HotShot Oven & Kiln Shipping & Returns
At Peach State Pottery, we want your HotShot Oven & Kiln delivery experience to be as smooth and stress-free as possible. HotShot ovens and kilns are carefully packaged and shipped by common carrier to help ensure safe delivery.
Because ovens and kilns can be heavy, fragile, or freight-shipped, it is important to understand the delivery process before your order arrives.
Shipping & Delivery
Processing Time
HotShot Oven & Kiln products purchased through Peach State Pottery typically ship within 5–7 business days of order placement.
Delivery times may vary based on carrier schedules, product availability, and your location. For large or time-sensitive orders, we recommend contacting us before placing your order to confirm availability and estimated delivery timing.
Flat-Rate Shipping
Most HotShot ovens and kilns ship for a flat rate of $80. Final shipping costs are calculated at checkout based on your location and the specific product ordered.
Standard Delivery
Standard HotShot shipments are delivered curbside. The carrier will contact you to schedule delivery when an appointment is required.
Standard delivery does not include:
- Uncrating
- Carrying the oven or kiln inside
- Placement in your studio, garage, home, or workspace
- Setup or installation
Tracking Information
Once your order ships, tracking information will be sent to the email address used at checkout.
Shipping Restrictions
HotShot ovens and kilns ship to the continental United States.
For Alaska, Hawaii, international orders, or freight quotes to commercial addresses, please contact Peach State Pottery for a custom shipping quote before placing your order.
Access & Delivery Challenges
Please contact us before ordering if your delivery location has possible access issues, such as:
- Gravel or dirt roads
- Steep driveways
- Narrow streets
- Low-hanging trees or low clearances
- Limited truck access
- Rural or hard-to-reach delivery locations
Depending on your location and the carrier used, additional arrangements may be needed to complete delivery.
Unloading Your Order
Once your HotShot oven or kiln arrives, the customer is responsible for moving the unit from the delivery point to its final location unless a separate moving or installation service has been arranged.
Hire a Local Moving or Package-Handling Service
For heavier units or tight spaces, many customers hire a local moving or package-handling service to help receive the shipment and move the oven or kiln into place.
Unload the Order Yourself
If you plan to handle unloading yourself, make sure you have the proper equipment and enough help available. Depending on the unit size and weight, this may require a dolly, pallet jack, liftgate delivery, forklift, loading dock, or similar equipment.
Inspecting Your Shipment
Please inspect your shipment carefully before signing for delivery. Inspection at delivery is important because shipping damage must be documented as quickly and clearly as possible.
If There Is Minor Visible Damage
- Note the damage on the delivery paperwork before signing.
- Take clear photos of the packaging and any visible damage.
- Accept the shipment if the damage appears minor.
- Inspect the product immediately after unpacking.
- Contact Peach State Pottery as soon as possible.
If There Is Severe Visible Damage
- Refuse the shipment if the damage appears severe.
- Take detailed photos before refusal.
- Contact Peach State Pottery right away.
If You Discover Concealed Damage
Concealed damage is damage discovered after the product has been unpacked.
- Notify Peach State Pottery as soon as possible.
- Keep all packaging materials.
- Take detailed photos and/or video.
- Report the issue promptly so the shipping damage claim process can be reviewed.
Photo & Video Documentation
Before opening the box or crate, we strongly recommend taking clear photos or video of the packaging from all sides.
Continue documenting as you unpack, especially if you notice crushed packaging, torn cartons, holes in the box, visible impact marks, or damage to the oven, kiln, or accessories.
This documentation may be required to support a freight or shipping claim.
Returns & Exchanges
This return policy applies to HotShot Oven & Kiln products purchased through Peach State Pottery. Returns must receive prior approval and meet all conditions outlined below. Warranty returns are covered under a separate warranty policy.
Return Eligibility
To be eligible for a non-warranty return:
- The return request must be initiated within 30 days of purchase.
- The product must have been purchased directly from Peach State Pottery.
- The product carton must remain sealed and unopened.
- The product must be unused, uninstalled, unmarked, and not energized.
- The product must be returned in its original, unmarked carton with all included materials and documentation.
- The product must not be a special order or custom-configured unit.
- A Return Merchandise Authorization, or RMA, must be approved before anything is shipped back.
Please do not ship any product back without first receiving return authorization.
Off-the-Shelf Stock Units
Standard stock units, including the HS-360, HS-1200, and HS-18K in unmodified condition, may be eligible for return under the conditions listed in this policy.
- Approved stock unit returns are subject to a 25% restocking fee.
- Returns must be initiated within 30 days of purchase.
- The customer is responsible for prepaid freight back to the warehouse.
- The product must pass inspection before a refund is approved.
If the product is not in as-new, resellable condition, you will be notified and offered the option to have it returned to you at your expense.
Modified Stock Units
Units upgraded or modified from their original stock configuration, including controller upgrades or custom configurations, are subject to a 25% restocking fee and must meet all other return conditions listed above.
Special Order & Custom Units
Special order or custom-made units are products specifically designed, modified, or manufactured to meet unique customer specifications.
These units are not returnable under any circumstances unless covered by an approved warranty claim.
Refurbished & Scratch & Dent Units
Refurbished units and scratch-and-dent models are discounted due to cosmetic flaws or handling damage. These units are fully tested and functional but are sold as-is and are not returnable.
Product Must Be Unopened
Any product whose carton seal has been broken, installed, energized, or marked in any way is not considered suitable for resale and will not be accepted for return.
Restocking Fee
Approved returns of eligible HotShot stock units are subject to a 25% restocking fee.
Original shipping costs are not credited or refunded. Return shipping is the customer’s responsibility unless otherwise stated under an approved warranty claim.
Return Process
To start a return, contact Peach State Pottery with your order information and reason for return. We will help coordinate the next steps.
- Request return authorization.
- Wait for RMA approval before shipping anything back.
- Repackage the product carefully in its original, unmarked packaging.
- Ship the product prepaid and insured to the designated return address.
- The product will be inspected after arrival.
- If approved, your refund or credit will be processed.
Return Shipping Damage
Peach State Pottery is not responsible for damage incurred during return shipping.
We strongly recommend taking photos of the return packaging before shipment and using a prepaid, insured shipping method. Any damage that occurs during return shipping may be deducted from your refund.
Refunds
Once your return is received and inspected, you will be notified whether your refund has been approved or rejected.
If approved, the refund will be issued back to the original payment method. Please allow time for your bank or credit card company to process the refund after it has been issued.
Late or Missing Refunds
If your refund has been approved but has not appeared yet, please check your bank or credit card statement, contact your card issuer or bank, and then contact Peach State Pottery if you still need help.
Exchanges
Exchanges are generally only available for items that are defective, damaged, or approved under the applicable manufacturer policy.
Need Help?
If you have questions before ordering, during delivery, or after your HotShot Oven & Kiln product arrives, please contact Peach State Pottery. We are happy to help you understand shipping options, lead times, return eligibility, damage claims, returns, and exchanges.
Email: sales@peachstatepottery.com
Phone: 470-264-3563