ACCOUNT
Do I need to update my eBay address with your shipping address?
Do I need to use my eBay or legal name for eBay purchases sent to GISI?
What happens if my account expires?
How do I terminate my subscription?
SHIPPING & TRACKING
How do I request a shipment?
What is included in my shipment?
How long is my shipment request valid for?
Can I have my package sent as a gift?
When is the best time to request a shipment?
Can I return an item I bought from another seller?
Can my package ship home without tracking?
How often should I request a shipment?
My ESUS package is showing delivered but is not in my drive. Why?
STORAGE BOX
What can be placed in my storage box?
What is the account drive upload schedule?
How do I know my items arrived safe to my storage?
The online tracking shows my item arrived several days ago, but no photo or scan is showing in my account drive. Why?
What happens if an item is delivered to you without my account number on the package?
There is a scan of a lot in my account drive. Why?
PAYMENTS & RETURNS
What types of payments do you accept?
What is the cost of shipping for my package to be shipped home?
GET IT SHIPPED INTERNATIONAL
Terms
What happens if my account expires?
How should my address be set up on eBay & other purchasing websites?
How do I ship my purchases from a seller?
My online purchases have been taxed. Is there an online tax-free buying service?
Why can't I see everything in my Account Drive?
What is the best way to contact GISI?
How do I find out about specials & promotions?
Can you sign for my package as proof of delivery? Will you show a photo ID?
ACCOUNT FAQs
Why should I have an account?
- Many online sellers will NOT ship outside the United States. We are your solution! Use us as your American address if you are a collector or enjoy shopping online and live outside the US. (Return to top)
What types of accounts does GISI have?
- VIP only. (Return to top)
- As of October 2019, only the account holder can use the account. (Return to top)
Can my account & another member’s account be combined to ship together?
- Only one account can be in a shipment. (Return to top)
Do I need to update my eBay address with your shipping address?
- Yes, please update the address on your purchasing websites like eBay with the one provided to you in the Welcome email. (Return to top)
Do I need to use my eBay or legal name for eBay purchases sent to GISI?
- No, only your GISI account number is needed. This is a number that is specifically assigned to you. (Return to top)
- Your account will be deactivated after 7 days of expiration.
A new account will need to be created within 30 days of the original account’s expiration to reclaim the items in the storage box. Your new account will then be backdated to the original account’s expiration date.
If a new account has not been created within 30 days of expiration, the remaining items are the property of GISI. (Return to top)
How do I terminate my subscription?
- Sign into your PayPal account and click on the Subscriptions tab to cancel your subscription.
48 hours prior to your account expiration, sign in to your GISI account and request a final shipment to have the contents of your storage box mailed to you.
ONLY ACTIVE ACCOUNTS CAN REQUEST A SHIPMENT.
Storage items cannot be transferred or combined with another GISI member’s storage box at any time.
(Subscriptions/ Memberships are non-refundable.) (Return to top)
SHIPPING & TRACKING FAQs
How do I request a shipment?
- Please click on “Request Shipment” and fill in the details on the form. Our team of packaging specialists will get to work. (Any items that are not included in your account drive at the time of your shipment request will not be included in your shipment. If you are waiting for an item to arrive and want it included in your shipment, please wait until your item is uploaded to your drive to submit a request.). (Return to top)
What is included in my shipment?
- Items currently uploaded to your account drive at the time of your request will be included in your shipment. If you are waiting for an item to arrive and want it included in your shipment, please wait until your item is uploaded to your drive to submit a request. The 000 is an example of your account number. (Return to top)
- Your request is valid for 5 calendar days after the invoice has been emailed to you. If no payment has been received after 5 calendar days, it is void and a $10 requote charge will be added to your next shipment. (Return to top)
Can I have my package sent as a gift?
- Yes, you can request your package sent as a gift. Log into your GISI account, fill out a "Request Shipment” form, then choose the GIFT option on the form and the package value. (Return to top)
When is the best time to request a shipment?
- The best time to request a shipment is when you see all your items in your account drive. Items in transit, not uploaded, or uploaded after your request will not be included.
Requests are processed Monday through Friday. Ones received prior to 8am EST are processed the same day. (Return to top)
Can I return an item I bought from another seller?
- If the seller allows the return, then yes. There is a minimum cost of $6.00 to return a single item unless the seller sends us a return label. (Return to top)
- Every package GISI ships has tracking. (Return to top)
How often should I request a shipment?
- Smaller packages go through Customs quicker than larger ones so more frequent shipment requests are best. (Return to top)
My ESUS package is showing delivered but is not in my drive. Why?
- eBay uses estimated dates of arrival for your ESUS package and delivery is dependent on when the seller ships it. ESUS is shipped via USPS, but they do not scan the package at the destination, and they cannot be tracked. Many times, the package is still in transit. (*Large quantities of ESUS will be photographed unopened and added to your drive.)
The status request form is not used for the ESUS envelope service. (Return to top)
STORAGE BOX FAQs
What can be placed in my storage box?
- Any item can be placed in your storage box except prohibited items. (Return to top)
What is the account drive upload schedule?
- Please see our event calendar. (Return to top)
- The package will be inspected by a GISI team member upon arrival. Any issues will be reported to you immediately via email, or a comment added to the photo of the item in your account drive. (Return to top)
The online tracking shows my item arrived several days ago, but no photo or scan is showing in my account drive. Why?
- Please check the events calendar on our website for the upload schedule. If there has been a recent upload, your item has been delivered & it is not showing in your drive, please fill out a Tracking Status form. Our team will research & respond quickly. (Many times, your account number can be missing or unreadable.) The Tracking Status form is the quickest way to have the team research your request. Please note we may contact you via email for additional information. (Return to top)
What happens if an item is delivered to you without my account number on the package?
- Please submit a status request form so our unclaimed area can research it. Items in the unclaimed area for over 6 months after delivery will become the property of Get It Shipped International. (Return to top)
There is a scan of a lot in my account drive. Why?
- Non-top loaded cards are grouped together in team bags in the lot with the last 4 digits of the tracking number. Top-loaded cards are individually scanned. (Return to top)
PAYMENTS & RETURNS FAQs
What types of payments do you accept?
- We accept PayPal payments in USD only. Only the GISI account holder can submit payments. (Return to top)
What is the cost of shipping for my package to be shipped home?
- The cost of your shipment is dependent on 3 criteria – shipping location, dimensions, and weight. After requesting a shipment, a GISI team member will respond via email with the cost. GISI uses the following delivery options: FedEx, UPS, and DHL. (Return to top)
GET IT SHIPPED INTERNATIONAL TERMS & FAQs
Terms
- By using Get It Shipped International LLC (hereafter, “we” or “our Service”), you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions (“Terms of Service”).
We reserve the right to change the Terms of Service without notice. Any new features that alter the current Service shall be subject to the Terms of Service. Continued use of our Service after any changes shall constitute your consent to such changes.
We reserve the right to limit your Account access or terminate your Account if we believe that you have violated any of the Terms of Service described here.
Account Terms
To use our Service:
1. You must be at least eighteen years of age to use our storage service.
2. You must provide your full name, as well as any other information requested during or after the signup process, such as a valid email address.
3. You may not use our Service for any purpose that is illegal under the laws of Vermont or the United States, or the laws of the destination country.
4. You may not share your account.
You are responsible for the security of your Account and password. We are not liable for any loss or damage that results from failure to keep this information secure.
Registration
To register an Account:
You must use your full name, physical address, email address, and telephone number.
Your information will never be used for any purpose except to fulfill the Service. Your information will never be sold.
We reserve the right to terminate your Account access or close your Account if we believe that any information which you have provided is falsified.
Payments / Pricing
Payments are only in US dollars.
Payments for memberships/ subscriptions, tax-free buying services, online store orders, and fulfilled services are non-refundable.
We will collect payment for all shipping costs at the time that you request the shipment of your items. Your items cannot be shipped prior to payment.
We reserve the right to change prices for our Service without advance notice.
We reserve the right to limit your Account access or terminate your Account if we believe that you have failed to make payments in the specified manner.
Our Facility
After you have registered an Account, you will be assigned a unique Account number. Please add our full shipping address, including your unique Account number, to any purchasing websites you use. For example, if your Account number were “000,” then you would write the following address:
Get It Shipped 000
20 Winter Sport Lane Suite 115
Williston, VT 05495-8145
USA
Do not write “000” when shipping items to our Facility. This is an example only. Use your unique Account number.
Our Service begins when your item is physically delivered to the Facility at the specified address for your Account. We are not responsible for items which are undelivered, or items which are damaged prior to their delivery to our Facility, for any reason. Any problems related to the condition of your items prior to their delivery are solely between you and the vendor of the items.
Our Service is limited to handling, storing, scanning, photograph and shipping your items. All items that you ship using our Service are solely your property, and the condition of such items is solely your responsibility.
We agree to provide reasonable measures to keep your items protected and secure at our Facility.
We will store your items at no charge to you, for as long as you maintain an active Account. Items will be considered abandoned if a new account has not been established within 30 days of the expiration or termination of your Account. Abandoned items will be discarded and cannot be recovered.
Our Facility is not open to the public, including customers. Items and shipments may not be picked up from the Facility except by our carriers.
Shipping Conditions
Our Service only covers the shipment of parcels. We reserve the right to refuse to ship or store other items and packages.
We use standard U.S. units of measurement for shipments.
At your request, we will prepare your items for shipment, using appropriate and reasonable measures including a suitable shipping box. We will collect payment for all one-time costs of shipment at the time that you request the shipment of your items.
After we receive a request for shipment, we will pack the items which you have requested. We will then make a final measurement of the parcel’s dimensions and weight, then present this to you along with available shipping options.
After submitting a request for shipment, you may cancel the request. If we have begun to process the shipment request prior to your cancellation request, we will bill a charge of $10 to your account. If the shipment has already been picked up by our carriers, then we will be unable to comply with your cancellation request.
We reserve the right to reject shipment requests that cannot be completed for any reason, including physical size limits, or failure to pay shipment quotes.
We support only the shipping methods described on our website.
Please make sure your seller ships your item(s) securely. We inspect your items for noticeable damage, and any issues will be reported to you immediately via email, or a comment added to the photo in your account drive.
GISI is not responsible for any lost or incorrect items sent in the initial shipment to us. Please defer to your seller and the carrier.
Duties and taxes are the responsibility of the GISI member of the consignee country.
Prohibited Items
You may not use our Service to store or ship any prohibited items. These include, but are not limited to, the following under your country’s acceptance policies:
• Guns, explosives, and related items, including ammunition, parts, and imitations or replicas. Such items include, but are not limited to, magazines, rifles, reloading presses, firecrackers, paintball guns, etc.
• Aerosols and other pressurized substances. Such items include, but are not limited to, hair spray, spray deodorant, and spray paint.
• Chemical, corrosive, radioactive, or toxic items and substances. Such items include herbicides, pesticides, and transuranic waste.
• Combustible or flammable items or substances of any kind. Such items include, but are not limited to, gasoline, nail polish, paint, and used tools which may contain fuel fumes.
• Lithium metal batteries.
• Any items which are prohibited by our carriers.
• Any items which are illegal to ship in the U.S. or the destination address, or which are otherwise prohibited by any law, regulation, state, or local government at our Facility or the destination address.
• Any other item or substance which we determine to be potentially dangerous, hazardous, or illegal.
If we receive any prohibited items on your behalf, we will inform you immediately.
We are not liable for any financial damages which may result from discarding prohibited items. (Return to top)
What happens if my account expires?
- Your account will be deactivated after 7 days of expiration.
A new account will need to be created within 30 days of the original account’s expiration to reclaim the items in the storage box. Your new account will then be backdated to the original account’s expiration date.
If a new account has not been created within 30 days of expiration, the remaining items are the property of GISI. (Return to top)
How should my address be set up on eBay & other purchasing websites?
- Get It Shipped 000
20 Winter Sport Ln
Ste 115
Williston, Vermont
05495-8145
USA
Phone: 1-802-662-3595
The 000 is an example of your account number. (Return to top)
How do I ship my purchases from a seller?
- After you sign up with our service, you will receive a Welcome email that will include our address & an account number specific to you. (Accounts cannot be used with anyone besides the account holder.)
You would then update the address on your purchasing websites like eBay, Amazon, etc., with the one provided to you in the email. (Return to top)
My online purchases have been taxed. Is there an online tax-free buying service?
- Please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. (Return to top)
Why can't I see everything in my Account Drive?
- PC’s, laptops, and tablets provide the best view of your drive. Cell phones will limit your visibility and are not recommended. Gmail email addresses help with access & visibility. (Return to top)
What is the best way to contact GISI?
- Please email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we will respond within 48 hours or less. (Return to top)
How do I find out about specials & promotions?
- Please see GISI NEWS on our website or view our EVENTS calendar. (Return to top)
Can you sign for my package as proof of delivery? Will you show a photo ID?
- Yes, we can sign for your package, but will not show a photo ID. (Return to top)