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Customer Service
  Customer Service

Here at Flamingo Crafts we pride ourselves on providing an excellent Customer and After Sales Service.

On this page you will find content relating to our policies on payment, delivery of your goods and how we deal with returns and refunds. You will also find our Terms and Conditions for using this site along with our Privacy Policy. If you have any questions that this page has been unable to answer then please contact us.

 
Accepted Payments

We offer a number of payment methods to ensure you can shop on our site confidently. Below is a list of the payment options that we offer:

 
NoChex

For customers who wish to pay using their credit or debit card, Nochex provides a quick and convenient way of processing payments securely.

Nochex accepts: MasterCard, Visa, Maestro, Visa Electron or Solo

 
PayPal

If you have a PayPal account, you can quickly process your order with the details already stored in your account, this saves you time as you do not have to enter those details again.

You do not require a PayPal account to use this service, however it is recommended (one can be set up during the checkout stage).

PayPal accepts: MasterCard, Visa, Maestro, Visa Electron, Solo, American Express and Direct Debits

 
Google Checkout

If you have a Google Checkout account, you can quickly process orders with the details already stored in your account, this saves you time as you do not have to enter those details again.

A Google account is required to use this method, however one can be set up during the checkout stage.

Google Checkout accepts: MasterCard, Visa, Visa Electron or Solo

 
Personal Cheque

If you prefer to pay with a personal cheque, simply choose this option at the checkout. Cheques must be made payable to Flamingo Crafts and sent to:

Flamingo Crafts
PO Box 176,
Barry,
CF63 9DY,
United Kingdom

Please detail your order number on the reverse of the cheque and ensure payment is for the exact amount of your order.

Important Notice: We cannot dispatch your items until your payment has cleared. It is for this reason that we recommend you use an online payment method to process your order.

At no time when paying online does Flamingo Crafts have access to your account details. All sensitive information such as your card number is handled securely by your chosen payment service (Nochex, PayPal or Google). See our Privacy Policy to find out what information we do store.

 
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Delivery Charges

This following explains our delivery policy. We use the Royal Mail as our chosen delivery service, this allows us to offer a range of services that is sure to suit your needs. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.

 
Delivery Options

Your items can be delivered to your billing address or an alternate delivery address. This means that you are able to have a greeting card sent directly to the recipient.

All greeting cards that can be personalised with a message inside are marked as appropriate to send to the recipient. To check this, on a product page, within the specification, look under the Delivery Options heading.

At this time we are unable to send individual items within an order to separate addresses. If you have multiple items that need to be delivered to a number of addresses, they will need to be processed within separate orders.

Please contact us if you have any questions about sending your order to a recipient.

 
1st Class Delivery

If this option is requested items should arrive within 1 - 2 working days once dispatched, however you should give up to 7 working days before contacting us.

Orders placed before 1pm are dispatched the same day (subject to stock availability, Monday to Friday only, excludes Bank Holidays).

Delivery charges are determined by the total weight of your order:

Weight Cost
Up to 0.050KG £0.45
Up to 0.100KG £0.70
Up to 0.250KG £1.00
Up to 0.500KG £2.30
Up to 0.750KG £2.80
Up to 1.000KG £3.40
Over 1.000KG £8.27

Should the cost of shipping your parcel be way in excess of the postage paid, we will contact you to discuss an additional payment to cover the additional expense, or give you the option to cancel your order.

 
2nd Class Delivery

If this delivery is requested items should arrive within 2 - 3 working days once dispatched, however you should give up to 7 working days before contacting us.

Orders placed before 1pm are dispatched the same day (subject to stock availability, Monday to Friday only, excludes Bank Holidays).

Delivery charges are determined by the total weight of your order:

Weight Cost
Up to 0.050KG £0.37
Up to 0.100KG £0.56
Up to 0.250KG £0.86
Up to 0.500KG £2.00
Up to 0.750KG £2.41
Up to 1.000KG £2.84
Over 1.000KG £5.68

Should the cost of shipping your parcel be way in excess of the postage paid, we will contact you to discuss an additional payment to cover the additional expense, or give you the option to cancel your order.

 
Next Day Delivery

If this delivery is selected, items are guaranteed to arrive before 1pm the next working day.

Orders placed before 1pm are dispatched the same day (subject to stock availability, Monday to Friday only, excludes Bank Holidays).

Your order will need to be signed for upon delivery.

Please Note: Orders placed on a Friday before 1pm will be guaranteed to arrive the following Monday (excludes bank holidays).

Delivery charges are determined by the total weight of your order:

Weight Cost
Up to 0.100KG £5.00
Up to 0.500KG £5.45
Up to 1.00KG £6.75
Over 1.000KG £8.70

Should the cost of shipping your parcel be way in excess of the postage paid, we will contact you to discuss an additional payment to cover the additional expense, or give you the option to cancel your order.

 
Pick Up

For customers living in or around the Barry area we offer a pickup service, this lowers the cost of your order as it means you don't have to pay any postage.

If you would like to use this option please contact us before placing your order to arrange a day and time.

 
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Returns and Refunds

At Flamingo Crafts we aim to meet your expectations. We describe our products in as much detail as possible to avoid any disappointment when they arrive. If, however, you receive goods from us that do not meet your expectations, you can return them to us in an unused condition within 21 days for a refund or exchange.

To request a return contact us. Please state your order number and/or name and address and the reason for the return and we will advise you where to return your goods. We recommend you send your goods by Recorded Delivery. The goods will remain your responsibility until it has been signed for at the returns address. We cannot accept responsibility for returns lost or damaged in the post.

 
Important Notice
  • The goods must be returned to us unused and in its original condition for a refund. If unwanted goods are not resalable then we cannot provide a refund.
  • We will normally process your refund to your credit/debit card or PayPal account within 7 working days of its receipt, or will despatch to you an alternative where agreed.
  • Delivery charges and return postage charges are non refundable unless the goods are faulty.
 
Refunds for Personalised Items
We regret that we cannot refund goods which are personalised, made to order or customised in any way unless they are faulty, as they are not resalable.
 
Faulty Goods

In the unusual event that your product is faulty or was damaged in transit, you must contact us immediately. We will then advise you where to send your return to.

On receipt of the faulty goods we will send you a replacement or provide you with a refund.

We will normally process your refund to your credit/debit card or PayPal account within 7 working days of its receipt or will provide a replacement where agreed.

This returns policy does not affect your statutory rights.

 
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Privacy Policy

We are committed to protecting your privacy. We will only use the information that we collect about you lawfully (in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998).

We collect information about you for two reasons: firstly, to process your order and second, to provide you with the best possible service. The type of information we will collect about you includes:

  • Name
  • Address
  • Phone Number
  • Email Address

The personal information which we hold will be held securely in accordance with the law. We will not rent or sell your name, address, e-mail address, or personal information to any third party other than our reputable courier company for the sole purpose of delivering your goods.

The information we hold will be accurate and up to date. You can check the information that we hold about you by contacting us. If you find any inaccuracies we will delete or correct it promptly.

 
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Terms and Conditions

Please read these terms and conditions carefully, as using or purchasing from the Flamingo Crafts website means you agree to them.
 
Our Contract
These Terms and Conditions govern the supply of goods sold by Flamingo Crafts (the seller) to the customer (the purchaser) named on the order form provided on the Flamingo Crafts website. Together with the completed order form, these Terms and Conditions constitute the entire and only agreement between us in relation thereto. Our acceptance of your order by delivery of the goods constitutes a legally binding contract between us on these terms and conditions.
 
The Product

Every Product is individually handmade by Flamingo Crafts, therefore there may be slight variations on each design. All materials, envelopes and gift boxes will be chosen from stock if the particular envelope, gift box or other material shown in the card image is not available at the time.

Our cards are not suitable for handling by children under 3 years old. The cards contain small parts that may cause a choking hazard.

 
Ordering

You can buy products from us online using your credit or debit card or by sending a cheque. Our payment service providers offer a secure purchasing environment online and handles all credit and debit card payments. For full details see here.

When paying by eCheque or Personal Cheque your order will not be dispatched until your payment has cleared.

 
Prices

The prices displayed on our website are in Great British pounds.

The price payable for the goods you order is as set out on our web site at the time you place your order.

We reserve the right to change the prices of the products at any time.

 
Delivery

Delivery times depend on the destination and the service selected, see here for details. We will not be held liable for any loss caused to you by late delivery. Please contact us if your goods do not arrive when expected and we will investigate.

If gift boxes are included within your order, they will need to be assembled upon delivery. Assembly is simple and instructions will be included within your order. For this reason, we do not recommend sending an order that includes a gift box direct to the recipient.

 
Returns and Refunds
If you are unhappy with your purchase, for whatever reason, you should contact us to arrange a return. See our returns policy for full details.
 
Privacy
Our privacy policy can be viewed here.
 
General

These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales, but do not affect your statutory rights.

When placing an order with Flamingo Crafts, you are making an offer to purchase the goods contained within that order. We reserve the right to accept or decline that offer.

We will not accept liability for any errors in the description of goods on the website, and can change those descriptions at any time. We will however do our utmost to correct any problems as soon as we become aware of them.

Flamingo Crafts can only be held liable for loss up to the cost of the product(s) purchased.

We will not be responsible for any losses resulting from your use, or your inability to use our website.

All copyright, design and intellectual property rights relating to our designs will remain the property of Flamingo Crafts.

The Flamingo Crafts website (http://www.flamingocrafts.co.uk/) contains links to other websites, which are provided to enhance our shopping experience, but these sites are not under our control. We will not be held responsible for any loss or damage caused by using these sites, which extends to the information, products or services displayed on those sites.

 
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