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Ordering Information |
Orders may be placed in one of the
following ways:
Internet - follow these 3 easy steps:
1. Locate items that
you wish to purchase using one of the following methods:
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Use the
button to search for any item in our inventory. This can be found on
the left side of most pages.
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Click a file folder tab at the top or a link along the left side of most pages to
view specific inventory items.
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Note:
To find specific items or groups of items use the "Advanced Search" and/or
"Refine Search" options from any product page (i.e., all amethyst beads, all 4mm 5601 beads, all stringing materials,
all red beads, etc.)
2. Add the desired
quantity to your shopping cart. Volume discounts
will be calculated automatically. You may add as many items as you
wish to your shopping cart before checking out. To view your
shopping cart, click on the "Checkout" button, the shopping cart picture or the "Current
Order" link from any page. You may also add or delete items from the
"Current Order" page and recalculate your order before checking out.
3.
When your order is complete, click "Checkout" and follow the checkout
instructions. You can "checkout" from the
"Current Order" page as well as from several other places. You can be certain that your personal information is
encrypted and secure.
If you
experience any problems with the Web site,
please be sure to
Contact Us for assistance.
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US Mail:
We understand that some people may be uncomfortable placing
Internet
orders. If you prefer to mail your order to us, please use the
Fax/Mail
Order Form and be sure to fill it out
completely. Please indicate if you are paying by credit card (Visa
and MasterCard only, please) or enclosing a Certified Check or Money
Order (made payable to Best Buy Beads, Inc.). Personal checks and
CODs are not
accepted at this time. Our mailing address is:
Best Buy Beads, Inc.
Attn: Orders Department
PO Box 77354
Charlotte, NC 28271
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Fax:
Using the
Fax/Mail
Order Form, you may fax your order anytime to
704-243-2314. Be sure to fill it out completely and
include your credit card number with expiration date (Visa and MasterCard only.)
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E-mail:
Complete the Internet 3-step ordering process
(see above), choose the "Phone/Fax" Payment method, then contact us,
within 24 hours, with your credit card information at
orders@bestbuybeads.com
or by calling 704-814-4709. Your order will not be shipped until we receive your
payment information.
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Phone:
If you would like to phone in your order, please call
us at 704-814-4709. We will be happy to take your order over the
phone or assist you in ordering using our Web site. Please refer to the
Fax/Mail
Order Form for all the information that we will need to place
your order.
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Pricing: Our current
prices are listed next to each item and are subject to change
(don't worry, the prices do not change often). We
strive to provide the best possible, most competitive pricing in the
industry and therefore we offer quantity volume discounts. However, we
cannot discount our products beyond the prices listed. Note that
colors, sizes and/or shapes cannot be combined to reach the quantity
volume discounts.
A minimum order of $15.00 U.S. (not
including shipping) is
required.
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Payments: We accept Visa,
MasterCard, Discover, money orders and certified checks. No personal checks or
CODs please (no exceptions). Please make money orders and certified
checks payable to Best Buy Beads, Inc.
Note that your order will not be shipped until payment is received.
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Shipping:
Our regular domestic shipping is via Priority Mail
with the US Post Office. Under most circumstances, orders placed before
noon (Eastern Time) will ship the same day (Monday-Friday except
holidays). Orders placed after noon (Eastern Time) will ship the next
business day. Exceptions to our shipping policy, if applicable, will be
noted on the order summary/checkout page. Shipping &
handling charges include delivery confirmation.
** Limited time offer **
FREE Priority Mail
(USPS) shipping on all orders over $200
(not including tax, shipping, and Canadian shipping
surcharge)
Domestic
orders:
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Regular Shipping Rates |
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Order Total |
Shipping & Handling
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$15.00
- $100.00 |
$6.50 |
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$100.01 - $300.00 |
$7.50 |
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$300.01 - $500.00 |
$9.50 |
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$500.01 and up |
$10.50 |
For
UPS (United Parcel Service)
2 Day service or Express Mail with the US Post Office, choose "Premium Shipping" and add $14.00
to the regular shipping rates. Orders must be received by 12:00 Noon EST Monday-Friday
(except holidays) to be shipped the same day. Otherwise, the order will
ship on the next business day. For faster shipping, please call
704-814-4709 for rates.
Note: Orders paid by Certified Check or Money Order will not
be shipped until payment is received.
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International orders:
At this time we ship to the United States and
Canada only. Canadian orders will be shipped via Priority Mail
International with the US Postal Service (4-6 business days expected shipping time).
Under most circumstances, orders placed before noon (Eastern Time)
will ship the same day (Monday-Friday except holidays). Orders
placed after noon (Eastern Time) will ship the next business day.
Exceptions to our shipping policy, if applicable, will be noted on
the order summary/checkout page. Canadian customers will be charged
a surcharge of up to $11.00, depending on package weight, (in addition to regular shipping rates) to cover additional shipping costs.
Note: all prices are in US dollars.
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Sales Tax: Sales tax is
applicable only to orders being shipped to destinations within
the states of Florida and North Carolina (because of BestBuyBeads'
business locations). If you are a tax-exempt business with a current,
valid Florida or North Carolina Resale Certificate, please fax a copy
to us at 704-243-2314. Sales tax can only be waived if a current copy
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Return Policy:
We will accept returns within 21 days from the date of purchase and ask that
you do the following:
- Returns must be in the full package quantity and in its original
packaging.
- Please package your return carefully (in a box) to avoid damage
to the product.
- Include a note explaining the reason for the return.
- Please be sure to include your full name, e-mail address, order
ID (from the invoice), address and daytime telephone number.
- Please send returns to:
Best Buy Beads, Inc.
Attn: Returns Department
PO Box 77354
Charlotte, NC 28271
Shipping
charges are the customer's responsibility. Returns may be subject to a
20% restocking/repackaging fee. Return authorization is not necessary.
However, if there was an error in your order or an item was received
damaged, please contact us via e-mail at
Service@BestBuyBeads.com for return
instructions. We do guarantee that your product will arrive in excellent condition and
we gladly exchange any damaged items. However, special orders may not
be returned or refunded.
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Backorder Policy: We do
our best to insure adequate stock of all items. However, items can be
in short supply due to inadequate factory production coupled with
increased demand. If an item is out of stock and you would
like to be notified when the item is back in stock, please send us an e-mail (go
to the Contact Us page) indicating the items you wish to purchase. Also,
remember to check the Color Chart page for alternatives to this product.
Be sure to check back frequently as our Web site is updated as
soon as our stock is replenished.
Unfortunately, we often do not know when an out-of-stock item will
become available.
We’ll do our best to keep you posted, but please check back often.
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Privacy:
Your privacy is very important to us.
We use the information you provide about yourself only to complete
your order. We never share your information with any outside parties except to the
extent necessary to complete and send your order. Our
privacy commitment protects all of your information during every step
of your transaction with BestBuyBeads.com. We will never share your
credit card or personal information with anyone for any reason. Your
email address is used only to correspond with you concerning orders
you’ve placed and is not shared with outside parties.
BestBuyBeads.com uses a secure
server (SSL encryption) for secure e-commerce transactions so that
information cannot be read by outsiders as it travels over the
internet. This applies to your credit card number and all other
personal data.
BestBuyBeads.com recognizes the
importance of children's safety on the Internet. We do not market our
services to those under the age of 13 and do not knowingly collect any
personal information from children. Children should always ask their
parents or guardians for permission before disclosing any information
online.
Due to changes in technology, we
may amend this policy from time to time. We will post revisions on
this site.
If you have questions or concerns
about BestBuyBeads.com's privacy policy, please send us an email us at
Service@BestBuyBeads.com
or call 704-814-4709. Thank you for shopping with us. We appreciate
your business.
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Contact Us: We love to
hear from our customers! Please tell us your suggestions, give us
feedback about out site, our products, our service etc. We want to
provide the best possible customer service and we need to know how we can make our service even better. We
can be reached at
Service@BestBuyBeads.com,
or by using the
Contact Us form on this
Web site, by fax at
704-243-2314, or by phone at 704-814-4709. We can’t wait to
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Customer Service: Your
satisfaction is our primary goal and we will do whatever it reasonably
takes to make that happen. If you have experienced a problem with your
order or need any information, please contact us at
Service@BestBuyBeads.com. We will do our
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Disclaimer: Swarovski
crystal is the finest crystal produced in the world today. However, we
make no express guarantee concerning the stability of the finishes
applied to the beads. Special coatings and finishes on beads can
scratch, wear off or dissolve under certain conditions (such as
perfumes and cleaning solutions). We cannot
refund or replace beads that have become worn or scratched over time.
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