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Policies, Procedures & Terms of sale |
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Your satisfaction
with the item that you purchase is of the utmost importance
to us at SDScooters. Our experts will assist you with your
purchase to make sure that the item that you desire is a true
"fit" with you and your particular needs. In the
event that you are not happy with your purchase please look
at the following policies and procedures. Also, should you
have any questions about the items warranty we have listed
each manufacturer's policy. If you have any questions please
ask any sales representative before you make your purchase. |
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| General |
Prices subject to
change without notice. Special sales and offers exclude
all previous purchased merchandise. |
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Product images are
subject to change. Manufactures reserve the right to
change their products without prior knowledge, however SDScooters
will make every effort to properly reflect any changes. Due
to constantly changing stock of parts & accessories images
may not be identical. |
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| Sales & Product
Support |
To make your shopping
easier our staff will assist you in making your purchasing
decision. We offer after sales and technical support on all of our products,
most questions can be easily answered in our FAQ's section
of the Web Site We are constantly updating this section with
real customers questions and provide easy to use tools for
finding the information you are looking for. Technical articles can be found here |
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| Product Use |
Please read all instructions
thoroughly before attempting to operate or use any item purchased.
This includes all items purchased from us. If you have any
questions on what to do or do not understand the operating
manual provided by the manufacturer please call us. We are
here to make sure your experience is a good one and will do
our best to explain how to operate your new motorized vehicle.
We are not responsible for any damage caused by mistreatment
or incorrect operation.
Use Restrictions:
All items are intended for persons of 13 years or older unless specified. please check local and state regulations for additional information. All motorized vehicles are sold as toys and are intended for use on closed course / Private Property / racing and for persons 16yrs or older unless otherwise indicated.. |
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| Returns &
Exchanges |
Are available
under the following conditions |
Exchanges: |
| Incorrect Item
Purchased |
If you
ordered the incorrect item please call us for exchange
instructions - please have the following available when calling:
part purchased, the original part a metric ruler and the vehicle
the item was intended for. Please also familiarize yourself
with the rest of our policies and then call us - see
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| Incorrect Item
Received |
If we
have shipped you the wrong part please call us for instructions
- please have the following available when calling: part purchased,
the original part a metric ruler and the vehicle the item was
intended for. We do our best to ship the correct item the first
time but occasionally mistakes are made or specifications are
changed. We may require your assistance to make the necessary
corrections. Your help and understanding are appreciated. - see
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| Returns |
Only 100% NEW unopened items in
the original packaging may be returned.
***Please note - many manufacturers do no allow returns. When this is the case no returns are allowed.
Additionally:
If you have
ridden, fueled or started the vehicle it is considered used and is nOT returnable. A
restocking fee
will always be charged for any returned item. We want
you to be happy with any item purchased from us, please call
before purchasing and one of our experts will help you make
your purchase decision. If you end up needing to return an
item please familiarize yourself with the rest of our policies
and then give us a call at 888 528 9150 ext 1 so that we can
instruct you on your options or click
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RMA instructions. For our guidelines on returnable
items please click here.
Mon-Fri. 10:00-5:00pm PST - Closed Saturday & Sunday & All major holidays
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Return Authorizations
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A return authorization
number MUST be issued for any item to be returned. Return Authorizations & instructions will be communicated to you ONLY via email with NO exceptions -
Any item returned without an RMA will be considered a gift
and no refund of any type will be made. To receive one of these
numbers please email us within 1 week of receipt or your package
click here
for RMA instructions.
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Return for exchange authorizations - if you made a mistake in ordering we will be happy to exchange the item and will in most instances waive the restocking fee. You will need to call us to arrange for shipping payment. Return for exchange Authorizations are NOT RMA's, If you return an item without arranging for the replacement items shipping the return will be considered a gift and will be donated to a local charity.
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| Cancellations |
Canceling an order
must be made via email
- we require a written account of any cancellations. We also
suggest that you call us to confirm receipt of your email,
a voice mail message is not recommended for cancellations or
confirmation of cancellation. You must contact us within 12
hours of order placement. If your item has already shipped
you will be responsible for all shipping charges - sometimes
we are too fast. - PLEASE NOTE: Do not attach anything to this email. It will not reach us if you do. This includes smiley faces, company logos, signature images, forwarded emails or any other email attachment. It is your responsibility to communicate with us in the above manner. - see
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| Defective Merchandise |
Please
read all instructions thoroughly before attempting to
operate or use any item purchased. This includes any item purchased
from us. If you think your purchase is defective please contact
us, one of our representatives will assist you. You may also
call the manufacturer. A listing of manufacturer contact numbers
is available here.
Please be prepared to help diagnose the suspect item, many
times a loose wire will cause a motorized vehicle to not work
as expected. We are not responsible for damage caused by mistreatment
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| Shipping Damage |
Please inspect your
package when you receive it from the shipper. If you
notice any damage from shipping please email
us here
to report the damage. You must contact us within 48 hours. Make sure that you keep all packaging (boxes, shipping
labels, peanuts, etc...) at the delivery location because the shipper will come to inspect
the package. You may also call the shipper. FedEx can be reached
at 1-800-463-3339. We will gladly ship a replacement when a
claim number from the shipper is issued indicating that the goods are damaged beyond repair - refunds will be evaluated on a case basis and will not occur until the shipper has finished investigating the claim (usually within 2 - 6 weeks of filing date). Please also review
FedEx Terms & Conditions at their website. |
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| Reimbursement
Policies |
Please read these instructions
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• It is recommended that you return the item via
FedEx insured. |
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• Please keep a copy of the FedEx receipt and
tracking number, this is your protection if the item is lost
or damaged. |
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• Your account will be credited in approximately
3-4 weeks from the time we receive the item being returned
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• Keep all original packaging, warranty card instruction
booklets, paperwork, etc... Please clean the item being returned,
it should be as clean as it was when received. (You are responsible
for making sure this is done and will be charged if the item
is returned is less than new condition) |
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• You will be charged a 30% restocking fee if
all packaging and parts are not returned in new condition.
This includes instruction booklets, original boxing and parts.
This charge normally covers the cost to replace the items and
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• All "gift with purchase" items &
packages, starter kits, and gift packages must be returned
in full with the purchased item. If any item is missing, has
been used or is opened the full retail price of those items
will be deducted from the credit amount. |
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• All canceled orders will be refunded by check
or to your online account at our discretion within approximately
2 weeks from the time of cancellation |
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• We recommend that you send us an Email notifying
us of the delivery of your returned item. This is to ensure
both that we are aware of your items delivery and for you to
know that you have completed your responsibilities in the returning
the item. |
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| Shipping Information |
Please note
that it may take 24-48 hours (not including weekends or holidays)
before your package is shipped. It may take a couple of days
longer if the item is out of stock, is a special order item,
or is drop shipped from the manufacturer - an email with shipping
confirmation will be sent to you in most instances.
Also - We will not ship a vehicle until we have spoken to you and reviewed the item with you - an email will be sent to you requesting your call, if you do not call your item will be held pending your response. It is your responsibility to check your email and make sure you have spoken to a representative, please do not leave a message. our contact information is available here - see
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Multiple item orders will nearly always ship from several warehouses. If this is the case you will not receive tracking for all packages. The packages may arrive on different days via different carriers. We will always attempt to ship via the fastest method when the cost is not significantly different so that your packages are received quickly. Sometimes this is not possible and you can expect up to a 7 day difference in arrival times. |
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• Starter kits & Promotional items are shipped
and packaged separately from the motorized vehicle. You should
receive the tracking number for the vehicle but not the additional items via e-mail. This could
result in receiving your merchandise on different days. Some
items may ship via USPS. |
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• Some small items may ship via USPS and will
therefore not have a tracking number available, all will have
a shipping delivery confirmation number. |
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• Some items may be drop shipped directly from
the manufacturer. These items will not receive an automated
tracking number. Please contact us directly if you have any
questions regarding your shipment. |
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• Shipping included on specified products is available
in the contiguous US only. Shipping to Hawaii, Alaska, Canada,
Puerto Rico, et. |
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• To ensure quicker shipping please make sure that your billing address and shipping address match. If the addresses do not match your order may be delayed for further verification.
For orders over $100 USD we require that the addresses match. this especially applies when the item ordered is a motorized vehicle. if you would like to ship to an alternate address we ask that you please call us to make the order or simply update your credit card records with the additional shipping address. - see
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| Expedited Shipping |
Will incur additional handling
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• FedEx Air Shipments: If ordering an item that
has to go Next Day, 2nd Day and 3 Day Air shipping please make
sure you place your order before 12:00 PM PST to help ensure
that it ships that day. We do our best to make sure all priority
air packages are shipped the same day. However we cannot guarantee
that air shipments placed will ship that day. Please give us
a call if you need a priority package shipped and you are ordering
after 12:00 and we will do our best to get it out the door. - see
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• Next Day Air, 2nd Day Air and 3 Day Select are
subject to FedEx or USPS policies. |
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Saturday delivery is only available
for FedEx Express or UPS Next Day Air and must be specified
at the time of ordering. No expedited shipments are delivered
on Saturdays unless otherwise specified. |
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• "In Transit" times provided by FedEx
and USPS are based on business days and do not include Saturdays
or Sundays. |
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| International
Orders |
We no longer ship outside the USA. |
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There are companies that specialize in purchasing goods from the USA and then shipping to most countries. Google is a good source for locating these. |
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| Purchase Agreement |
In Purchasing from
SDscooters and Affiliated Businesses You The Purchaser Agree
To Our Policies And Procedures. This agreement applies
to both phone orders and Internet orders. When purchasing from
SDscooters you are implying that you have read and/or been
satisfactorily informed and posses full understanding of these
Policies, Procedures, Warranties and Responsibilities. This
agreement supersedes any agreement you have with outside organizations
and businesses when conducting business with SDscooters |
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Right Of Refusal. SDscooters reserves the right to cancel or refuse any order or any portion of any order at any time. You will be refunded promptly for the appropriate amount in this case. |
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Completion . Internet and phone orders are not to be considered sale transactions until shipment is made |
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| Warranties |
All of our products
have a full conditional manufacturers warranty solely in the
continental United States. Warranty issues must be dealt
with directly through the manufacturer with which the warranty
is held. Allocation of shipping and handling charges lies with
the discretion of the manufacturer with which the warranty
is held. Shipping & handling is non-inclusive of warranty. |
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• Manufacturer Information - |
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• All Warranties provided by Manufacturers are
"Parts Only " warranties - This means you will be
required to perform basic diagnosis and repair of item(s) purchased
- this applies to all vehicles purchased from this site |
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• many manufacturers require registration within a certain amount of time otherwise your warranty will be void. please read all materials included with the shipment. |
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• All Warranties require that you read and follow the product instructions. Additionally you may be required to have the vehicle assembled an maintained by a professional for the warranty to remain in effect. |
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• For Manufacturer Contact Information click here |
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Extended Warranties |
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• Are available on select models |
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• Coverage is limited to manufacturer defects as explained by the manufacturers warranty with the same general limitations. |
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• This is also a parts only warranty, you will be required to return the defective part, provide all labor for repairs and diagnosis. Full technical support is always available by phone and email. |
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• All shipping costs associated with this extended warranty are the customers responsibility |
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• Performance products DO NOT have any warranty
or guarantee - You take all responsibility for any damage and
injury when installing and using these products |
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Warranty NOTES: |
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• A Shipping and handling fee will be applied
to all warranty replacement parts shipped from SDScooters |
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• Warranties do not extend to accessories parts
or normal wear parts such as gaskets, batteries, lights, belts,
tires, inner tubes, etc. |
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• Electric & Electronic parts ordered online,
by phone or email are final sales. If calling to order please
have the original part in hand, a metric ruler and the vehicle
in front of you. |
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• SLA Batteries have a 1 year manufacturer warranty. Note: this is only for loose batteries purchased - batteries included with a vehicle are covered under the vehicle warranty. |
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• Please inspect all packages immediately upon
receipt. All damage claims must be issued within 48 hours of
delivery. |
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• Please note most of the gas powered items we
sell are tested at the manufacturer. Due to this testing you
might find gas or oil residue on/in new items. Most manufacturers
will include a small sheet of paper stating this. We only sell new
items only unless clearly stated and understood by the customer. |
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| Liability Disclaimer |
By purchasing from SDscooters
you are agreeing to these conditions: |
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• You are responsible to use the item purchased
as was originally intended by the manufacturer. Liability Insurance
is provided by the manufacturer - they should be contacted
immediately if there is a problem |
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• IMPORTANT - Racing and Offroad products do not
have manufacturers liability insurance - you are liable for
injury or damages incurred |
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• Legal Disclaimer. You are accepting complete
responsibility for the use of any product and for any damage
or any personal injury to rider and or spectators and their
property caused to an item purchased through this site or its
representatives. Continued - Click
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| Site Use Disclaimer |
By using this site
you are agreeing to these conditions: |
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• BY USING THIS SITE, YOU ASSUME ALL RESPONSIBILITY AND RISK FOR THE USE OF THIS SITE AND THE INTERNET GENERALLY.
THIS SITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS". SDscooters DISCLAIMS ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, PRODUCT LIABILITY, AND FREEDOM FROM ERRORS, VIRUSES, AND BUGS , OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. |
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• SDscooters will not be responsible for any errors or omissions in the Materials or information provided on this site, any articles or postings for hyperlinks embedded in messages, nor for any loss or damage caused by your reliance on information obtained on this site or in a hyperlink site.
References to third-parties, their products, and/or services does not imply endorsement by SDscooters thereof.
This site may contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically added to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in updates of the site. SDscooters may make improvements and/or changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this site at any time without notice. |
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• GENERAL- All Trade Marks, Brands, & Materials Protected By Copyrights Are The Sole Property Of Their Respective Owners. Any Reference To These Properties, Other
Than Those Which Have Authorized Their Use To SDScooters Within This Site, Is For Informational Purposes Only. Any Advice Given In This Site Is For Educational Purposes Only. No Warranties, Claims or Guaranties Are Made As To The Accuracy Of This Information. Any User Of The Tuning Or Technical Advice Accepts All Liability For Any Damages That May Occur To Their Property Or Person. The Advice Given Is Believed To Be True & Complete But Should Be Independently Checked For Accuracy - Thank you For Your Understanding, SDScooters |
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Customer Responsibilities&
Terms of Sale |
In Addition by purchasing
you are endorsing and agreeing to the following terms of sale: |
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You ( customer)
1. Are of legal age to make this purchase
2. Have the ability to make this purchase
3. Have a complete understanding and are capable of: operating
/ installing / maintaining / diagnosing / making use of -
items purchased and are able to do so in a safe manner
4. Are able and willing to maintain and / or have items maintained
properly
5. Have read and agree to terms of manufacturers warranty.
And understand that it is a "Parts Only" warranty
and that you are responsible for and able to diagnose and
make any repairs under the warranty. This also applies to shipping damage.
6. Have read and fully understand said policies procedures
and responsibilities and have consulted outside experts when
in question
7. Agree to all policies and procedures and responsibilities
outlined within this site
8. are the legal owner of the credit card or payment method used.
9. take full responsibility for your actions when making a purchase.
10. have access to the internet and a valid email address.
11. Have read and are aware of all laws regulating the use of the item(s) you have purchased including local, state and federal.
12. Understand that no items listed are intended for use by persons under the age of 13.
13. All motorized vehicles are sold as toys and are intended for Use closed course / Private Property / racing and for persons 16yrs or older unless otherwise indicated.
14. Agree That if you file A charge back or Paypal dispute you will pay all costs, fees, penalties and all expense incurred in conjunction with the charge back, dispute, arbitration and collection of your account, including but not limited to: interest, merchant processing fees, collection agency fees, collection expenses, attorney fees, legal expenses, penalties and investigation expenses. additionally: If a credit card payment or paypal payment is disputed by a cardholder for any reason and product is not returned to SDscooters You understand you have committed Internet Shoplifting which is punishable by jail term under California and or Federal Law (FBI) if shipment was delivered outside of California and was sent by US Mail or Equivalent. Cardholders will also be reported to Trans Union, TRW and CSC Credit reporting agencies, and all collections agencies as seen fit by company.
To avoid criminal proceedings merchandise must be returned within 2 weeks of charge back date or Within 1 week of filing a paypal dispute.
15. Have read and agree to all other terms and conditions listed on this page and related pages.
These responsibilities are for your protection - if there
is something you do not understand or need clarified please
email us and / or consult an expert
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| Customer Support |
Contact Information - see
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• Your satisfaction with the motorized vehicle
that you purchase is of the utmost importance to us at
SDscooters. Our experts will assist you with your purchase,
exchange or with any technical questions you may have. Please
be advised the normal time period that it takes to have an
email answered is usually 1 - 24 hours not including weekends
or holidays. Please use the following phone numbers and Email
addresses to contact us. answers to many technical questions can be found in our Technical articles here |
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Sales - see
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• Call the Sales Staff to place an order or receive
professional advice on the purchase of the best item to fit
your needs. The Sales Staff can also aid you with site navigation. |
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Customer Service - see
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• Call Customer service when you want to return
an item or have any questions regarding your order. Customer
service is available Mon-Fri. 10:00-5:00pm PST - Closed Saturday & Sunday & All major holidays |
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Order Tracking - please read |
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• We provide tracking numbers automatically via
email when the product is shipped in many cases, please check the email address
used when you made your order.
If you have not received an
email and it has been more than 1 full week please click
here for tracking instructions
complete shipping information is available above under Shipping |
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• tracking information may in some cases may take
up to 5 business days (1 full week) before it is available
to be forwarded to you. We suggest that you make your inquiry
at this time via email |
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• Our Sales and Customer Service Staff does not
have access to tracking information and will not be able to
provide you with a tracking number immediately over the phone,
they will however be happy to take your contact information
and return your call after the tracking number is given to
them by our shipping department - most tracking numbers will
be supplied within a day. If you made the purchase online tracking will be sent to the purchase email instead of a call. |
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Tech Support & Parts |
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• Email Technical Support when you have an involved technical
question regarding the item you have purchased here
so that your question(s) can be answered by the appropriate
expert. Please include a phone number where you can be reached
and a complete description of the problem and item purchased.
Watch your email, we might request images.
• answers to many technical questions can be found in our Technical articles here
• If you have a simple question please call our Sales staff - see
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Web Site Problems or Suggestions |
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• Having a problem with our site? Do you have
any suggestions on how we can improve the site? Your comments
(good or bad) are always welcome and encouraged. Just send
a note to the Webmaster |
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• This Web Site and any information contained within
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