Shipping Guide

Instruction for boxing writer for shipment:

  1. Remove disk from disk drive.

  2. Tape business card or a sticky note with your first and last name, along with Estimate to top of writer to identify it. Do not tape directly onto display.

  3. Packaging

    • Option 1 - Purchase Shipping Kit from Top Cat in link below. Kit includes box, packing material, return label and estimate ($75). Simply order shipping kit, fill out service form and we will send the kit to your provided shipping address. Then place machine in poly-wrap, fill with provided packing peanuts, include estimate, tape and place pre-paid shipping label on box. Lastly, drop off or schedule pick-up with UPS.

      PURCHASE SHIPPING KIT

    • Option 2 - Follow the below steps:

    1. Place writer in a plastic bag to keep packing material from migrating into the inside of the writer.

    2. Locate a box large enough to house your writer and also gives you 2 to 3 inches of space on top, bottom and sides of writer in order to place packing material.

    3. Line bottom of box with crumpled up balls of newspaper, foam, rubber, packing peanuts or bubble wrap. Place writer on top of packing material, line all four sides and top of writer with packing material. It is important to pack it tight to prevent the writer from moving around inside of box during shipping.

    4. Tape top of box with a strong packing tape.

  4. Your writer is now ready to ship.

  5. Drop off at the nearest UPS or FedEx Shipping Location.

    By shipping your writer, you agree to TopCat’s terms and conditions.

Estimated Shipping Fees:

The schedule below reflects estimates for shipping a writer in one direction, assuming writer is shipped in a box measuring 15”x15”x10” or less and does not exceed 14 pounds.

AL, AR, LA, MS, OK & GA

$35 UPS Ground Service
$90 UPS 2-Day Service
$135 UPS Next Day Service

FL, KS, KY, MO, NC, SC, TN, TX & VA

$40 UPS Ground Service
$100 UPS 2-Day Service
$175 UPS Next Day Service

All Other US States

$45 UPS Ground Service
$110 UPS 2-Day Service
$200 UPS Next Day Service
Add $40 for Saturday Delivery (only available with Next Day Air)
Next Day-AM Delivery is before 10:30AM in most locations.  Weekends and Holidays are not considered as shipping days.

Online Store - USPS Priority Shipping is now $9.25 for all Online Domestic Shopping Orders.