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Please allow 3-5 business days for us to get your order together! Orders with mystery boxes may take an additional 1 or 2 days. Please email shipping@restinpiecesrva.com for any specific inquiries.

If you have an order you'd like shipped as a gift, and need a specific date - please let us know beforehand. Sales tax will apply in the state of Virginia.

PLEASE NOTE: You are responsible for knowing your own state laws regarding wildlife. Please click here for the summarization of state laws. When in doubt, click here and contact your state fish and wildlife services.

Yes! If you would like to pick your item up at our storefront in Richmond, Virginia (349 S Laurel St) and avoid shipping costs, please choose the local pickup option at checkout. Your item must be picked up within TWO WEEKS unless prior arrangements are made.

You will receive a second email when your order is ready for pickup.

If you fail to pick up your items, you will be refunded 50% and your order will be canceled.

If you place a local pickup order Friday-Sunday, it will not be ready for pickup until the following Monday or Tuesday; if you need your order sooner please email or call the shop prior to arrival. riprichmond@gmail.com // (804) 649-1666

We do not offer returns or refunds in store or online. Our items are packaged very intricately to ensure safe delivery. We are not liable for items damaged or lost by post. However, if you are unsatisfied with your purchase, please email us at riprichmond@gmail.com within 72 hours of receiving your order. We will do our best to understand the circumstances and accommodate you accordingly.

Unfortunately not - in the state of Virginia it is also considered a felony to sell any human skulls, bones or organs - no matter how they're preserved. They're legal to own in VA, just not legal to sell. The written laws or codes may not be black and white, but thanks to extensive legal help and exhausting our professional resources we were able to decipher it for public awareness purposes.

We do not harm any animals for our own profit. We love animals! We see this as an art form, and that all animals we preserve are being given a new life and appreciation.

Well, there is no one specific answer for that. We're glad to tell you the story behind any one of our pieces! Our collection is an accumulation of searching, picking, and donations.

Yes! But please do not bring in items to sell without first contacting us to ensure someone is available to help you. Our employees do not have the ability to make shop purchases without one of the owners appraising the piece(s) in person. Please email us with clear pictures of items you’re looking to part with to riprichmond@gmail.com.

Don't be upset if we have to pass! Some things we either don't have room for or there’s just not a market for it at the moment. No hard feelings!

Some items are one of a kind, so there is no real way to determine that. There are some items in our shop that are a constant. But, we cannot predict the ethical death of the animals we preserve. We take and preserve what we can. When we offer an item for sale, there’s no guarantee we'll get it again. It is best to follow us on Instagram to get the most frequent updates. If you see something you like, don't miss out!

Not everything you see on instagram/facebook will be available for shipping. If we sold everything online, we wouldn't have our beautiful brick & mortar location. We highly recommend you visit the shop for the complete experience! Please email us if you have any inquiries about items that aren't available online.

All specimens are professionally fixed in formalin. They are then transferred to 70% isopropyl alcohol. All of our specimens come with a lifetime guarantee. They will not rot or decay. We include refill instruction cards with every wet specimen order. If you follow our guidelines, you can fully enjoy the longevity of your specimen!

Yes! However, this is a lengthy process. Turnaround times can vary from 1-9 months. This all depends on the amount of work that needs to be done. Something already fleshed and dried takes a lot less time than something unprepared. These are all factors that contribute to the time and money it will take. Contact us via email at riprichmond@gmail.com to get a quote on your project! Our pricing is tiered and based on the size and condition of the specimen.

Please, if it stinks or has maggots/bugs - DO NOT BRING IT INTO THIS STORE. We will NOT compromise our store to preserve an animal for you. All animals we preserve as a commission need to be frozen within a few hours after death if they cannot be brought in immediately. We do ask that you call the shop prior to bringing in any specimens. All animals must also comply with Virginia state and federal laws.

PLEASE NOTE: IF YOUR ANIMAL WAS CHEMICALLY EUTHANIZED, WE CANNOT AND WILL NOT BEETLE CLEAN THEM. BASED OFF OF EXPERIENCE, THE CHEMICALS USED CAN & WILL WIPE OUT OUR ENTIRE COLONY. IF WE AREN’T PREVIOUSLY MADE AWARE OF EUTHANIZATION, YOU WILL BE HELD LIABLE & BE REQUIRED TO FUND THE REPLACEMENT OF OUR BEETLE COLONY.

We also do not offer articulation, but hope to in the future!

Yes! Again, see above for what we consider acceptable specimens. Turnaround for these are typically around 4-8 weeks. You can choose whatever style jar you'd like, or even bring in your own. However, we will not compromise your specimen to fit it in an inappropriately sized jar. Please email riprichmond@gmail.com to get a quote on your project! Our wet specimen pricing is teired and based on the size of the specimen we are preserving for you.

Now offering mummification as well!

Items we sell comply with all state and federal laws. We have proper permits and licenses. There are some states we cannot ship specific animal parts to. That will be specified in the description, but it is your responsibility to make yourself familiar with your state laws before purchasing.

We are not a consignment shop. We prefer to purchase items outright. But if you have something you think would fit our store, it doesn't hurt to ask!

Local artists are welcome to email us with prints you’d like to sell in our local art bin!

Send all inquiries to riprichmond@gmail.com. We try not to overwhelm ourselves with vending, we love being at the store!