Frequently Asked Questions

Store Questions:

What kind of services and products are available?

Moving and cleaning services.
Sporting goods equipment, as well as self-defense products including functional knives, swords, and other types of weapons; teas, coffees, and herbal tinctures. We do not carry nor sell any kinds of equipment that fire projectiles. We carry some imported products, which may include teas , blankets and rugs (mainly from Turkey), some self-defense products, and such. Can I special order a special knife/sword from you? Yes, but provide us with the name and model (if you know it) of the knife/sword, and provide us with a valid form of CA/AK/ I.D. or passport so we can verify your age. Identity verification and age verification are used to comply with laws.

Can switchblades greater than 2 inches be purchased?

Due to federal law, switchblades greater than 2 inches in length cannot be purchased if you are located within the 50 United States due to cross-border sales of switchblades. If you are outside the United States, laws will vary.

Do you allow customers who are under 21 years of age to purchase a knife/dagger/spear/sword/melee weapon?

If it is legal in your state and jurisdiction it is fine. We will still need to verify your age through a valid ID.

If you are planning to purchase and use weapons for any intent except legal uses, do not buy it from this website. Per our legal page, we are not liable for intentional use and misuse of weapons. You are obligated to follow local, state, and federal laws to determine what is considered legal for carrying and using weapons in your area. For more information on our limitations of liability, visit that page here.

Legal requirements by state

Each state has its own laws regarding what can be sold. Within those states, some cities have additional restrictions on sales of certain types of weapons, knife lengths, or types of blades sold to certain age groups. For the purpose of staying within those legal boundaries, no minors will be allowed to purchase weapons or bladed items (except where permitted by law).

For those under 18 or 21 years of age, there can be additional restrictions.

The following serves as a reference tool about some of the laws (but does not include all laws) relating to purchase of knives and bladed items. It is provided as a general reference for those who are 21 years old and younger. It also serves to provide a general understanding of what items are specifically prohibited for sale:

U.S. State Laws

Alabama: For residents of Alabama, the legal age to buy a bowie knife/other large knives is 19 years old. The legal age to purchase any knives shorter than a bowie-style knife is 18 years old.

Alaska: For residents of Alaska, except for switchblades and gravity knives, there is no minimum legal age to buy a weapon. But, if you are a minor (under 18), we will ask you the reason for your purchase. The legal age to buy switchblade and gravity knives is 18 years old.

Arizona: For residents of Arizona, the legal age to buy a knife (except pocket knives) is 21 years old. Pocket knives can be purchased by those less than 21 years of age.

Arkansas: For residents of Arkansas, the legal age to buy a knife is 18 years old.

California: For residents of California, the legal age to buy a knife is 18 years old, unless you have parental permission. But you will need to provide us with a signed letter from a parent if you are under 18, along with their ID.

Per California law, the following types of knives cannot be sold to California residents: undetectable knives such as lipstick case knives, writing pen knives, disguised knives such as cane swords, ballistic knives (also butterfly, gravity, and switchblade knives that have a blade length of 2 inches or longer) and throwing stars. If any of these are placed for order, the order will be rejected and refunded.

Connecticut: For residents of Connecticut, the sales of switchblades is restricted to blades of 1.5 inches or less in length. Blades longer than 4 inches are prohibited for sale. Sales of weapons will be allowed to 18 year olds.

Delaware: For residents of Delaware, the sales of switchblades and gravity knives is prohibited. Per law, for those under 18 years of age, you will need parental permission via a written letter to purchase a weapon. Sales of weapons will be allowed to 18 year olds.

Florida: For residents of Florida, the legal age to buy a knife is 18 years old, except for common pocket knives.

Georgia: For residents of Georgia, the legal age to buy a knife is 18 years old.

Hawaii: For residents of Hawaii, there is no minimum legal age to buy a weapon. But, if you are a minor (under 18), we will ask you the reason for your purchase. For residents of Hawaii, the sales of switchblades, gravity knives, and butterfly knives is prohibited.

Idaho: For residents of Idaho, the legal age to buy a knife is 18 years old.

Illinois: For residents of Illinois, sales of weapons will be allowed to 18 year olds. The sales of gravity knives is prohibited. For switchblades and automatic knives, individuals must be at least 21 years old and possess a valid Firearms Owners Identification Act (FOID) card to purchase them legally.

Chicago, Illinois: The legal age to buy a knife over 2 inches in length is 18 years old.

Indiana: The legal age to buy a “dangerous weapon” is 18+ years old.

Kansas: For residents of Kansas, there is no minimum legal age to buy a weapon. But, if you are a minor (under 18), we will ask you the reason for your purchase.

Kentucky: The legal age to buy a “dangerous weapon” is 18+ years old.

Louisiana: For residents of Louisiana, there is no minimum legal age to buy a weapon. But, if you are a minor (under 18), we will ask you the reason for your purchase.

Maine: For residents of Maine, there is no minimum legal age to buy a weapon. But, if you are a minor (under 18), we will ask you the reason for your purchase.

Maryland: For residents of Maryland, the legal age to buy a knife is 18 years old. The sales of switchblades, butterfly knives is prohibited.

Massachusetts: For residents of Massachusetts, sales will be allowed to 18 year olds. The sales of switchblades is restricted to blades that are 1.5 inches or less in length. Sales of butterfly knives and gravity knives is prohibited.

Michigan: For residents of Michigan, sales of weapons will be allowed to 18 year olds. The sales of gravity knives is prohibited.

Minnesota: For residents of Minnesota, sales of weapons will be allowed to 18 year olds. Common pocket knives are legal for sale to those under 18. The sales of switchblades is prohibited.

Mississippi: For residents of Mississippi, the legal age to buy a knife is 18 years old.

Missouri: For residents of Missouri, there is no minimum legal age to buy a weapon. But, if you are a minor (under 18), we will ask you the reason for your purchase.

Montana: For residents of Montana, there is no minimum legal age to buy a weapon. But, if you are a minor (under 18), we will ask you the reason for your purchase.

Nebraska: For residents of Nebraska, sales of weapons will be allowed to 18 year olds.

Nevada: For residents of Nevada, there is no minimum legal age to buy a weapon. But, if you are a minor (under 18), we will ask you the reason for your purchase.

New Hampshire: For residents of New Hampshire, there is no minimum age to buy a knife. However, if you are under 18, you will be asked the reason for your purchase.

New Jersey: For residents of New Jersey, the following rules apply (based on local laws):

Under 16: Cannot purchase “dangerous weapons”
Under 18: Cannot purchase large knives (5"+ blade or 10"+ overall)
18 and over: Can purchase most knives, with some restrictions on certain types

Knives like switchblades, butterfly knives, gravity knives, daggers, dirks, stilettos and ballistic knives are restricted for sale by anyone without a lawful purpose, regardless of age.

Nevada: For residents of Nevada, sales of weapons will be allowed to 18 year olds. The sales of butterfly knives is prohibited.

New Mexico: For residents of New Mexico, sales of weapons will be allowed to 18 year olds. The sales of butterfly knives, gravity knives, and switchblades is prohibited.

New York: For residents of New York, due to varying local laws, sales of weapons will be allowed to those who are 18+. Switchblades, butterfly knives are prohibited.

New York City: Sales of blades are restricted to less than 4 inches in length. Foldable blades of 4 inches or longer are prohibited for sale.

North Carolina: For residents of North Carolina, there is no minimum legal age to buy knives (except bowies and dirks), but we will ask you the reason for your purchase. The legal age to buy a “bowie”—type knife” or a “dirk” is 18 years old.

North Dakota: For residents of North Dakota, there is no minimum legal age to buy knives. If you are under 18, we will ask you the reason for your purchase.

Ohio: For residents of Ohio, sales to 18+ year olds will be allowed.

Oklahoma: For residents of Oklahoma, there is no minimum legal age to buy knives. If you are under 18, we will ask you the reason for your purchase.

Oregon: For residents of Oregon, sales to 18+ year olds will be allowed.

Pennsylvania: For residents of Pennsylvania, sales to 18+ year olds will be allowed.

Rhode Island: For residents of Rhode Island, there is no minimum legal age to buy knives with a blade less than 3 inches; however, if you are under 18, we will ask you the reason for your purchase. The legal age to buy a knife over 3 inches in length is 18 years old. Sales of gravity knives is prohibited.

South Carolina: For residents of South Carolina, there is no minimum legal age to buy knives. If you are under 18, we will ask you the reason for your purchase.

South Dakota: For residents of South Dakota, there is no minimum legal age to buy knives. If you are under 18, we will ask you the reason for your purchase.

Tennessee: For residents of Tennessee, there is no minimum legal age to buy knives. If you are under 18, we will ask you the reason for your purchase.

Texas: For residents of Texas, due to location restrictions of certain knives, sales will be allowed to 18+ individuals. (Also, the legal age to buy a bladed weapon longer than 5.5 inches is 18 years old.)

Utah: For residents of Utah, due to state laws, a criminal background check is required prior to buying a knife if you are 18+ years old. Please submit your background check to us. Sales to 18+ year olds will be allowed.

Vermont: For residents of Vermont, the legal age to buy a knife is 16 years old. For those less than 18 years old, we will ask the reason for your purchase. Switchblades are restricted to blades less than 3 inches in length.

Virginia: For residents of Virginia, the legal age to buy a knife is 18 years old.

Washington: For residents of Washington, there is no minimum age to buy a knife per state law. If you are under the age of 18, we will ask you the reason for your purchase. The sales of switchblades is limited to law enforcement and emergency personnel. Sales of butterfly knives is prohibited.

Washington, D.C.: For residents of Washington, D.C., sales will be restricted to 18+ individuals due to recent political events. The sale of switchblades is prohibited.

West Virginia: For residents of West Virginia, the legal age to buy a knife is 18 years old.

Wisconsin: For the residents of Wisconsin, the legal age to buy a knife is 18 years old.

Wyoming: For residents of Wyoming, there is no minimum legal age to buy knives. If you are under 18, we will ask you the reason for your purchase.

What if I injure myself using the knives (or other bladed weapons) I purchased?

To the maximum extent permitted by law, A-Lit-Move, its owner and its contractors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any other damages of any kind, arising out of or related to your use of the Site, its products, or Services. You expressly agree that your use of, or inability to use, our services and products is at your sole risk. For further information regarding our limitations of liability, visit this page here.

When making a purchase, you understand and agree that any products you purchase through A-Lit-Move are products you have agreed to purchase and take sole responsibility for proper use of those products.

What if I purchase a knife (or other bladed weapon) and it breaks unexpectedly?

What if I receive a knife (or other bladed weapon) and it appears to have defects?

Please contact us within 72 business hours from the day you receive your order. (This is the time allowed for reporting defective returns. Be sure that you take a close look at the item when you receive it.) Also, refer to our returns and refunds page here.

What if it appears to be defective after minor use (it wasn’t used for sparring)?

If you notice that the item appears to be defective based on something that occurs to it, then contact us as soon as possible. We can discuss what occurred and decide if it is defective, or if something else occurred. However, if you are not completely satisfied, either (1) we will take it back and give you a full refund, or (2) we will take it back and charge a 20% restocking fee. This decision will depend on what occurred with the item after you received it and began to keep it. We will make the ultimate decision based on the following factors: (a) when did you receive it, (2) did it receive damage during shipping, (c) did you spar with the item, and (d) did damage occur just by minor use (not including sparring). It is always good to have evidence as well, so be sure to take photos!

What forms of payment do you accept?

Most credit cards through Squarespace payments are accepted through this website.

Booking Questions (for Services):

When booking you for a move, can I just call/text (via email) you without a consultation?

Technically, yes, but please send an email in that case. It’s important to determine what your projects needs are.

What’s a consultation?

A consultation is really just a quick conversation to figure out what your project needs are. If you are planning to move, do you need a rental “box” truck, or just a pickup(s), for example? If you need an item to be picked up at point A and need it delivered to point B, how soon is your delivery ready for pick up, and when would you like it delivered to you? If you need packing help, how many rooms do you have, and do you need packing materials? If you are asking for a clean of your home/business, how large is your home/business office?

Service Questions:

How are services performed?

Currently, Randy Willis (the site owner) is carrying out the tasks of different services offered on this website. He performs all the services and store orders himself (unless otherwise advised during your booking). If additional help is needed to complete your project, other independent professionals (who work for moving companies) can be called upon for additional assistance to complete a project.

How are contracted independent movers get paid?

These movers are not employed by A-Lit-Move, and we do not collect payments for their services. Hence, balance of service performed is to be paid directly to them.

Can I book you for one type of service only?

Yes, you can!

What kind of Cleaning projects do you perform?

Scheduled regular house cleaning
Move-in/Move-out deep cleaning
General residential/office cleaning
Various specialized cleaning (inquire)
Donations/drop-offs/haul-away (moving projects)

Guarantees Questions:

What kind of guarantee do you offer for your services?

The work performed is based on pro skills and experience. Different guarantees are offered for services depending on the service performed. Refer to the service page(s) for further details on guarantees offered. Also refer to the legal disclaimer at the bottom of our site.

Security Deposit Questions:

What is a Security Deposit?

It is a deposit that a Customer pays to reserve a truck for an upcoming move, or if a truck is required for a delivery of a product purchased at a store.

When is a Security Deposit needed?

When a rental truck is being requested. If you are providing your own truck, no security deposit is needed.

Why is a Security Deposit needed?

Rental trucks/vans are expensive to rent, and so the security deposit helps to offset the cost of truck/van rental expenses that will be passed on from the truck leasor. Also, in case you need to cancel less than 24 hours prior to start time, the security deposit you pay will not be refunded because of service payment required by truck leasor.

Once a Service is completed, what happens to my security deposit?

Once your move or delivery has been completed, your security deposit fee goes towards paying part of the truck expenses. The balance of truck expenses will be billed with labor costs.