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Delivery – frequently asked questions
How much do I pay for postage & packing?
Postage and packing charges are calculated according to the delivery destination and the value of the order. Full details of our delivery charges are shown below and are subject to change without notice:
Standard Delivery charges:
UK orders under £40 - £2.00 p&p
UK orders over £40 - £3.00 p&p
Overseas orders under £40 - £4.00 p&p
Overseas orders over £40 - 10% of order value
Courier Delivery charges:
UK orders - £5.00 p&p
Overseas orders under £100 - £10.00 p&p
Overseas orders over £100 - 10% of order value
How long does an order take to be delivered?
Palgrave Macmillan prioritises all orders placed online. Orders placed Monday to Friday are processed swiftly so that, if they are in stock, they will be ready for dispatch from our warehouse within 48 hours. Orders placed at the weekend will wait until Monday morning for processing so will take a couple of days longer to dispatch.
Once dispatched, delivery should take between 5-15 working days, depending on the delivery destination and method. You can specify Courier delivery at the time of ordering.
For MAIL DELIVERY the UK Post Office quotes Air Mail delivery times for Western Europe of 3-5 working days and for the rest of the World 10-15 working days. However we have noticed that mail delivery to Western Europe is taking up to 15-25 days and delivery to other destinations has been taking 3-4 weeks. Please note that these delivery times are estimated and mail delivery is not trackable. These delivery times are outside of our control, so if you would like your order to be delivered more quickly please contact us directly at orders@palgrave.com for more details re. courier deliveries.
Standard delivery orders will usually be dispatched by Royal Mail. There is no tracking on this method. Should the courier option be selected then delivery will be made via our nominated carrier. The courier used is determined according to the country of destination.
Who pays for local duties?
Please note that Palgrave Macmillan cannot be responsible for any local duties and taxes payable.
We regret that customers in Australia or New Zealand cannot purchase titles on this site – please visit http://www.palgravemacmillan.com.au/ to place your order.
We regret that customers in Canada can not place orders on this site. Please contact us on sales@palgrave-usa.com and we can arrange the quickest and easiest way for you to get the books you need.
Please see our sample/exam copy policy for information about who can order a copy and where the service is available.
How long will my copy take to arrive?
Once dispatched, your order should arrive:
- within 2 weeks in the UK
- between 2-4 weeks in the US
- up to 4 weeks outside UK and the US
If you still haven't received your order after 4 weeks, please contact us to let us know.
How is my order delivered?
In the US, orders will be delivered via USPS or UPS courier. Tracking numbers can be provided upon request.
For the rest of the world, orders will usually be dispatched from the UK by first or second class Royal Mail. There is no tracking on this method. The option to request delivery by courier is not available for sample copies.
Do I have to pay for delivery?
Delivery for sample/exam copies is free, but please note that Palgrave and Palgrave Macmillan cannot be responsible for any local duties and taxes payable.