• Shipping and Delivery Policy

Shipping and Delivery Policy



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Quick Reference Summary

Everything you need to know about shipping at a glance.

Topic Details
Free Shipping All orders to the contiguous 48 U.S. states. No minimum order required.
Processing Time Standard orders: 1–3 business days. Large/Oversize: 7–12 business days.
Fulfillment Hours Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST.
Support Hours Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM PST.
Estimated Delivery Contiguous 48 states: 5–10 business days after shipment.
Same-Day Shipping Orders placed before 12:00 PM PST (most items). Exclusions apply — see below.
Signature Required All orders of $200 or more require a delivery signature.
Order Tracking Log in to your account at playmusic123.com to track your order.
Address Changes Not accepted after order is placed. Cancel and reorder with the correct address.
International We ship worldwide. Customs duties and fees are the customer's responsibility.
Questions Visit our Help & FAQ page — we respond within 24 hours.

Order Processing & Fulfillment

When Will My Order Ship?

Our fulfillment center operates Monday through Friday, excluding holidays and weekends. Orders placed outside fulfillment hours will be processed the next business day.

Order Type Processing Time
Standard Orders 1–3 business days after cleared payment.
Large / Oversize Items 7–12 business days. Ships via freight service.
Fulfillment Hours Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST.
Same-Day Shipping Available for most items ordered before 12:00 PM PST.
Holiday / Weekend Orders Processed the next business day.
Our Goal To process all standard orders within 24 hours of receipt. If we encounter any issue with your order, we will contact you promptly.

Same-Day Shipping Exclusions

The following items require additional preparation and are excluded from same-day shipping:

  • Accordions and reed system instruments — tuning and quality control required.
  • Concert string instruments (cellos, violins, violas, etc.) — instrument setup and quality control required.
  • Brass and wind instruments — quality control required.
  • Heavy or oversize products — freight scheduling required.
  • Any instrument requiring full inspection and quality control to comply with warranty requirements.
Note If your order includes any of the items above, please allow additional processing time. We will notify you if there is an unexpected delay.

Free Shipping

We offer free Standard Shipping on all orders to the contiguous 48 U.S. states. No minimum order, no hidden fees.

Free Shipping Conditions

  • Valid for all orders shipped to the contiguous 48 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
  • Standard Economy Shipping Service only.
  • Does not apply to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, APO/FPO addresses, or PO Boxes — standard charges apply.
  • Oversize or freight items may require additional shipping charges — see the product page for details.
  • Some orders may ship in multiple boxes.

Available Shipping Services

Service Details
Standard / Ground Free on all qualifying orders. Delivered via UPS, FedEx, or USPS.
Priority / Express Faster delivery. Additional charges apply at checkout.
Next Day Available on qualifying items. Additional charges apply.
2-Day Available on qualifying items. Additional charges apply.
Freight Required for oversize and heavy items. Scheduling required.

Oversize items must ship via freight truck. Standard shipping services are not available for these items.

Tracking Your Order Log in to your account at playmusic123.com and visit your order history to track your shipment. You will also receive a tracking number by email once your order ships. Note: Lighter items shipped via USPS Ground Advantage may not include real-time tracking — see section below.

Estimated Delivery Times

All times are in business days and do not include processing time. Allow 1–3 additional days for standard orders, or 7–12 days for large/oversize items, before your order ships.

Destination Estimated Delivery After Shipment
Contiguous 48 States 5–10 business days.
Alaska & Puerto Rico 10–20 business days.
Hawaii Shipped via air (USPS Standard). Delivery times vary.
APO / FPO Addresses 10–14 business days via USPS. Boxes over 70 lbs cannot be shipped to these locations.
U.S. Territories (Guam, USVI, etc.) 10–14 business days via USPS.
International 10–30 business days depending on customs.
Canada Ground Delivery times vary. Brokerage fees not included.
⚠ Important Delivery times are estimates, not guarantees. Carrier delays, customs processing, and weather can all affect delivery. Standard delivery is not available on weekends.

High-Value Orders — Signature Required

All orders totaling $200 or more require a delivery signature. If no one is available to sign, the carrier will leave a notice with instructions for rescheduling or pickup.

Tip If you will not be home during delivery, contact the carrier directly after receiving your tracking number to arrange a pickup time or alternate delivery.

Order Tracking & Shipping Delays

How to Track Your Order

  • Log in to your account at playmusic123.com and visit your order history, OR
  • Use the tracking number in your shipping confirmation email on the carrier's website.
Note Tracking may take up to 24 hours to update after your order ships. Lighter items shipped via USPS may not include a tracking number.

My Tracking Is Not Updating / Order Seems Late

Carrier delays can happen due to weather, high volume, or local hub issues. Before contacting us, please note:

⚠ USPS Ground Advantage — Important Notice If your order shipped via USPS Ground Advantage, be aware that this service does not always update tracking in real time. Scans may be skipped at intermediate facilities and in some cases may not appear until the package reaches its final destination facility. This is a known limitation of the USPS Ground Advantage tracking system — it does not mean your package is lost or delayed. Please allow the full estimated delivery window before requesting an investigation.

If your tracking has not updated after the full estimated delivery window:

  • Check directly with the carrier using your tracking number.
  • Contact your local carrier hub — they can often locate packages faster than the main customer service line.
  • If still unresolved, visit our Help & FAQ page and submit your order number — we will open a carrier trace on your behalf and respond within 24 hours.

Tracking Shows Delivered but I Did Not Receive My Package

Please check the following before contacting us:

  • Check around your property — packages are sometimes left at a side door, garage, or covered area.
  • Check with neighbors or your building's front desk or mail room.
  • Check for a carrier delivery notice — your package may be held at a local facility.
  • Wait 24–72 hours — carriers sometimes mark a package as delivered slightly before it physically arrives.
Still not found after 24–72 hours? Visit our Help & FAQ page and submit your order number. We will open a carrier investigation. Investigations typically take 3–7 business days to resolve.

Address Changes

We are unable to change the shipping address on an order once it has been placed and processed.

Need to change your address? Log in to your account, cancel the existing order, and place a new order with the correct address. If your order has already shipped, contact the carrier directly with your tracking number to request a redirect.

International Shipping

PlayMusic123.com ships worldwide. International customers should be aware of the following:

  • Some items may have manufacturer restrictions for certain international destinations. Contact us before ordering if you have concerns.
  • APO and FPO orders ship via USPS only. Oversize items cannot be delivered to APO/FPO addresses.
  • All international orders may take 10–30 business days depending on customs procedures.
  • Customers are responsible for all customs duties, taxes, brokerage fees, and import charges. These are not included in the product price or shipping cost.
  • Canada Ground service does not include brokerage fees. All brokerage, customs, and duty charges are the customer's responsibility.
Questions about international shipping? Visit our Help & FAQ page — we respond within 24 hours.

Damaged Items or Missing Contents

For the complete damage claim procedure including freight shipments, see our Returns & Exchange Policy.

My Package Arrived Damaged

Do not discard any packaging. Please take photos of the following immediately:

  • The shipping label on the outer box
  • The condition of the outer box
  • The packaging and cushioning inside
  • The damaged item itself
Next Step Visit our Help & FAQ page and submit your order number along with photos. We will initiate a carrier claim and arrange a replacement. Keep all packaging until the claim is resolved.

My Package Arrived with Missing Contents

  • First, verify whether your order shipped in multiple boxes — large orders are sometimes split across more than one shipment. Check your shipping confirmation email.
  • If items are genuinely missing, visit our Help & FAQ page with your order number and a photo of the received package. We will investigate and respond within 24 hours.

Special Orders & Backorders

Special Orders

Some instruments are not regularly stocked and must be sourced or custom-manufactured on request. Please note:

  • Special orders may take up to 120 days for production and delivery.
  • Special orders are final sale — they cannot be canceled, modified, or returned once placed.
  • You will be notified if there are any delays beyond the estimated timeline.

For full details, see our Returns & Exchange Policy.

Backorders

If an item is on backorder, it is temporarily out of stock but expected to be replenished. Backorder timelines are typically 60–90 days depending on the manufacturer.

  • Your order will not ship until the item is confirmed available and your order is verified.
  • You will be contacted with an estimated ship date.
  • To check a backorder status, visit our Help & FAQ page.

Order Verification & Billing

To protect customers from fraud, all orders are subject to a billing verification process. Although rare, there may be a delay of up to 24 hours to verify billing information with your credit card issuer. If your order requires verification, we will contact you promptly.

All orders placed on PlayMusic123.com are considered personal consumer purchases, regardless of whether the shipping address is residential or commercial.

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PlayMusic123.com  |  Last Updated: May 2026