Shipping policy

Location: Belmar, NJ.
Cost: Free.
How to Order: Select the store address as your shipping destination at checkout to bypass shipping fees.
Important Note: Orders placed for pickup that actually require shipping will be invoiced for the shipping fee. If an order is canceled due to non-payment of shipping, a store credit will be issued for the order amount.

Same-Day Shipping Cutoff: 12:00 PM EST (Monday–Friday).
Standard Fulfillment: Orders for in-stock items typically ship within 1 business day.
Custom/Monogrammed Items: Please allow an additional 3–7 business days for production.
Weekends & Holidays: We do not process or ship orders on weekends or holidays.

We ship via USPS and UPS. You can choose from the following at checkout:

Flat Rate Shipping: $12.00 (Estimated delivery: 5–8 business days).
Live Rates: Real-time pricing for USPS and UPS services selected at checkout.
Books: Shipped via Media Mail to keep costs low. If you need a book quickly, we recommend selecting Priority Mail.

Guaranteed Service: UPS Next Day or Next Day Air Saver are the only services with a delivery date guarantee.
Priority Express: Please note that USPS Priority Express is a 2-day window and is not a guaranteed service.
Carrier Delays: Cute as Buttons is not responsible for transit delays once the package has been tendered to USPS or UPS. Shipping charges for non-guaranteed services are non-refundable.
Claims: If a package is lost or not delivered within 21 days, please contact us so we can file an insurance claim on your behalf.

Address Verification: Please double-check your shipping address. If a package is returned due to an incorrect or insufficient address, the customer is responsible for the cost of re-shipping.
Refunds: Shipping charges are non-refundable.

Carrier: Shipped via DHL.
Duties & Fees: Import duties, brokerage, and customs fees are the responsibility of the buyer. We cannot control or predict these fees.
Returns to Sender: If an international package is returned, a refund will be issued for the purchase amount (less original shipping) minus a 20% restocking fee. This balance will be issued as store credit only.