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Absolutely not. We always provide a free alternate method of entry (AMOE) by mail. Mailed entries carry the same odds as paid entries — sequential numbering, same drawing pool. See the Official Rules for each sweepstakes for the mailing address and instructions.

On the drawing date, we livestream the process on Instagram Live and YouTube. Every valid entry (paid + mailed) is assigned a sequential number before the drawing. We use a verifiable random number generator (audited on-screen) to pick the winning number. The drawing is irrevocable.

Sweepstakes are open to legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C. Some states have additional requirements or restrictions — we'll note any state-specific rules in the Official Rules for each sweepstakes. Void where prohibited.

The drawing still happens on the scheduled date, regardless of whether the maximum entries are reached. That just means better odds for everyone who did enter.

Yes. The IRS considers prize winnings taxable income. We issue a Form 1099-MISC for prizes valued at $600 or more. The winner is responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes.

Standard US shipping is 3–7 business days. Expedited is 2–3 business days. Orders leave our warehouse within 2 business days of payment. Partner products (hand-forged knives, leather goods, canvas prints) take 2–6 weeks because they're made to order — we'll tell you the exact lead time on the product page.

Free US standard shipping on orders over $75. Below that, it's $8.99. Expedited is $18 flat regardless of order size.

We ship to Canada. Rates are calculated at checkout. For other countries, email hello@forgeandanvil.co and we'll see what we can do.

60 days on unworn, unwashed apparel and unused accessories. Partner products are final sale. We provide a free prepaid return label on a single return per order. Refund hits your original payment method within 5 business days of us receiving the return.

Email us with photos and your order number. We'll fix it — ship a replacement same-day and cover the return. We don't argue about this stuff.

Primary blanks are sourced from US-based mills (Gildan USA, Comfort Colors, Independent Trading Co.) where we can. Decoration (screen-print, embroidery, patches) is done by partner shops in Virginia, Tennessee, and Ohio.

Partner products are made by small independent shops we've vetted — knifemakers, leatherworkers, photographers, and metal artists. When you order one, we call the maker. Lead times are longer (2–6 weeks) because these are made to order. They're tagged "Partner" on the product page.

Richardson 112 and Flexfit trucker hats run true to size. Wool hats tend to run a half-size small. If you're between sizes, go up. We also offer free exchanges if sizing is off.

Yes. It's a Gildan Hammer 12oz cotton base — about twice the weight of a normal t-shirt. It's heavy. It wears like armor. Runs true to size after pre-wash.

Four percent (4%) of every product sale and every sweepstakes ticket. It's line-itemed in our books and audited annually.

Anyone 18 or older, US resident, enrolled or accepted to an accredited welding/fabrication/metalworking program. We prefer applicants for whom the scholarship is a make-or-break factor. No GPA minimum.

Twice a year: January 1 – February 15 (spring), and July 1 – August 15 (fall). See the Scholarships page for details.

Yes. Use the contact form with subject "Scholarship Nomination" and tell us about them. We'll reach out to the person directly to see if they want to apply.

No. Guest checkout is fine. Creating an account lets you track your order history and saves your address for faster checkout next time.

Yes, within 2 hours of placing it. After that, it's likely been handed to fulfillment and can't be changed. Email us ASAP.

Not at this time. We're a small shop and we'd rather get every shirt right for individuals than try to scale into wholesale. If you run a small retail shop and want to carry partner products, email us.