Shipping Policy
Shipment processing time
All orders are processed and shipped within 2–3 business days of receipt. Orders are not processed or shipped from Friday, 12 pm EST through Sunday, or holidays.
If we are experiencing a high volume of orders, shipments may be delayed by a few days. If your shipment experiences a significant delay, we will contact you via email or phone.
Shipping rates and delivery estimates
Standard Shipping
Shipping charges for your order will be calculated and displayed at checkout.
Packages will be shipped by one of our partner carriers, FedEx, UPS, or USPS.
Store Pickup
Pickup at our Tampa, FL location is free for all orders.
Violin Shop Tampa
4900 Henderson Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33629
Oversized Items
An additional handling fee will apply for oversized items (for example, cello, cello case, and bass). Any item that will get an additional handling fee will be marked as an "Oversized Item" and noted on the item description.
Currently we have set $200 oversized shipping fee on cellos and $500 on basses. Please contact us directly for an up to date shipping quote. Call/text 813-288-8215 or email info@violinshoptampa.com
We offer shipping discounts as follows:
*Free shipping on violins and violas
*Free shipping on order of $45 or more (excluding Cello and Basses)
*Cello and Basses - contact us for a personalized shipping quote
Shipment to P.O. boxes or APO/FPO addresses
Violin Shop Tampa Inc. ships to addresses within the US, US Territories, and APO/FPO/DPO addresses.
Shipment Confirmation and Order Tracking
You will receive a Shipment Confirmation email with your tracking number once your order has shipped. The tracking number will be active within 24 hours.
Customs, Duties, and Taxes
Violin Shop Tampa is not responsible for any customs and taxes applied to your order. All fees imposed during or after shipping are the customer’s responsibility (including tariffs, taxes, and other costs).
Damages
Violin Shop Tampa Inc. is not liable for any products damaged or lost during shipping. If you received your order damaged, please file a claim with the shipment carrier. Save all packaging materials and damaged goods before filing a claim.
International Shipping Policy
Please inquire about shipping internationally.
- Call 813-288-8215
- Or email us at info@violinshoptampa.com
Incorrect Shipping Addresses and Refused Delivery
We make every attempt to validate the shipping address provided at checkout to ensure it’s recognized as a valid address by the USPS. If we cannot validate the address, we will try to contact the customer to provide an updated address. If we cannot update the address, the order will be canceled and refunded.
Violin Shop Tampa Inc. will not be held responsible if the customer provides the wrong shipping address and we cannot recover the package.
Missing or Stolen Shipments
If you didn’t receive your order, but the shipping carrier has reported that it was delivered, please let us know as soon as possible:
- Call 813-288-8215
- Or alert us at info@violinshoptampa.com
We will file a claim with the shipping carrier. Local law enforcement will be involved. We will replace or refund your order when the investigation is complete. Allow up to 21 days for the investigation.