Policies
Returns & Exchanges Policy
Return Eligibility & Time Frame
Customer satisfaction is important to us. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you may return eligible items for a refund, subject to the following conditions:
- โ Return Authorization: Every return needs a Return Authorization (RMA). We will tell you up front whether your item is returnable, and the applicable return terms, before you ship anything back.
- โ Time Limit: Returns must be initiated within 30 days of the delivery date, or within the manufacturer's return window if it is shorter.
- โ Condition: Items must be unused, in original new condition, and in the original manufacturer's packaging.
- โ RMA Requirement: You must obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number from us before shipping your item back. Returns received without a valid RMA number will be refused and returned to the sender.
- โ Do not ship anything until we approve it. Contact us first for a return approval. We coordinate the return with the manufacturer on your behalf, and your Return Authorization (RMA) names the exact return destination and carrier instructions. An item shipped back without an RMA will be refused.
Restocking Fees & Shipping Costs
To maintain our low prices and high quality, the following fees apply to all non-defective returns:
- โ Restocking Fee: A 20% restocking fee applies to all returns to cover inspection, decontamination, and repackaging costs.
- โ Shipping Costs: Return shipping costs are the sole responsibility of the customer. Original shipping charges are non-refundable.
Non-Returnable Items: Final Sale
For safety, quality assurance, and regulatory reasons, the following items cannot be returned:
- โBuilt-to-order, made-to-order, and custom-configured equipment. Much of our lab equipment is built for your order at the factory, these units cannot be returned once production has started.
- โSpecial orders and non-standard configurations (voltage changes, custom sizes, added options).
- โUsed, installed, or contaminated products.
- โClearance, open-box, and scratch-and-dent items.
- โSterile products, hazardous materials, chemicals, and reagents (for safety compliance).
- โRefrigerated or temperature-sensitive products.
Not sure whether an item is built to order? Ask us before you buy, we will tell you straight, and we can confirm the manufacturer's return terms for any product on the site.
Exchanges & Damaged Items
We understand that sometimes you may need a different product or an item arrives damaged, and we are here to help facilitate that process.
- โ Reporting Window: Requests for exchanges or reports of incorrect/damaged items must be made within 48 hours of delivery.
- โ Inventory: Exchanges are subject to inventory availability.
- โ Condition: Items for exchange must be unused and in original packaging.
Order Errors
If you receive an incorrect item due to our error, please notify us within 48 hours. We will arrange for the return and replacement at no cost to you. However, Legacy Lab Supplies is not responsible for replacements or refunds due to:
- โ Incorrect items ordered by the customer.
- โ Incorrect shipping information entered by the customer.
Refunds
Once your return is received and inspected, we will notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund. Approved refunds are issued to the original payment method (posting time varies by bank), minus applicable shipping and restocking fees.
Questions about a return or exchange? Contact our support team.
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