Shipping

Shipping Information

Most items in the Guampedia Gift Shop, such as books are shipped directly to the customer from the author. Featured jewelry and some books are available for local pick up from the Guampedia office in Mangilao, and will be indicated as such on the product page.

Guampedia utilizes USPS for shipping items both domestically and internationally. For customers within Guam, CNMI, and the United States, we ship via USPS Priority flat rate shipping. For international orders we will utilize the least expensive method available. Rates and delivery times depend on USPS.com. Please contact us for alternative shipping arrangements.

  • We process orders within one to three days.
  • Authors will ship directly to you at the address indicated when you place your order. Shipping charges are included in the listed price unless otherwise indicated.
  • All addresses within Guam, CNMI, and the United States are considered domestic. All addresses outside the United States are considered international and international shipping rates will apply.
  • Shipping rates are based on our account with USPS.com.
  • Although Guampedia may offer to ship orders of multiple items in one shipment, Guampedia reserves the right to include additional charges depending on weight and necessary USPS rate adjustments.
  • Effective July 2026: Duty Collection for Domestic Mail Arriving from Certain Possessions and Territories. Products shipped from Guam to the United States with includes additional charges: duties, clearance and processing through a third-party vendor, Zonos.


For posters only

  • Shipping costs for posters include the mailing tube.
  • International rates vary. Please visit the United States Postal Service for International Mail Services.


For jewelry only

  • USPS includes insurance of $100 for packages with "Signature Required."
  • USPS insurance for items more than $100 varies.
  • USPS "Adult Signature Restricted Delivery" can help insurance claims for $500.


Shipping Requirements

  • All orders require a valid, working address–a street address or PO Box or military APO address–and contact information/phone number. If for any reason, USPS is unable to ship to the address indicated, you will be notified as soon as possible.
  • If the name and address for billing and shipping are different, receipt will be sent to the billing address.