Shipping & Returns




1. CONTACT INFO


Phone & Email Support:
Direct: 1-609-236-8933
Hours: Monday - Friday - 8am to 4pm ET

Toll-Free Fax: 1-877-803-6231

Email: sales@oceantackle.net
Mail:
Ocean Tackle International
6825 Tilton Road, Bldg C
Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234-4426
USA

2. SHIPPING INFORMATION

Shipments within the contiguous 48 states in the USA:

Shipping costs are calculated in both the shopping cart and during the checkout process. Fishing rods, gaffs, and any other oversize, bulky, and multiple package shipments may require additional charges. Most in-stock items are shipped the same day, if ordered by 2:00 PM ET on a business day, except for orders shipping via the Economy method.

USPS First-Class Mail

On select small and light weight items, we offer a USPS First-Class Mail shipping method at favorable rates. This shipping method will only be available for a select number of items or order configurations that meet the minimum weight and dimensional requirements. Most in-stock items hat meet the criteria will arrive in 1-4 days and Saturdays are included. Sundays and holidays are excluded.

Economy

This is often your lowest cost shipping option for larger shipments, when available. Your order will be sent the most economic method based on the weight, dimensions, and delivery location of the items in your order. Most in-stock items will arrive in 2-7 business days, weekends and holidays are not included. This is the only option that will allow for shipping to post office boxes (PO Boxes) and APO/FPO military locations. If a shipping promotion is being offered for free or reduced shipping costs it will typically only apply to this Economy shipping method. Extra long items like one piece fishing rods and antennas will typically have a $8.00 Tube Fee, which is not included in shipping promotions. Orders shipping via the Economy method are not guaranteed to ship same day if ordered by 2:00 PM ET.

Economy Oversize

This is the lowest cost shipping method for select oversized or heavy items that do not qualify for the normal Economy rates and must be determined in real-time based on the weight, dimensions, and delivery location of the items in your order. Most in-stock items will arrive in 2-7 business days, weekends and holidays are not included. Extra long items like one piece fishing rods will typically have a $8.00 Tube Fee, which is not included in shipping promotions.

Standard Ground

Your order will be sent via a ground shipping method from either USPS, UPS or FedEx based on the weight, dimensions, and delivery location of the items in your order. Most in-stock items will arrive in 1-5 business days. Choose this option if you want to make sure your shipment arrives 1-2 days faster than the Economy method.

Standard Oversize

This shipping method applies when select oversize or heavy items are in your order and the normal Standard Ground rates do not apply. Your order will be sent via a ground shipping method from either USPS, UPS or FedEx based on the weight, dimensions, and delivery location of the items in your order. Most in-stock items will arrive in 1-5 business days. Choose this option if you want to make sure your shipment arrives 1-2 days faster than the Economy Oversize method.

3 Day Service

Your order will be sent via a shipping method that estimates the 3 business days in-transit or less, weekends and holidays are excluded. Based on the weight, dimensions, and delivery location of the items in your order, your items will ship from either USPS, UPS or FedEx services. Most in-stock items will arrive in 3 business days or less. Any back-ordered items will be sent via the Economy method unless otherwise specified by the customer.

2 Day Service

Your order will be sent via a shipping method that estimates 2 business days in-transit, weekends and holidays are excluded. Based on the weight, dimensions, and delivery location of the items in your order, your items could ship via USPS, UPS or FedEx services. Based on the delivery destination, not all orders will ship via air and may be sent via ground services that have a time in-transit commitment of 2 business days or less. Most in-stock items will arrive in 2 days or less. Any back-ordered items will be sent via the Economy method unless otherwise specified by the customer.

1 Day Service

Your shipment will be sent via a shipping method that estimates 1 business day in-transit, weekends and holidays are excluded. Based on the weight, dimensions, and delivery location of the items in your order, your items could ship via USPS, UPS or FedEx services. Based on the delivery destination, not all orders will ship via air and may be sent via ground services that have a time in-transit commitment of 1 business day. Most in-stock items will arrive in 1 business day. Any back-ordered items will be sent via the Economy method unless otherwise specified by the customer.

Shipments outside the contiguous 48 states in the USA:

Shipping costs will be calculated in your shopping cart in real-time based on the country, location, billable weight, and package dimensions of your total order.

Depending on the specific items in your order and the delivery destination you will able to choose from the following shipping options for most international orders:

  • US Postal Service First-Class Mail International
  • US Postal Service Express Mail International
  • DHL Worldwide Express
  • FedEx International Economy
  • FedEx International Priority
  • UPS Worldwide Express Saver
  • UPS Worldwide Expedited

For orders being shipped to Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico you can choose between the following shipping options. The shipping costs will be calculated in your shopping cart in real-time based on the country, location, billable weight, and package dimensions of your total order.

  • USPS Priority Mail
  • UPS Ground
  • UPS 2nd Day Air
  • FedEx 2nd Day
  • 1 Day Service (See Explanation Above)

APO/FPO and US possessions are sent USPS Priority Mail. The shipping costs will be calculated in your shopping cart in real-time based on the country, location, billable weight, and package dimensions of your total order.

Shipping Disclaimers:

  • 1 Day Service and 2 Day Service shipments must provide a valid street address as some carriers cannot deliver to a P.O. Box. Your order may ship either USPS, UPS or FedEx for these service levels.
  • Hazardous merchandise cannot be expedited or shipped internationally. A hazardous charge may be applied for ground shipping.
  • Orders containing hazardous items and orders over $1000 will require a signature upon delivery.
  • A $8.00 Tube Fee will be added on certain fishing rods, antennas and other items 6 feet and over in length. Only one Tube Fee charge will occur per order regardless of the number of long items being ordered.
  • APO/FPO/MPO shipping is provided through USPS. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.
  • Most backordered items will ship via USPS or Economy service levels unless otherwise specified by the customer.

Restricted Items:

State laws prevent the shipment of the following items:

  • Maine - Lead sinkers 1 oz. or less (or less than 2.5 in.)
  • Massachusetts - Lead sinkers 1 oz. or less; Lead jigs less than 1 oz.
  • New Hampshire - Lead sinkers 1 oz. or less; Lead jigs less than 1 in.
  • New York - Lead sinkers 1/2 oz. or less
  • Vermont - Lead sinkers 1/2 oz. or less

If you have an item in your cart that is prohibited from shipping to your state, you will not be able to checkout.

3. RETURNS & EXCHANGES

Holiday Return Period: Orders made from November 21st to December 24th will have an extended return period up to January 31st.

If you are not satisfied for any reason you may return new and unused items in the original box with all accessories within 30 days for an exchange or refund to the credit card account charged, less any shipping fees incurred by the seller or purchaser. Special orders are not returnable. In order to receive a refund, all merchandise must possess the original manufacturer tags and identification stickers. Defective merchandise shall be returned directly to the manufacturer under their return policy; we can help you with that. All returns must be insured and postage prepaid. Please, clearly print/type your name and address on the outside of the package. Merchandise must include a copy of the invoice or packing slip. Shipping and Handling is non-refundable. There are no returns or credit available on pre-spooled line. Ocean Tackle International reserves the sole right to refuse the return of any item in which the purchaser has made previous multiple returns or if the product has been used. In addition, we will not accept orders from customers that have demonstrated a high incidence of returns after purchase.

Please contact us to receive a Return Merchandise Authorization number prior to returning the merchandise.

Ocean Tackle International Returns Dept.
6825 Tilton Road, Bldg C
Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234-4426
USA