Valves go through a black nitrided hardening treatment which decreases valve wear and improves performance. High-Rev springs are heat-treated and stress-relieved, which dramatically increases the springs' life cycle. Valve seals are made with Viton rubber which allows for greater seal and less stiction.
We do not mark items as "gifts". If your tracking information states'Delivered', but you have not yet received your package you should. A doorstep, front porch, back porch, garage, window, etc. (A well-meaning neighbor might have taken your package inside their house for safekeeping or for protection against the weather). Wait 24 hours (in rare cases tracking may say delivered up to 24 hours prior to arrival).
We understand that such delays can be very inconvenient when they occur, but we do not have any influence over such situations.