Items ship 1-2 business days after receiving payment. Listen, I'm not a pro here. I prefer to ship items USPS Priority or Flat Rate mail, that way, you get your items fast & I get free packing materials, delivery confirmation and package pickup, if I want it. It's win-win. I'll consider other shipping options, just remember, I'll have to scrounge around and fight for boxes and materials, probably with some clerk in a discount store somewhere, and you wouldn't want your Father to have to go through that! Seriously, if you want to go a cheaper route you can ask, but as most my items are relatively cheap, I'll probably ask you to pay for delivery confirmation and consider buying insurance. Thanks for shopping!!