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Introduction |
Thank you for your interest
in our products, below you will find some frequently asked questions
which will help
you understand our store policies. We encourage you to
read through this page as well as contact us if you feel
your questions
were not answered below, or if it is product specific. We also suggest
you read the listing you are
bidding on thoroughly. Remember we are
here to serve you by providing exceptional products and services at
amazing values, we stand behind all of the products we sell. |
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About US
We
are a merchandise liquidator, and receive thousands of items weekly
from major National
Retail Chains, which are processed through our
asset examination center. These items are retail
returns and
overstocked items. Some products may have been opened, though the
majority of
our items are BRAND NEW factory sealed or "Like New" items.
"New" or "Like New" means
it may have been opened but are fully
functional and cosmetically like new, or untouched/unsealed
with just
the product box that is distressed. Open box items are tested and
checked for all components.
Planet Overstock also offers from time to
time refurbished or (very rare) used items. Item states are
clearly identified in TWO places, in the product description and in the
items headline/title.
We want our customers to know, Planet Overstock provides a broad array
of merchandise you can
bid on with confidence. That is why besides our
procedural steps above, we also go further and are
members of Square
Trade as well as have a positive feedback rating which stands at 99%
Plus!
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Communication
I want to ask a
Question before I buy, what do I do?
Please use the "ASK SELLER A QUESTION" form, on the item listing page
that you
have a question about.

I have a concern with
something I bought after receiving it, how do I contact support?
Please use the "ASK SELLER A QUESTION" form on the listing you won, you
should
still have the link to the listing in your e-mail.

What information should I
include?
The more information you include in communications with us the better
we may assist you,
especially reference
your eBay auction # in any
message. If you are emailing/calling us/visiting
us please make
sure
you included the aforementioned auction # and your eBay user ID.
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Our
Products
What do we sell on eBay?
PlanetOverstock specialty is Baby merchandise, although we offer a wide
array of brand named
products beyond that, everything from consumer
electronics to housewares! We receive returns
from many
national retail chains. So stop by our eBay store frequently,
we add new merchandise
daily. You never know what you will find, but it
is almost certain to be priced lower than anywhere
else!
Product
Condition
What is the Condition of
the Products We Sell?
The condition of the products we offer to the eBay community fall into
two categories, which are
"NEW" and "USED". You will find the
condition of the product for which you are bidding on in
the
Headline/Title, as well as marked using the eBay item specifics tag.
When the "New" tag is
applied it means the items range from never been opened (which
are the
majority), to items that have Distressed Commercial
Product Box, or may be an
Opened Box item. They must be of
high quality or they wouldn't be marked as new or even
sold by us.
The "USED" tag is applied
for items that have been used. These items are clearly identified
in
the product description on our site.
Please note products
marked as NEW may still have distressed comercial product boxes,
most
of our customers throw away the comercial product box and find it is
not an issue.
We take pride in delivering a quality product to your doorstep every
time, which is indicated by
our 99%+ positive feedback and Powerseller
status! So you can bid with confidence.
So your items are Brand
New and Sealed?
Most of the merchandise on PlanetOverstock is new and sealed in the
original manufacturers
packaging. Some items are retails shelf pulls,
meaning that they may have been opened but are
fully functional and
cosmetically like new. Open box items are fully tested and checked for
all
components.
So the products status
will be stated in the listing?
Yes the product status will be listed, the only thing we do not mention
is if the Products Commercial
Box is distressed. We do not mention this
as it has NO EFFECT on the product itself and most
customers throw the products commercial
boxes(s) out.
So what does NEW mean?
New means the product is unused, but it could still be an opened box
product. Open boxed product
means some one bought it, took it home
opened it and changed their mind. In most cases the product
was not
even removed from the packaging.
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Status Table |
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"New" |
What is Listed as
"Used" |
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- Anything that has been used yet in good condition
- Refurbished Items
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Payment
How do I pay for an
auction that I have won?
The winning bidder receives an email with automatic links to our
checkout process. This e-mail is
always sent to the e-mail address that
is currently on file with your registration at eBay. If a day
has
passed since the auction that you won has closed, and you have not yet
received our winning
bid notice, it may have been sent to an old,
outdated email account of yours. Payment is made through
PayPal, PayPal
is the only electronic payment system we use. While we do accept money
orders they
must be certified, although we still encourage you to use
PayPal when possible.
I want to pay for this
auction with a Money Order. What is the address to mail my payment?
You will receive this information in the winning bidders notification
alert after winning an auction
and/or it will be provided during the
checkout process.
Can I pay buy personal
checks?
Sorry, we do not accepted checks.
If I win multiple
auctions, can I pay for them all at once?
We send separate winning bidder emails to you for each auction that you
have won. Each
email will contain a link to our checkout system. At the
moment our system treats each auction
as a separate transaction, so you
will need to pay for each auction individually. Although you may
contact us and inform us you are waiting to pay until all items that
you have bid on have been
completed. Also by waiting and contacting us
we can apply the multiple item shipping discount.
When is payment due?
Payment is due with in Three
(3) Business Days (72 hours) of winning the auction, the
only
exception are for people waiting for other items so they can
combined shipping.
If payment is not received in a
timely fashion we will work within the eBay frame work and it
will be
marked as a dispute, eBay's Unpaid Item policy and eBay's User
Agreement make clear
that buyers must pay for the items that they
commit to purchase. Please note this action also
includes leaving
negative feedback as well as an UNPAID item strike against your account.
What do I do if
accidentally type in the wrong information during the checkout process,
and
something gets declined?
If you accidentally type the wrong information and the transaction
gets
declined, go back and try to retype the information. You may need to
contact us by e-mail
and we will help you resolve the problem. Please
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Shipping
How much is shipping for
your auction?
All freight and handling fees are posted on the eBay auction listing.
You will find shipping
charges listed to the right of the item picture.
All shipping fees are calculated using a national
shipping carrier's
public shipping calculator.
Do you ship merchandise
to Canada, Mexico, Alaska or Hawaii?
We only ship products to street addresses in the 48 mainland United
States, we do not make
exceptions. Please do not email us regarding
this, as there are no exceptions.
Do you ship to PO BOXES,
APO/FPO, Puerto Rico, or other U.S. Protectorates and Territories?
We only ship products to street addresses in the 48 mainland United
States, we do not make
exceptions. Please do not email us
regarding this, as there are no exceptions.
Special note regarding
APO/FPO
We would love to provide our products to the valiant men
and women who serve in the Armed
Services, but due to reason beyond our
control(logistical, carrier, tracking) we are unable to.
We continue to
look for solutions so we might some day implement this option.
Can you ship merchandise
to other Countries or continents if the buyer is willing to pay actual
shipping charges?
We only ship products to street addresses in the 48 mainland United
States. We will not make
any exceptions and we will not entertain
request for air-freight service to other countries.
I would like to get this
merchandise quickly. Is next day or second day shipping available?
At this time, we only offer ground service, which specifies 3-7
business day delivery time.
If I order more than 1
item, can shipping be combined and will there be a discount?
We offer a shipping discount on items that can be shipped together. We
cannot combine shipping
on items that cannot be shipped in the same
box. We reserve the right to determine when this
discount is used, in
most cases when this can be applied it will be.
How do I proceed to
receive this discount?
You must contact us and alert us to the fact you have multiple items
won or pending to win, this
way we can apply the discount.
Where can I find a tracking
number for my package(s)?
Unfortunately at this time we can not provide tracking numbers
automatically or on demand due
to our carrier's system, but we are
working hard to implement an automated alert system that will
provide
you with a tracking number in the future. Most of our customers do not
find this to be an
issue due to the fact items are shipped within 24
hours after payment is received and cleared
(Please allow extra time
for weekend purchases or holidays). You can expect to receive your
item(s)
within 3-7 business days of shipment, although in many cases
our customers receive their package
much sooner, so a tracking number
is not needed.
Shipping Insurance
Should I purchase
shipping insurance?
We encourage all of our customers to do so, although it is NOT
required. While the packaging
of your item is done with great care and
high standards, there is always a chance something could
occur during
shipping. While occurrences are rare, modern shipping companies handle
huge volumes
and there is always room for errors.
Local
Pickup
Is local Pick Up
available?
Local Pick Up is NOT available unless stated in the listings shipping
directions. We will not make
any exceptions. Again, Local Pick Up is
only available in the rare cases where it is stated in the
listing.
I won an auction and it
states "Local Pick Up", now what?
If you bid and won an auction that has a "Local Pick Up" tag then it
means you live in driving
distance from our warehouse, which is located
at "601 Murry Rd East Hanover NJ, 07936".
It also means you must read
the following information below and on our other "Local Pick Up"
information page Here.
Is
there a Local Pick Up Service Charge?
Yes, a fee is applied based on the items size. A $5 surcharge is
applied for small items, a $20
surcharge may be applied for all
Furniture and other large items. This surcharge is attached
to all
items that are picked up. This was instituted due to the
overwhelming demands of Local
Pickup, and the need to acquire
additional resources that were bought/hired solely to provide
this
service. When Paying by Paypal for a local pick up you will note a $5
dollar required insurance
fee, this is the pick up fee.
Are there directions for
Local Pick Up I can Print out?
Please click Here for an easily printed direction sheet and more information.
I have other Local Pick
Up Questions that are not listed above?
Click Here for more information.
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Return
Information
What is the return policy?
We only accept returns when we have made a mistake, if you find this is
the case you must
contact us with in 96 hours (4 Days) after receiving
your item, so please check your item when
you receive it. If more then
96 hours (4 Days) elapses we reserve the right to deny returns.
What
if I changed my mind?
We are sorry, we can not have a return policy that accepts returns
similar in nature to a retail
store, you can only return a product if
we made a mistake, or if there is something wrong with
the product
(does not function). Any
item returned is inspected thoroughly and check against
our records,
if a discrepancy is found we again reserve the right to deny the return.
Product
Warranty
Do you provide warranties?
We do not provide "Warranties", although you will receive the product
you bid as described
in the listing. Any further product/technical
support may or may not be available through the
manufacturer.
Can I purchase a warranty
from you?
We do not provide or sell "Warranties". Any further product/technical
support may or may
not be available through the manufacturer.
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Other
What if I won
the auction but changed my mind, or I made a mistake/oversight?
We are sorry, if you won the auction and received the confirmation
email we CAN NOT provide a
refund as the item will be shipped to you
and you will be charged. To provide such amazing value to
our
customers, certain well defined rules like this must be in place. If we
accepted returns like a retail
store it would add to the price of the
item and we would not be able to provide our products at such low
cost
to you.
Again, if you bid on and win or buy an item from us, you MUST pay for
it. If payment is not received
your case will be reported to eBay as a
dispute and negative feedback will be left, which follows the
eBay
framework. When bidding and or purchasing items on eBay you are
agreeing to the purchase
contract set by eBay and the store you are
buying from. You can find out more regarding this policy
here on eBay's Unpaid
Item policy and eBay's User
Agreement pages.
The the product color
looks a little bit different then it does in the listing, why?
Due to differences in display technologies and settings, the color of
an item may appear slightly
different in person.
Buying to give
as a gift?
Please remember that PlanetOverstock is a liquidator of
Returned and Overstocked items, so a
products commercial packaging (The
Box) may be distressed. This has no effect on the condition
of the
product, if the tag says "NEW" then it is new, although it can still
have a distressed box.
Most of our customers do not find this a problem
as most people throw away the commercial
packaging (The Box).
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Awards,
Seals, Security, Certifications, and Compliances Programs |
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This icon next to a member's user ID means that the seller meets the
criteria for being a PowerSeller---consistent volume sales, 98% total
positive Feedback or better, eBay marketplace policy compliance,
and an account in good financial standing. With this mark, you can
be confident that you are transacting with an experienced eBay seller
who has proving that they’re committed to customer satisfaction. |
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SquareTrade's mission is to build trust in transactions and to create
a better online trading experience. SquareTrade Seal Members
form eBay's largest community of trusted sellers, with millions
of listings displaying the SquareTrade Seal every day. The SquareTrade
Warranty Program is available on Seal Member listings, and is a
service provided to buyers to help make your buying experience a
good one. |
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A member since 2001, we have served and shipped tens of thousands.
Having a long established record on eBay is important, so you can see
our record throughout the years and the quality we have kept, and
how we are and have been committed to serving our valued customer. |
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For each transaction, the buyer and seller are allowed to rate each other by
leaving feedback. Each feedback left consists of a rating (positive, negative,
or neutral), and a short comment. These ratings that members leave for each
other are used to determine individual member profiles. The feedback score
represents the number of eBay members that are satisfied doing business
with a particular member. It is usually the difference between the number
of members who left a positive rating and the number of members who left
a negative rating. |
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ID Verify establishes an eBay member’s proof of identity, helping both
buyers and sellers trust each other. In the ID Verify process, a third-party
company (Equifax in the U.S.) works with eBay to confirm members’ identity
by cross-checking their contact information using consumer and business
databases. |
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Terms
and Conditions
By bidding with Planet Overstock it means you have read and agreed to
the terms above. Planet Overstock
disclaims total responsibility for all
content, including prices, specifications, availability as well as any
errors made. All Content is subject to change without
notice. We are not responsible for events beyond
our direct
control. By using PlanetOverstock you agree to certain terms and
conditions and void liability.
Planet Overstock abides by all eBay rules
and in certain cases they may/will supersede the above.
All rights
reserved. All other copyrights are reserved by their respective holders. |
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