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Best Price / Non-Discountable Minimum Advertising Price (MAP)

While we regret the need to have such policies in place, some of our manufacturers have policies that restrict the additional discounting of their brands via coupon codes and Cheap Joe's sales. Or we've already set the price so low that we can't discount it further without giving it away. In these cases, the price you see is the Best Price we can offer, therefore coupons aren't eligible on these items. We're sorry for this frustration this can cause but are bound by contract, as are all other art supply distributors, to honor the manufacturer price discount limits. Those companies and brands that are restricted/excluded from promotional coupons and sales are:

Proposition 65

The State of California requires clear and reasonable warnings on products and/or storage containers containing chemicals that have been shown to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Even if these products contain only trace levels of harmful chemicals, a warning is required by the State of California. Manufacturers of certain products have included warnings pursuant to Proposition 65, and caution is recommended when using products marked with the Prop 65 warning icon. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

AP Seal

Products bearing the AP seal of the Art & Creative Materials Institute, Inc. (ACMI) are certified non-toxic. A medical expert evaluates each product and its ingredients. A product can be certified non-toxic only if it contains no materials in sufficient quantities to be toxic or injurious to humans, or to cause acute or chronic health problems. AP certification is reviewed by ACMI's Toxicological Advisory Board. These products are certified by ACMI to be labeled in accordance with the chronic hazard labeling standard, ASTM D-4236 and federal law P.L. 100-695. Cheap Joe's Art Stuff recommends that when you purchase art materials, particularly for classroom and institutional use, you should carefully consider the ultimate consumer. In cases where a product may be used in pre-school or primary school classes (K-6), or in environments with physically or mentally challenged persons who may be unable to read or understand safety labeling, you should purchase materials which are AP certified non-toxic products. This will ensure that even the most sensitive populations can safely enjoy art and craft activities.

CL Seal

Products bearing the CL Seal ("Caution Label") of the Art & Creative Materials Institute contain ingredients that are toxic or hazardous, but they can be used safely with appropriate caution. Materials that bear the CL seal should be used only by those persons who can read, understand, and follow suggested safety precautions for handling those materials. The Caution Label signifies that although the product contains a toxic element, it can be handled safely if the directions on the container or packaging are followed. Many such art products cannot be made non-hazardous, but are necessary for certain creative activities. ACMI does not review many of the materials we sell. Our goal is to identify hazards that might not be known to our customers, and where possible, to identify safer alternative products. We also seek out products that promote health and safety in the arts, and we urge our customers to use them. Some art materials manufacturers are not members of ACMI; this is particularly true of foreign manufacturers, from whom we import some of our best color lines. Many of our office and graphic arts products, such as marking pens, adhesives, or screen printing chemicals, do not come from ACMI manufacturers. Always read labels and instructions, and follow the manufacturer's guidelines for safe use. Young children should always have careful supervision when using art materials. Think of safety issues before you allow children to visit your studio. For products that do not have ACMI certification, we sometimes include a specific cautionary label of our own. ACMI labeling indicates that a product has passed through a rigorous review process. Absence of the ACMI caution label does not suggest that a product is safe for use by children. Please read all labels and instructions before using art materials. Be an informed customer.

Oversized

Items that are marked Oversized require special handling and fall under special regulations by many shipping carriers. There may be additional handling charges, or the item may be limited to certain shipping methods. You may be contacted by Customer Service prior to billing to discuss actual shipping costs.

Hazardous

Items that are considered hazardous or flammable cannot be shipped by USPS, nor any method that requires air transportation. Items like aerosol sprays and turpentine, for instance, cannot be shipped by UPS 2nd Day Air or Next Day Air, nor can these items be shipped to addresses outside the 48 Contiguous States.

Truck Shipment

These items require delivery by 18-wheeler and will incur freight costs depending on origin and destination. Customer Service will contact you with a freight quote for your order before billing and may need details regarding truck access to the delivery address. Truck Shipment items are not eligible for free or expedited shipping.

Factory Direct

These items ship directly from the manufacturer and may require an additional cost for shipping. Factory Direct items are not eligible for free or expedited shipping.