Delivery Guide
HOW MUCH IS DELIVERY?
FREE for orders with a goods total of $100 or more. A flat $8.95 delivery charge applies to orders under $100.(All orders are sent using signature delivery and a traceable consignment number).
CAN MY ORDER BE SENT EXPRESS?
Yes. Orders with a packed weight not exceeding 5 kilograms are eligible for express post. The charge for this service is a flat $13.95. (If your order exceeds 5kg express post will not be displayed as a freight option during checkout).
Express post orders placed before 11:00am (ACST) will leave Send A Toy same business day (excluding South Australian public holidays).
Express orders placed after 11:00am ACST, or sent to postcodes outside of the express network will usually take longer than 1 business day to arrive).
WHAT IF I AM NOT HOME AT THE TIME OF DELIVERY?
Only one delivery attempt will be made for ALL shipping. If no one is in attendance at the time of delivery, your parcel will be taken back to your local post office for safe-keeping and collection.
CAN I APPLY AN AUTHORITY TO LEAVE?
All Send A Toy parcels require a signature on delivery. An authority to leave without a signature can be applied, however, it will be at your own risk. In the event an authority to leave parcel is lost or stolen, Send A Toy will not provide compensation.IMPORTANT NOTE: An Authority to Leave instruction can only be set by following the "Leave in a Safe Place" link that is included in your parcel tracking email or pending delivery text (sent to you by Australia Post once your parcel leaves Send A Toy). Requests for Send A Toy to add an authority to leave instruction on your behalf will be ignored.
WILL THE DELIVERY DRIVER PHONE AHEAD OF DELIVERY?
No. Send A Toy parcels are transited through the Australia post eparcel system and we are not able to request that drivers phone ahead of delivery. However, during checkout you will be given the option of linking a mobile number to your order to receive parcel tracking updates, including impending delivery notification via sms text.IMPORTANT NOTE: Instructions left for Send A Toy requesting that we phone you just prior to delivery will be ignored.
CAN MY PARCEL BE DELIVERED TO A PO BOX?
Yes.HOW LONG WILL DELIVERY TAKE?
Your order will be posted within 24 hours, excluding weekends and South Australian Public holidays. (Express post orders placed before 11:00am ACST will be dispatched same business day). Delivery times vary depending on your location, please refer to the table below below for further details.
Our delivery standards apply from the time your parcel leaves Send A Toy and are based on Australia Post's delivery guidelines and our experience. Occasionally delays may occur as a result of our carrier for which we have no control over. In this circumstance Send A Toy will not be held liable for nor provide compensation for the delay or any resulting inconvenience.
Please allow extra time for processing and delivery at peak Christmas times and extreme weather events.
DESTINATION |
TRANSIT TIME (following dispatch) |
| Adelaide Metro | 1 - 2 business days |
| South Australia (areas outside Adelaide metro) | 2 - 4 business days |
| Melbourne Metro | 2 - 3 business days |
| Victoria (areas outside Melbourne metro) | 3 - 5 business days |
| Sydney Metro | 3 - 4 business days |
| New South Wales (all areas outside Sydney metro) | 4 - 6 business days |
| ACT | 3 - 4 business days |
| Brisbane and Gold Coast | 4 - 6 business days |
| Queensland (areas outside Brisbane and Gold Coast) | 6 - 10 business days |
| Perth Metro | 4 - 6 business days |
| Western Australia (areas outside Perth Metro) | 4 - 10 business days |
| Tasmania | 4 - 7 business days |
| Northern Territory | 6 - 10 business days |
DO YOU OFFER A SAME DAY DELIVERY SERVICE?
No. However, we do offer a next business day delivery service. This is applicable to Express Post orders placed before 11:00 am on a business day. (Your delivery postcode must be within the express post network for a next business day delivery).Disclaimer: occasionally delivery delays may occur as a result of our carrier, which we have no control over. In this instance a refund will be provided for the express delivery surcharge only (i.e. the difference between express and standard post). Send A Toy will not be held liable for or provide further compensation for any delivery delays incurred. Delays resulting from an incomplete or incorrect address submitted with your order will not be compensated. Delays resulting from extreme weather events will not be compensated.
I HAVE PROVIDED THE WRONG DELIVERY ADDRESS ... NOW WHAT?
If your parcel is accepted at the incorrect address and not returned to Send A Toy, unfortunately it can not be retrieved by Send A Toy or Australia Post. Send A Toy will not provide a refund or compensation for the lost goods.
I LIVE IN ADELAIDE - CAN I PICK-UP MY PARCEL?
CAN I SHIP MY ORDER TO AN INTERNATIONAL ADDRESS?
Sorry no. Due to the risks and costs associated with international freight, effective from the 1st of February 2019 we no longer ship outside of Australia. However, we gladly accept orders from international customers for delivery within Australia.
HOW DO I SEND MULTIPLE GIFTS TO DIFFERENT ADDRESSES?
Please place separate orders online or contact Send A Toy during our business hours to discuss your order requirements.
DO YOU DELIVER ON SATURDAY'S?
Typically our parcel's are not delivered on Saturday's and a Saturday delivery can not be specifically requested. However, during peak periods such as Christmas Australia Post may deliver on Saturday's in selected metro areas.
DO YOU USE RECYCLED PACKING MATERIALS?
Presentation is important to us, however, in an effort to reduce waste and keep your delivery costs to a minimum we often reuse cartons, bubble wrap and other packaging materials when sending parcels. We also source and re-use cartons from local businesses.