Website FAQs

Once you enter your shipping address on the checkout page, several shipping options will be generated for you in real time. Pricing depends on the weight and dimensions of your package, the carrier you choose, and your distance from Groth Music (Bloomington, MN). Choose the option that fits your budget and your time restrictions. For more information on shipping policies and delivery timeframes, see our Shipping FAQs. We do not ship on Saturdays, Sundays, or federal holidays.

If you create an account and are logged in, or log in to an existing account, our site will save your shopping cart for up to 14 days. If you are not logged in, the cart will not be saved.

First, refresh your browser. If that does not solve the problem, try upgrading your browser to its latest version or using a different browser altogether, such as Google Chrome. Our website is not fully compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer (you will need to upgrade to Microsoft Edge) or very old versions of most other browsers (c. 2015 and before). You must also have javascript enabled. If these browser solutions do not work, please call or e-mail us for further support.

We accept Mastercard, VISA, Discover, American Express, and PayPal for online orders. You may also mail in your order form along with a check or money order. If you wish to place an online order using a purchase order and have not done so before, contact us to establish an institutional charge account or to link an existing Groth charge account to the website. If you are tax exempt, see the tax exempt instructions page for further information.

First, check that you have typed your billing address and your credit card information correctly. The billing address must be the address on file with your credit card provider - the address to which the credit card statements are sent. If you are using a school or institutional card, you may need to contact your office or purchasing department to get this address.

If you believe that you have entered all of your billing information correctly and you are sure that there are no other problems with your card (i.e. paused by your bank, credit limit reached, expired, etc.), you can try using the PayPal checkout option at the top of the checkout page. You don't need a PayPal account or to use PayPal funds to use this option; it is just a different credit card processing option. This can be especially useful for cards issued in a foreign country.

Yes. Please create an account on our website using an official school email address and then contact us requesting that we authorize you to use a purchase order online.

Our online store contains only a portion of our actual inventory, but we are continuously adding items. If there is something in particular that you would like to purchase on our site but don't see listed, let us know and we will try to get it posted for you right away.

Much of what we list on our website is kept in stock. Items not in stock will typically show an "Out of Stock" message near the "Add to Cart" button on the product page. If you place an order for an item that is out of stock, you will be notified of the delay by phone or email. Backorders for out-of-stock items average 1-2 weeks, but may take longer in the case of imports, items from small vendors, or items affected by production or distribution delays. In some cases we may propose a substitution or arrange for merchandise to be sent to you directly from the manufacturer or publisher (a drop ship). You are always welcome to call or email us to confirm in-stock quantities and discuss delivery timelines before placing your order.

Not any more. The most recent edition of the catalog was produced in 2018. For up-to-date pricing and the latest products and information, our website is the best resource.

If you still prefer to mail us your order, you may use this fillable PDF order form.