How to Outsmart Holiday Gift Delays
We know how important it is to have gifts in hand for the holidays, which is why we are pulling out all the stops to have product on shelf, in stock and available. Regardless, the music industry is being deeply impacted by significant manufacturing and shipping delays this holiday season and into 2022. These snags are coming from supply chain shortages, backups at ports and shipping docks and ground transportation jams.
To ensure you have gifts in time for the upcoming giving season, here are a few tips:
Expect Some Items to be Out of Stock Until After the Holidays
Items may not be back in stock until after the holidays. If you have a specific item in mind, contact West Music for current status. Deliveries and arrival estimates are changing daily – and we’re happy to keep you in the loop.
Plan for Shipping Delays
Even if your item is in stock, order as early as possible to stay ahead of delivery delays. Even if a specific delivery date is noted on the web site or in your confirmation email, unforeseeable issues may still impact the arrival date.
Have a Plan B
If your desired item is currently out of stock, consider similar in-stock items.
Order Out of Stock Items Now for Priority Fulfillment
If you have a specific item in mind that’s currently out of stock, place your order now to get priority placement on the fulfillment list. We cannot guarantee an arrival date, but we will fulfill orders from the prepaid waiting list first.
Be assured that we are staying on top of these delays, and that we are doing everything we can to come through for you. If you have questions, contact West Music so we can share the most current product updates with you.
Robin Walenta
CEO, West Music
Aaron Hansen is an experienced K-6 General Music educator, passionate about bringing music to life through the Orff Approach. He holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Music Education from the University of Northern Iowa. Aaron has completed comprehensive Orff Teacher Training, including three levels at the University of St. Thomas and an Orff Master Class. His dedication to the Orff method took him to the Summer International Course at the Orff Institute in Salzburg, Austria. Aaron also shares his expertise by teaching movement at various Orff Teacher Training Courses and conducting workshops for local Orff Chapters.
