Shipping
🚚 Shipping Information
We’re committed to delivering your gift quickly and with care. Here’s what you need to know before placing your order:
📦 Order Cut-Off Times
- Orders placed before 9 AM Pacific Time, Monday–Friday will ship the same business day.
- Orders placed after 9 AM Pacific Time, Monday-Friday, or on weekends/holidays, will ship the next business day.
- Want a Saturday delivery? Choose Next Day Saturday Delivery and place your order by Friday at 9 AM (Noon) Pacific Time.
📅 Delivery Timing Examples
- Ordering Friday at 3 PM PT? Your order starts processing Monday.
- Choose Overnight Shipping to arrive Tuesday.
- Choose 2-Day for delivery on Wednesday.
- Shipping Ground to NYC? Expect delivery in 5 business days (the following Monday).
- Have questions? Email us or call us at becky@thebestgiftbaskets.com or (650) 308-6775.
💲 Shipping Rates
Orders Under $150
- Ground: $19.95
- 3-Day: $29.95
- 2-Day: $34.95
- Next Day: $44.95
- Saturday: $64.95
Orders Over $150
- Ground: 16% of total
- 3-Day: 16% + $9.95
- 2-Day: 16% + $14.95
- Next Day: 16% + $24.95
- Saturday: 16% + $44.95
📍 Estimated Delivery Times
- West Coast (CA, OR, WA, NV): ~2 business days
- Central U.S.: 3–5 business days
- East Coast: Up to 5 business days
💡 Always allow for 5 full business days when selecting Ground Shipping, especially around holidays.
Estimated Transit Days
🧀 Perishable Items
Fresh fruit, cheeses, and gourmet perishable items only ship Monday–Thursday.
To ensure freshness, please select a shipping method that ensures delivery within 3 days.
🌍 Shipping Limitations
- We do not ship to P.O. Boxes or APO/FPO addresses.
- We currently ship within the 48 contiguous U.S. states, plus Alaska and Hawaii.
- Sending a gift internationally? We recommend shipping it to yourself first, then you can forward it overseas.
🍷 Alcohol Shipping
- Due to legal restrictions, we cannot ship alcohol to: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Kentucky, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, South Dakota, or Utah.
- All alcohol deliveries require the signature of an adult 21 or older.
🔁 Returns & Satisfaction
Because our products are made to order and often include perishable items, we are unable to accept returns. However, if your gift doesn’t meet expectations, please contact us and we’ll work with you to make it right—whether that’s a replacement or refund.