Frequently Asked Questions

General questions

What is the status of my order?

Once you have placed an order, we will send you a confirmation email. Once your order is shipped, we will send another email to confirm the expected delivery date. 

Can I change my order?

If your item has not been processed for shipping then yes you can make changes to your order. Please email us at hello@therustedbumblebee.co.uk

How long does it take to ship my order?

Once you have placed your order, it usually takes 24 - 48 hours to process for delivery.

Where do you ship?

We currently only post to the UK.

How will my parcel be wrapped?

All parcels are wrapped in recycled paper and placed in a box and sealed with tape. We try our best not to use any plastic packaging, but on occasions due to supply shortages, we may have to resort to using plastic. 

Do you accept returns?

We do accept returns in respect of the following conditions: 

- The item must have been bought from our online store.

- The item should not have been used and in the same condition that you received it, unused and in its original packaging. 

- The return request is to be made within 28 days of delivery.

- Return postage costs for exchanges or unwanted items are to be covered by the customer.

To ask for a return please contact us at hello@therustedbumblebee.co.uk

Can I exchange an item?

Yes, we do accept exchanges and follow the same conditions noted above. 

To ask for an exchange please contact us at hello@therustedbumblebee.co.uk

How long does it take to process a return?

Returns are confirmed within 14 days of us receiving the package. Once your return is accepted, the reimbursement, exchange or credit will be issued within 14 days of our services accepting your return.

What payment methods do you accept?

You can purchase from our website using a debit or credit card. We additionally offer support for PayPal, and Google Pay and can chose these payment methods at checkout.

Do you have a physical store?

No, we currently don't have a physical store.

What is a rusted finish?

The rusted finish is a natural reaction of iron and oxygen which gives each item a completely unique finish. It will change and mature over time adding character and individuality. 

 

How do I fix/attach my item?

All of our 'push in ground' items are designed with stakes so they can simply be lifted out of the box and pushed into the ground in a place of your choice.

The majority of our 'wall hangings' and 'fence toppers' come with pre drilled holes.

All others items are designed to be simply hung on tack nails. 

Are wall fixtures provided? 

No, we do not provide any fixings with any of our items. 

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Love it. Will look perfect on my garden fence. Good price and very quick delivery.

Pretty item

Prompt dispatch of this gift to a friend. Good value.
Good communication.
Well packed.

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Metal Heart Paw Print
Eileen Pearce
Just as described.

Perfect gift my heart and two paw marks of my cockerpoos

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Metal Tree Of Life
Denise Powell
Lovely item

Friend very pleased with this retirement gift.
Sent promptly by Royal Mail Tracked system and arrived on time.
Helpful response to my e mail changing address and requesting a note be added to the parcel.
Have ordered new items since this initial order.
Thank you.
Thank you.

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Metal Hare
Sharon Bland
Metal hare

Perfect

Perfect

Great service, can not fault anything at all, thank you

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Metal Seagull
Cheryl Holdsworth
Seagull

Love it ! Received one for Xmas, since bought another- intend to buy another few to complete the flock. Well made, quick delivery and look brilliant - great addition to my little courtyard garden here in the Scottish highlands - although our resident gull is not so sure ☺️

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Metal Digger
Tracey Tarn
Metal digger

Outstanding quality

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Rustic Bird Bath
Donald MacLennan

Bought for a present and pleased with it. Well made and securely packaged and delivered

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Metal Bumble Bee
Bridget McShane

Loved my rusted bumble bee
Well made and simply gorgeous

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Metal Bumble Bee
Patricia Turner

Was delighted with the rusty bee

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Metal Treble Clef
Marion Proud
Metal treble clef

Very pleased with product and quick delivery.

J
Metal Owl Fence Topper
Judith Hepworth
Excellent service.

Received promptly, love my owl, it looks superb on my fence and makes me smile every time I see it.

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Metal Owl
Susan Anderson
Owl

Very please with my owl. He looks lovely sitting on a recently felled tree stump. Excellent quality and remarkably quick delivery. Thank you.

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Metal Swallows
Jane Bingham
Metal swallows..

Very pleased with the swallows ,they are well made and just good size..

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Metal Stags Head
JOHN PEAT
Excellent

Top quality produc
1st class service

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Metal Wildflowers
Louise Doyle
Metal flowers

Beautiful

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Metal Robin
Denise Steele
Great secret Santa

Great value!!! managed to get bumblebee & robin garden ornaments for £10

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Metal Robin Bird
Angela Mcgeachie

Metal Robin Bird

Very pleased with order

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Daisy Flowers
Denise Steele

Great gift for a garden lover

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Metal Treble Clef
Deborah Edington
Perfect

Delivered quickly, really good quality,
It’s been covered in flowers , looks amazing

Metal Robin On Fork Handle NEW SIZE

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Daisy Flowers
Rachel Ellen
Rusted Daisy flowers

Daisy flowers are such a beautiful and unique gift, they were for my friend's 60th and she is over the moon with them and keeps moving them around to find the best spot in her garden. I'll be back for more! Thank you 😊

Two cats playing on Door Frame.

The 2 cats are really cute & look really good on top of the door frame. They are very well made & arrived well packaged.