How Fast Exactly are Fast Delivery Canvas Prints?

Are fast delivery canvas prints a myth? Are there always hidden conditions? And exactly how fast is fast? Find the answers here!

Depending on the printing company and shipping options, customers can expect to receive their canvas prints within 2 to 7 business days.

Wouldn’t it be fantastic to get your canvas prints in just 24 hours? Everybody loves quick delivery – but we’d advise against blindly trusting the most eye-catching promises. In this article, we investigate the claims made about fast delivery canvas prints, and reveal the hidden provisos behind many “next day delivery” promises. Read on, and find out who to trust!

Here are some of the topics we’ll cover in this article:

• What does fast delivery really mean?

• Hidden conditions for 24h delivery

• How fast is delivery for last-minute gifts?

• What are good delivery standards?

Fast Delivery vs Fast Turnaround

If a company promises quick delivery, you should double-check exactly what they’re offering. Because “delivery time” can mean either a) the time your item spends in transit before it reaches you, or b) the total time between placing your order and getting your item.

In the first case the delivery time means the shipping duration alone. In the second case the delivery time means turnaround plus shipping.

At CanvasDiscount.com, we print, frame, and dispatch canvas prints in a mere 24 hours – and thanks to a streamlined delivery system, our customers get their prints soon afterwards. So we’re proud to make our promise of a 24-hour turnaround, but we’d never claim 24-hour delivery – because the shipping time needs to be added on to that.

Still Interested in Extra Fast Canvas Prints? Here’s What You Need to Know

It’s just not realistic for custom canvas prints to be delivered within 24 hours. If your canvas is printed to order using your own photo, manufacturing alone will take at least 24 hours. (To our knowledge, we’re the only custom canvas provider who can claim even 24-hour turnaround.)

On the other hand, if you’re buying mass-produced canvas prints, 24-hour delivery is at least feasible. Normally the print you want will already be printed by the time you order, sitting in the warehouse ready for dispatch.

But even for mass-produced prints, 24-hour delivery often comes with certain conditions. To receive your fast canvas prints in just one day, you might need to:

• Place your order before a specific time (noon or even earlier – so not that convenient for people working regular office hours)

• Place an order above a certain value

• Find a free window in the courier’s daily schedule (hard enough at any time, and even harder at peak season)

To sum up: 24-hour delivery isn’t a complete myth, but it’s always a bit of a lottery whether you’ll actually receive your print the next day. To avoid disappointment, it’s always best to read the terms and conditions first. And if it seems like a company’s making misleading claims, trust your instincts and steer clear!

Be Extra Careful When Looking for Fast Canvas Prints as Last-Minute Gifts

If you’re buying fast canvas prints as gifts for Christmas, Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day, it’s even more important to do your research – as demand for custom photo products soars around these times. Even if a printing company can usually deliver within 24 hours, any production backlog could mean your delivery is several days late.

Our advice is to choose a company with guaranteed delivery in time for big holidays. You’ll need to place your order before a certain date to qualify, but if you order in time you’ll have the peace of mind that only a delivery guarantee can provide.

Here at CanvasDiscount.com we regularly update our Shipping Info page with guaranteed-delivery deadlines for all the big dates of the year. You can find the current deadlines here.

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No Need to Choose Between Quality and Quick Delivery

So, how fast exactly are fast delivery canvas prints? They can be very fast indeed, and even 24-hour delivery is possible – but only for mass-produced prints, and rarely without conditions and caveats attached.

Our advice is to play it safe. Choose a respected provider making proven claims over a shady concern making extravagant promises which aren’t always what they seem.

At CanvasDiscount.com our canvas prints are made to order every time – but we still offer a 24-hour turnaround. And that comes with a quick, realistic shipping time of 1-4 business days to the contiguous USA – without hidden conditions attached.