Even though there are only -- gulp -- 10 days left until Christmas Eve, fear not last minute shoppers, Mastermind can still get your gifts to where they need to be in Canada and the US.

Mastermind's put together a great shipping chart as a reference guide to help you determine which shipping method to use to get your order where it needs to be on time. And, because we ship SO MANY toys, we're given volume discounts by our shipping partners -- and we pass the savings directly on to you! Below is a summary of what's available depending on where you need to send your parcel to.

Shipping Deadlines Explained:

Please note, that our carriers don't pick up on Saturdays or Sundays! Although Priority Orders are handled on a priority basis they may require the same amount of processing time as other orders. Delivery days are based on current carrier performance. Actual days may increase depending on volume between now and December 24th.

*The shipping days listed below are to major city centres, remote areas may take longer then the times listed below.


Western Canada:
Ship by Express Post takes up to 3 days
*Order By Thur Dec 17, 2009

Ship by Priority Post next day in most major centers
*Order by Monday December 21, 2009

Ontario:
Regular Post takes up to 4 days.
*Order by Wednesday December 16th, 2009.

Ship by Express Post takes up to 3 days.
*Order By Sat Dec 19, 2009

Ship by Priority Post: next day to most major centers
*Order By Mon Dec 21, 2009

Greater Toronto Area:
Regular Post takes up to 4 days
*Order By Wed Dec 16, 2009

Express Post takes up to 2 days
*Order By Sat Dec 19, 2009 by 4:00pm

Priority Post: Next Day Major Centers
*Order By Mon Dec 21, 2009

Eastern Canada
Express Post takes up to 3 days
*Order By Thur Dec 17, 2009

Priority Post: Next Day Major Centers
*Order By Mon Dec 21, 2009

Quebec
Regular post takes up to five days
*Order by December 15th, 2009

Express Mail takes up to 3 days
*Order By Thur Dec 17, 2009

Priority Mail: Next Day Major Centers
*Order By Mon Dec 21, 2009

Shipping to/in the US:

Northeastern US:
UPS Ground takes up to 5 days
*Order By Wed. Dec. 16, 2009

Fed Ex Priority: Next Day
*Order By Mon Dec 21, 2009

Northwestern US:

FedEx Priority: Next Day Service
*Order By Mon Dec 21, 2009

Northcentral US:

UPS Ground takes up to 5 days
*Order By Wed Dec 16, 2009

FedEx Priority: Next Day Service
*Order By Mon Dec 21, 2009

Southeastern US:

FedEx Priority arrives Next Day
*Order By Mon Dec 21, 2009

Southwestern US
FedEx Priority arrives Next Day
*Order By Mon Dec 21, 2009

Southcentral US:
FedEx Priority arrives Next Day
*Order By Mon Dec 21, 2009

-- Posted by Cathy the Toy Mom