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Frequently Asked Questions and Policies
Q. I placed
an order, but it doesn't show
up in my order history.
What
happened?
Q. Are the units
easy to assemble?
Q. I received
my product and it's not exactly
the same as described on your web
site. Why is this?
Q. How do I care
for my product?
Q. The tracking info for my recent
order shows that it was delivered
over
a year ago. What's going on?
Q. I placed an order a few days ago. Why isn't
there any tracking info available
yet?
Q. What
should I know about shipping?
Q. Do you ship to Alaska or Hawaii?
Q. What do I
do if I received damaged goods
or
missing parts?
Q. Can I return
the unit if I just don't like it?
Q. What if I
change my mind and want to cancel
my order?
Q. What about tax
on my order?
Q. What forms of
payment do you accept?
Q. Is your web
site secure?
Q. I placed
an order, but it doesn't show
up in my order history.
What
happened? top
A. Chances are
there was a problem with your payment.
If you used a credit card as the
method of payment, the problem
is likely due to an incorrect billing
address, expiration date, or CVV
number (card's security code).
Please contact us
right away so that we may complete
your order without delay!
Q.
Are the units easy to assemble? top
A. Unless otherwise
specified, some assembly is required.
Such units come with detailed assembly
instructions and one person can
assemble most of them in under
an hour. The only tools required
are a medium Phillips-head screwdriver
(+) and a small hammer to tack
the back panel where applicable.
Other types of units come already
assembled
or
require only minor assembly.
Q.
How do I care for my product? top
A. For laminated
products, we recommend that you
simply wipe your units
with a clean damp cloth and then
dry immediately with another clean
cloth to maximize the life span
and look of your unit. Do not
use wood cleaners or polish except for
parts of the product that are made
of
real wood.
Q.
The tracking info for my recent
order shows that it was delivered
over
a year ago. What's going on? top
A. Some small parcel carriers recycle
tracking numbers and the one assigned
to your order still shows status
for another, older order. When
your package(s) leaves the warehouse
within the
next few business days, the carrier will
scan
your package(s) and this number
will then show an updated status
specific to your delivery. We apologize
for any confusion.
Q.
I placed an order a few days ago. Why isn't
there any tracking info available
yet? top
A. Please remember
that it typically takes 2-5 business days to process an order. When
an order is processed and product
is in stock, tracking information
will be available
in
your account.
Q.
What should I know about shipping? top
A. Here are the
important points to understand
about shipping:
- We do not ship to Puerto Rico, Canada, PO
Box or APO/FPO addresses.
- For
most products, orders are processed
usually within 2-5 business
days of receipt of payment. Please
see the details web page for
each product for more precise
processing times, as they can
vary.
- Products are shipped to your
door in most cases via
common ground carrier, so please allow up to
7-10 business days
transit time.
- ALL PRODUCTS SHIP BY SMALL PARCEL CARRIER SUCH AS UPS OR FEDEX UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. These shipments are arranged to be delivered to your door WITHOUT a required signature. However, it is up to the carrier driver's discretion if a shipment can be left without signature at the delivery destination. In this type of case, the driver will leave a note and make a total of 3 delivery attempts, unless you make other arrangements with the carrier.
- The above time estimates are
based on average shipments bound
within the continental United
States. Shipment delays may be
caused by holidays, weekends,
severe weather conditions, and
other factors beyond our control
for which we cannot be held
responsible.
- For a status of your delivery,
please feel free to contact us.
Q.
What do I do if I received damaged
goods or missing parts? top
A.
If, for any reason your order arrives
with
damaged, defective, or missing
parts
- You
must contact us
within 5 business days and
wait
for further instructions.
- Do not
refuse delivery or arrange
to have the merchandise returned.
- Do
not rely on the
shipping carrier to inform us of
your delivery issue, because they
rarely do. By doing so, you risk
incurring product
replacement
and shipping costs due to delays.
- Please note that
many of our products are packed with scrap wood in
order to protect the actual product components.
These scrap pieces will sometimes
get damaged in shipping and should not
be confused with actual
product components. Please inspect
your shipment's full contents before
determining that damage actually
occurred.
- If you do discover damaged
components, we
are entitled to replace them for
free at our discretion.
- If you refuse
to accept replacement parts and
wish to return your product, the
transaction will be treated
as a product return under
our return policy stated below.
- For some of our products, the customer
must contact the manufacturer
directly to obtain the free replacement
parts. If the shipped product does
not include the manufacturer's
contact information, we can provide
it to you upon request.
- It is important that you do not destroy or discard the shipping/packing materials delivered with your order. If a product is to be returned, it can only be done so using the original packing materials delivered with the product.
- For some of our products, the customer
must provide digital or printed pictures that clearly validate the claimed damage. Digital pictures must be emailed to us within 5 business days from the day of delivery (no faxed photos please). If digital photos cannot be emailed to us, standard printed photographs can sent to us and must be postmarked within 7 business days from the date of delivery. This policy is limited to a small number of manufacturers and we will inform you if your damaged product meets this requirement.
Q.
Can I return the unit if I just
don't like it? top
A. Yes. If you
are not satisfied with your merchandise,
you may return it with the following
conditions:
- You must contact us within
15 days of delivery for authorization
and further instructions. All
return shipments must first have
a Return
Merchandise Authorization
(RMA) number assigned by us.
- The merchandise must be in
new condition, have no missing
parts, and be returned in its
original packaging. Products
that require assembly and have
been partially or completely
assembled, cannot be returned.
- The following manufacturers will not accept returns if any of the shipment packages have been opened: (none at present)
- Special
order items cannot
be returned under any circumstances.
If this type of product arrives
damaged, we can arrange for free
replacement parts (see above).
- We can arrange to have the
merchandise picked up or you
can arrange the return delivery
with the same carrier yourself.
In either case, merchandise
is returned at
the customer's expense.
This also includes a restocking fee of 20% of the purchase price.
- The
original shipping and handling
charges, which are included
in the quoted prices of our
products, will be deducted
from the authorized refund.
Q.
What if I change my mind and want
to cancel my order? top
A. Once an order
has been accepted by us, it may
not be possible to cancel the order
before it is shipped, should you
change your mind. If you find yourself
in this situation, please contact us
immediately and we will do our
best to cancel your order, but
please be aware that restocking
charges may apply on the unshipped
order. If an order is already in
transit, we cannot cancel that
order. The delivered merchandise
may be returned under our return
policy described in the previous
question. If
you refuse delivery, original shipping
charges, return shipping charges,
and a restocking fee of 20% of the purchase price will
be deducted from the authorized
refund.
Q. I received
my product and it's not exactly
the same as described on your web
site. Why is this? top
A. Many of our
products are hand-built &
finished, and therefore are not
always exactly the same
as described on our web site. Dimensions
may vary as may the finish appearance.
We make every effort to ensure
that this match is as close as
possible, but our manufacturers
sometimes make changes without
notice to us even for products
that are not hand-built. Also, colors may vary due to computer monitor or printer used. We cannot
be held responsible for these variations or changes.
Q.
Do you ship to Alaska or Hawaii? top
A.
We are happy to offer the shipping of this product to our friends in Alaska and Hawaii!
The following restrictions supercede and supplement our current policies:
- All sales are final. We cannot accept cancellations or returns once your order has begun the shipping process.
- Shipping to Alaska & Hawaii is not free. Please contact us for a quote BEFORE making your purchase.
- If an item is delivered with damage/defects, the parts/item will be replaced for free as with our standard policy. Any damage must be reported within 5 business days from delivery.
- Defective/damaged parts will only be replaced for free one time. If more damage is reported at a later time, shipping charges for the additional parts shipment(s) will not be free.
- Digital pictures of any damage will be required in order for us to order replacements from the manufacturer.
Q.
What about tax on my order? top
A. We do not charge
tax on any order except for orders shipping to California.
Q.
What forms of payment do you accept? top
A. We currently
accept the the following:
Visa
Mastercard
Discover Card
American Express
PayPal (we are verified)
Purchase Orders (subject to approval and processing fee. We do NOT accept orders
for "blind" shipments)
We also gladly accept Certified Checks and Money Orders
(in US dollars drawn from a US bank). Please make payable
to: W3STORES
and send to:
W3STORES
2700 MISSION COLLEGE BLVD.
SUITE 140-W
SANTA CLARA, CA 95054-1218
Q.
Is your web site secure? top
We
are very strongly committed to online
privacy, and we have established
important procedures to protect the
information you share with us.
We
use up-to-date encryption technology,
from Comodo Group, Inc.®, to safeguard your
private information during electronic
commerce transactions.
We
will NEVER redistribute your credit
card information to ANY third party.
We
will NEVER reveal your personal information
(name, phone number, email, etc.)
to ANY external organization that
is not directly related to your transaction,
unless authorized by you or required
by law.
Your
privacy is our priority, and we will
always conduct business in a manner
consistent with our promise to keep
your information secure, using it
only for purposes of fulfilling your
order.
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