Product Returns:
Goods purchased from General Tools & Instruments may be returned for a refund within 14 days of the order shipment date. Goods returned after 14 days but not exceeding 30 days from the shipment date may be returned for store credit. At General’s discretion, returns may be subject to a 10% re-stocking fee. Shipping charges included in the original order are nonrefundable, unless the product is determined to be damaged in manufacturing or transit, or shipped by General in error. All product returns must be unopened and in their original packaging.
General reserves the right to refuse a package for which an RMA number has not been provided. Prior to returning any product to General, please be certain to read the following guidelines in order to expedite the return process:
1. Obtain an RMA number from our customer service department (see contact information below). Please have your invoice available when you call.
2. When returning tools and electronics which show manufacturing damages, please include a memo listing your contact information, RMA number and a description of the problem with the tool.
3. The return must be made within the allotted return time period of 14 days after the shipment date.
4. Returned items must include all accessories that were originally shipped. Items also must be in a re-saleable condition, otherwise credit is at our discretion.
Delivery and Inspection:
Customer must inspect arriving shipments and report errors in shipment promptly. Specifically, visible shipping damage and shortages must be reported to General within two business days after delivery. Concealed shipping damage or shortages involving cartons received intact must be reported within ten days after receipt.
Invoice Discrepancies:
Invoice disputes involving alleged shortages must be reported within two weeks after the original invoice date. General will gladly provide all documentation including packing slips, proof of delivery, etc.
Title and Risk of Loss:
If the customer reports damages or shortages in shipments within the time period noted above, General will bear the risk of loss. If the customer fails to report damages in the manner described above, he/she will bear the risk of loss.
Still have return, shortage or invoice discrepancy questions? Please contact our customer service department:
Toll-Free: 1-800-697-8665
Fax: 212-431-6499
Email: gentools@generaltools.com
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Monday-Friday)