# default

> default knowledge base – help articles and documentation.

## Account & Profile

- [Adding a Personal Customs Code To Your Shipping Address](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/adding-a-personal-customs-H1Ph7_V_Gx.md): Adding a Personal Customs Code To Your Shipping Address            In compliance with customs regulations Sideshow is requiring that all accounts in regions wh
- [Forgot Password or Email Address?](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/forgot-password-or-email-address-HkLxIO4dfl.md): Forgot Password or Email Address       Forget your password    We got you covered Visit the Forgot Password page   HERE    and enter the email you used t
- [Guidelines for Posting on Sideshow Websites](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/guidelines-for-posting-on-sideshow-websites-ByevuEdGg.md): Guidelines for Posting on Sideshow Websites      We offer readers the ability to post commentsreviews on our news and product pages Your posting is anonymous 
- [Newsletter Subscription](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/newsletter-subscription-Sk0cu_V_Me.md): Guidelines for Posting on Sideshow Websites
- [Postal Mailers and Direct Mail](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/postal-mailers-and-direct-mail-r1BhtOEuGl.md): Sideshow may collect your email address via cookies and pixels on the Website through the use of trusted third party partners These partners may combine your e
- [Reasons for Account Closure](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/reasons-for-account-closure-r15oqOEdfl.md): Reasons for Account Closure      It always bums us out to close an account but heres some of the top reasons were forced to do so         A secondparty cre
- [RSVP System & SMS Notifications](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/rsvp-system-sms-notifications-SJZBh_4uzg.md): RSVP System  SMS Notifications                 What is Sideshow RSVP                  The Sideshow RSVP system allows Sideshow account holders the opportunity
- [User Account Registration Rules](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/user-account-registration-rules-B1wpR_4_Gx.md): User Account Registration Rules      1 Only one account per household billing address IP address is allowed    2 Once the account has been established 
- [Managing Addresses](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/managing-addresses-SJimApEOMe.md): Managing Addresses             You can update your shipping address information in your online account at any time You can update an address up to 5 days befor

## Billing & Payments

- [Accepted Payment Methods](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/accepted-payment-methods-BkLaxK4dMe.md): Sideshow only accepts MasterCard Visa Discover American Express PayPal Google Pay and Apple Pay      All credit card transactions are completed in the col
- [Selecting USD as Your Preferred Currency](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/selecting-usd-as-your-preferred-currency-H1AsZKEOfl.md): Selecting USD as Your Preferred Currency                 As of January 15    th     2018 all payments will process in the collectors local currency by default
- [Chargeback Disputes and PayPal Claims](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/chargeback-disputes-and-paypal-claims-BJV8GF4uzx.md): Chargeback Disputes and PayPal Claims        Chargeback Disputes and PayPal Claims     In general we STRONGLY recommend contacting our Customer Support team ra
- [Flexible Payment Plan Terms and Conditions](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/flexible-payment-plan-terms-and-conditions-BJTQXt4uMe.md): Flexible Payment Plan Terms and Conditions       The flexible payment plan option is a great opportunity for collectors to purchase items and pay using a monthl
- [Flexible Payment Plans](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/flexible-payment-plans-H1k6hYNuzl.md): Flexible Payment Plans                  What is a flexible payment plan                  Flexible payment plans allow you to pay for an item in monthly install
- [GoInterpay (Reach), Conversion Rates, and Preferred Currency](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/gointerpay-reach-conversion-rates-and-preferred-currency-HJm015V_Ge.md): GoInterpay Reach Conversion Rates and Preferred Currency       Sideshow has partnered with Reach US to offer collectors an improved purchasing experience wi
- [How do I Check my Gift Card Balance?](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/how-do-i-check-my-gift-card-balance-HJkFbcN_Ge.md): How do I Check my Gift Card Balance                 Checking your gift card balance is easy         Make sure you are logged into your online account        
- [Making A Flex Payment Early](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/making-a-flex-payment-early-ry28WsVuGl.md): Making A Flex Payment Early       Here at Sideshow we offer a way for collectors who have orders on  Flexible Payment Plans  to make their upcoming payments 
- [Managing Payment Methods](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/managing-payment-methods-SJ3gGsV_Ml.md): Managing Payment Methods                  Adding a Payment Method           To add a new payment method                1 Visit wwwsideshowcom         2 Log
- [Non-Refundable Deposit & Cancellation Fee Terms](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/non-refundable-deposit-cancellation-fee-terms-r1VqXoNdMg.md): NonRefundable Deposit  Cancellation Fee Terms              NonRefundable Deposit NRD              What is an NRD             You may find that an item yo
- [Pay When You Want](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/pay-when-you-want-r16StiEdMg.md): Pay When You Want             Sideshow now offers the ability to apply custom payment amounts toward an order Please note that if an item is not yet in stock 
- [Pay with Affirm](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/pay-with-affirm-rkvJio4dze.md): Pay with Affirm                        Sideshow is pleased to now offer payment via Affirm on many in stock items                  What is Affirm           
- [Pay with Klarna](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/pay-with-klarna-r1cy2sVufg.md): Pay with Klarna       Sideshow is pleased to now offer payment via Klarna on many in stock items for international collectors         What is Klarna       Kl
- [Paying an Item in Full](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/paying-an-item-in-full-SkXinoE_zx.md): Paying an Item in Full             Sideshow now offers the ability to pay in full for a preorder item before it comes into stock Please note that if an item i
- [Payment Declines](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/payment-declines-rJIwLnEuGe.md): Payment Declines              A payment on my order declined What happens next               In Stock Items   If you were attempting to purchase an in stoc
- [Purchasing a Gift Card](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/purchasing-a-gift-card-ry2E524uMg.md): Purchasing a Gift Card             You have two options for taking delivery of your purchase         We can ship a Physical Gift Card to its recipient         
- [Refunds](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/refunds-Hkr9ihVOzg.md): Refunds        My order is canceled when will I be refunded     Please allow 24 hours for the status of the order to update in your Sideshow account You will
- [Second Party Payment Methods](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/second-party-payment-methods-rkGpThEdGl.md): Second Party Payment Methods       For Fraud Protection purposes the payment method registered in the user account must belong to the user account holder If y
- [Sideshow on eBay](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/sideshow-on-ebay-ryda1aVuMg.md): Sideshow on eBay       Sideshow is now proud to offer an assortment ofinstockcollectibles via our official store on the eBay Marketplace    Where can I find
- [When Does my Flex Pay Order Charge / Ship?](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/when-does-my-flex-pay-order-charge-ship-B18iMTN_Gl.md): When Does my Flex Pay Order Charge  Ship        Your item ships after your last payment Shipping costs and applicable taxes will be added to that last paym
- [Tariff Information](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/tariff-information-S1XmFgFMe.md): With evolving trade policies and tariffs affecting both businesses and customers alike we understand this is a challenging time for many Below you will find i

## Orders & Waitlist

- [A list of materials used in Sideshow items](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/a-list-of-materials-used-in-sideshow-items-r1rzN5E_Gl.md): Sideshow uses a variety of materials in the production of our highend museumquality collectibles             Each material serves a specific purpose and is
- [Availability (Stock) Status](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/availability-stock-status-SkqiS5NdGx.md): PREORDER The product is currently in production or the process of being created We generally allow these items to be reserved in advance preordered Th
- [COVID-19 Update](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/covid-19-update-HJoSD5V_Gg.md): With the recent global pandemic declaration by the World Health Organization we all face trying circumstances as communities worldwide alter their lives to rem
- [How do I Cancel an Order?](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/how-do-i-cancel-an-order-ByPKvqV_fg.md): How do I cancel an order          To cancel an existing order log in to your account access the order details for the order you wish to cancel and click Ca
- [Invitation Only Events and Promotions](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/invitation-only-events-and-promotions-Hkkzq9VdGl.md): On occasion Sideshow may offer a product as an early purchase opportunity through our invitation only system         The qualification for an invitation may v
- [Item Back In-Stock](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/item-back-in-stock-Sk0AsqEdzg.md): Sometimes an item marked sold out on Sideshow might pop back into stockbut dont worry its not a new edition springing up out of nowhere These restocks a
- [Limited Time Release Product](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/limited-time-release-product-S1Zt3q4_Ml.md): What is a Limited Time Release Product    A limitedtime release refers to a product that can only be purchased during a specific time window Once the ite
- [Waitlist Reservations - How Do I Purchase a Collectible Once a Reservation Converts?](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/waitlist-reservations-how-do-i-purchase-a-collectible-once-a-reservation-converts-SkTOn2rdze.md): How do I join a waitlist          For detailed information on how to go about adding yourself to a Waitlist click     here                     How will I be 
- [Waitlist Reservations - What is a Waitlist? How do I join?](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/waitlist-reservations-what-is-a-waitlist-how-do-i-join-r1U0s3BdGl.md): What is a waitlist reservation                  Waitlistreservations allow collectors to put themselves in a waiting line for an item once its edition has bee
- [New to Sideshow? Start Here!](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/new-to-sideshow-start-here-r1yia2SOMe.md): Wow Sideshow has some really cool stuff Where can I get it shipped to         Sideshow ships worldwide Packages go out from our US and international facil
- [When Will My Order Ship?](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/when-will-my-order-ship-BJJGJ6SuMg.md): When will my order ship          It depends on the estimated arrival of the collectible We post an estimated arrival date on the product page The product pag
- [Order Delays & Intent to Keep Order](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/order-delays-intent-to-keep-order-ryPUlTHuGe.md): Why was my order delayed                  Waiting is hard and we know that wait becomes all the more difficult when estimated arrivals shift Were just as di
- [Order Status](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/order-status-SkXiW6Bdfl.md): In the Your Orders section of your user account you will find that each order is assigned a specific Status This article will help you understand the mea
- [Product Quantity Policy](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/product-quantity-policy-r1tQGpBOfl.md): In an effort to assure that our valued and loyal customers have an opportunity to acquire our limited edition products Sideshow has implemented a policy limiti
- [Queue It Waiting Rooms](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/queue-it-waiting-rooms-SkNnM6SdMe.md): 1 What is Sideshows Waiting Room  Certain items generate a lot of demand at Sideshowcom like highly limited releases special event sales and more In ord
- [Sideshow Seconds](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/sideshow-seconds-ryRf7pB_zl.md): There are so many aspects of the collectible experience to consider when deciding what to add to your shelf Sideshow works tirelessly to provide toptier statu
- [Suggest a Product](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/suggest-a-product-S1ihXaS_Mx.md): How do I suggest a product       Visit  sideshowcomsuggest  to let us know what youd like to see
- [The Child Life-Size Figure](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/the-child-life-size-figure-HyWf4TBOfx.md): The Child LifeSize Figure Assembly and Display Instructions           The Child LifeSize Figure Out of the Box         When will the Child LifeSize Figure 
- [Waitlist Reservation Terms](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/waitlist-reservation-terms-B1I2HpBOfe.md): Waitlist Reservation Program     Terms and Conditions of Participation         As a condition to participation in the Sideshow Waitlist Reservation Program all
- [What are Exclusive or Collector Editions?](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/what-are-exclusive-or-collector-editions-BJlEUpBdzl.md): Sideshow is proud to offer     Exclusive     and     Collector     editions on its website Please see an explanation of both below                 Exclusi

## Shipping & Tracking

- [International Shipping Policies and Customs Fees](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/international-shipping-policies-and-customs-fees-rJw946VuGl.md): International Shipping Policies and Customs Fees                         International Shipping Method                 Sideshow utilizes whichever carrier will 
- [Refused Packages](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/refused-packages-rkRMIaNdGe.md): Refused Packages        Package Refusals       Sideshow does NOT recommend refusing the delivery of purchased goods under any circumstances that applies to a
- [Australia GST](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/australia-gst-rJHIP6N_zl.md): Australia GST       Effective July 1 2018 allgoods shipped direct to consumers will be subject to the 10 GST tax rate regardless of their dollar value GST a
- [Country Restrictions](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/country-restrictions-HJvpwTEOMx.md): Country Restrictions       Due to a variety of reasons  including licensing restrictions and territory importing issues  there are a few countries and territo
- [Delivery & Shipping Restrictions](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/delivery-shipping-restrictions-HJE7OpVdzl.md): Delivery  Shipping Restrictions          Delivery Restrictions       In this age of identity theft Sideshow protects its customers and their financial informa
- [DHL On Demand Delivery](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/dhl-on-demand-delivery-HJajp4_fx.md): DHL On Demand Delivery       Sideshow Collectibles is proud to now offer shipping with DHL to our international collectors    In addition to prompt transit ti
- [Double Boxing](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/double-boxing-HJlV2aV_Ml.md): Double Boxing                 Sideshow offers an additional double boxing service for those customers who would like to add extra packaging to select eligible f
- [Out the Door in 24!](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/out-the-door-in-24-ryaleAV_Gg.md): Out the Door in 24       If you place an order for any   instock   item Monday through Friday before 2pm the Sideshow staff will do their best to have your
- [Promotional Free Shipping](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/promotional-free-shipping-SJWpW0VOfx.md): Promotional Free Shipping       Products marked or noted with Free Shipping will be shipped by Sideshow with no freight charge to customers Any additional co
- [Selecting Your Carrier](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/selecting-your-carrier-r1PffAVdGx.md): Selecting Your Carrier                 Sideshow offers the ability on most items to select from a list of available ship rates and couriers                 W
- [Shipping Descriptions and Time Frames for In Stock Collectibles](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/shipping-descriptions-and-time-frames-for-in-stock-collectibles-SJb2NCEdGl.md): Shipping Descriptions and Time Frames for In Stock Collectibles             So whens your stuff gonna ship Like Veruca Salt we all want it   now          
- ['Signature Required' Policy and Fees](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/signature-required-policy-and-fees-rJ37PC4dzl.md): Signature Required Policy and Fees       Almost all of the items that we sell are limited editions To ensure that our items are delivered and received safely
- [Track Your Order!](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/track-your-order-r1yH_0EOMg.md): Track Your Order       When your order ships you will receive an email that contains the tracking number For US and International NonEU customers who d
- [U.S. Shipping Cost Info](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/us-shipping-cost-info-BJwqdAE_fe.md): US Shipping Cost Info                 The US shipping cost of our items is based on the weight of the item and its shipping carton size Our site refers to 
- [Will My Order Ship In Time For Christmas?](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/will-my-order-ship-in-time-for-christmas-Hy6BYR4uzx.md): Will My Order Ship In Time For Christmas       Tis the season for sending friends and loved ones your favorite collectibles or  gift cards   from Sideshow
- [When Will My Order Ship?](https://help.sideshow.com/en_us/when-will-my-order-ship-H1LUDaBuze.md): When will my order ship          It depends on the estimated arrival of the collectible We post an estimated arrival date on the product page The product pag
