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Delivery - Shipping Services and Returns Policy



In normal circumstances, make an order before 1pm and it will be dispatched the same working day. If you make an order after 1pm it will be dispatched the next working day. This page explains delivery options, international delivery, and exchanges/returns.

How much does delivery cost?

Instead of charging a fixed rate for delivery, the cost is automatically calculated depending on the weight of the pets in your cart. This method is fair and cost-effective for you, as you don't pay any more than you have to.

Delivery Options Calculator  

To find out how much a pet (or pets) will cost to send, simply add them to your cart. All available options and their costs appear in the Delivery Options box on the Shopping Cart page.

UK areas: For delivery purposes, UK is split into two sections. UK Highlands & Islands covers Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, Scottish Highlands, Isle of Man and all other outlying islands. UK Mainland (excl. Highlands) covers the rest of it.

International Customers: The calculator is automatically set to show UK rates so if you live in a different country, simply select it from the drop-down list and press "ReCalculate". If your country isn't shown, just contact us and we'll add it.

Please note: Depending on the weight of the pets in your order, certain delivery options may appear unavailable. If this occurs, please contact us and we'll advise you on alternative options.

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  UK Delivery Options
UK customers - When you make a purchase from Electronic Pet Shop, you get a choice of delivery options. Prices are calculated by weight. Please note - delivery times are valid from the day orders are dispatched.

  • Standard Delivery Standard Delivery
    Delivery time - 3 to 5 working days.
    This is the cheapest method, and is for non-urgent orders.

  • Express Delivery Express Delivery
    Delivery time - 1 to 2 working days.

    For when you want your order delivered a bit quicker.

  • Special Delivery Special Delivery
    Delivery time - Next working day.
    Ideal for urgent or valuable orders. Insured up to £500.
    Requires a signature on delivery.

Companies we use for UK delivery:

  • Royal Mail
    The vast majority of orders are delivered by Royal Mail. Standard Delivery orders go by 2nd class post and Express Delivery orders go by 1st class post. If no-one is in to receive the delivery, the parcel will be left with a neighbour or deposited at your local sorting/delivery office. You have 3 weeks to collect parcels sent by 1st or 2nd class, and 1 week to collect parcels sent by Special Delivery, before they are returned to us.* Online tracking is available for Royal Mail (Special Delivery only) here.

  • DHL and Parcelforce
    We may use DHL or Parcelforce services to deliver large or high value orders. You'll receive an order update email letting you know if we've used DHL or Parcelforce. Your parcel will reach you in the time specified by your chosen delivery option. A signature is required on delivery. If no-one is in to receive it, the parcel will be left with a neighbour or taken to the nearest depot from where it can either be collected or re-delivered. DHL can be contacted on 01332 816960 and Parcelforce re-delivery can be arranged online here. Online tracking for DHL is here and Parcelforce here.

* If parcels are returned to us as undeliverable, we reserve the right to charge for re-delivery. As with any internet shop, delivery is out of our hands once the order has been dispatched. All deliveries are subject to the terms and conditions of Royal Mail/DHL/Parcelforce (as appropriate). In the case of an order being lost in the post, compensation should be sought from the relevant company. We will assist as much as possible with any claims, and provide all necessary receipts.

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European Delivery (outside the UK)
To make Electronic Pet Shop widely accessible, we also deliver to other countries in Europe. Unfortunately we do not deliver to non-EU counties.

The european delivery options we offer are:

  • Airmail Standard Royal Mail Standard Airmail
    The most economical way to have your order delivered.
    Delivery time - Europe 3 working day aim.
    Delivery times are to entry at the destination country, please allow extra time for parcel to get through your country's internal postal system. In the case of loss or damage, compensation of up to £36 can be sought from Royal Mail. Compensation is not 100% guaranteed, but we will assist as much as possible to try to ensure successful claims for our customers.
     

  • Airmail Premium Royal Mail Premium Airmail
    Uses a registered, insured and slightly faster service.
    Delivery time - Europe 2-3 working day aim.
    If you select premium airmail, your order will be sent using Airsure or International Signed For, depending on the services available to your country. Your parcel will be treated as priority ensuring safer and faster handling, plus delivery confirmation. Insurance is included for damage or loss of up to £36. Additional insurance of  £250 or £500 per parcel can be added - please contact us if you require this. Tracking is available here.

Please note - the recipient is responsible for paying any duty/excise/other tax that they may be charged at the destination country. To find out more about tax on receiving goods from abroad, please contact your country's customs office. If parcels are returned to us by Royal Mail for any reason, we reserve the right to charge for re-delivery. As with any internet shop, delivery is out of our hands once the order has been sent.

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Returns and Exchanges
We believe you will be delighted with every pet you adopt from the Electronic Pet Shop. However, understandably things may very occasionally go wrong, and if this happens, we want to make it as easy as possible for you to get it sorted.

If you do need to return an item to us, please contact us first so that we can authorise your return and advise you on the returns address and any documents you may need to include. If you haven't checked with us first to get the go-ahead, we will not be able to process your return.

IMPORTANT - All items being returned are the responsibility of the customer until they reach us. For this reason, it is highly recommended that you obtain and proof of posting receipts from the Post Officekeep all your postage receipts and use a delivery service with guaranteed compensation for loss or damage in transit up to the value of your item, such as Royal Mail Recorded Signed For, Special Delivery, Standard Parcels with additional cover, or for international customers, Royal Mail International Signed For or Airsure.

  • Damaged or Faulty Items
    If you believe your pet to be faulty on arrival, please let us know within 1 month of purchase. We will advise you on steps to take to deduce whether your pet really is faulty or if it was just temporarily misbehaving (animals can be mischievous!). If you conclude that your pet does have a fault, we will get back to you within 1-2 working days to let you know whether we will be sending a replacement right away, or if you need to send the original pet back for a refund or replacement. If you are in the UK and it is necessary we will reimburse you with the cost of sending the item back to us, so for us to do this please enclose a copy of the postage receipt or email us a scan of it. Unfortunately we are unable to reimburse postage costs for pets sent outside of the UK. Returned pets will be thoroughly checked over and if they do prove to be faulty, we will send you the replacement or repair as soon as possible. If the correct item is not in stock, we will send you the closest alternative upon your approval, or issue you with a refund (with the payment method you initially used, unless postal order) or an account credit if preferred. If the item proves not to be faulty, we will either charge to have the item sent back to you, or if you prefer we can keep it and issue you a refund for the item (minus postage, packaging and gift-wrap charges), provided the item is in a re-sellable condition with all parts and packaging included. Unfortunately we are not able to refund any pets purchased outside of our standard 30 day guarantee.

  • Unwanted Gifts
    It's understandable that you might be given a pet and not be able to care for it, because you already have one like it or you have too many animals to look after. If this is the case, we will refund you the money for the item, minus any extra costs incurred in the processing of the order (i.e. postage and packaging charges and gift wrapping). It will also be your responsibility to cover the cost of sending the item back to us. Items must be returned within 30 days of receipt in a perfect re-sellable condition with all parts, accessories, packaging, instructions etc. Please also include the receipt that came with your order. We will issue the refund only once the item has been thoroughly checked over, and refunds will be issued using the same method as the payment was initially made, unless postal order. Alternatively, we can credit your Electronic Pet Shop account with the relevant amount. If you've been given the item as a present and have a gift receipt, we can only issue a refund as credit in your account, so for a card, PayPal or cheque refund, please get the buyer to contact us.

  • Wrong Item or other Order Mistake
    If you receive the wrong item due to a fault that we have made, we will replace it for the correct item or issue you with a refund or account credit instead if you feel this is necessary. Any wrong items must be returned within 30 days of receipt in a re-sellable condition with all parts, accessories, packaging, instructions etc. We will send you the correct item as soon as possible. If the correct item is not in stock, we will send you the closest alternative upon your approval, or issue you with a refund (with the payment method you initially used, unless postal order) or an account credit if you prefer. We will also reimburse you with the cost of sending the item back to us, so please enclose a copy of the postage receipt or email us a scan of it, in order for us to do so.

  • Return of Electrical Pet for correct disposal
    Electronic Pet Shop complies with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive. This means that when a purchase is made through ElectronicPetShop.com we allow customers to return an equivalent model for correct disposal free of charge. More information about the directive can be found here.

Refunds are given at the discretion of ElectronicPetShop.com. If any goods are returned incomplete, damaged, soiled, or used, then we reserve the right to impose a charge. We reserve the right to restrict returns to unopened or defective products at our discretion.

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You'll be able to find useful information in the following pages to help you out with your adoption, if you're still unclear about something:

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