AUTHORIZATION FOR RETURN OR REPLACEMENT
To obtain DLM’s authorization to return a defective item for credit or replacement, simply call Member Support within 45 days of purchase. Non-defective
merchandise returns will incur a 20% restocking fee, and must also be returned within 45 days of purchase.
CONDITIONS
Non-defective merchandise must meet the following conditions to qualify for return acceptance.
a. Merchandise must be in its original minimum inner pack quantity, as shipped by DLM. Broken quantity inner packs are not returnable.
b. Sample items are not returnable.
c. Merchandise, merchandise packaging, and inner pack must bear no markings or be otherwise defaced or damaged.
Returns which do not meet the conditions described in this return policy will be returned and shipping cost of return will be charged.
ITEMS WITH GUARANTEES OR WARRANTIES
If a purchased item includes a product guarantee or warranty, follow the instructions on the guarantee or warranty for repair or replacement.
ITEMS DAMAGED DURING SHIPMENT
All merchandise damaged during shipment is covered by the shipper. If you receive merchandise damaged during shipping, please contact our Member Services
department within 30 days of the date of shipment of your order, and your claim will be processed immediately. NOTE: Established procedures by UPS,
U.S.Parcel Post, and trucking lines, must be complied with or they may deny your claim.
Q: I received a package. Upon examination I found a broken ceramic vase. Should I place a claim with the carrier or return it to DLM?
A: Please contact Member Support.
Q: What procedure do I follow if I place a claim for a lost shipment and it arrives soon after?
A: Please notify DLM immediately so we can close our files without continuing unneccessary expenses for DLM and the carrier.
Q: My order has been lost. I need it now. Can't you just send a duplicate?
A: UPS, Parcel Post, and trucking firms will not accept any responsibility for hardships caused by lost shipments. We regret that we cannot assist you in this
manner. We suggest you place and pay for a duplicate order. When the carrier validates your claim, we will credit your account or send a refund check at your request.
Q: I received a watch that doesn't work. I bought it 3 weeks ago and didn't realize it didn't work properly until I sold it to a customer. What's the procedure on this?
A: Any watch received in a defective condition that doesn't show signs of wear, which is returned to DLM within 45 days of purchase date in its original
display box, can be returned to DLM for credit or replacement. A Return Authorization Form must be used as no merchandise can be returned to DLM without prior
consent from DLM.
Q: My customer wore the defective watch and it does show signs of wear. Won't you repair it?
A: Yes. Any defective watch purchased from DLM that shows signs of wear will be repaired free of charge, providing it was purchased within the previous 45
days. Proof of date and purchase (your invoice) must be included, as well as a note saying the watch is defective, with a brief explanation if necessary. Send to:
Customer Satisfaction
P.O. Box 1600
Woodland Hills, CA 91365.
Q: What if the watch was purchased longer than 45 days previously?
A: Any watch purchased more than 45 days previously which has not been worn, must be accompanied by the service fee and the Guarantee Certificate which is
included with each watch. Send to:
Customer Satisfaction
P.O. Box 1600
Woodland Hills, CA 91365.
Note: For More Information Regarding Customer Satisfaction Warranties and Guarantees, please refer to the last page of the World of Products catalog.
Q: If a 14K gold item is $39.95 or less, is it covered by the costume jewelry guarantee?
A: No. All 14K gold jewelry is covered by the 14K gold warranty regardless of cost.
Q: What can I do to help DLM lower my prices by reducing returns, yet not absorb a loss myself?
A: Get jeweler's cement. If a stone falls out of a jewelry setting, a dab of cement will save you, your customer and DLM a lot of time and money. A chipped
ceramic or porcelain item can be made to look like new by cementing the piece back. DLM has determined that 80% of damaged returns can be restored and sold as new
or as slight seconds with minor work! Offering a slightly defective product at a reduced price brings you a satisfied customer who got a bargain.
Q: Your costume jewelry guarantee is really great! This guarantee offers replacement regardless of reason for only a small service fee. Do you have a similar
guarantee for the 14K gold jewelry?
A: DLM offers a separate warranty for 14K and 10K gold jewelry. Gold and gems are by far the biggest cost factor in 14K/10K gold jewelry compared to labor for
costume jewelry.
The only feasible guarantee we can offer for 14K/10K gold jewelry is to guarantee that it's exactly as described. Money will be refunded if the 14K/10K gold
jewelry is returned in perfect resalable condition, exactly as received and unused, within 10 days of
receipt. There is no restocking fee when 14K/10k gold jewelry is returned under the conditions of the guarantee.
Note: All DLM jewelry and watches come with guarantees and warrantees. Please refer to the last page of the World of Products catalog for more information.
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WHAT IF I HAVE A CLAIM?
DLM makes a supreme effort to see that your orders are shipped correctly and that they reach you safely. Every order shipped from DLM is double-checked for
accuracy. If a member places a claim for a shortage on an order, we take special care that it will not happen again. The member's file is flagged. Each order placed
by a flagged account must be double-checked by a supervisor before it is packed and shipped. DLM's quality control procedure is one of the most stringent
in the industry. In addition to retaining overseasinspectors, each shipment is spot-checked on arrival. If excessive defects or a problem is found, the entire
shipment is individually inspected and imperfects removed. Items are again randomly inspected on the order filling line.
DLM seeks the best value which takes into account price as well as quality. We believe we offer the best quality for the lowest possible price. However,
quality is subjective and viewed differently by each person. What appears to be a flaw to one person may be viewed as a natural mark of beauty to another. From
time to time, claims may also arise because spot-checking cannot assure that 100% of flawed merchandise is removed.
DLM uses styrofoam pellets as cushioning material when packing your order. These pellets are much more costly than shredded newsprint which is commonly used. The
pellets do not compact, and therefore offer more protection. They are much lighter than shredded paper thereby saving you shipping costs. To recycle the
pellets, call (800) 828-2214.
Despite all of these precautions, claims do arise. DLM's adjustment and return policy is truly very simple. We want to protect you and make you feel
comfortable — and make certain you get what you pay for. We have established some requirements to make our policies and programs workable.
CLAIMS
Claims will fall under the following categories:
(1) Lost order, (2) Damaged merchandise, (3) Shortage on order, (4) Defective merchandise, (5) Wrong item sent, (6) Manufacturer's Guarantee defect.
LOST ORDERS
It doesn't happen often, but carriers such as UPS, truck lines and Parcel Post do lose orders. If you have placed an order and have not received it in a
reasonable period, do the following:
FAX DLM.
Please have the following information ready:
a.Your name as it appears on your DLM purchasing license.
b. Your DLM account number.
c. A copy of the order submitted to DLM and date mailed.
d. Approximate dollar amount remitted and how the order was paid. Personal check? Charge card? Money order?
e. Your latest DLM statement, if it shows the order in question.
f. If a partial order was delivered and the invoice is included in one of the delivered cartons, please have this invoice available and a list of the
missing items. Advise the Adjustment Department of the number of cartons received.
DLM will check our computer to find the date your order was shipped and the carrier used. DLM will initiate a tracer with the carrier. Normally
a response is received within 10 working days after the tracer is initiated. Most carriers require a 10-day waiting period before they will accept a tracer
request. The U.S. Postal Service requires a 30-day waiting period from date of shipment before they will accept a tracer. (90 days outside continental U.S.)
DLM will notify you when we receive the result of the tracer. Results of a tracer are generally one of the
following:
. The Carrier is unable to prove delivery.
Therefore, credit has been issued to your account, or
we have reshipped your merchandise as you requested.
a. The Carrier will submit a photocopy of a delivery receipt which will be forwarded to you. It
will show the order was delivered in full, and the signature of the person who received the order and the date it was delivered.
b. If, after receiving the photocopy, you find the signature is not yours, a neighbor's or a member
of your family's return the photocopy to DLM's Adjustments Department together with a denial of signature letter. We'll then file a denial of
signature claim with the carrier. This will require an additional 7 to 10 working days. We'll notify you of the results.
c. The Carrier may have returned the order to DLM for the following reasons:
i. UPS made three attempts at delivery to you and no one was home.
ii. Your delivery address is a Post Office Box. UPS does not deliver to a Post Office Box. They notify you, but if no response is made within
seven days, the package is returned to DLM.
iii. You have moved and your order was sent to your former address. The package may have been retained by someone who signed for the package at
your old address, or the shipment was returned to DLM.
DAMAGED MERCHANDISE
Inspect each box for signs of damage such as crushed, torn, open, unseamed tape, etc. If you do find outward damage, sign the receipt with the words "Exception –
Damage." For United Parcel Service deliveries, contact DLM's Member Support Department and give the invoice number or the shipment involved. Explain the damage
involved, number of cartons received and whether you desire a replacement or credit to your account. This information will prepare us for a claim report from the carrier.
Hidden Damage by carrier:
If you should receive a shipment delivered by carrier that shows no visible damage, but upon inspection you discover damage due to evident rough handling, call
DLM within 30 days of invoice date and report the damage. DLM will issue credit or replacement at your request.
If your drop-ship customer reports damage:
Contact DLM, giving us your drop-ship customer’s name and address. DLM will reship to your customer or credit your account.
Shortages If you receive an order from DLM and find it has not been filled completely:
Check your invoice. If the item was out of stock, it was not charged to your account. If the item does not appear on your invoice, be sure to advise the Member
Support Department representative when you call or write. Thoroughly check the cartons and packing. Small items may be under the packing material. Upon receipt, check
the condition of the cartons. If there is a shortage due to tampering, a claim must be placed with the carrier. Follow the same procedure as if there is damage.
If there is no tampering and an actual shortage exists, contact DLM's Member Support department. We'll need to know the invoice number, number of cartons
received, the missing item number, and whether you prefer credit or a replacement. DLM will investigate the shortage. When the item is confirmed as not shipped,
it will be shipped or credit will be issued to your account, whichever you prefer. If reweighing your shipment or other checking procedures indicates all items were
shipped, we will advise you.