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Shipping, Delivery & Collection FAQ

How much is shipping and local delivery? Shipping costs depend on the items you’ve ordered and the country where they’re being delivered. You will always see all your delivery options at checkout. We also allow customers to PICKUP their order, in which case, there is no delivery fee, of course. Do you ship overseas?  Yes, we ship to most regions worldwide. Most deliveries outside Malta use Maltapost as the carrier. How long will it take to get my order? - IKEA products take between 5-14 working days to arrive in our warehouse if they are unavailable in our warehouse but are in stock in Catania. - IKEA products that need to be ordered from the Piacenza logistics centre may take up to 5 weeks to arrive in our warehouse. - BRICOCENTER products take around two to three weeks to arrive. Please get in touch if your order hasn’t been delivered according to the expected timescales, and we will check your order status. Which shipping carriers do you use for international deliveries? Maltashopper use Maltapost as the international carrier. We do offer international shipping to most countries worldwide, and all deliveries outside of Malta are handled by Maltapost. During the checkout process, you will be provided with a shipping quote. Just to let you know, not all items are currently stocked in Malta. If you wish to purchase specific items, you must place an order, and we will have them shipped to our warehouse through our standard service. The delivery time from most suppliers to our warehouse is typically 5-14 working days, depending on stock availability. Once the items arrive, we will carefully package them and send them out to you. What if I can't make the delivery date you sent me? In case the delivery date we provided doesn't suit your schedule, please inform us, and we will do our best to fulfill your request. You have the option to pick up the goods from our office/warehouse or have someone receive the delivery on your behalf. However, if you choose to change the delivery address, the delivery date may also need to be modified. Please send us an email with any concerns, and we will respond as soon as possible. Additionally, we can give you a heads up an hour before we arrive by calling you. Can I move my delivery appointment to the following week? We are pleased to accommodate your preferred appointment week. Nonetheless, we strive to deliver your products as soon as possible because of our storage constraints and to ensure your satisfaction as a customer. I live in an apartment block. Will you deliver to my flat? Our delivery service covers the ground floor only. If you require delivery to a higher floor, you will need to make arrangements with a lifting company and coordinate the delivery schedule with our delivery department. Any expenses related to lifting services will be your responsibility. Do you provide a lifter service? No, you will need to make arrangements with a lifting company and coordinate the delivery schedule with our delivery department. Any expenses related to lifting services will be your responsibility. I live in Gozo. Do you deliver? Gozo deliveries are normally scheduled once a week. When can I collect my goods? As soon as you receive the Order Update saying that the order has arrived, you can come to our warehouse to collect your items! I paid for delivery during checkout. What if not all my items are in stock during the first delivery? Do you deliver again? We will always contact you with a new delivery date once the rest of your products arrive in our warehouse! The delivery charge covers two deliveries of one order. I paid the delivery charge, but I’d rather collect the order when it arrives. Is that possible? Certainly! Kindly inform us in advance if you intend to collect your goods to ensure that we have everything ready for a hassle-free collection at our office. You will also receive a store credit for the delivery fee if you decide not to have the items delivered. You can collect your order within our opening hours. Do you offer delivery from other stores in Sicily? We are thrilled to offer collection services from popular stores like Tecnomat, Euronics, Maisons Du Monde, H& M, Mediaworld and Apple Store Catania. Our fees are 25% of the total order value, subject to a minimum fee of €100. eg: Your order value is €1000, our fee would be €250. Your order value is €100, our fee would be €100 (the minimum). This charge also covers local delivery to the ground floor from Monday to Friday during our normal hours. The procedure to make your order would be as follows: place your order with the store online. You may only order products that can be collected from the Catania store once you have placed and paid for your order. Send us a copy of the order confirmation. Please remember that our service fee does not cover returns to the supplier. If you need help with returns, additional charges will be added. We do not offer warranty coverage for the items, so we recommend securing insurance to protect your goods during transportation. Please email us at sales@maltashopper.com with your order details and the corresponding store to proceed with our service. We'll take care of everything else and keep you informed. For more information, please visit our website at https://maltashopper.com/pages/other-brands.

Last updated on Jan 23, 2026

Delivery Day: What to Expect

Before Delivery Day You'll receive an email with a tracking link to follow our van with an estimated time window. On the Day Our delivery team will call you approximately 30 minutes before arrival. Please ensure someone is available to receive the delivery and that your phone is on. What to Expect - Deliveries are made to ground floor only (see our First Floor Delivery article for exceptions) - Our team will place items inside your entrance or ground floor area - Please check all packages for visible damage before signing and make sure you have received all that is listed on your delivery note - Count the number of packages against your delivery note If You're Not Available If no one is home when we arrive, we'll attempt to contact you. If we can't reach you, the delivery will be rescheduled and a redelivery fee may apply. Rescheduling Your Delivery Need to change your delivery date? Contact us at least 24 hours before your scheduled delivery to reschedule at no extra charge. Partial Deliveries Sometimes not all items in your order arrive in Malta at the same time. In these cases: - We may deliver available items first - Remaining items will be delivered when they arrive - You won't be charged extra for multiple deliveries - We'll keep you informed of expected dates for remaining items After Delivery - Open and inspect your items within 48 hours - Report any damage or missing parts immediately - Keep all packaging until you've confirmed everything is correct

Last updated on Jan 24, 2026

First Floor & Lifter Delivery

Why Ground Floor Only? Our standard delivery service is to ground floor only. This is because: - Many items are large and heavy (wardrobes, sofas, beds) - Stairwells in Malta are often narrow - Carrying heavy items upstairs risks damage to products and property - It ensures safe working conditions for our delivery team Can Items Fit in My Lift? If your building has a lift, items may be able to go up if: - The lift interior can accommodate packages up to 200cm in length - The item fits through all doorways and corridors Please measure your lift interior and check package dimensions before ordering. Package sizes are listed on product pages. First Floor Delivery Options If you need items delivered above ground floor, you must arrange a lifter (furniture hoist) service: 1. Choose "lifter service" in the delivery options. This is needed as you will need our team to give you an exact time appointment. 2. Confirm the delivery date with our customer care team 3. Get your local council permit 4. Book a lifter service at the delivery time arranged with our Customer care team. What's a Lifter? A furniture lifter is a mechanical hoist that raises items to upper floors via a balcony or window. It's commonly used in Malta for large furniture deliveries. Requirements for Lifter Delivery - Accessible balcony or large window - No overhead obstructions (wires, trees, awnings) - Street access for the lifter vehicle - Someone must be present to receive items Alternative Options If lifter delivery isn't possible: - Arrange your own transportation from our warehouse - Hire a third-party moving company - Consider smaller/lighter product alternatives

Last updated on Jan 24, 2026