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 7 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. 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.