"Rush order" gets thrown around by a lot of printers, but most of them still mean "we'll get to it in 2-3 days if you pay extra." That's not what it means here. This is exactly how the timeline works, so you know what to expect before your event, not after.
What "Order by 9PM, Ship It Free Overnight" Means
Every order — banners, yard signs, magnets, business cards, whatever — goes to prepress within minutes of being placed. If your order comes in before 9PM, it's printed that same night. Once it's printed, it ships the next business day via free FedEx Priority Overnight, no minimum order required and no upgrade fee added at checkout.
In practical terms: order Tuesday before 9PM, it prints Tuesday night, ships Wednesday, and lands Thursday. That's the standard path for every order, not a premium tier you have to ask for.
Same-Day Shipping Is a Different (and Faster) Option
Next-day shipping is the default and it's free. But if your event is tomorrow morning and you genuinely can't wait for a next-business-day ship date, same-day shipping is available on orders placed before 12pm — meaning the order leaves the building that same afternoon instead of the next day. This is a paid upgrade, since it means jumping the print queue and booking an earlier FedEx pickup.
Don't Forget the Weekend
FedEx doesn't deliver on Sundays, and standard Priority Overnight doesn't include Saturday delivery unless you ask for it. If your event is on a Saturday, add Saturday delivery for $35 at checkout — otherwise an order that ships Friday will show up Monday, which is exactly the mistake that ruins a weekend event.
The One Mistake That Blows a Deadline
It's almost never the printing or the shipping that causes a problem — it's an incomplete or last-minute design file. Every hour spent going back and forth over artwork is an hour that comes out of your rush window. Use the free online designer to build your banner directly in the browser, or upload a print-ready file (full bleed, correct dimensions, no low-res web images) the first time. If you're not sure your file is print-ready, call before you order, not after.
Quick Reference
- Order before 9PM → printed that night → ships next business day free
- Order before 12pm and need it gone today → ask about paid same-day shipping
- Event on a Saturday → add Saturday delivery ($35) so it doesn't sit until Monday
- Have a print-ready file ready to go before you order — it's the single biggest time-saver
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "order by 9PM, ship it free overnight" actually mean?
Orders placed before 9PM go to production the same night. Once printed, they ship free via FedEx Priority Overnight the next business day, with no minimum order size required.
Is same-day shipping different from next-day production?
Yes. Standard rush orders are printed the night they're placed and ship the next business day for free. Same-day shipping — where the order physically leaves the shop that same day — is a separate paid option available on orders placed before 12pm.
Can I get my banner delivered on a Saturday?
Saturday delivery is available as an add-on for $35 on qualifying orders. Select it at checkout if your event falls over the weekend.