| SHIPPING |
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| What are the shipping costs? |
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We ship most of our products via
UPS. Although we strive to be as accurate as possible, there
are times when ordering large quantities of items that the calculated
shipping costs don't properly add up using UPS 3rd-party shipping
quotes. On these rare occasions our service department may call
you directly to resolve any shipping cost issues.
For most items, our website obtains shipping quotes directly
from UPS. When you place your order with us, we charge shipping
fees as accurately as we can. If you notice shipping rates that
seem over or under inflated give our sales department a call,
we can confirm the shipping charges and fix any problems.
There are some items that we charge a Flat-Rate fee. This typically
occurs when another shipping method other than UPS is the most
economical or when an item is shipped directly from the manufacturer.
The shipping carrier is either USPS or FedEx
in most cases and is shipped via Ground. If
you purchase "flat-rate shipping" item and require
faster shipping or insist on our preferred shipping carrier,
call our sales department and we'll be more than happy to change
our shipping to meet your needs.
There are also certain items that we sell that are oversized
and cannot be accurately calculated online; there are also other
items that we don't ship via UPS; and there are some items that
you may insist on shipping via your own carrier. Oversized and
Special Order, and Drop Shipped items are noted on our website
and some will require you to call to our sales department to
obtain accurate shipping rates.
[Effective 08/03/2009]
Real-time shipping rate quotes are now compared with alternate
shipping providers. If we discover a cheaper shipping method
other than UPS, we will notify and offer you this alternate
shipping method and pass the savings along to you. If you select
a rapid shipment method, and we discover a cheaper shipping
method, we will still make an effort to offer you this alternative
before the time-sensitive order ships out of our warehouse.
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| Who pays customs and import
taxes? |
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You are responsible for paying the customs and
import taxes for your purchase.
Once you place an order that is shipped Internationally. We
are not responsible for customs or import tax disputes. It is
also your responsibility to know in advance what custom fees
and requirements need to be met. Refusal of an order, that has
shipped Internationally or any orders that have been confiscated
because it has not met your local shipping requirements is not
our responsibility.
If there are any disputes, we will do our best to our assistance,
but remember that ownership of the package is yours once it
has left our warehouse. |
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| Do you ship Internationally? |
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We ship Internationally on a case-by-case basis.
Shipping prices flutuate quickly and does not take into account
any extra packaging that may be required for safe shipments.
Real-time quotes on the website for International Orders are
considered "rough estimates" and we typically require
addtional fees for insurance, additional packaging materials,
customs, and other unforeseen costs.
If you place an order that is outside our typical shipping
areas without prior approval through our sales department. We
reserve the right to cancel your order and issue a refund, less
any processing costs incurred by us. If shipping Internationally
please call our sales department toll-free at 1-800-830-8665
before placing your online order.
We ship anywhere within the United States, Canada, and the
US Territories. Shipping costs are calculated for customers
residing within the Continental US. Since we obtain 3rd-party
real-time shipping quotes, many items also display correct shipping
quotes to Hawaii, Canada, Alaska, and US Territories as well.
Freight shippments to Hawaii, Canada, Alaska, and US Territories
will need to be calculated by our sales department. |
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| What happens if my shipment
is damaged or missing any parts? |
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You have the right to refuse shipments from
the shipping carrier where damage during transport is obvious.
We encourage you to do this as this makes the "paperwork"
details easier for both you and us.
Should you accept the shipment and notice damage, missing or
defective parts. Call our service department immediately and
we will quickly develop a resolution to our problem.
The vast majority of shipments go off without a hitch, we all
live in a world where the occassional problem arizes which sometimes
could be attributed to Murphy's Law. Our service department
excels at turning the tables on Murphy's Law. We are measured
on how well we keep our customers satisfied. We strive at not
only satifying you during these often stressful situations,
but pride ourselves with our efforts towards impressing you
with our quick resolutions.
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| How do you handle returns? |
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All returns must
be accompanied with a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA)
number. Please contact us before returning your product. Once
given, RMA numbers expire after 10 business days.
Items returned for reasons other than damage or defecs must
be returned in resellable condition and will be subject to minimum
25% restocking fee. |
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| How do you handle warranty
claims? |
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All product warranties are issued by the manufacturer
and are subject to their specific terms and conditions.
All warranty claims should be directed to your customer service
representative. Warranty claims will require the submission
of a warranty claim form and are subject to the decision of
the manufacturer as to its validity.
During the claim process, we will ensure that the manufacturer
honors the full terms of their written warranty and we will
assist you with any questions or problems you may have.
If you feel that your claim is not being handled well by the
manufacturer, don't hesitate to call our service department.
We strive to carry products from only the best and most reputable
brands and will be happy to assist you with your claim.
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