Items will normally be dispatched within 24 hours of receipt of payment. You will be notified by Email once an order has been despatched, and the despatch date recorded on your "My Invoices" page. UK shipping – Royal Mail 1st Class – Small Parcel – prices at prevailing rates (lowest rate applies up to 1kg) Eurozone shipping – Royal Mail International Tracked– Small Parcel – prices at prevailing rates  USA/ rest of world shipping – Royal Mail International Tracked – Small Parcel – prices at prevailing rates .PLEASE NOTE shipping costs when bidding .DELIVERY times may be extended due to COVID 19 Pandemic affecting global postal systems.Normal Scheduled Delivery time is next working day for UK Inland and 3-5 working days Airmail. Shipping costs for the item shown are inclusive of packaging etc. Items can be combined to reduce overall shipping cost. All specimens are labelled packed securely in jiffy foam and double boxes. All export parcels are clearly marked "mineral samples for scientific study" - no copy invoice or packing list will be included with the shipment. We are not responsible for import or customs charges if these are subsequently raised. Packages over 2Kg will sent via Parcel Force or International Parcel Force. Prices on request