Items are sent as soon as possible after payment clears(cheques take approx 7 working days )They are sent by Post office standard parcels(which normally take 3 to 5 working days)unless specified in the item description.Some Items are CARRIER ONLY due to weight/size.I only charge for the weight of the item plus packaging at cost and insurance is included in this price.PLEASE NOTE SOME ITEMS ARE UNINSURABLE .Please email if you have any queries on P & P and I,ll do my very best to answer them .You are very welcome to arrange your own carrier or to collect/pick items up.