Stamps are usually ready the following working day at about 11:00 am. Saving the stamps up and making them all together saves time and money. If the stamp is urgent, we can make it on its own, but there is an additional cost.

We usually say the urgent stamp will take 45 minutes, but the time very much depends on the size and complexity of the stamp.

The 45 minute time frame is based on a stamp about the size of the 4913 with just straight text. A simple 4911 could be under 25 minutes. Larger stamps, such as 4926 can be over 1 hour.

If there is a logo or graphic, especially if it must be converted to halftone, it will add to the time. Though simple borders, or even round stamps add very little.

The laser engraving cannot be sped-up, as this will make the stamp too shallow.

Another factor that affects the time is if I have to finish what I am doing before I can start your stamp. I will do my best to make your stamp first. But the previous job may also be urgent. It may also be an urgent stamp. Or, I could be in the middle of making the daily batch of stamps. The laser cannot be disturbed halfway through without spoiling the job.

If there is more than one urgent stamp, again, that will slow things down. But if you do order 2 or more urgent stamps together, you will only be charged the urgent surcharge once (but the time may be slightly longer).

So, if you do order an urgent stamp, I will do my best to get it done as quickly as I can. But if it does take a little longer, please be patient.