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2007 Holiday Ordering Deadlines for On-Time Delivery

From Amazon to Zappos, here is Dealhack's 2007 list of holiday shipping deadlines for over 120 top retailers. For each, we assume that items ship out one day after ordered (unless merchant guidelines specify otherwise). This year, Christmas is Tuesday December 25, so we are targeting delivery by Monday December 24.
 
While we've taken great care to compile accurate information, we had to do a fair amount of interpreting and estimating. Whenever unsure, we chose to err on the side of caution (these are deadlines after all). Nevertheless, there are always exceptions, so please confirm the anticipated delivery date for important purchases directly (you usually can during checkout). If you have any doubts, call or email the store before ordering.

Store Standard Expedited Fastest APO/FPO Gift Card E-Gift Certificate Customer
Service		 Exceptions
1-800-Flowers Dec 24 by florist
Dec 19 by carrier		 Dec 20 by carrier Dec 21 by carrier No No No 1-800-716-4851 Items ship via carrier or florist; varies by product
Adidas Dec 18 12PM ET Dec 20 12PM ET Dec 21 12PM ET Via USPS Priority Dec 18 Dec 24 1-800-982-9331
Aeropostale Dec 14 Dec 17 Dec 19 Via USPS Dec 18 Dec 21 1-877-289-2376
Amazon Dec 17 Dec 20 3PM PT Dec 22 3PM PT Dec 3-10 (varies) Dec 18 Dec 24 1-800-201-7575
American Eagle Outfitters Dec 19 6AM ET Dec 20 3PM ET Dec 21 3PM ET Via USPS Priority Dec 10 Dec 24 4PM ET 1-888-232-4535
Apple Store Dec 18 iPod & iPhone
Dec 19 Mac		 Dec 20 iPod & iPhone
Dec 21 Mac		 Dec 21 Via 3rd party vendors Order by phone iTunes only 1-800-MY-APPLE Add 1 day for iPod engraving; add 5 days to customize a Mac; estimated ship dates shown
AppliancePartsPros Dec 14 Dec 18 Dec 21 4PM ET No No No 1-877-477-7278
Avon Dec 18 12PM ET Dec 19 12PM ET Dec 21 12PM ET Via USPS No No 1-800-500-2866
B&H Photo Video Dec 19 11PM ET Dec 20 3PM ET Dec 23 7AM ET Via USPS Dec 18 No 1-800-221-5743 No orders taken btwn Fri 4:30PM ET and Sat 6PM ET
Backcountry.com Dec 12 5PM ET Dec 20 5PM ET Dec 22 5PM ET Via USPS Email only Dec 24 1-800-409-4502
Banana Republic Dec 12 Dec 20 1PM ET Dec 21 1PM ET Dec 3 Dec 12 No 1-888-277-8953
Barnes & Noble Dec 10 Dec 17 Dec 18 Dec 7-14 (varies) Dec 7; can also expedite Dec 24 1-800-843-2665 Add days if "usually ships" more than 24 hrs.
Best Buy Dec 20 11AM ET Dec 20 11AM ET Dec 21 11AM ET Dec 7 11AM ET Dec 11 No 1-888-237-8289 In-store pickup also available; add days if "usually leaves our warehouse" more than 1 business day
Bike Nashbar Dec 14 12PM ET Dec 20 5PM ET Dec 21 5PM ET Nov 23 Dec 6 No 1-800-NASHBAR Some items ship directly from manufacturers
Bluefly Dec 17 Dec 19 Dec 20 Via USPS No No 1-877-BLUEFLY
Blue Nile Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec 22 Via USPS Priority Email only Dec 24 1-800-242-2728 Every order shipped via free FedEx Priority Overnight
Bodybuilding.com Dec 14 None Dec 18 Via USPS Priority Email only Dec 24 1-877-991-3411
Brooks Brothers Dec 14 12PM ET Dec 20 12PM ET Dec 21 12PM ET Yes - no deadline info Dec 21 12PM ET No 1-800-274-1815
Brookstone Dec 19 1PM ET Dec 20 1PM ET Dec 23 10AM ET No Dec 19 1PM ET No 1-800-846-3000
Build-A-Bear Dec 14 Dec 20 3PM ET Dec 21 3PM ET Yes - no deadline info Dec 14 Dec 24 1-877-789-BEAR "Buy Now-Ship Later" available
Buy.com Dec 17 12PM PT Dec 19 12PM PT Dec 20 12PM PT No Dec 18 Dec 24 1-800-800-0800 Add one day for toys, sports and bags; add days if "usually ships" more than 1-2 days
Cafe Press Dec 13 Dec 17 Dec 21 12PM ET No Email only Dec 24 1-877-809-1659 Some items require longer processing times
Calumet Photographic Dec 17 4PM ET Dec 20 4PM ET Dec 21 4PM ET Yes Dec 17 4PM ET No 1-800-CALUMET
Champion.com Dec 18 2PM ET None Dec 20 2PM ET No No No 1-800-315-0563
Chefs Dec 14 Dec 20 Dec 21 Via USPS Dec 14 No 1-800-338-3232
Circuit City Dec 11 1PM ET Dec 20 1PM ET Dec 21 1PM ET Dec 11 1PM ET; can also expedite Dec 24 1-800-843-2489 Some items may take longer; in-store pickup also available
Compact Appliance Dec 14 Dec 19 Dec 20 No No No 1-800-297-6076 Oversized items may take longer; 5% off w/ Coupon Code: 5AFF
CompUSA Dec 11 Dec 19 5PM ET Dec 21 12PM ET No Dec 11 Email re gift card 1-800-COMPUSA Gift Cards only for use in stores, not online; add days if "Order Processing" more than 1-2 days.
Converse Dec 10 Dec 18 Dec 21 11AM CT No Dec 18 Dec 23 1-888-792-3307 Custom-made products may take significantly longer
Cooking.com Dec 16 Dec 20 12PM PT Dec 21 12PM PT Via USPS on some items Email only Dec 24 1-800-663-8810 Standard shipping in CA, NV, UT & AZ up to Dec 18
Crucial Memory Dec 14 Dec 19 Dec 21 Yes - no deadline info No No 1-800-336-8915
Crutchfield Dec 13 5PM ET Dec 20 5PM ET Dec 21 5PM ET Via USPS Priority Dec 17 Dec 24 1-888-955-6000 Large/heavy items require special shipping
Dell Business Dec 7 Dec 12 Dec 13 No No No 1-877-577-3355 Estimate includes 3-6 days to build system
Dell Home Dec 7 Dec 12 Dec 13 No No No 1-877-577-3355 Estimate includes 3-6 days to build system
Design Within Reach Dec 10 Dec 20 12PM ET Dec 21 12PM ET No Dec 10; can also expedite No 1-800-944-2233 Room of Choice and White Glove delivery available (and expensive)
Discovery Channel Store Dec 14 Dec 18 1PM ET Dec 20 1PM ET Via USPS Dec 14; can also expedite Dec 24 1-800-889-9950
DisneyShopping.com Dec 18 9PM PT Dec 21 No Dec 2 Email only Dec 24 1-800-328-0368
Duracell Direct Dec 10 Dec 20 2:30PM PT Dec 21 2:30PM PT No No No 1-800-692-9244
Eastbay Dec 18 Dec 20 8PM CT Dec 21 8PM CT Dec 10 Dec 10 Dec 24 1-800-826-2205
Eastern Mountain Sports Dec 19 12PM ET Dec 20 12PM ET Dec 21 12PM ET Dec 4 12PM ET Order by phone Order by phone 1-888-463-6367 Same day in-store pickup available
eBags Dec 13 Dec 19 Dec 19 No Dec 12 Dec 24 1-800-820-6126
EBGames Dec 19 Dec 20 Dec 21 Via USPS Priority No No 1-800-883-8895
Eddie Bauer Dec 19 Dec 22 11AM ET Dec 22 11AM ET Dec 7 Dec 7 Dec 23 1-800-625-7935 Not all items can be sent to APO/FPO
Eddie Bauer Outlet Dec 7 Dec 18 Dec 19 Dec 7 Dec 7 Dec 23 1-800-625-7935 Not all items can be sent to APO/FPO
Famous Footwear Dec 12 Dec 19 Dec 20 No Dec 20 No 1-888-869-1053
Footlocker Dec 7 Dec 18 Dec 20 Nov 30 Dec 18 Dec 23 1-800-991-6815 More time for custom orders
Frederick's of Hollywood Dec 10 Dec 20 12PM PT Dec 21 12PM PT Dec 10 Email only Dec 21 1-866-729-3232 Gift Certificates can only be redeemed online
GameStop Dec 19 Dec 20 Dec 21 Yes - no deadline info No No 1-817-424-2000
Gap Dec 12 Dec 20 1PM ET Dec 21 1PM ET Dec 3 Dec 7 No 1-800-427-7895
Gateway Dec 6 Dec 11 Dec 10 No No No 1-800-846-8529 Estimate includes 5-7 days to build system
Geeks.com Dec 13 Dec 20 10AM PT Dec 21 10AM PT Yes - no deadline info Email only Dec 24 1-760-726-7700
Giardinelli Music Dec 18 2PM ET Dec 20 2PM ET Dec 21 2PM ET Via USPS Priority Dec 21 5PM ET Dec 24 1-800-249-8361
Green Mountain Cofee Dec 11 Dec 20 1PM ET Dec 21 1PM ET No Dec 11; can also expedite No 1-888-879-4627
Griffin Technology Dec 17 3PM CT Dec 20 3PM CT Dec 21 3PM CT Via USPS Priority No No 1-615-399-7000 Most orders before 3PM CT ship same day; however, not guaranteed
GUESS Factory Dec 14 12PM ET Dec 19 12PM ET Dec 20 12PM ET Via USPS No No 1-800-39-GUESS Gift cards sold in stores only; may be used online
Guitar Center Dec 18 2PM ET Dec 20 2PM ET Dec 21 2PM ET Via USPS Dec 10 No 1-866-498-7882
Hammacher Schlemmer Dec 16 Dec 19 Dec 22 3PM ET Via USPS Dec 14 No 1-800-321-1484
Hickory Farms Dec 19 12PM ET Dec 19 12PM ET Dec 20 12PM ET Via USPS Priority Email only Dec 24 1-800-222-4438
HomeDepot.com Dec 12 Dec 18 Dec 20 No No No 1-800-430-3376 "White Glove" delivery available; order by Dec 6
HP Home Store Dec 13 Dec 20 10PM ET Dec 21 10PM ET Via forwarding service Dec 13; can also expedite Dec 21 1-800-474-6836 HP; 1-800-652-6672 Compaq Computers take longer; estimated shipping dates shown
HP Small & Medium Business Dec 14 Dec 20 Dec 21 No No No 1-800-474-6836 Computers take longer; estimated shipping dates shown
ice.com Dec 12 Dec 14 Dec 18 Via USPS No No 1-800-539-3580
Illy.com Dec 16 Dec 20 10AM ET Dec 21 10AM ET No No No 1-877-469-4559
J&R Computer/Music World Dec 10 Dec 18 Dec 19 Via USPS Dec 10; can also expedite No 1-800-426-6027
JCPenney.com Dec 12 Dec 20 2PM CT Dec 20 2PM CT Via USPS Priority Dec 14 Dec 21 1-800-322-1189
Kmart Dec 12 Dec 19 Dec 20 Via USPS Dec 14 No 1-866-562-7848 Gift cards only for use in stores
Linens 'N Things Dec 7 Dec 17 Dec 19 Via USPS Priority Dec 7; can also expedite No 1-866-568-7378
Lucky Brand Jeans Dec 14 11AM PT Dec 20 11AM PT Dec 22 11AM PT Via USPS Dec 14; can also expedite No 1-800-964-5777
MacMall Dec 12 2PM ET Dec 18 5PM ET Dec 21 2PM ET Yes - no deadline info Dec 12: can also expedite No 1-800-622-6255 Deadlines assume "same day, in stock" status on product page
Magazines.com N/A N/A N/A N/A Dec 14 Dec 24 1-800-624-2946
Meritline Dec 11 11AM PT Dec 19 11AM PT Dec 20 11AM PT Dec 7 Email only Dec 20 1-626-912-0668 Some APO/FPO items may take longer
Mountain Gear Dec 10 Dec 19 Dec 20 Via USPS By phone only Dec 21 1-800-829-2009
Musician's Friend Dec 18 2PM ET Dec 20 2PM ET Dec 21 2PM ET Via USPS Priority Dec 13; can also expedite Dec 24 1-800-391-8762 Cannot ship items over 70 lbs. to APO/FPO
Mwave Dec 14 Dec 19 Dec 20 Via USPS Priority No No 1-800-251-4648
National Geographic Dec 14 Dec 20 1:30PM ET Dec 21 1:30PM ET No No No 1-800-437-5521
New York & Co. Dec 7 Dec 19 Dec 20 Via USPS Dec 7; can also expedite No 1-800-961-9906
Newegg.com Dec 18 Dec 19 Dec 20 Via USPS Email only Dec 24 1-800-390-1119 Choose from FedEx, UPS or White Glove options
NikeStore Dec 12 Dec 19 Dec 20 No Dec 14 Dec 24 1-800-806-6453
Nordstrom.com Dec 19 12PM PT Dec 20 12PM PT Dec 22 12PM PT Yes - no deadline info Dec 11; can also expedite Dec 24 1-888-282-6060
Office Depot Dec 21 5PM local time None Dec 24 10AM local time Via USPS Dec 14 No 1-800.GO.DEPOT Delivery outside local store area will take longer
OfficeMax Dec 21 5PM local time Dec 21 5PM local time Dec 21 5PM local time Via USPS No No 1-800-283-7674 Delivery outside local trade area will take longer
Old Navy Dec 18 PT Dec 20 1PM ET Dec 21 1PM ET Dec 3 Dec 7 No 1-800-653-6289
Omaha Steaks Dec 7 Dec 19 Dec 21 9AM CT No Dec 10 Dec 24 1-800-960-8400
One Call Dec 19 3PM PT Dec 20 3PM PT Dec 22 3PM PT Yes - no deadline info Dec 18 Dec 24 1-800-340-4770
Overstock Dec 18 2AM ET Dec 20 2AM ET Dec 21 12PM ET Via USPS Dec 12; can also expedite No 1-800-843-2446 Some items may take longer
PC Connection Dec 14 Dec 19 Dec 20 Via USPS iTunes cards only No 1-888-213-0259 Add days if availability shows other than "today"
PCMall Dec 12 Dec 19 Dec 20 Yes - no deadline info iTunes cards only 1-800-555-6255 Call for APO/FPO shipping
Performance Bike Dec 14 12PM ET Dec 20 4PM ET Dec 21 4PM ET Via USPS Dec 7; can also expedite No 1-800-727-2453
Polo.com Dec 18 Dec 20 Dec 21 Via USPS Priority Dec 18 Dec 24 1-888-475-7674
Puma Dec 15 Dec 19 Dec 20 No No No 1-800-662-7862
Radio Shack Dec 11 Dec 20 11AM ET Dec 21 11AM ET Via USPS Priority Dec 11; can also expedite No 1-800-843-7422 White Glove delivery on oversized items
Red Envelope Dec 12 Dec 20 9PM ET Dec 21 9PM ET No Dec 14 No 1-877-733-3683 "Shop now, ship later" available
Ritz Camera Dec 18 Dec 20 Dec 21 Via USPS Email only Dec 24 1-877-690-0099 Gift Certificate only for Ritz online properties, not Ritz Camera stores
Rocawear Dec 13 2PM ET Dec 20 2PM ET Dec 21 2PM ET Via USPS No No 1-800-839-6016
Sears.com Dec 12 Dec 19 Dec 20 Via USPS Dec 12 No 1-800-549-4505 Other delivery options apply for oversized & specialty items
SharperImage.com Dec 17 Dec 20 9AM PT Dec 21 9AM PT No Dec 14 Dec 24 1-800-344-5555
Shoebuy.com Dec 17 Dec 19 Dec 20 Yes - no deadline info Email only Dec 24 1-888-200-8414
ShoeMall Dec 19 Dec 19 Dec 20 Via USPS Priority Email only Dec 24 1-800-704-5478 Free two-day FedEx promotion runs through Dec 19
Shoes.com Dec 12 Dec 19 11AM CT Dec 20 11AM CT No Via 3rd party No 1-888-233-6743
ShopNBC Dec 17 11:30AM PT Dec 19 11:30AM PT Dec 21 11:30AM PT No No No 1-800-884-2212
Sierra Trading Post Dec 14 Dec 20 3PM MT Dec 21 3PM MT Via USPS Priority Dec 10 No 1-800-713-4534
Smart Bargains Dec 6 Dec 17 Dec 18 Yes - no deadline info Dec 6; can also expedite Dec 24 1-866-692-2742
Sonystyle Dec 17 Dec 19 Dec 20 No Dec 10 No 1-877-865-7669 Add 7 days for Sony VAIO and/or 1 day for engraving
Spiegel.com Dec 13 5PM ET Dec 19 5PM ET Dec 20 5PM ET Yes - no deadline info Dec 14 No 1-800-222-5680
Staples Dec 21 5PM local time Same Same No Dec 14 No 1-866-447-8275 Delivery outside local store area will take longer
Starbucks Store Dec 13 Dec 19 12PM PST Dec 21 12PM PST Via USPS No No 1-800-571-7289 Starbucks gift cards sold in stores
Talbots.com Dec 13 Dec 18 Dec 19 Via USPS Dec 13 Dec 24 1-800-992-9010
Target Dec 18 11:30PM CT Dec 19 11:30PM CT Dec 21 11:30PM CT Yes - no deadline info Dec 11 Dec 24 1-800-591-3869 Add days if "usually ships" more than 1-2 days
ThinkGeek.com Dec 6 Dec 13 Dec 14 Nov 26 Email only Dec 24 1-888-433-5788
Timberland Dec 12 9AM ET Dec 20 9AM ET Dec 21 9AM ET Via USPS Priority Dec 7; can also expedite Dec 24 1-888-802-9947 Overnight and 2-day deliveries require a signature
Tiger Direct Dec 17 Dec 20 4PM ET Dec 21 4PM ET Nov 23 Dec 17 Dec 24 1-800-800-8300 Check map on TD site for ground deadlines
Toshiba Direct PCs Dec 7 Dec 18 Dec 19 No No No 1-800-618-4444 Times shown for products in stock; custom orders take longer
ToysRUs.com Dec 11 Dec 18 Dec 19 Via USPS Dec 14 No 1-800-ToysRUs Add days if "usually ships" more than "1-2 days"
US Postal Service Dec 15
Parcel Post		 Dec 20
Priority Mail		 Dec 22
Express Mail		 Varies - see details No No 1-800-275-8777 USPS Shipping Tools
Victoria's Secret Dec 7 None Dec 19 3PM ET Nov 26 Dec 7; can also expedite Dec 24 1-800-970-1109
Vista Print Dec 6 Dec 13 Dec 17 Via USPS No No 1-800-961-2075
Wal-Mart Dec 18 11:30PM PT Dec 19 11:30PM PT Dec 20 11:30PM PT Nov 12 Dec 6; can also expedite Dec 24 1-800-925-6278
Williams-Sonoma Dec 14 None Dec 20 3PM PT Nov 12 Dec 7; can also expedite No 1-877-812-6235 White Glove delivery on oversized and specialty items
Wine.com Dec 7 Dec 19 Dec 20 No Dec 14 Dec 24 1-800-592-5870 Deadlines are approximate and may vary; adult signature required
Zappos Dec 21 1PM PT Dec 21 1PM PT Dec 21 1PM PT Via USPS Priority Email only Dec 24 1-800-927-7671 Free overnight shipping to street addresses in lower 48

Most of the stores we consulted indicate their processing and delivery time as a range of days. In compiling this list, we assumed each package would take the longest possible amount of time to arrive. Therefore, even if a deadline shown above has passed, there might still be time to place your order and have the shipment arrive on time. However, you will definitely want to verify that at the time of purchase.
 
Even if you have missed every other possible shipping deadline, there is still time to order an email gift certificate right up to the very last minute.
 
Almost all of the merchants listed note that customers in remote areas, outside the 48 contiguous states or shipping to APOs and FPOs might receive packages after the indicated timeframes. Therefore, please keep that in mind if it applies to your order.
 
Send comments, suggestions or a link to the shipping policy page of any other merchant you would like us to include at tips@dealhack.com.
 
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