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Return Policies

At Shar Products, your satisfaction is our TOP priority.  We stand by our products, and will exchange or return a damaged or defective product to ensure your complete satisfaction.  Please browse through our return policies to find return information specific to your product.

  • All merchandise purchased from Shar Products has a 30-day unconditional guarantee from the date of purchase except when noted below.

  • All defective merchandise purchased from Shar Products is returnable up to one year from purchase except when noted below.  

  • You may ship your package back to us via UPS or postal service.  We recommend using UPS so your package can be tracked from the shipping point to our warehouse.  We also suggest that you insure your package for its full value.  You will be responsible for return shipping charges unless your product is defective or was shipped in error.

  • Exceptions to the above policies apply to the products listed below.  Please click the appropriate product category for more details.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact a Customer Service Representative at (800) 793.4334 or email us.

 

Instruments & Bows
All non-defective instruments or bows are backed by our 30-day money back guarantee.  These items must be returned in "as new" condition.  Otherwise, repair costs or depreciation due to damage may be charged.

If you have received a damaged or defective instrument or bow, please contact our Customer Service Department at (800) 793.4334 between 
9 am - 9 pm EDT for a replacement and return instructions.    

Electric Instruments
Please contact our Customer Service Department at (800) 793.4334 for return instructions.

Strings
Please inspect your strings immediately upon receipt. Unopened strings may only be returned within 30 days, so that we may supply all our customers with the freshest possible strings. Installed strings are not returnable, unless they break within the first 30 days after purchase. Because the tonal qualities of each instrument are unique, we cannot accept string returns for reasons of tone, including false strings.

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Cases, Bags, and Covers
American Case Company

American Cases are covered by a Lifetime Warranty against any flaw in workmanship or materials.  Please contact our American Case Repair Representative at (800) 793.4334 for more information.

All other cases, bags, and covers must be returned within 30 days of purchase.

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Sheet Music
Sheet music must be returned within 30 days of purchase.  A restocking fee of $2.00 will be charged per title returned.  Defective sheet music must be returned, for same title only, within 30 days of purchase.  The restocking fee will be waived, however, no refunds will be given.

Instrument Parts
All non-installed instrument parts must be returned within 30 days of purchase.  Installed instrument parts are not returnable unless defective.  If deemed defective, these parts must be returned within 30 days of installation, for replacement only, up to one year from purchase.

Playonair Shoulder Rests
All Playonair shoulder rests are covered by a Lifetime Warranty to be free from defects in workmanship and materials.  For more information, please contact our Customer Service Department at (800) 793.4334.

Videos, DVDs, CDs, and Software
These items are non-refundable unless defective.  If defective, they must be returned within 30 days of purchase for same title replacement only.  No refunds will be given.

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Return Procedures

Your order is very important to us!  It will be carefully packed and inspected to assure your satisfaction.  Should you find it necessary to return any merchandise, here's how:

Damaged Package
If your package should arrive damaged, contact our Customer Service Department at (800) 793.4334.  We will arrange for the carrier to pickup and inspect the package(s).  For purposes of returning items back to us, please retain the original packing materials.   

Returning an item

  1. Please call our Customer Service Department at (800) 793.4334 to obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number.  Using this number will help ensure a prompt and accurate credit.  

  2. Fill out the return form on the back of your packing slip.  If you do not have your invoice, you can print the online version of our return form.  Complete the information about the item(s) you are returning, the reason for the return, and what you would like in exchange for the item (choose refund or exchange).  

  3. Package the item(s) carefully and with the appropriate padding.  Be sure to include the return form with your returned item(s).

  4. Seal the box well and affix one of the return labels (attached to the return form) to the outside of the box.  Fasten the mailing label securely with cellophane tape.  

  5. You may ship your package back to us via UPS, or United States Postal Service.  We suggest that you use UPS as packages are tracked from the shipping point to our warehouse.  We also suggest that you insure your package for its full value.  You will be responsible for return shipping charges unless your product is defective or was shipped in error.  

  6. Please read the back of your packing slip for more specific instructions.

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