ImagizeYourWorld
Announcement
Welcome! Most items are Custom-Made-to-Order, based on your selections/specifications. Please contact me if you have questions or special requests. ["Read More" below for discounts and more info]
NOTICE: The USPS is "temporarily" increasing the postage for First Class Packages shipping after October 1st, through late January. As my shipping fee was already well below the actual cost of shipping, and box prices have increased several times over the past year, I have updated my shipping fee to compensate for the postage increase. (Please note that the "expiration" of the "temporary" postage increase coincides with the normal timing for the USPS's annual rate increase for package services; so it is unlikely their temporary increase will actually be temporary.)
**Other NEWS**
* I'm in the process of updating my shop listings with new photos, text, etc. As part of this restructuring, you will finally see the return of some items/options that were removed pending updated photos, including clearance items/options. As always, if you're waiting for a specific item/option to return, please let me know so I can prioritize it and then personally notify you when it's been made available.
* I will soon be replacing my current thank you coupon codes. If you purchased from me in the last three months, and find that the thank you coupon code you received doesn't work when you try to use it, please contact me for a new code before completing checkout (please specify the code you were trying to use, so I can provide you with a replacement code that matches the discount you were expecting).
* Please note that carriers, such as the USPS, are currently experiencing longer-than-usual transit times for many package, and that transportation disruptions -- such as cancelled/delayed flights, shortages of drivers in the trucking industry, etc. -- can further affect the transit times of packages. If your order is time-sensitive, please consider upgrading to the Priority Mail shipping option during checkout. Thank you for understanding.
>>>> Shipping and Order Discounts (Last Updated: June 26, 2022) <<<<
* Orders over $35: FREE 1st Class Shipping to a U.S. address (applied automatically during checkout; no code required)
* Orders over $50: 10% discount + FREE 1st Class Shipping to a U.S. address (applied automatically during checkout; no code required; Expires August 22, 2021)
* Jewelry Orders UNDER $35 ship...
... to a U.S. address at a FLAT rate, regardless of the number of items: the USPS First Class Package option is $3.89; Priority and Priority Express upgrades are available at additional cost (combined shipping discount is applied automatically during checkout; no code required)
... to Canada, via USPS First Class International OR equivalent service, with a shipping fee of $10.49 for one item plus $1.00 for each additional item; USPS International Priority and Priority Express upgrades are available at additional cost (combined shipping discount is applied automatically during checkout; no code required)
... to all other eligible** countries, via USPS First Class International OR equivalent service, with a shipping fee of $12.49 for one item plus $1.50 for each additional item; USPS Priority and Priority Express upgrades are available at additional cost (combined shipping discount is applied automatically during checkout; no code required)
* Orders under $35 that include non-jewelry items (such as t-shirts) may have a different shipping fee structure. If you have any questions, please contact me for assistance. :)
* Please note that transit times -- both domestically and internationally -- may take longer than usual due to transportation delays/shortages and the pandemic mitigation policies being observed by the USPS and other postal and customs services around the world. Thank you for understanding.
** Unfortunately, due to the changes and increases in regulations, laws, requirements, procedures, and other complications, I am now only shipping to a select few countries outside of the U.S. I may be adding others after more research, as time permits (and may be removing some if new requirements/complications are discovered or implemented in the future).
>>>> Handling Time (Last Updated: June 18, 2021) <<<<
* Handling times are presented in terms of BUSINESS days; Saturdays, Sundays and US Holidays should not be counted.
* Due to the nature of custom and made-to-order items, each item has its own estimated "handling" time, usually provided as a range (for example: 1 - 3 days). Please see the item listing for the handling time estimate that applies.
* Inexplicably, Etsy is now "hiding" the actual handling time specified by the seller. To find it in an item listing: Scroll down to the "Shipping and return policies" section (tap/click to expand it if necessary) and find where it says "Order placed" (under today's date); tap the "Order placed" link on a mobile device, or hover over it on a desktop/laptop, and a blurb will open that shows the actual number of business days the seller is advertising as the handling time. Knowing this information can be critical, since the Etsy system does not always calculate the dates correctly… especially around USPS Holidays. :(
Handling time exceptions…
* When purchasing multiple items together, the longest handling time among them will dictate the minimum handling time for the whole order.
* Due to the nature of custom and made-to-order items, orders that include a number of such items *may* result in a longer handling time than is estimated for just one of them. The larger the order, the more likely there will be a delay.
* Time zone differences can affect what the order date is considered to be for some orders placed late at night.
* The Etsy system does not always correctly calculate shipping date estimates, especially around Holidays. Please understand that the number of business days I have specified is what will apply… not the date Etsy calculates. If you have questions about a specific order, please ask. (I try to increase my handling time prior to holidays in order to keep the dates Etsy shows as accurate as possible.)
NOTE:
If you do not want your item(s) with a shorter handling time being delayed by your item(s) with a longer handling time, please checkout for the longer handling time item(s) separately from the other item(s), so they can be shipped in separate batches, as the items become ready.
… Likewise, if you are ordering many items, but have a special timing need for one or two of them, you can place an order for the "emergency" item(s) first, then a separate order for everything else, to ensure that the size of the order does not delay the item(s) you need right away.
>>>> News and Misc. Info (Last Updated: January 07, 2020) <<<<
Thank you for your patience while I continue to revamp my listings, update my photos, and add many more -- new and returning -- items to my shop! (As always, if you're waiting on something specific, please let me know so I can either expedite it or set up a custom listing for you.)
~ Some of the updates currently underway are…
* LEATHER CORD jewelry listings:
- Color sample photos are being updated
- New colors are being added
- Some dye lots may be listed as a separate color option
- Additional "finishing" options will be added
* STRETCH LACE CHOKERS:
- New colors are being added
- New styles/widths are being added
* VELVET CHOKERS:
- More colors/widths/styles are being added
- It will soon be specified which options are Swiss Velvet (Nylon/"Nylvalour")
- Some options will soon be specified as "economy" and/or "clearance" with discounted pricing
- My "Vampire Bite" Velvet Choker listing will be coming back soon, and will include additional widths not previously offered (these chokers continue to be available while the new listing structure and photos are being prepared, so please request a custom listing if you need to purchase one before the official listing is ready)
* PRINTED CHOKERS (fabric/ribbon):
- Many more listings/options are being added, including Skulls, Bats, Spider Webs, Hearts, Patriotic, Camo, Flowers, Greek Keys, Chevrons... and much more!
~ Additional New and Returning Items that will be listed in the coming weeks/months…
* Custom-printed Mouse Pads, Coasters, and more!
* Leather Cord & Chain Chokers
* Leather Cord & Chain Bracelets
* Multi-Strand Leather Cord jewelry
* Wrap Chokers
* Suede Lace jewelry
* Extender Chains
* Magnetic Clasp Converters
* Deerskin/Deertan Chokers
* Deerskin/Deertan Lace jewelry
* More Satin Choker options
* Wrap Bracelets in additional styles
* Materials/Supplies
… and much more!
If you need help finding something, are waiting for something that isn't listed yet, would like a custom listing created for you, or have any other questions, please let me know. Thank you! :)
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Reviews
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Tracy on Nov 18, 2022
4 out of 5 starsThe items were great, although the markup on them is way too much; I paid $55 (including postage) for two items whose total value for the materials involved would have been about $4-$8. That’s a bit rich!! I bought the products knowing they were overpriced but I wanted them anyway - however I probably won’t be making any other purchases due to the cost/value imbalance.
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Victoria on Oct 5, 2022
5 out of 5 starsVery nice store I love the options for size, color and clasps
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suketchisuto on Nov 20, 2022
5 out of 5 starslove it! very high quality choker, i definitely recommend!
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About ImagizeYourWorld
Shop policies
Please read the descriptions carefully, and specify your choices promptly, when applicable. (Most items will specify “default selections” that will automatically apply in the absence of a note, so it is important that you remember this step to avoid disappointment. If you forget to include a note with your payment, you can CONVO me through Etsy.)
If the options or quantities you need are not listed, please let me know. I am always happy to accommodate Special Requests when possible. :)
Common Sense, Mutual Courtesy and Honest Communication are essential components of every transaction. It is only TOGETHER that we can make every transaction a great experience!
If information you need for an item is missing or unclear, please contact me so I can answer your questions before you purchase.
Accepted payment methods
Returns & exchanges
Cancellations
Cancellations: not accepted
Please contact the seller if you have any problems with your order.
Payment
8% SALES TAX will be applied to orders shipping to Illinois
Shipping
Buyer may choose from USPS First Class Package, Priority or Priority Express** during checkout.
* Orders that specify First Class Package but are too large/heavy to qualify will ship via USPS Priority.
* Due to the nature of custom and made-to-order items, selecting a faster transit time does not guarantee a faster handling time.
** If you would like Priority Express, but it is not available as a choice for your item(s), please request a custom listing for your order (include the specific details, such as colors, sizes, etc., and if you have a specific deadline).
For gifts being shipped directly to the intended recipient, I can remove the pricing information and/or add a gift message, by request (include a note during checkout).
~ All Orders (U.S. and international) ~
Completion/ship-by estimates are provided for each item (most are Custom-Made-to-Order)
* Multiple-item orders and orders placed during peak times may, in rare cases, take a little longer.
Combined Shipping Discounts will be automatically applied by the system during checkout.
Buyer is responsible for providing a complete and accurate shipping address.
* Buyer will be required to pay for reshipment of packages returned by the USPS (unless the cause was seller error).
Buyer agrees to cooperate fully with any insurance claim procedure, in the event an insured package suffers loss or damage in transit.
* If the seller's claim is denied on the basis of the buyer failing to fulfill this obligation, any refund or replacement will be forfeit.
~ Orders shipping outside the U.S. ~
Standard International Shipping is USPS First Class International (or equivalent)
* International Priority is available for an additional charge
If you would like your phone number included on the shipping label/customs form, please include it in a note during checkout. (Or send me a separate message after completing the checkout process.)
You agree to all of the following:
(1) Customs/import duties, VAT and/or other fees incurred upon importation/delivery are the sole responsibility of the Buyer.
(2) Tracking may not exist outside the U.S., and when it does it may be very limited. It is normal for a First Class Package (or equivalent) to never be scanned "delivered"; the lack of a "delivered" scan does NOT indicate that the package was not delivered, and will not make the order eligible for refund/replacement.
(3) The item value will be accurately displayed on the Customs Form and Packing Slip.
(4) The item will be accurately described as "merchandise" on the Customs Form
Additional policies and FAQs
Due to the nature of HANDMADE, CUSTOM and MADE-TO-ORDER items (and some natural components), minor imperfections and slight variances are to be expected and accepted as part of the charm.
The “Fine Print” for custom printed items:
By submitting a photo, graphic, design, concept, etc. for use with my Custom Printed items, you agree (1) that you grant unlimited and free use of the image and/or concept to the Seller (please note that photos of your friends and family will NOT be sold to other Buyers without your express permission, BUT photos of the final product(s) may be used for advertising/sample purposes, and additional items not ordered by you may be created for use as samples and in advertising), (2) that any image you have provided is either personal in nature OR would be considered fair use/public domain, OR is copyrighted by you (and you will notify Seller of such copyright no later than payment).
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