Hello!
Thanks for emailing. When you place a special order tee into your cart, the following note will appear:
'Given the popularity of this design during it's recent release, another edition is being printed.
Your order will ship in 4-6 weeks from the time of purchase.'
You are also given the option to click on 'Why?' for more information provided below:
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If a design has been especially popular in its first week, we may choose to print another edition to satisfy the demand. It is then considered a special order item.
If you special order a design, it should take about 4-6 weeks for the item to ship. Keep in mind, this does not include the delivery time. If you purchase other items with a special order item, your other items will be shipped as normal and will not be delayed. Your card will be charged when you place your order, not when the special order item is shipped. There is no additional shipping charge.
The special order feature was introduced to ensure anyone who wants a new design in its first week will be able to get it. We think special people deserve special orders. It also allows the designer to make an additional $500 immediately on a reprint while the demand is high.
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Hope this clarifies things!
Have a wonderful day!
Carlie
Threadless Customer Service
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