Shipping policy

Shipping & Handling

You will have the option of specifying a method of shipping when you reach the checkout page. Shipping costs depend upon your location, the shipping method requested and the weight of your order.

UK orders are dispatched by either Royal Mail 1st Class or Courier Service. 

All International orders are sent either by an airmail service or courier. Customers are responsible for paying any additional costs such as duties, taxes, and customs clearance fees. These charges can vary widely and are often based on the price and type of item, package weight and dimensions, origin country, and the taxes, duties, and fees of the destination country.

UK Delivery Schedule

We aim to delivery orders in 3 to 5 working days.

*There are restricted postcode areas where additional charges for standard postage will apply. These areas are as follows:

  1. Aberdeen: AB
  2. Dundee: DD8-11
  3. Channel Islands (includes Alderney & Sark): all GY and JE
  4. Western Isles: all HS
  5. Isle of Man: all IM
  6. Inverness-shire: all IV
  7. Fife: KY
  8. Ayrshire: all KA 27-28
  9. Orkney Islands: KW 1-3, 5-17
  10. Renfrewshire: PA 20-49, 60-78
  11. Perthshire: PH 19-26, 30-44, 49-50
  12. Cornwall: TR 21–25
  13. Shetland Isles: all ZE
  14. Nothern Ireland: BT 1-99
  15. BFPO


Overseas Delivery Schedule

Europe: delivery in approx. 7-21 working days
United States: delivery in approx. 7-28 working days
Rest of World: delivery in approx. 7-28 working days

Online international shipping rates are calculated estimates and we can often get cheaper quotes once orders are assembled and packed with weights and dimensions - We will refund differences in excess shipping charged at checkout whenever possible.

For a more accurate idea of how much or when an order may arrive we suggest emailing us or calling our mail-order department (see "Contact" section for our contact details.

We will use reasonable endeavors to deliver goods to customers by the estimated delivery date. The delivery date is not guaranteed nor is it of the essence of the contract. In no circumstances will Chess and Bridge be liable to the customer for any losses, damages or charges incurred by the customer due to the late delivery of the goods.

Customers are responsible for paying any additional costs such as duties, taxes, and customs clearance fees. These charges can vary widely and are often based on the price and type of item, package weight and dimensions, origin country, and the taxes, duties, and fees of the destination country.