Dispatch & Delivery
When are orders dispatched?
We endeavour to dispatch all orders received before 2pm Monday-Saturday (excl. Bank Holidays).
During peak seasons, for example: Black Friday, and Christmas, there can be delays in shipping with a higher volume of orders needing to be processed. Of course, this is not ideal for anyone, and we work hard to make sure all orders are processed as quickly as possible. Express orders do get priority if we are delayed in shipping orders.
IF THERE ARE ANY DELAYS IN DISPATCHING ORDERS, THIS IS ALWAYS STATED AT THE TOP OF THE WEBSITE.
If you have placed an order that contains both a pre-order item and an in-stock item, you should expect your order to be dispatched when all items are readily available. If you wish to receive items as quickly as possible, please place separate orders.
Express & Saturday
Express Courier
Express orders will be dispatched same-day if received before 2pm Monday-Friday (excl. Bank Holidays).
After 2pm, orders will be dispatched the next working day.
Saturday Courier
Saturday Courier orders are dispatched on a Friday. They will only be delivered on a Saturday.
Orders must be received before 2pm Friday to be dispatched for Saturday delivery.
Bank Holidays
Bank Holiday
Please note that our office is closed on Bank Holidays. While our warehouse is open, there are limited staff during the Bank Holiday’s, and none of our courier partners collect parcels from us, or deliver on Bank Holidays.
Local Bank Holidays and closures may also affect your delivery. For example, 2nd January is a Bank Holiday in Scotland, but not in England.
DOMESTIC SHIPPING
Don’t forget – All shipping estimates are from when your order is dispatched.
Changes to mail volumes, transport disruptions and operating issues mean that sometimes your delivery may be later in the day, or the following day – this includes any redirects you may have in place.
EVERYDAY SERVICES
Royal Mail Tracked 48
- Delivery Aim: within two to three working days after they accept your parcel.
- Tracking to delivery point.
- Photo on delivery.
Royal Mail Tracked 24
- Delivery Aim: next working day after they accept your parcel – but please bear in mind, this is not a next day courier service or guarantee.
- Tracked to delivery point.
- Photo on delivery.
EXPRESS DELIVERY
Express Delivery (UK Mainland)
- Delivery: next working day after they accept your parcel.
- Monday to Friday service.
- Tracked to delivery point.
- Photo on delivery.
Express Delivery (Non-Mainland)
- Delivery: 2-3 working days after they accept your parcel.
- Monday to Friday service.
- Tracked to delivery point.
- Photo on delivery.
Royal Mail Special (Non-Mainland)
- Delivery: 1 working day after they accept your parcel.
- Monday to Friday service.
- Tracked to delivery point.
- Photo on delivery.
SATURDAY DELIVERY
DPD Saturday Delivery
- Dispatched: Friday – must be ordered by 2pm.
- Delivered: Saturday
- Info: Additional information on your delivery can be found on the DPD website or App.
- Saturday service only.
- Tracked to delivery point.
- Photo on delivery.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
Please note, Magic Madhouse customers are responsible for any customs charges or import duties payable on receipt of international deliveries.
If a delivery is refused by the customer or returned due to non-payment of any charges or duties, or the provision of an incorrect address, any charges incurred by Magic Madhouse in shipping and recovering the package may, at our discretion, be deducted from any refund later given for the order.
Economy
There is no tracking with economy. Please select Express shipping if this is something you would like.
Please note that delivery times are just estimated quotes by the courier companies. Delays do happen occasionally as there are many uncontrollable factors in the process of shipment.