is placed before the specific deadline listed on the chosen shipping method.
- Payment is successfully processed before the deadline displayed during checkout.
- Your payment does not require additional manual checks for security or fraud prevention that delay your payment processing.
- An attempted delivery by the carrier on or before the guaranteed delivery date meets our delivery guarantee.
- An offer by the carrier of a specific delivery appointment on or before the guaranteed delivery date meets our delivery guarantee.
- No major external service events or uncontrollable disruptions occur (as defined by the carrier) that void their standard service guarantee. [1]
If you suspect your guaranteed delivery is late, please contact our customer service team. All shipping refund requests regarding late guaranteed deliveries must be made within 5 days of actual package delivery.
11. Freight Shipping for Large Items
Some very large or oversized collectibles may require special freight shipping instead of standard carrier transit. If an item requires specialized freight shipping, a clear note will be included directly in that item’s product description. When your freight-eligible item is available and ready to ship from our facility, we will contact you directly with the actual calculated freight cost. Please be advised that most oversized or large freight items can only be shipped to valid physical street addresses located within the contiguous United States.