The following "Frequently Asked Questions" (FAQs) are those posed most often to our customer service department. If your question is not answered here, please contact our friendly Customer Service staff by phone at (518) 436-9606, by e-mail at info@scannerworld.com, or our contact form

Order Information

To place phone orders, call (518) 436-9606 or call our toll free order line at (800) 476-8050 in the lower 48 US states between 9:30am - 5pm Monday to Friday eastern time zone. You may also fax your order to (518) 465-2945.

Scanner World USA Inc. accepts MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover. Credit, debit, and cash cards are accepted. Charge card information placed with order should match the billing address of the card.

You may also order by mail. For USA orders we accept business, company or personal checks, bank / postal money orders, and cashiers tellers checks. Orders received with business, company or personal checks will be held 4 weeks for bank clearance of the check.

Most in stock orders are shipped the same or next day. All merchandise is brand new in factory sealed cartons (unless otherwise noted). Scanner World does not dropship any merchandise. All advertised products are stocked and shipped from our own Albany, NY warehouse. Out of stock items will be backordered and you will be notified of approximate availability and delivery date.

Scanner World USA Inc. does not ship any merchandise on a trial or demo basis. Prices, specifications and terms subject to change without prior notice. We are not responsible for any typographical errors. All shipments are F.O.B. Scanner World USA Inc. warehouse in Albany, NY. Call (518) 436-9606 immediately to report damage or shortage. All claims and adjustments must be made within 7 days of invoice. No returns accepted after 7 days. Any returns or exchanges on new unopened items will be charged a 15% restocking fee. Shipping, handling, or processing charges and any other surcharges are non-refundable. All brand new merchandise carries manufacturer's warranty. Only bid proposals and purchase orders from U.S., federal, and local government agencies are accepted with net 10 days terms upon approval. Add New York State sales tax to total of order, including shipping and handling charge, on shipments made within New York State.

Shipping Charges

Add shipping charge (S&H) per item as listed next to price of product and $6.75 for any and all accessories ordered at the same time. Antennas and other products have their own shipping charge if a S&H amount is shown next to the item. Web site will calculate correct toatl for each order.

Shipping totals are automatically calculated online which include S&H, processing, insurance, and delivery for orders shipped to the 48 contiguous continental US states.

Shipping / handling charges and other surcharges are NOT refundable. All orders shipped within the lower contiguous 48 states continental USA will be charged shipping as calculated by shopping cart. Online order entry is only accepted from the 48 contiguous continental US states and will show correct toatal including S&H. For shipments outside the continental 48 states you may enter order online and we will advise you by email total including S&H.

To place your order by phone from outside the 48 contiguous continental US states area call 518-436-9606 Monday-Friday 10AM-4PM Eastern US Time.

Shipments made to a business must be listed in the phone directory as a business at the given address. Any shipments made that are found at a later date to have had an address correction or change by UPS ground shipments will incur a $10 surcharge billed to your credit card.

Red & Blue Air Service

For faster service, use UPS 2nd Day Blue or Next Day Red Label Air Service for delivery within the lower 48 Continental U.S. States. You must include a street address because UPS will not deliver to a PO Box. Shipping time is approximately 1-3 business days. Scanner World USA Inc. does not guarantee delivery date of UPS Air Service. Minimum shipping charge for delivery by Blue Label is $25.00 per order. Please call Scanner World for the exact shipping charge on any orders to be shipped by Blue or Red Label Air Service. Orders paid by credit card, billing and shipping address must be the same.

To place Air Service orders, call 1-800-476-8050 before 1:00PM Eastern time Monday - Friday for same day shipping of in stock items. This service is not available through the online shopping cart.

Shipping Questions

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How long does it take for my order to arrive?
Can I ship my order outside of the United States?

Ordering and Payment

What credit cards do you accept?
May I pay with a purchase order?
May I order via e-mail?
May I order via fax?
May I order via phone?
May I order via mail?
May I pay with a check?
Is your showroom open to the public?

Return and Refund Policies

What if my order arrives damaged or is missing something?
What is your return policy?
Is there any warranty on your products?

Tax Concerns

Will I be charged sales tax?
What is your federal Tax ID Number?
How can I get a quote, estimate, or pro-forma invoice?

Shopping our website

What if you don't list the item I need?
Do you have a catalog?
How can I tell if an item is in stock?

Privacy and Security

What do you do with information you receive from me?
How do you use cookies?
I want to place my order but I don't want to transmit my credit card number over the Web.
How does ScannerWorld.com handle online security and my personal information?
How does SSL work?
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