How Fast Does Bug Under Glass Ship, and Is US Shipping Free?

Bug Under Glass ships in 1–2 business days and offers free shipping within the United States, according to the site. Orders are placed through the website's cart, and customer reviews are hosted on Etsy rather than on the site itself.

Shipping at a Glance

The site does not publish international shipping terms, carrier names, or delivery-time estimates beyond the dispatch window, so treat the 1–2 business days as time to leave the workshop, not time to your door.

How to Place an Order

1. Open a collection — Framed Butterflies, Insect Dioramas, Framed Beetles, Insects & Arachnids, Collections, or Skeleton Butterflies™ — or go straight to a customer favorite.
2. Select the piece and use Add to Cart. Listed examples include the Pearl Morpho (6×6, $82.00), Death's Head Hawkmoth (6×6, $78.00), and Blue Mountain Swallowtail (6×6, $62.00).
3. Complete checkout on the site. The page shows Login and Register options, so an account may be part of the flow.
4. Expect dispatch within 1–2 business days and free US shipping.

Expected result: a hand-assembled, framed specimen arriving with a natural history card on the back describing the specimen's story.

What Buyers Report About Packaging

Etsy reviews quoted on the site speak directly to the shipping experience:

• McKenzie: "Shipped and arrived super quickly! The packaging was very good and item was well protected."
• Jennifer, a repeat customer: "Wonderful quality, fast shipping."
• Taylor: "Incredible quality, beautiful specimen, and fast shipping."

These are the seller's selected reviews, not an independent sample, but they consistently point to protective packaging — relevant because the pieces are glass-framed.

Common Points to Check Before Ordering

• Delivery date vs. dispatch date. The site commits to 1–2 business days to ship, not to a delivery date. If you need a piece by a specific date, order with buffer time.
• International orders. No international shipping terms appear on the page; if you're outside the US, confirm before checkout.
• Framing durability in transit. Each piece is framed behind 99% UV-blocking glass with archival, acid-free materials. The UV protection guards colors from fading over time; it does not replace careful handling on arrival.
• Authenticity questions. Specimens come from conservation farms, breeders, and museum collections, and each is mounted by hand in the Sonoma County workshop.

The Short Answer

If you're in the US, shipping is free and your order should leave the workshop within 1–2 business days. Order through the site's cart, and check Etsy reviews if you want more detail on how pieces arrive.