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Shipping and Delivery

We Ship using UPS, USPS, FedEx.  Tracking information will be provided and estimated shipping times will be given. Shipping times vary depending on microscope availability and product configuration.  If you need an item on a specific day or time, please call our office and coordinate the purchase with one of our employees.

Returns & Exchanges

Our refund and returns policy lasts 30 days. If 30 days have passed since your purchase, we can’t offer you a refund or exchange. There is a 20% restocking fee on all returns or exchanges.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.

Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.

Additional non-returnable items:

    • Downloadable software products

    • Some health and personal care items

To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase.

Please do not send your purchase back to the manufacturer.

There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted:

    • CD, DVD, software that has been opened.

    • Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error.

    • Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery

 

Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.

If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within a certain amount of days.

Late or missing refunds

If you haven’t received a refund yet, first check your bank account again.

Then contact your credit card company, it may take some time before your refund is officially posted.

Next contact your bank. There is often some processing time before a refund is posted.

If you’ve done all of this and you still have not received your refund yet, please contact us at contact@southlandinstruments.com

Sale items

Only regular priced items may be refunded. Sale items cannot be refunded.

Exchanges

We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange it for the same item, send us an email at contact@southlandinstruments.com and send your item to: {physical address}.

Shipping returns

To return your product, you should mail your product to: 307 W. Taft Ave. Unit F, Orange CA 92865

You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.

Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you may vary.

If you are returning more expensive items, you may consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.

Need help?

Contact us at contact@southlandinstruments.com for questions related to refunds and returns.

FAQ

We offer a wide range of microscopes to suit various needs, including compound microscopes, stereo microscopes, digital microscopes, and specialty microscopes for educational, industrial, and professional use. Whether you’re a student, teacher, researcher, or technician, we have the right microscope for you.

Choosing the right microscope depends on your specific requirements. If you’re unsure, our team is here to help! Consider the type of samples you’ll be viewing, the level of magnification you need, and any additional features such as digital imaging. Feel free to contact us for personalized recommendations.

We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. If you’re not happy with your microscope, you can return it within 30 days of delivery for a full refund or exchange, provided it is in its original condition. Please contact our customer service team to initiate a return and receive instructions on how to proceed.