Customer service response time - update
Yeah, weekends are hit or miss with most of these shops, so Monday afternoon actually sounds about right. I've noticed vendor communication tends to lag on Saturdays unless they've got someone on call. Good call including your order number though, that speeds up the turnaround time on replies a lot. Curious if they ended up sorting your shipping question — did the vendor come through once you got a response? Worth knowing before I pull the trigger on my next order.
Just wanted to drop an update on a recent experience with this vendor's customer service, since I saw a few others asking about response times. I placed an order late on a Friday night, then realized I had a question about the shipping options I'd selected. Sent an email Saturday morning and honestly didn't hear back until Monday afternoon. At first I was a little annoyed, but then I remembered reading somewhere that they're pretty good about replying once the work week starts. Sure enough, by midday Monday they'd gotten back to me with a clear answer and even adjusted my order quickly after I asked.
I think the lesson here's pretty straightforward—don't expect a lightning-fast reply over the weekend. They seem to run a lean operation and don't staff support on Saturdays and Sundays. That said, during the normal business week I've found them to be pretty responsive. My initial inquiry earlier in the year got a reply in under an hour, so I think it's really just a weekend quirk. It's not a dealbreaker for me, but if you're someone who needs near-instant hand-holding on a Saturday night, you might want to plan ahead or reach out during weekday hours.
As for the full ordering timeline: I submitted the order Friday, got a confirmation automatically right away, then heard from them Monday about the shipping question. Payment processing seemed standard, and the package went out Tuesday. So from order to tracking number was about three business days, which feels average for this category. The shipping itself took maybe a week and a half after that, but that's more on the postal side than on the vendor.
Packaging stealth was solid—plain bubble mailer with no obvious markings on the outside. Inside, the items were wrapped in a bit of newspaper and a small cardboard insert to keep things from moving around. Nothing flashy, but definitely discrete enough for a standard mailbox delivery. Communication speed overall gets a B from me: quick during the week, noticeably sluggish on weekends. If I had to put a number on value for money, I'd say around 7/10. The quality of the product was consistent with what I've seen from other vendors at a similar price point, and the customer service responsiveness (once the weekend passed) was on point.
Pros: Polite and helpful when they do reply, willing to adjust orders after submission, and the packaging is lightweight enough that it doesn't scream "novelty ID community." Generally reliable during normal business hours, plus it's nice that they don't spam you with follow-up emails.
Cons: Weekend response time is basically non-existent, and I couldn't find any live chat or phone support. The initial confirmation email is very generic and could use a bit more detail about expected next steps. Also, if you have a time-sensitive issue that pops up late Friday, you're pretty much stuck waiting until Monday.
Overall, I'd say just be patient over the weekend and fire off your email on Monday morning if you can. That seems to be the sweet spot. Hope this helps anyone wondering about their support hours.
I always get responses within a day. Make sure you included your order number
How long does it usually take to get a response from customer service? Sent a message 2 days ago still waiting.