TERMS & CONDITIONS

EASY ORDERING:  Purchasing shells from Worldwide Specimen Shells is easy as 1-2-3 . . . select your shells from our Web site, manage your shopping cart, and complete/send the order form . . . 1-2-3! Here is what happens after you place your order . . .

Within 24 hours (48 hours on weekends and holidays) after placing your order using this e-commerce Web site you will receive an e-invoice (a PDF-format email attachment) that lists all of the available shells from your order, postage cost with the total amount due. Payment is expected to be completed within 24 hours after receipt of the e-invoice. Contact us by email if you anticipate any payment delay. 

METHODS OF PAYMENT: Credit/Debit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover), PayPal, fee-less Money Service Businesses (MSB) Zelle and Wise (for international payments).

SHIPPING AND HANDLING: Orders are shipped once payment is received and cleared. Parcels are packed using light-weight, yet sturdy materials to keep postage costs to a minimum. All parcels are mailed using the United States Postal Service (USPS).

Parcels shipped to addresses in the United States and to APO and FPO addresses are mailed using the USPS Ground Advantage (insurance included up to $100.00).  Orders valued over $100.00 will be charged for the full value of the items being sent based on USPS insurance rates.

Overseas shipments are mailed by USPS International First Class mail with Registration. You can wave the registration service and fee at your own risk.

Parcels can also be sent using other carrier services or by Express mail upon request at an additional cost.

ORDER WITH CONFIDENCE: We trust that all of the shells you order meet with your satisfaction.

Returns are accepted within 3 days after receipt of the order for a full refund, exchange or credit as long as the shells are returned in the same condition as received, packed securely using the same materials in which the shells were sent, and mailed back using the same shipping method as sent.  You must contact us first by email when preparing to send a return otherwise the item will not be accepted.

Contact us at any time if you have questions. Your satisfaction is our guarantee. 

GREEN INITIATIVES: Worldwide Specimen Shells operates with green initiatives in mind. That is, all correspondence and billing is done electronically via email.  We do not print invoices or send packing lists.

Whenever possible we recycle our packing materials and our shipping boxes are made of partially recycled cardboard materials. Most importantly, we hope you will join us by reusing the boxes and packing materials you receive from us for mailing shells to friends and family as gifts and when exchanging shells with other collectors. Concern for our environment is everyone's job.

PRIVACY & SAFETY: At Worldwide Specimen Shells, we value and prioritize the privacy and safety of our customers. Our privacy policy outlines the meticulous care we take in handling and safeguarding your personal information. From secure payment processing to transparent data collection practices, we strive to ensure that your privacy is always protected. You can trust that your privacy is in good hands when you choose to explore the world of specimen shells with us.