OVER 50 different types of earplug in stock!

 We try to hold good stocks of a variety of earplugs - different shapes, different sizes and different materials so people can try and find at least one plug that is comfortable to wear and gives enough attenuation for their needs. We have soft foam plugs which include PVC and polyurethane foam alternatives. We also have rubber plugs which include silicone variants. Take a look at our gallery page on our website to get an idea of the different types of earplug we stock: EarplugsByPost.com - Gallery

Providing earplug solutions for over 30 years!

After supplying earplugs for more than 30 years, we now stock a wider range than ever before, with our September 30th pricelist listing about 50 options! Just click on earplugsbypost to go to our website.

 

 

NO MORE 202S

We've had some price changes in recent months - visit earplugsbypost.com for the latest prices - but the biggest change is that we have sold out of 202S and ECO.
These are both discontinued so if you want down-filled plugs, all we have left is POP (which has one end open) or 203S.
203S is like 202S but with a 'ribbon' connecting each pair of plugs together - you can cut the ribbon off if you want. We have about 100 pairs of these, but availability can change at any time.

NOVEMBER 2013 PRICE LIST

Our November 2013 price list is now online - visit www.earplugsbypost.com and click on the Price List tab. Changes include:

• Most prices are the same but a few have gone down slightly and a couple have gone up a bit.  
• There are a few changes to the number of plugs in some of the £5 and £10 packs.  
• There are now separate entries for "old type" (all-yellow) and "new type" (yellow/white) 303L. We've sold out of the "old type" 303S, so this isn't listed. If you particularly like the "old type" (all-yellow) 303L, why not email us for a discounted price on our remaining stock? We currently have around 50 pairs.

 

Spring is in the air???

More snow, more rain - but surely spring will be with us soon?
Time to stock up on earplugs?

When will they reach me?

When you order online you should receive a email confirming that the transaction has gone through ok. Please contact us if you do not receive this with in 24 hours of ordering.
If you opt for "free" 2nd class standard post, we will try to despatch your order within three working days (excludes Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays, and does not include the day on which we receive your order). The Post Office usually delivers these orders within three working days (excludes Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays). So overall you should allow about a week for your plugs to reach you. If you haven't received them in a fortnight please email us to find out what has gone wrong.
If you opt for the "extra charge" 1st class service, we will try to despatch your order as soon as we can and the Post Office should deliver them faster, so if all goes well you might have them within three working days (excludes Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays) of the email confirming the transaction. Some even arrive 'next day' but this is unusual.
Severe weather conditions cause delays, for example the recent snow delayed some orders by two days.
Bulk packs generally don't fit through letter boxes, which can also cause delay, if nobody is at home when the postman brings them.

SNOW DELAYS

The snow means no post today, so please allow an extra day or two for your plugs to reach you!

New Prices from Jan 18th

Click here for the new price list

Ordering by post

If you are posting your order to us, you might like to right click on the online price list, then select 'view image' so that you can print off just the price list, rather than print the whole web page, particularly as this means it fits better on a sheet of A4.

2013 Price List

We've just updated our prices for 2013. Most are the same but a few have gone down a little and an even smaller number have gone up slightly. The biggest change affects overseas postage, which we have unfortunately had to increase to reflect the current cost of postage.

Online Payment

Our online payment service is still having problems with some Mastercards so please try to pay with a Visa card, if possible.

Online Payment

Our online payment service was down for a while during site maintenance, but it should now be working again. We don't yet know if this will cure the problem we have had with some Mastercards - please let us know if you have any problems with payment.
If you know what you want and the price you can click here to go direct to our online payment page - enter your order details and delivery address in the "Message" box, then click on the "Send money" link which will take you through the payment process.

Made-to-measure Earplugs

From time to time people ask if we supply made-to-measure earplugs. We don't, but some of our customers have bought some, found they preferred the foam plugs they previously used, and carried on buying plugs from us!

In case you think we might be biased, the following is from "The Ride Kit Awards" section of Ride Magazine, November 2011:

SHOULD I GET MADE-TO-MEASURE EARPLUGS?
Depends. Some people swear by them. Others don't have such a positive experience and regard them as a waste of money - and they can be very expensive. Unfortunately the only way to find out which camp you fall into is to get some, live with them for some time and then make your own call about whether they're worth the cost.
You'd be better off starting with conventional earplugs, of which there are dozens of varieties available. Get a variety pack from Lucy Dell Earplugs (www.earplugsbypost.com) and there's a good chance that somewhere in there you'll find a size and shape that suits you.

Outside the UK?

We send plugs to Europe, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. We also accept online payments from these countries by Visa or Mastercard. At present some Mastercards may not work for technical reasons. We apologise for this, it is being looked into.
If you want your order sent to one of these countries, prices are higher due to the higher delivery costs.
To Europe: simply add 10% to the prices shown in the pricelist. This applies to all pack sizes.
To USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand: a £5 pack will cost you £6; a £10 pack will cost you £12. If you want a bulk pack, contact us before you order as the weights of bulk packs vary significantly.
Payment is charged to the card in British Pounds (GBP) but your card company will convert this into your currency, so the transaction will appear on your statement in your own currency.

Down Filled Plugs

Down-filled plugs were discontinued some time ago and our stocks of 202S are now very limited. Consequently, if you want to order 202S or 203S you must reserve your requirements before paying online, or before posting your order to us!
We currently have reasonable stocks of POP so at present you can order up to 25 pairs of POP without prior reservation. If you want more than 25 pairs of POP - check with us first.
The POP has one open end - there is a photo on our gallery page.

New Price List - more plugs!

Our new price list is now online, with even more plugs than before and a bit more information about some plugs. Some bulk packs are now smaller and a few prices have changed. We've also arranged the plugs by type. Traditional pvc foam plugs (E-A-R Classic etc) are at the top, followed by:

• polyurethane foam plugs (Maxlite, Laserlite, etc)
• "no-roll" foam plugs (Matrix)
• 'foam' plugs with stems (such as Express)
• corded foam plugs
• down-filled plugs
• rubbery plugs - without cords
• rubbery plugs - with detachable cords
• rubbery plugs - with fixed cords

We hope this makes it easier to find the plug you want, and to see what alternatives there are of a similar type. Note that down-filled plugs are now discontinued, so if you want some, please order sooner rather than later - and please check availability before you order.

London: postal delays

The Post Office expects delayed deliveries in London during the Olympic period of July 27 to September 9. Affected post codes begin E, EC, N, NW, SE, SW, W and WC. In addition, the 9am/1pm Special Delivery services are being replaced by an "anytime" Special Delivery service (but still 'next day', if posted Monday to Thursday).
So, if you are in the affected area, please allow extra time for your order to reach you.
More information at: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2145900/London-2012-Olympics-Games-cause-day-delay-parcels-cost-1-extra.html

Earplug variations

Colours can vary
Some earplugs come in a range of colours. One example is Solar - colours range from pink to purple. These Solar earplugs are all the same, other than the colour. So you could receive a pink pair in a Test Pack, but then receive purple pairs if you order a £5 pack. Some customers naturally think we have sent the wrong plug, because it looks different, but it's actually the right plug!
Other plugs that come in different colours include Spark Plug (various swirly colour effects), 303L/303S (plain yellow, or yellow/white), and Purafit (was plain green, now marbled green). You can ignore these colour variations and we cannot supply a specific colour with these plugs.

Brand Names can change

The name of a plug can change if brands merge or are taken over. For example, the long-established "Classic" yellow cylindrical foam plug was the EAR Classic for decades, but is now the 3M EAR Classic. It's the same plug, but now carries 3M branding, which can cause confusion.
Other examples include Bilsom 303L, which can also be labelled Howard Leight and Push-Ins, which now carry 3M prominently, as well as (now quite small) EAR.

Packaging can change

The colour and material of packaging can change. For example, 3M-1100 used to be packed in translucent greyish sachets with orange writing/diagrams. Now they are in clear sachets with black/grey/white writing/diagrams - but it's the same plug.

Changes can occur without notice

Sometimes the first we know about a change is when we receive new stock!

If in doubt...

If you aren't sure, just drop us a mail to check!

Mastercard Problems??

A technical problem means that paying by Mastercard may not work at the moment. This should be dealt with next week. Until then can we ask for your patience, or if you also have a Visa card, you can try using that.
We would appreciate any feedback from people who have had payment problems during June - please do get in touch and let us know about any problems you have had.

Correct Address Please!

Most of our customers provide an incorrect postal address. This can delay delivery and it can cause your order to be lost in the post. Please be aware that if you have given us an incorrect address, there is NO cover for loss in the post.
Before you order, please check your correct postal address at http://www.royalmail.com/postcode-finder