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Returns & Refunds

Returning an order​

Follow this guide to return products to suppliers and arrange refunds​

The returns process in Avasam​

Sometimes, an order might need to be returned after the customer receives it - It might not fit, or the customer may have changed their mind. In this situation you will need to arrange a return and refund. You can't do this before the order has been paid for and dispatched.

Returned orders report​

You can download a summary report on your returns and refunds in the returns screen.

Refunds in Avasam​

When returning an order or getting a refund, the funds are returned to your account's deposit balance for reuse.

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Don't forget that you can cancel an order from the three dot menu to the left of the order at any time before it's marked as dispatched. The returns process only comes into effect after it is marked as dispatched.

When cancelling an order, you must give a reason.

Cancellations might not be possible to honour by the supplier where there are circumstances beyond their control. At this time, you will need to follow the returns process.

If the customer changes their mind, then you have 30 days to request a return from the date of shipping. Certain items may be excluded from this on sanitary grounds such as jewellery for piercings.

Requesting a return​

To request a return, you need to follow these steps:

  1. Find the order you want to make a request against, and click on the three dots to reveal a drop-down menu.
  2. Click on the return order option.
  3. To review the contents of the order, click on the order summary row to display the contents of the order and other details.
    1. Click on order summary again to hide the order details.
  4. Select a reason for the request from the options shown:
    1. Change of mind
    2. Faulty item
    3. Item not received
    4. Item does not fit
    5. Wrong item delivered
  5. Click next to proceed
  6. Select which items are being returned (and how many) by updating the quantity by 1 or more affected SKUs. The number entered cannot be greater than the value under total qty.
    1. You can also click return full order.
  7. Enter the additional information about the return under the add comments and photos section.
  8. Click on upload to attach an image or other file to support the claim. You can add more than one file if required.
    1. If a file is uploaded erroneously, you can delete it by clicking on the X to the right of its name.
  9. Click on the next button.
  10. You will be shown the return summary for the current order. This shows the current status to the right, and allows you to click on confirm request to submit it to the supplier.
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The more detail that you provide in relation to the return, especially evidence such as photographs, the easier it is for the supplier to assess the request quickly.

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Click previous on this or other screens to go back and review or edit details.

Updates to a return request​

Once you have submitted a return request, you can expect a response within 5 working days from the supplier. You will see an alert when this occurs, and receive an email. You can also check manually.

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The returns section shows all of the requests you have made. As such it can be filtered by date and title among other options.

  1. In the orders screen, a returns button will show. Click this to check your outstanding requests.
  2. In the returns screen you can search for the specific order you're interested in - It will show the status, eg return accepted.
  3. Clicking on this will open the return summary for the order.
    1. Expand the return summary section by clicking on it. Click again to hide.
  4. The supplier may approve or refuse your request. Their reasons for this is shown under communications.
    1. To review any messages you or the supplier have added to the request, click on the communications header to expand (and to hide them, click the heading again).
    2. To add another message (where permitted), use the add comments box.
    3. If a return has been approved, and the supplier is responsible for postage (dependent upon the situation as per our terms and conditions), then click on the download label link to get a PDF of the postage label to send your customer. Refunds for returns will usually be left as pending until the product is received.
      1. If a label is not provided, then the supplier's return address will be shown. the supplier will allow for a reasonable amount extra on the refund to pay for your postage.
    4. If the return is approved, but you are responsible for postage, you will be prompted to enter the tracking information for the parcel against the request for the supplier's use if you use a tracked method to send it. Click confirm dispatch to send the information and update the return.
    5. You are advised to ensure that a tracked service is used to return items were possible, as you are responsible for the return arriving safely with the supplier. Where the item's tracking does not show the item as delivered, or there is no tracking, the item will be considered as not returned at the end of the 30 day period and you will be accountable for the value of the item.
    6. If you have the customer return the item directly to the supplier, ensure they enclose some form of identification for the order, such as the order number.
    7. The supplier has 48 hours (or 2 working days) to inspect the returned item(s) and accept or reject the return.
    8. If the supplier approves a refund without a return, this will be shown here, and there will be no download label link or option to enter tracking details. The status will be closed - refunded.
    9. Refunds may take up to 5 working days to be completed, and will be returned to your Avasam account balance. The status of the order will then be changed to closed - refunded.
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Should you disagree with the supplier's decision to refuse a return, you can escalate the ticket for the attention of the Avasam team within 5 working days, using the escalation button. You should provide a reason for this, and attach any supporting evidence as files before clicking post. Decisions by the Avasam team on requests and escalations are final, as per the Terms and Conditions.