We have three types of orders depending on whether you would like a puzzle that is already cut (Ready-to-go), a customized puzzle from
artwork we supply or a customized puzzle from artwork you supply to us.
Our pricing and shipping information is given below.
Ready-to-go Puzzles
From time to time, and especially for the holidays, we will feature puzzles that are already cut
and available for shipment as soon as we receive payment. Click here or send us an email for a complete list of currently available Ready-to-go puzzles.
(We accept checks, money orders, or credit cards
over the Internet using Paypal.)
Customized Puzzles from our Gallery
You can choose one of our gallery prints and have a customized puzzle cut to your specifications. You can choose the type
of edge, the type of cut, the size of the pieces, and special figural pieces like initials, names, pets, hobbies and more.
Go to our Customizing your Puzzle section for more information about customizing your puzzle.
To order a customized puzzle, select the order button located on each of our detailed puzzle pages, fill out the information requested in our order form and submit it to us.
You can get to the detail pages by starting at our
gallery page and browsing down
to the puzzle of interest. After we receive your order, we will contact you to verify your information,
determine your final cost, payment method, and let you know when your puzzle will be ready to ship.
(Note: Your privacy is important. We are the sole users of any information gathered in our ordering form,
it is not shared in any way. )
Custom Picture Puzzles
If you have a print, photo or other artwork in mind, we can make
a puzzle out of it. We can do 35 mm slides or negatives, digital images, or scan your photograph
and make a copy for the puzzle, returning the original to you. If you would like a print not found in our
gallery, we can probably get it for you from the many art publishers we deal with. For more information on making a puzzle from your artwork,
see our Puzzles from Your Pictures page. You can customize your puzzle
in the same way you customize a gallery puzzle. To order, just use our custom art form. When we receive the form,
we will contact you to verify your information, determine your final cost, and let you know when your puzzle will be ready to ship. See our form for
more details.
Pricing Information.
For regular single sided puzzles:
We charge $1.25 per piece and include 1
free figural
piece per 30 regular pieces (or two free figurals for puzzles
smaller than 60 pieces, space permitting). Extra figurals cost
$5.00 per figural, and if your puzzle requires
extensive
color-line-cutting or a complex edge
pattern, we may have to charge a modest
additional fee on a per puzzle basis.
The chart below gives a rough idea of the base
price of a puzzle for standard print sizes with
different size pieces.
Common print sizes
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Large Pieces about 1 per Square
Inch
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Medium Pieces about 2 per Square
Inch
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Small Pieces about 3 per Square
Inch
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5"x7" (35 Square Inches)
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35 pieces / $52
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70 pieces / $87
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105 pieces / $130
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8"x10" (80 Square Inches)
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80 pieces / $100.
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160 pieces / $200
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240 pieces / $300
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11"x14" (154 Square Inches)
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154 pieces / $190
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308 pieces / $385
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462 pieces / $575
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16"x20" (320 Square Inches)
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320 pieces / $400
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640 pieces / $800
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960 pieces / $1200
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For our double-sided puzzles:
Because of the extra work and cost
involved, we charge $1.75 per piece for these special puzzles. All other costs are the same as for single-sided puzzles.
Image Processing Costs.
For up to an 8x10 size reproduction of a photo or electronic image, the cost is $15. This will include minor cleanup such as removal of
"red eyes", scratches or spots. For up to 12x17 the cost is $25. Artwork reproduction for sizes larger than 12x17 is quoted on a per puzzle basis.
For more extensive image processing such as generating backgrounds, removal of objects or making a collage, we quote on a per puzzle basis
based on our time estimate of the work.
Shipping Information.
Unless otherwise requested, all puzzles are
shipped via "Federal Express Saver (3 Day Service)" service for
destinations within the United States. For
puzzles up to 80 square inches (approximately
8"x10"), shipping and handling is roughly $15. Add
$2 for each additional 80 square inches. For
example, an 11"x14" inch puzzle is 154 square
inches and would cost $15 plus $2 for a
total of $17. Insurance is included in the
fee. Actual shipping costs are computed at the time of your order as part of your quote.
For international orders, shipping will be
quoted on a per puzzle and country basis.
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