Shipping Policy

Chief Band Essentials

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Thank you for shopping with Chief Band Essentials! We are committed to providing quality products, dependable service, and a positive shopping experience.

Order Processing & Production

Many of our products are custom-made or printed specifically for your order.

• Ready-to-ship items: Typically processed within 1–3 business days.

• Custom T-shirts and apparel: Typically produced within 3–7 business days.

• Custom blankets and specialty products: Typically produced within 5–10 business days.

• Bulk and school orders: Production times vary based on order size, customization, and product availability.

Business days exclude weekends and major holidays.

Production times are estimates and may vary during holidays, school events, homecoming season, and periods of high demand.

Shipping Rates

Standard shipping rates for eligible orders within the continental United States:

• Orders under $50: $7.95

• Orders $50–$99.99: $9.95

• Orders $100 or more: FREE standard shipping

Shipping rates for oversized items, heavy blankets, and large bulk orders may vary and will be displayed at checkout or provided through a custom quote.

Delivery Times

After production and shipment, standard delivery typically takes 3–7 business days, depending on the carrier and destination.

Please note that production time and shipping time are separate.

Delivery dates are estimates and are not guaranteed.

Order Tracking

When your order ships, you will receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking information when available.

Local Pickup

Free local pickup may be available for eligible orders by prior arrangement.

Customers will be notified when their orders are ready for pickup. Please do not arrive for pickup until confirmation has been received.

Custom and Personalized Orders

Please review all names, sizes, colors, quantities, and personalization details carefully before placing your order.

Once production begins, custom orders generally cannot be changed or canceled.

Lost, Delayed, or Damaged Packages

If your order arrives damaged, incorrect, or defective, please contact us within 7 days of delivery at sales@chiefbandessentials.com.

Include your order number, a description of the problem, and photographs when applicable.

We will review the issue and work toward an appropriate resolution.

If tracking shows that a package has been delivered but you cannot locate it, please contact us so we can assist with the next steps.

Incorrect Shipping Addresses

Customers are responsible for providing accurate shipping information at checkout.

If an address needs to be corrected, contact us as soon as possible. Address changes cannot be guaranteed once an order has shipped.

Additional shipping charges may apply to packages returned because of incorrect or incomplete addresses.

School Fundraisers and Group Orders

Orders placed through school fundraisers, spirit stores, and group purchasing programs may follow special production, shipping, or distribution arrangements.

Any special delivery instructions or school pickup arrangements will be communicated as part of the fundraiser or ordering program.

Contact Us

Chief Band Essentials

Website: https://chiefbandessentials.com

Email: sales@chiefbandessentials.com

Phone: 803-378-5832

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