E-Commerce Constants

Constants

There are a number of constants that are used while ordering books from Lulu.

Shipping Types

Every order must include the service level requested for shipping.  The current Shipping API is for US customers only.  Lulu's manufacturing process precedes shipping.  Our typical time for printing is two days or less from the time-of-order, though hardcover books may take longer to manufacture.  Therefore, to determine actual delivery time to your customers, you need to factor in manufacturing time.

United States

Code Description Expected Delivery Time
LULU_MAIL US Media Mail.  This is an untrackable shipping option.  Lulu does not offer refunds for untracked shipping.
5 - 15 business days
LULU_PRIORITY US Postal Priority Mail.  This option is only available to certain addresses and includes delivery confirmation, but not tracking. 2 - 5 business days
LULU_GROUND Upgraded ground shipping.  Lulu prefers FedEx within the United States.  This is a trackable delivery method
2 - 5 business days
LULU_EXPEDITED 2nd day delivery.  Lulu prefers FedEx within the United States.  This is a trackable delivery method
2 business days
LULU_EXPRESS Overnight.  Lulu prefers FedEx within the United States.  This is a trackable delivery method 1 business day