RETURN PROCEDURE
Help Us Process Your Return Quickly and Efficiently!
TO AVOID DENIAL OR DELAY, PLEASE REVIEW THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY
Returns can ONLY be processed if the following steps are STRICTLY followed
Review
this Checklist Before Returning an Item
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NOTE: ALL RETURNS ARE CAREFULLY INSPECTED UPON RECEIPT!
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All returned packages will be thoroughly inspected in
accordance with our published INSPECTION CRITERIA, and a determination will be
made if eligibility requirements are met for credit, replacement, exchange or
repair. Please be sure to follow these guidelines to avoid any delay or denial
of processing your return. Returns processing may take up to 5 business
days from the time your return is received.
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Returning a DEFECTIVE ITEM
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Unless otherwise specified, we gladly accept DEFECTIVE EXCHANGES on products
within 7 days of original invoice date. Digital Star shall have sole discretion
as to the credit method. We may issue a credit, ship a replacement product,
exchange or we may repair the item and return it to you.
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Manufacturer Restrictions
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Some manufacturers have implemented returns restrictions that
prevent Digital Star from being able to accept returns or offer
exchanges, replacements or credits on their products. Products from
manufacturers such as Compaq, IBM, Hewlett Packard, Toshiba, Epson and others
are not returnable to Digital Star FOR ANY REASON. All support as
well as exchanges or replacements for DEFECTIVE merchandise, including within
the first 7 days of ownership, must be handled directly with the product
manufacturer. Digital Star cannot accept any returns nor offer
replacement, exchanges or credit for ANY product missing the UPC code. Only the
product manufacturer can replace any DEFECTIVE item missing the UPC sticker.
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Non-Defective Returns
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Returns of NON-DEFECTIVE items that are returnable
by Digital Star to product manufacturers may, at Digital Star’s sole
discretion, be accepted for return. NON-DEFECTIVE RETURNS MAY BE SUBJECT TO A
20% RE-STOCKING FEE and such returns will be for store credit or refund at
Digital Star’s sole discretion within 7 days of original invoice date.
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Software And Consumables
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| SOFTWARE AND CONSUMABLES (TONER CARTRIDGES, INK CARTRIDGES AND DIGITAL MEDIA)
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Rebates
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Products offering mail-in-rebates are non-returnable to
Digital Star once the rebates have been filed for. Be sure that the product is
working and that you intend to keep the product before filing for rebates.
Products missing UPC codes from the box are also NOT returnable and will be
REJECTED or subject to a restocking fee. If you have any questions please
call us at Digital Star BEFORE removing the UPC code from your
product.
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Step 1: Check Your Return
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ALL products being returned must be 100% complete
and must be packaged in ORIGINAL PACKAGING. All packing materials, manuals,
diskettes, CDs, digital media, blank warranty cards and other accessories and
documentation must be included in the original packag-ing, as provided by the
manufacturer. A return will not be processed, or a restocking fee may be
charged in the event ANY item(s) included in the original shipment to you is
not present in the returned package. Items sent for return consideration will
be immediately denied and Digital Star’s return policy will NOT BE HONORED
in the event that a return shipment is received by us improperly packaged,
altered or physically damaged.
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ALL ITEMS WILL BE INSPECTED AND TESTED UPON RECEIPT. Any
discrepancies including, but not limited to, the following list will result in
the package being returned to the customer and credit or replacement will NOT
be issued.
The following criteria will be followed in rejecting returns and refusing
credit:
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Products which are improperly packaged
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Products returned to Digital Star in non-qualified shipping container
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Packages affixed with counterfeit label(s) or affixed with labels exhibiting
tampering
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Products with any standard certification labels removed (UL listing, capacity,
brand name, UPC code)
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Products or packages with barcode label removed
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Products with SERIAL NUMBER which does not match SERIAL NUMBER on package or
invoice (Digital Star maintains serial number tracking)
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DAMAGE: Cracked components or damage to any circuit boards
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DAMAGE: Any dents, scratches, defacement or abuse of base casting
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DAMAGE: Torn or punctured tape seals
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DAMAGE: Loose, damaged or removed screws/fasteners
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Product Categories: CPU’s, notebooks and other items so labeled with a security
seal will not be accepted for return
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Step 2: Obtain a Return Authorization Number
Online.
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Returns will not be accepted at our warehouse without a valid
Return Authorization (RA) number. RA numbers will expire after 14 days. Any
return we receive without an RA number will be documented and returned to you.
Click here to get an RA #
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Step 3: Ship and Insure Your Return
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We STRONGLY recommend that you FULLY insure the package you
are returning. THIS IS FOR YOUR PROTECTION, in the event the package is lost or
damaged in transit. We suggest that you use a "traceable carrier" that can
provide you with"proof of delivery." Digital Star shall not be responsible for
items returned that are lost or damaged in transit. Postage and handling
charges, both to and from our warehouse will be paid by you, the customer, and
is non-refundable. At our discretion Digital Star may reimburse shipping
charges related to the EXCHANGE of DEFECTIVE products. If you have any
questions about shipping reimbursement for DEFECTIVE EXCHANGES please ask the
service representative issuing your return authorization for clarification.
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IMPORTANT
NOTICE:
If Your Return does not qualify
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In the event that the product you are returning does NOT meet
the requirements described in this document, we will photograph the merchandise
and packaging and prepare a detailed summary of our determination to deny the
return. The merchandise will then be returned to you. Please call us at Digital
Star to discuss alternative resolutions for difficulties with products not
qualifying for return or exchange.
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DOWNLOAD
PDF RETURNS CHECKLIST AND SHIPPING ADDRESS LABEL
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here to download Adobe Acrobat. |
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