When an item is on backorder, you will not be charged for the merchandise until the item ships out (unless order was paid for in the form of a gift card). There are no additional shipping charges if a backordered item is shipped separately from the rest of your order. You have the option to ship the majority of your order and save the back ordered item(s) at time of checkout. With this option, the rest of your order will ship out on time and your backordered item will be shipped as soon as it is received!