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Due to our commitment to process orders quickly, there is a short period of time in which you may cancel your order. You may choose to cancel your entire order or a portion of your order as long as the order has not yet been sent to our warehouse for fulfillment. Once the order has been sent to our warehouse for fulfillment, we can request cancellation, however, should your order/item(s) ship, simply REFUSE delivery, and when the merchandise is returned to us a refund will be initiated.

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Sales Tax

The amount of tax charged by the seller on internet purchases depends on several factors, including the business operations of the seller, the type of item purchased, and the destination of the shipment. If you purchase a taxable item, we will collect sales tax on shipments delivered into the states listed below. You will not be charged sales tax if shipped to any other state. However, this does not mean your purchase is exempt from tax simply because we did not charge sales tax. You may still owe a consumer's use tax on your purchase if the item is not specifically exempt from tax.Your purchase is not exempt merely because it is made over the Internet or by other remote means.

The states we collect sales/use taxes for:

Alabama Massachusetts South Carolina
Arizona Maryland South Dakota
California Michigan Tennessee
Colorado Minnesota Texas
Connecticut North Carolina Utah
District of Columbia North Dakota Virginia
Florida New Jersey Vermont
Georgia Nevada Washington
Hawaii New York Wisconsin
Illinois Ohio West Virginia
Kansas Pennsylvania  

No sales tax is charged when purchasing gift cards; however, purchases paid for with gift cards may be subject to tax.

How Tax Is Calculated

If an item is subject to sales tax in the state to which the order is shipped, tax is generally calculated on the total selling price of each individual item. In accordance with state tax laws, item-level and order-level shipping and handling charges may also be taxable.

The tax rate applied to your order will generally be the combined state and local rate for the address where your order was shipped. Therefore, the sales tax rate applied to your order may be different for an order shipped to your home address than it is for an order for the very same items shipped to your work address. BoatersWorld.com obtains sales tax rates from a leading tax rate service provider.

Note that many factors can change between the time you place an order and the time of credit card charge authorization, which could affect the calculation of sales taxes. The amount appearing on your order as Estimated Tax may differ from the sales taxes ultimately charged.

Some merchandise and shipping methods require special state/local sales tax calculations that may alter the estimated amount. Also, since we receive tax updates daily, tax law changes may occur between order placement and credit card charge authorization that could result in an increase or decrease in taxes charged. We also offer a number of flexible shipping options that could change the calculation of sales tax. Thus, we cannot know with certainty how allocations of shipping charges and promotional discounts will be made to individual items when we quote estimated taxes at the time your order is placed.

Tax-Exempt Documentation

United States Government Purchasers

Sales tax does not apply to purchases made by the United States Government. In order to document that a sale has been made to the U.S. Government, we need to obtain a copy of one of the following:

Other Exempt Purchasers

All other exempt purchasers need to provide us with a copy of a state resale certificate, exemption certificate, or other acceptable proof of your exempt status for the state where the items will be shipped.

The documentation submitted should include the name of the organization that purchased the items. Please submit the necessary information by fax or e-mail prior to placing your order to ensure tax is not charged. Our fax number is (949) 442-0210. You may also send scanned copies in PDF format to tax-exempt@ritzcamera.com

Please include the following:

The following documents are not acceptable proof of exemption:

    1. Federal Form W-9.
    2. A letter from the IRS assigning your business a Federal ID Number.
    3. A letter from the IRS that indicates your business or organization is exempt from federal income tax (e.g., a 501(c)(3) organization).
    4. A copy of your sales tax permit.

 

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Orders Qualifying for Free Shipping & Handling and Delivery

*Free ground shipping on most orders over $100...EXCLUDES Auction, Clearance, Limited Specials, Oversized and Heavier Items and shipments to AK, GU, HI, PR & VI. Your actual shipping charges for each product will be shown to you prior to completion of the checkout process.

Delivery options and estimated ship times in business days:

 Ground Service
for all new merchandise orders over $100.00*
(Excludes clearance & auction items.)
(3 to 7 business days)
FREE
Ground Service
for all orders under $100.00*
(Excludes clearance & auction items.)
(3 to 7 business days)
$6.95
2 Business Day Delivery
$23.95
Next Business Day Delivery*
(1 business day)
$33.95
Saturday Delivery*
$43.95


You'll see an estimated shipping time for each item on the order, just before you place your order.

We calculate delivery estimates by taking the estimated shipping time and adding the time it takes a package to travel from our facilities to your destination address, based on the shipping speed you've chosen.

For example, if you order an item that is listed as " Usually ships in 1-2 business days " and select standard U.S. shipping (which typically takes 3-5 business days), you can use the chart above to determine that your order should arrive 5-8 business days after you place it.

* Important Shipping & Handling Information:

  • Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands and military APO/FPO orders will incur extra shipping charges:
Alaska & Hawaii: $29.99
Guam, Puerto Rico & Virgin Islands: $39.99
  • Most items shipped to APO, FPO, PO Box, AK, GU, HI, PR & VI addresses will be received within 5 to 7 calendar days. Some orders may take up to 30 calendar days. Most products can be shipped to APO, FPO, PO Box, AK, GU, HI, PR & VI addresses; however, there are some exceptions. Additionally, we do not offer express delivery to military APO, FPO, PO Box, AK, GU, HI, PR & VI. If a product cannot be shipped to an military APO, FPO, PO Box, AK, GU, HI, PR & VI, you will receive an email or phone notification.
  • Orders received after 10 AM EST usually ship the next business day (excludes weekends and holidays).
  • Next day delivery orders must be confirmed by 10 AM EST Monday through Friday and orders confirmed on Friday after 10 AM EST usually ship Monday and arrive Tuesday.
  • The warehouse does not ship on Christmas Day, New Years Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day and Thanksgiving (Thurs. & Fri.). .
  • Auction items are charged $12.95 per item for ground delivery.
  • Clearance items under $99 are charged $3.00 per item plus $6.95 per order for ground delivery.
  • Clearance items over $99 are charged $9.95 per item for ground delivery.
  • Not all items can be shipped Express Delivery (Next day, two day or Saturday delivery).

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Back Ordered Items Shipping & Handling

If you order items with different shipping availability dates - for example, an in-stock item along with a back ordered item - each item will ship as soon as it's available. If the original order was placed using Next Day or 2-Day delivery options, the back ordered items will be shipped using FedEx Ground service at no additional cost to you.

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Low Prices, Guarantee

At BoatersWorld.com, our Low Prices, Guarantee assures you that you are getting a competitive, low price. If you find a price lower than ours on the Internet, and you meet the eligibility requirements listed below, you may qualify for a price match.

You may be eligible for a price-match refund if your request meets the following conditions:

When requesting a price match, please be aware that prices will be compared on the following criteria:

Apply for a Price Match

BoatersWorld.com is one of the largest dealers in marine products. In most cases we can match the pricing submitted by a customer due to large buying power and the low prices we receive from the manufacturers. However, when the request goes below our cost we cannot honor it and the low pricing is usually the result of one of the factors listed below:

If you received a great price on an item and are comfortable with the company then we would encourage you to purchase the item from that retailer but beware of warranty issues, high shipping costs or required shipping insurance fees.

Qualified Internet Retailers

The competitor's pricing must be their advertised price. Price 'quotes' will not be accepted.

Unconditional Satisfaction Guarantee

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Secure Shopping Guarantee

The Secure Shopping Guarantee protects you while you shop at BoatersWorld.com, so that you never have to worry about credit card safety. When shopping at BoatersWorld.com online, you can shop with confidence.

When making your purchases on our secure server, you are protected by Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology. By using SSL technology, your order information is encrypted to avoid the decoding of that information by anyone other than BoatersWorld.com. This makes online buying as secure as purchasing by telephone.

We guarantee that every transaction you make at BoatersWorld.com will be 100% safe. This means you pay nothing if unauthorized charges are made to your card as a result of shopping at BoatersWorld.com.

In general, under federal law, you will not be liable for more than $50 of fraudulent charges. In the unlikely event that you are subject to fraudulent charges, remember to first notify your credit card provider in accordance with its reporting rules and procedures. If, for whatever reason, you are held responsible for this amount, BoatersWorld.com will cover the entire liability for you, up to $50, as long as the unauthorized use of your credit card resulted through no fault of your own from purchases made from BoatersWorld.com while using our secure server.

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Payment Methods

We gladly accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, PayPal®, Google Checkout, personal checks, money orders and Bill Me Later®.

Credit and Debit Cards:
Your order is charged at time of shipping and if a partial shipment occurs, your order may be charged in full at that time.

When you place an online order, we authorize your credit/debit card to make sure sufficient funds are available. The financial institution places a hold on funds equal to your order total until the order is fulfilled. This hold will also apply to any items backordered until items come into stock and are shipped.

If your order is canceled, the financial institution that issued your card determines the time required to remove the authorization. The authorization will automatically expire based on the type of card used for payment. The following is the estimated period of time from the point of authorization to automatic expiration of the authorization for common methods of payment.

Payment TypeTime Required
Debit or check cards - depends on bank
Visa/MasterCard - depends on bank
Discover
American Express

24-72 hours
7 - 14 days
30 days
30 days

If your order is backordered or the item does not ship by the time the authorization automatically expires, another authorization will be required at the time the merchandise ships. If you need more information, please call your bank or credit card company

Personal Checks and Money Orders:
We also accept personal checks and money orders. Please note that payment via check or money order can delay your order up to 15 days.

Pay by Check

If you would prefer to pay with a paper check or money order, please mail to:

BoatersWorld.com
Suite 550
2010 Main Street
Irvine, California 92614


Please note: Checks returned unpaid by your financial institution are subject to a Service Charge of $25 or the maximum allowed by law. Checks returned for insufficient or uncollected funds, together with Services Charges, may be debited electronically from your account.

If a refund is due, you will be refunded in the same method in which you paid for the merchandise originally. If a check refund is due, please be advised that it may take up to 30 days to receive your refund.

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Bill Me Later

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Buy Fast and Feel Secure with Bill Me Later®:
Bill Me Later® is a convenient and secure new payment method designed for purchasing on the web or over the phone. As a credit account, Bill Me Later® provides you with the flexibility to purchase without using your credit card. Bill Me Later® is offered through WebBank and is only available to US customers who are at least 18 years of age. Subject to credit approval.

Bill Me Later® offers flexible repayment options: you can choose to pay the entire balance with no additional charges or pay a portion of the balance and regular interest charges apply.
Click Here for BML FAQs.

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Place An Order

Do I have to register to place an order?

Absolutely not, we do not require our customers to register.

Are there alternative ways to place an order?

If you would prefer to use our toll free numbers to place your order, please fax your order to 1-877-690-0004.

You may also send your orders to:

BoatersWorld.com
Suite 550
2010 Main Street
Irvine, California 92614

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Return Policy

If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with a product, simply return it within 10 days for all Digital, Video and Wireless Phone products, 30 days for all other products, to BoatersWorld.com for a no hassle exchange or return. Please note regarding Electronics products, some require Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA), and some are non-returnable.

A restocking fee of 15% will be charged on all returns unless the item is defective or where prohibited by law. A restocking fee of up to 25% may be charged on some items and items that do not meet the Return Requirements listed below. Additional conditions and requirements may apply – please read our full return and exchange policy.

RETURN REQUIREMENTS:

If the item being returned does not meet the above conditions, has been opened or shows signs of wear the return may be refused and returned to you or you may be charged a 25% restocking fee.

Returns must be received by BoatersWorld.com within 14 calendar days after notifying BoatersWorld.com of intent to return. After receiving and inspecting the returned merchandise, we will reimburse you for the purchase price of the item. You will be refunded in the same method in which you paid for the merchandise originally. If a check refund is due, please be advised that it may take up to 30 days to receive your refund. After the return period has expired, please contact the manufacturer to resolve any problems with your equipment.

Auction Returns:
All Auction Sales Are Final. Auction items can be returned only for defective replacement. If the winning auction item you receive is not in working order, simply return it within 10-days of receipt to BoatersWorld.com for an exchange or, if the item is no longer available, a refund. If the ten-day exchange period has past, all items, unless otherwise noted in the description, come with the full warranty offered by the manufacturer. To obtain warranty service, please take the product, along with the invoice you received, to any authorized dealer or service center.

ELECTRONIC PRODUCT RETURN GUIDELINES
It is important to understand the standards that have been established within the electronics industry regarding the terms and conditions of a sale. The standards are as follows:
The purchases of computers, peripherals, software, and other consumer electronics are subject to manufacturer restrictions that may be different from other product purchases you have made. All computer, peripheral, software and consumer electronic product returns require an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number, which can be obtained by contacting our Customer Service department. These category returns are subject to a restocking fee. Several manufacturers’ policies and restrictions disallow product returns. Products from the following manufacturers (not all inclusive) are not returnable to BoatersWorld.com: Adobe, 3Com, Compaq, IBM, Lenovo, Intel, HP, Microsoft, Toshiba, Quark and Sony. The aforementioned list of manufacturers is not a comprehensive list and may change from time to time. You will need to contact these manufacturers directly regarding return or replacement of their products in accordance with their respective guarantees and/or warranties.

Please save all packaging and accessories for any item that is to be returned. All original equipment, components, manuals, cables, documents and packaging must be returned with your item for your return to be accepted. All returns are inspected prior to credit being given and a return may not be accepted or additional restocking fees may apply if all items are not returned in a new condition. An item returned for a replacement may be repaired or replaced at the company’s discretion, unless otherwise required by law. Products with specific refund and return policies and deadlines must be returned within the time periods specified for each item. All items sold through our websites are subject to our Privacy and Security Policy regarding use of the site and order acceptance, which is located in our Help Section. Physically damaged items cannot be returned.

You must also return the free gift in order to receive a full refund. If you are unable to do so, the value of the free gift will be subtracted from the purchase price of the item being returned. You will be refunded the difference. The value of the free gift is based on the price it was regularly sold for on the date of your original purchase.

Shipping charges
Original shipping charges are not refundable. Shipping charges on returned products are the responsibility of the customer. BoatersWorld.com will match the shipping method and pay for shipping charges on replacement or exchanged products. We strongly recommend you fully insure your return shipment in case of loss or damage.

Standard Return Policy
Our Standard Return Policy covers all products, unless otherwise indicated. Merchandise under our Standard Return Policy may be returned within 30 days of the original invoice date for a refund or exchange with the exception of all Digital, Video, Wireless Phone, DVD, CD and Video Game products which must be returned within 10 days of the original invoice date for a refund or exchange. All returns require an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number. Many manufacturers offer additional factory coverage; you should contact the manufacturer of your item directly for information regarding eligibility and specific terms and conditions.

Restocking Fee
A 25% restocking fee will be charged unless the item is defective, damaged, you received the wrong item, or law prohibits the fee. A restocking fee of up to 25% will be charged on special products as noted and an additional fee may be charged for products returned as defective that test to be operational upon return. Additionally, any return that has missing accessories or is incomplete in packaging may be rejected or will be subject to an additional restock fee to cover the price of the missing item.

Manufacturer's (End-User) Warranties
BoatersWorld.com does not offer any express warranties; however, many of the products are covered by Manufacturers' Warranties. Manufacturers' warranty details are typically available at the manufacturer's website; click here to see a list of the manufacturers whose items we carry. Manufacturers' warranties can also be obtained for free by contacting the manufacturer. Please note that products in this category are non-refundable unless otherwise indicated.

Some products must be returned directly to the product manufacturer for repair or replacement, unless otherwise required by law. For these items, the warranty policy from the product manufacturer explicitly requires that any returns, repairs etc. be requested and processed directly by the consumer (or "end-user") of the item. More specific return policies are designated for the item categories listed below.

RETURN POLICY FOR MANUFACTURER (END-USER) WARRANTY ITEMS:

CPUs

Tablet and Notebook PCs

Consumable Items

Software

Televisions

Manufacturer-Recertified Refurbished and Open-Box Items

ADDITIONAL RMA TERMS

Physical Damage Policy
Physically damaged items cannot be returned.

Improper installation of CPU fans and/or improper clocking may cause CPUs to chip. CPUs that are chipped, burnt or have bent/broken pins are considered physically damaged and cannot be returned for refund or replacement. Physical damage includes (but is not limited to) improper handling and any other type of damage sustained by irregular use.

Forcing a processor into position will not solve an installation problem and may void your return policy. If you return any physically damaged item, the item will be returned to you at your expense.

DVD - CD - Video Games
DVD’s, CD’s and Video Games are non-returnable and non-refundable, but can be returned within 10 days of the invoice date for a replacement of the same title if the item is defective. Items cannot be exchanged for a different item or title.

LCD Dead-Pixel Policy
BoatersWorld.com adheres to the 7 (seven) dead-pixel policy that is observed by the majority of our manufacturers. In order to declare any product with an LCD screen "defective" and eligible for replacement or refund through our return policy, there must be a minimum of 7 (seven) dead LCD pixels.

Rebates/UPC Codes
Products offering mail-in rebates are not returnable once the rebates have been filed. Be sure that the product is functional and that you intend to keep the product before sending in for your rebate. Products missing UPC codes or serial numbers from the box are NOT returnable, are non-refundable, and will be rejected. Only the product manufacturer can replace any defective item missing the UPC code.

Bundle Specials
Bundle Specials contain multiple items offered together at a discounted price. Offers are valid only while supplies last. Purchasing multiple units of a Bundle Special that feature a mail-in rebate may yield only one redeemable rebate offer (per the manufacturer's "limit one per household" provision). If you wish to return a Bundle Special for a refund, you must return the ENTIRE BUNDLE within specified return period from the date of purchase. Note that a restocking fee of up to 25% will be applied. Components within a Bundle Special may be returned for replacement only. Individual items may only be returned for replacement if an RMA number is acquired within the Standard Return period.

Please note: In some cases a bundle discount has been applied to each item. You will be refunded the discounted price, which may differ from the price if you purchased it individually.

Out of Stock or Back-ordered Items
You will be issued a refund, if you return an item for an exchange (if the product qualifies for an exchange) after the product has been discontinued and we are out of stock.

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Exchanges

Exchanging Online Purchases.
To exchange an item through BoatersWorld.com please follow the instructions on your packing slip.

EXCHANGE REQUIREMENTS:

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Manufacturer Warranty

All new products purchased on BoatersWorld.com are supplied with original manufacturer warranties.

Please send your request to:

BoatersWorld.com Merchandise Operations
PO Box 19705
Irvine, CA 92623-9705
Attn: Manufacturer's Warranty Request.

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