A. To mitigate long shipping times, consider placing your order well in advance of when you need the items. Check the estimated delivery times provided at checkout and choose items that are marked as 'in stock' for faster processing. Additionally, you can track your order through the shipping confirmation email to stay updated on its status.
B. If you frequently experience long shipping times, consider using a shipping consolidation service that can combine multiple orders into one shipment, potentially reducing overall shipping time.