I ask that you pay within 7 days of winning your item, If you are having a problem sorting payment then please let me know and we'll sort it out! POSTAGE for larger orders such as corsets or haberdashery items over the value of £10 are sent via recorded delivery for security so if no one is around to sign for your package you may have to go to the post office to pick up your item/s. Sorry but it does mean we both get a secure transaction! I post as swiftly as i am able, most haberdashery purchases are sent the day they are paid for, and corsets being made to order may take up to two weeks including production. Out of environmental concern i post using recycled packaging. this may mean that your item is not sent in a pretty new envelope, but it will be packed securely!