Our Pledge To You
We stand behind our products and want our customers to be satisfied with their purchases. We will always make every effort to take care of customers. We value our customers and our policy is to be reasonable and fair with them; we hope that they will be reasonable and fair with us as well.
Has My Order Shipped?
COLAMCO.com will do everything possible to keep you informed of your order via email. Your tracking number will be emailed to you once the item is shipped.
How do I track my order?
To track your order, you must first obtain your Tracking Number. The Tracking Numbers for each day's shipped orders are automatically emailed once their container is processed and scanned at the Carrier Central processing facility up to 72 hours after shipment. The tracking number can be used on the shippers website or when contacting the Shipper directly. The contact information for the Shippers are as follows:
For more answers to questions about shipping, see Shipping FAQ.
How do I get my Order Number?
COLAMCO.com order numbers are shown on your onscreen confirmation page and in your order confirmation email.
When will my online order be processed and shipped?
Automated order processing continues in our various warehouses. Orders typically are shipped within one to two business days following the day on which the order is placed, though it is impossible to guarantee the exact date of shipment. Once the order is shipped, it is delivered based upon the shipment method chosen by the consumer and the policies, terms, and conditions of the commercial shipping service (e.g., UPS, FedEx, etc.) used.
Do multi-item orders ship separately?
In many cases, multi-item orders ship separately. This is because we have over 50 different shipping warehouses - each with different items. If you purchase multiple items, shipping prices are based on single location shipping, but in many cases, items will be shipped separately from different warehouses. This is explained in our shipping notification.
Do you include an invoice in the shipping box?
No, as with most resellers, we include a packing slip. Please reference your order confirmation and on-line invoice or email to have a copy sent. Please include order number in email requests.
I think I made an item or address order mistake - Can I change my order information?
Credit Card Merchant rules prohibit us from changing orders, shipping methods or addresses post order to prevent fraud. We are required by legal contract to deliver each order - exactly as placed - to the exact address given at order placement.
Can I cancel my Order once it is placed?
We will make every attempt to cancel your order after its placed, should you choose to do so. However if the item has shipped you may be unable to cancel. If you would like to return your item, please complete the form at http://www.colamco.com/rma to request an RMA.
How do I request a return authorization (RMA)?
Please answer all of the questions on our RMA page and submit your answers for approval.
Do you expect any holiday shipping delays?
In November and December shipping volumes go up 10 times normal package volume for all resellers and create some delays for all the carriers. We have measured holiday shipping performance for FedEx, UPS, and USPS. Statistically they all fair about the same with regard to delays in holiday shipping.
In our tests:
- UPS mail innovations has a 96% delivery rate in 5 business days or less in non holiday months. 3.5% take longer - up to 21 days. 0.5% are lost, damaged or mis-routed and require a shipping investigation and claim at 21 days.
- UPS ground has a 95% delivery rate in 5 business days or less in non holiday months. 4.5% take longer - up to 21 days. 0.5% are lost, damaged or mis-routed and require a shipping investigation and claim at 21 days.
- FedEx ground has a 95% delivery rate in 5 business days or less in non holiday months. 4.5% take longer - up to 21 days. 0.5% are lost, damaged or mis-routed and require a shipping investigation and claim at 21 days.
Does COLAMCO accept phone, fax, email or mail orders?
We prefer that you place your order on www.colamco.com, however if you need to speak with someone and feel more comfortable placing the order over the phone, we will process it.. However, if you are a corporate customer with established trade credit, you may apply for a Net Terms account and purchase via Purchase Order, after filling out the application form online.
I did not receive an order confirmation. Was my order submitted successfully?
If you did not receive a confirmation on the order however successfully clicked the "Process My Order" button, most likely our server received your order but communication back to your PC was interrupted. Please do NOT replace the order on-line. If you do, you may end up with duplicate orders and both being charged since we use an automatic system. Email our support group at customerservice@colamco.com to make sure your order was received to be safe.
After I submit an order with COLAMCO.com, how will I be advised of the order's progress?
COLAMCO.com will do everything possible to keep you informed of your order via email. Your tracking number will be emailed to you once the item is shipped.
I am experiencing some trouble with my shopping cart. What might be wrong?
Shopping cart problems usually occur from one or more of the following reasons:
- Cookies are not enabled
- The master clock on the computer is not set correctly
- The terminal you are using is behind a firewall.
- The item you are trying to purchase is sold out, or there is a lesser quantity than you wish to purchase.
- You are using a browser less than Internet Explorer 6.
- Some people have trouble when using any Netscape browser.
If all else fails, try closing all programs, restart your computer or email us at customerservice@colamco.com.
Why does one item always remain in my shopping cart?
Shopping cart problems usually occur from one or more of the following reasons:
- Cookies are not enabled
- The master clock on the computer is not set correctly
- The terminal you are using is behind a firewall.
- The item you are trying to purchase is sold out, or there is a lesser quantity than you wish to purchase.
- You are using a browser less than Internet Explorer 6.
- Some people have trouble when using any Netscape browser.
If all else fails, try closing all programs, restart your computer or email us at customerservice@COLAMCO.com.
Can I add, change or remove items from my order after it has been submitted?
No, unfortunately this is not possible.
Is the COLAMCO.com website secure? What type of security features are utilized to safeguard my information?
When you are placing an order on the Internet, security is a number one priority. All on-line transactions are sent through our secure server, and encrypted with 128-bit technology. Once the information is received through the Internet, trusted authorized employees will process your payment, and make sure that your information is handled with the highest level of security.
Does COLAMCO.com sell or release my personal information?
COLAMCO.com respects your privacy. We will not under any circumstances sell or release your information to anyone. All of the information obtained from our web site will be used for processing purposes only. The only e-mails you will receive from COLAMCO.com will be in regard to your order, RMA status and other information you may have requested.
Does COLAMCO.com offer a paper catalog?
No. We only offer an online catalog located on our website at www.COLAMCO.com
May I pay with a Purchase Order?
If you are a corporate customer with established trade credit, you may apply for a Net Terms account and purchase via Purchase Order, after filling out the application form online.
Does COLAMCO collect Sales Tax?
COLAMCO collects sales taxes for the states of California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Texas, Washington D.C and Colorado. If you are tax exempt from California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Texas, Washington D.C or Colorado, please fax or email a copy of your sales tax certificate. Without a valid copy of your certificate, we are unable to waive the sales tax collection. Please note that we are not able to waive sales tax for Massachusetts.