Some of us go to great lengths to get the products we know and love. Who of us have made this request to a friend or relative in the States? “I’m shipping something I bought online to you. Please send it to Guam ASAP!” There is a cost-effective way to shop online and utilize the U.S. Postal Service we are so fortunate to have on Guam.

Tip: Always ask retailers to ship USPS Priority Mail Shipping, which is faster and more reliable than Parcel Post or Media Mail. With Priority Mail Flat Rate, shippers get free shipping supplies, flat rate options, and no weighing or calculating. With a dozen packaging sizes, shippers choose from envelope to large box. A completed customs form is required. Shipping time is usually about a week.

Amazon

The online shopping mecca offers two shipping speeds for orders sent to addresses in U.S. Territories and Freely Associated States: Standard Shipping and International Priority Shipping. Cost varies according to product category and it often pays to ship multiple items together. If you’re buying from a an independent seller on Amazon, it’s best to email before checkout to inquire about their shipping method and cost. Not all offer international shipping. Shop now.

Banana Republic

Most in-stock items will arrive 11-24 business days after receipt of your order. A shipping timeline specific to your destination can be viewed in checkout. Shop now.

eBay

Buy products through the world’s largest online auction. Because eBay is made up of independent sellers, shipping policies vary. Email sellers to inquire about cost and time of shipping to Guam. Always ask for Priority Mail shipping! Shop now.

Express

Orders shipped via standard delivery typically arrive in 5-7 business days. Allow up to 14 business days for shipments to APO/FPO addresses. Shop now.

Forever 21

Only standard delivery is available. Standard delivery usually arrives within 5-13 business days from the shipped date, excluding holidays. Shop now.

Gap

Most in-stock items will arrive 11-24 business days after receipt of your order. A shipping timeline specific to your destination can be viewed in checkout. Shop now.

J.Crew

For shipments to Guam or APO/FPO addresses, J.Crew’s standard is First Class mail through the United States Postal Service. Shop now.

Netflix

Mail order movie rental company offers shipping to and from Guam and is surprisingly fast. Movies usually ship from Hawaii in 3-5 days. Shop now.

Old Navy

Proactiv

Allow a generous amount of time for these skincare products to arrive at no additional cost vs. Mainland shipping. Shop now.

Target

Popular U.S. retailer ships only to the military bases. APO/FPO orders are shipped via standard delivery only and can take up to a month to arrive. Heavy or oversize products, food, candy, and chocolate cannot be shipped to APO/FPO addresses. Shop now.

Victoria’s Secret

Add $4.99 to the U.S. Standard Shipping and Handling Charges. Standard delivery orders arrive within 5-7 business days for in-stock items. Express delivery is not available for P.O. boxes or APO/DPO/FPO addresses and orders arrive within 21 business days. Shop now.

Walmart

Mega retailer ships to Guam and even offers free shipping on qualifying orders over a certain dollar amount. Some larger items like furniture do not ship, but household products and food often qualify. Delivery to APO/FPO addresses may take up to 3-6 weeks. Shop now.

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