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| ORDER
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Your
order will be processed the same or the following business
day after it is placed by phone or on-line. You should receive
an email copy of your invoice within two to three business
days. When you receive this, please review it and advise us
immediately if there is any incorrect information. Review the
shipping information below for estimated delivery times and
Truck shipment instructions. Please E-mail our customer
service department if you have any questions concerning
your order. Your order will be shipped ASAP. If there are any
problems or delays, our customer service department will contact
you by phone and/or e-mail ASAP.
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| SHIPPING
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All
shipping charges are limited to the contiguous United States. Additional
shipping charges will apply to all other locations including
APO's. Rush shipments will be assessed a $10.00 charge
plus all additional shipping charges incurred.
10%
S&H on orders or true shipping
charges
$8.00 minimum charge
We offer 8% shipping on company
owned web sites for most of the items and on order totals of over $150.00. There
are exceptions to this on some products and the exception will be noted in the
product description. 8% shipping offers are limited to the continental United
States and do not cover crossing any body of water by boat or aircraft. For example,
shipping to Martha's Vineyard is excluded as boat shipping is required. We can
ship some items outside the U.S.A. You will be responsible for all shipping charges
incurred and all duties and/or taxes which are levied.
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| SHIPPING
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We ship
by UPS or Fedex, if possible, or by truck for large items. Different
products ship from different warehouses in the U.S. and shipping
times will vary depending on the items ordered. We always try
to ship your complete order from the same location but sometimes
this is not possible and you may receive some items before others.
Shipping times vary depending on the carrier.
Stock orders generally ship out within 2 - 5 working days after we receive
the order.
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- UPS:
You should receive UPS shipped orders 5 -
10 business days after the order has shipped.
- Truck:
Orders shipped by truck generally take 7 -
14 business days until delivery. When your
order reaches the dock in your city, the freight company
will call you to arrange delivery. You must have someone
home to accept the order. Please review the "accepting
truck orders" section below.
- Rush
orders:
We are only able to "Rush" UPS-able,
non-custom orders from the manufacturers that
offer this service. You will be charged a $10.00
service fee and all shipping charges on rush
shipments. Remember to add 24 hours for order
processing in addition to your rush shipping
time (if you Next Day Air ship your order, the
items will ship within 24 hours and arrive on
the following business day - two business days
total.)
- Custom
orders:
A custom item is any item in which you choose options for. This includes
items in which you choose the fabric, frame color, stain, finish, color,
logo, team or wood. When you place your order with any custom options,
we will call you to verify your option selection and let you know an
estimated shipping time if necessary. Custom orders generally ship
within 4 to 6 weeks
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| HOW
TO RECIEVE A SHIPMENT: |
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review the following guidelines on receiving your order. |
- UPS
shipments:
1. Most UPS items are delivered
in good condition, all you have to do is sign
the paperwork and accept the package.
2. If any merchandise is received in damaged condition, accept the
carton and report it to us at 1 888 814 7531. DO NOT
REFUSE THE CARTON. UPS has a 15 day cutoff, beginning
from day of delivery, for reporting damages. After the 15 days are
up, no claim can be filed. We will file the claim, if possible, or
assist you in doing so.
3. Keep the breakage in the original carton with all packing materials
and inner carton included, if any. If other items are packed with damaged
merchandise, remove all other items and hold the carton for pickup
by UPS. If return is not in original carton, including inner
carton and packaging materials ( bubble wrap, paper etc.), inspection
by UPS will be denied along with all claims.
4. We will order you a replacement or replacement parts for the damaged
items.
- Truck
shipments:
1. When your order reaches the dock in your
city, the freight company will call you to arrange delivery
2. You must have someone home to accept delivery and assist the driver
in unloading the truck. Most large, truck shipped items come with curbside
delivery and they can be heavy and cumbersome. Please have enough manpower
on hand to safely off-load your items. We will send a truck with a
lift gate if possible (for an additional charge). The driver is not
required to assist you in unloading your merchandise, fortunately most
drivers are helpful.
3 . 8% shipping charge is limited to curb side delivery only. You are
responsible for any other options the delivery company gives you.
4. Check the number of cartons against the number specified on the
bill of lading. Note if there are any missing
cartons.
5. Any carton that appears to be damaged in any way should be opened
and inspected. If you suspect any damage, open the carton in
front of the driver.
6. If any carton appears to have been opened and resealed, it must
be noted on the freight bill as possible shortage. Note any damage
or shortage on the delivery sheet and the driver must sign the receipt
with the notations before you sign it.
7. Open and inspect all cartons immediately after you receive your
order.
If there is any hidden damage, save all cartons and packaging materials
from the damaged item. All items must be inspected Immediately (i.e..
do not store the cartons in the garage for three weeks, open them,
find damage and then advise us there is hidden damage) We will not
be able to file a freight claim and your items will not be covered
under our policies or warranty if we are not advised of any problems
at the time you receive your order.
8. DO NOT REFUSE THE SHIPMENT!! this will only delay
the re-order and freight claim by weeks and you will be responsible
for any storage and/or delivery charges incurred by the refusal.
9. KEEP THE DAMAGED ITEMS! Once
the freight claim is filed, the carrier may request an inspection of
the damaged items. After the claim is settled, the carrier may choose
to pick up the damaged merchandise. We will inform you if the items
are to be picked up or sent back to us. DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE
ITEMS unless we advise you to do so. If the merchandise is
not available for pick up, you will be charged for all damaged items
in addition to the replacement items.
10. Contact us at 1 888 814 7531 if there are any damages or shortages.
We will file the freight claim and re-order any missing or damaged
items.
- All
cartons were received by the carrier in excellent condition and
were packed with great care by experienced packers using
standard approved methods. Therefore, the carrier is responsible
for lost or damaged merchandise.
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| CANCELLATIONS: |
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You may
cancel your order at no cost to you if the item has not been
shipped or if production has not begun. Call our customer
service department (888-814-7531) for a status on the order
you wish to cancel and they will inform you of the status of
your order and if there will be any charges for cancelling
the order. After an item has shipped or production has started,
the item is then classified as a return and all applicable
return policies will apply.
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| RETURNS:
RETURN AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED |
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Backyard Store accepts
returns on non-custom items (i.e.. any item which there are no
options available - if you can choose frame color, fabric, stain
etc.. then that item is not returnable) from any company owned
stores. To request a return authorization, call our customer
service department at 1 888 814 7531 or e-mail them at custserv@patiostore.com. for
return authorization. The following return policies pertain to
all items. |
- Shipping
charges (both ways) will not be refunded.
- Only
unused and unopened items are returnable
- Items
that are in un-sellable condition or are missing parts are
not returnable.
- Items
must be returned in their original packaging.
- Defective
or damaged items are handled under the warranty or freight
damage policies. Review the Freight
Damage policies for more information.
- A
restocking fee will be charged:
1. If a restocking fee is charged
to us by our supplier ( for items not shipped out from
our warehouse) normally 20%
2. If the item is seasonal and it is late in the selling season - 30%
fee
- Custom
orders are not returnable
- For
instructions on returning an item, read our Returning
items policy on the shipping page.
- Custom
items are not returnable
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| WE'RE
HERE TO HELP! |
We
strive to make the order and delivery process as easy and worry
free as possible. If you have any question, please feel free
to call ( 1 866-545-7474) or
E-mail us and
we will be glad to answer any questions. If you do have
a problem, let us know immediately and we will do everything
we can to assist you in getting the problem resolved. |
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