Shipping Policy and DOA Info

Shipping Policy – Live Coral

 

Shipping Rates

- Free Shipping on all coral orders $300 and above.

  • Orders under $300 ship for a flat rate of $50.

Minimum Order $100 for shipping.

Shipping Method

- All corals are shipped overnight for the safest possible transit.

  • Tracking information will be provided once your order has shipped.

Order Processing

- Orders ship Monday–Wednesday to avoid weekend delays.

- Orders placed after 12 PM CST may ship the next eligible day.

- Weather delays may occur if temperatures are unsafe for coral transit.

Live Arrival Guarantee (DOA Policy)

We want every coral to arrive healthy. However, due to the nature of shipping live animals:

- If a coral arrives dead due to unexpected circumstances, we will issue store credit for the coral’s value.

- If the coral cannot be replaced, you will receive store credit equal to the purchase price of the DOA coral.

- Shipping fees are not refundable or creditable.

IMPORTANT — DOA Requirements

To qualify for store credit, you must:

1. Provide clear photos or video of the coral in the sealed bag.

2. Submit proof within 2 hours of delivery.

3. Receive the package on the first delivery attempt.

Carrier Delays

- We cannot guarantee live arrival on shipments delayed for any reason, including weather, routing issues, or mechanical delays.

- DOA coverage is only valid if the shipment arrives on time.

Customer Responsibility

- Customers must ensure their shipping address is correct at checkout.

- We are not responsible for DOA or delays caused by:

               - Incorrect addresses

               - Missed delivery attempts

               - Carrier delays

Local Pickup (NW Suburbs of Chicago)

If you prefer local pickup, contact us at:
📧 Deckercorals@gmail.com