PLEASE NOTE THAT AS FROM 30/07/2008 ALL ITEMS WILL BE POSTED ROYAL MAIL 2ND CLASS. We usually aim at sending out orders within 3-4 working days of CLEARED payment but please accept it may take a little longer in busy/holiday periods. Please allow up to 14 working days for any handcrafted items as these are made to order. We use 2nd Class Royal Mail, with proof of postage, as standard, but this does not guarantee a delivery date, especially around Christmas. Whilst every effort is made to get your item shipped quickly, we are in the hands of Royal Mail & accept no responsibility for items not arriving on time. If you require the item for a specific date, please let us know, & we will do our best to get it to you on time. Note - We weigh the item to be posted and a minimal charge to cover handling fees ie costs for packaging and handling etc will be added to the postage cost TERMS: PLEASE PAY FOR YOUR GOODS NO LATER THAN 7 DAYS FROM CLICKING BUY NOW. IF AFTER 7 DAYS THERE IS NO PAYMENT, EBAY WILL BE NOTIFIED.