FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
Do you have a storefront?
Everything is done by mail order only. Thank you for understanding.
Do you sell mushrooms?
No. InoculateTheWorld strictly sells mushroom spores. InoculateTheWorld does not sell mushrooms of any kind.
Do you ship psilocybe mushroom spores to California, Georgia, or Idaho?
We do not ship Psilocybe mushrooms spores to California, Georgia or Idaho. Residents of these three states are not restricted from ordering other items on our site, such as shirts, gourmet cultures, tinctures and more! Billing addresses to these 3 states are ok.
Where do your images of psilocybe mushrooms come from?
Images are provided for informational and educational reference only and originate from cultivators and labs outside the US.
Can you help me identify a wild mushroom?
Please join your local mycological society for identification practice. As long time members of both the Oregon and Puget Sound Mycological Societies, we highly recommend you joining your local club. Foraging is a fantastic hobby for all ages. Particularly those with a desire for the unknown.
Order Cancellation Policy
Due to the time and fees associated with processing spore orders, we have a strict no-cancellation policy. If you require your order be cancelled, please contact us within 12 hours and you will be fully refunded, minus a 7.5% restock fee, unless your package is already in the mail. We do ship orders within minutes at times, so cancellation is not always possible.
Shipping Questions
How do I know when my order has been shipped?
After we have processed your order, you will receive an email with tracking information. Please be sure to enter your email address correctly. All orders are shipped within 1 business days via USPS Priority Mail.
USPS Shipping Information
At this time, all orders are exclusively shipped through USPS Priority Mail. This excludes FlowHoods, which are sent via Fedex. USPS can experience delays during holidays and severe weather. Rest assured we will work with you to ensure a timely delivery of your product.
Will my package be shipped discreetly?
Absolutely. Your package will be shipped in a standard priority mail box, and will have no reference to mushrooms or spores on the outside.
My Syringe showed up frozen. What do I do?
So long as the syringes did not crack, once thawed out they will be completely fine to use.
To avoid lengthy delays in transit, we exclusively ship through USPS priority mail. If you are in a location where temperatures reach below 30 degrees, we reccomend choosing our “temperature control” add-on at checkout. We use alcohol based gels packs to provide more thermal mass to your package, which slows down the freezing process of anything around it. While rare, syringes may still freeze in transit they are left in your mailbox for many hours.
My Package Was Stolen Out Of My Mailbox, Can You Help?
WE DO NOT REPLACE STOLEN ITEMS. ONCE A PACKAGE HAS LEFT OUR HANDS, IT IS OUT OF OUR CONTROL. IF YOU ARE CONCERNED OF MAIL BEING STOLEN FROM YOUR HOME, BUY A PO BOX. On a case-by-case scenario we will offer you a discounted price to re-order your items, but will not re-ship to an address that has had packages stolen before. THANKS FOR UNDERSTANDING.
Bad Address Notice
When you place an order through our site, take the time to ensure you enter your address correctly. Any orders placed with bad addresses will be pushed back one week to ensure everyone else gets full attention on their orders. If you need to change your address, the only way to do so is email us at [email protected].
Do you ship Psilocybe Mushroom Spores to California, Georgia, or Idaho?
We do not ship Psilocybe mushrooms spores to California, Georgia or Idaho. Residents of these three states are not restricted from ordering other items on our site, such as shirts, gourmet cultures, tinctures and more! Billing addresses to these 3 states are ok.
Product Questions
How should I store my spores?
Storing your spores inside an airtight container in a refrigerator is best. A Tupperware inside a drawer in room temperature conditions will do just fine. Click here for an in depth article on how to store spores.
How To View Your Spores Under Microscope
For close-up viewing of spores, simply utilize a tool to transfer the spores to a glass slide. Cover the slide with a cover slip and place the slide onto the stage of your microscope. For a great beginner microscope we reccomend buying an Amscope B120 Compound Microscope.
How long will spores last? What is their shelf life?
Under proper care, spores are viable for years. We have seen spores still viable after 35 years!
How should I store my Gourmet Cultures?
Storing gourmet cultures in an airtight container inside the refrigerator is best.
Where do your gourmet cultures come from?
We collect many of our cultures ourselves from the wild. We also rely greatly on you all for helping us access unique and rare fungi. We abide strictly to all state and federal foraging guidelines, and encourage our customers to do the same.
Payment Questions
My payment has been sent, how do I know you have received it?
CC/Debit orders process immediately and you will receive a confirmation email moments after placing your order.
Cryptocurrency payments process immediately and you will receive a confirmation email moments after placing your order.
Cash-In-Mail: Once payment is received in the mail, you will receive an email letting you know your payment was recieved, and the order will ship out momentarily.
Do you take pre-orders?
No. To ensure even opportunities for all customers, we do not take pre-orders or reservations on any items.
Paying in Bitcoin (BTC)
ALWAYS INCLUDE ANY FEES. Scan the QR code on our site with your bitcoin mobile wallet. If you scan the QR code it will always send the correct amount.