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UPS, FedEx or USPS will be used to ship your purchase, if you have a preference for another shipping provider, please contact Ike or Dylan and we will work with you and the company you choose.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInternational orders may be subject to destination countries sales, VAT or import tax. Please contact your country's duty center, prior to purchase for more information regarding these fees. Flipside Music will not reduce listed price to avoid said duties.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cb\u003eReturn Policy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew Items\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe honor a 14 day return window on all new items.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf you feel the need to return an item, it must be in the sellable condition, no paint chips, scratches or broken parts. 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Sellable Condition means that the product(s) is in exactly the same condition as it was when you received it. The item must have all the original packaging, included accessories owner’s manuals and blank warranty card, no sign of wear or abuse.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUsed and Vintage Gear\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe honor a 3 day return window on all used and vintage items.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll our used gear is tested for functionality prior to being available for purchase and therefore only carries a 3 day approval period. If you would like to make a return just let us know within the 3 day window.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDamaged or Defective Items\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe visually inspect all items before shipment. 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