GENERAL
FAQ
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1. Where
are you located?
2. Do you
have a
catalog?
3. Does
U.S. Composites have a distributor near me where
I can
buy?
4. Do you
sell to the
public?
5. Do you
manufacture any of your
products?
6. As a
business can I get a
discount?
7. Is
there a minimum
order?
8. What
forms of payment do you
accept?
9. Will
you send my order
C.O.D.?
10. Will
you bill me for my
order?
11. What
methods of shipping do you
offer?
12. How
much is
shipping?
13. How
long will it take to ship my
order?
14. How
many days does it take to get to me once
shipped?
15. Do
you ship to international
destinations?
16. Do
you ship flammable
liquids?
17.
What
is your return
policy?
18. Your
prices are so low, how do you do
it?
19. Do
you charge sales
tax?
20. I am
in South Florida. Can I come pick up my
order?
21. Can
you ship my order today?
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1. Where are you
located?
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We are located in
West Palm Beach, Florida USA
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2. Do you have a
catalog?
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All of our
available products and current pricing can only be
found online at this time. Our web site does
feature a printable
price list here.
We hope to have a catalog available in the future
and we appreciate your patience.
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3. Does U.S.
Composites have a distributor near
me?
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No, we do not sell
through distributors. Our products are only offered
to you directly from our Florida
location.
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4. Do you sell
to the public?
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Yes. Our pricing is
the same for both business and individual
customers.
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5. Do you
manufacture any of your
products?
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U.S. Composites is
a distributor not a manufacturer. We provide you
with the finest products the industry offers,
packaged securely and generally shipped within 48
hours of your order.
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6. As a business
can I get a
discount?
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Our pricing
structure is based strictly on product quantity.
These low prices are available to individuals and
businesses alike. Businesses are encouraged to
contact us by phone to discuss full roll pricing,
shipping alternatives or private label sales
opportunities.
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7. Is there a
minimum order?
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No.
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8. What forms of
payment do you accept?
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All purchases must
be prepaid either by a major credit card, a bank
debit card or by check or money order. We accept
MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover
credit cards.
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9. Will you send
my order C.O.D.?
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U.S. Composites had
discontinued COD shipments.
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10. Will you
bill me for my order?
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U.S. Composites
offers limited open billing to those business
customers that qualify based on credit history and
the business's bank and industry references. All
decisions are made on a case by case basis and you
should allow 3 to 4 working days for an account to
be established.
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11. What methods
of shipping do you
offer?
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The majority of
orders are shipped by United Parcel Services(UPS)
Ground. If necessary you may request UPS Next
Day Air, 2nd Day Air, or 3 Day Select. Larger
orders can also be shipped via common carrier,
however delivery is required to be made to a
commercial location with a forklift or loading dock
facility. We will also accommodate businesses and
individuals who have accounts with Federal Express
and DHL.
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12. How much is
shipping?
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Shipping costs are
determined by the following: Weight and number of
boxes, distances and exact zip codes and whether
there is a hazardous shipping surcharge. For
approximate shipping amounts you can view this
chart
on our order form
or call us at 561.588.1001 for a shipping
quote/estimate.
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13. How long
will it take to ship my
order?
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The vast majority
of our orders ship within one to two business days
of being placed. In the event that we are not able
to ship your order on time we will notify you at
the daytime number you provided when placing the
order.
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14. How many
days does it take to get to me once
shipped?
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A UPS Ground
chart is provided
for you here.
Shipments from our location in South Florida will
run between 1 and 6 business days depending on
distance. The number of days does not include the
day of shipment. UPS does not count Saturday,
Sunday or national holidays in their transit time
schedules.
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15. Do you ship
to international
destinations?
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Yes. Small orders
can be sent via UPS International Air Services
directly to your country, or we can ship to your
parcel forwarding agent in the USA. We can also
ship larger orders on a pallet via common carrier
to your company's agent or freight forwarder in
America for shipment by Sea.
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16. Do you ship
flammable liquids?
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Yes. Flammable
liquids such as polyester, vinyl ester and gelcoats
can be shipped domestically via UPS Ground
service. There is no hazardous material charge for
individual gallons or quarts. However, shipping
regulations prohibit shipping more than one gallon
per box. A hazardous material charge of $37.00
is charged by UPS per five gallon pail of flammable
liquid. For orders with multiple five gal pails we
can ship via common carrier, however delivery is
required to be made to a commercial location with a
forklift or loading dock facility.
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17. What is your
return policy?
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In order to
initiate a return please note the following
guidelines:
1. A 10% restocking charges will be applied
to any goods returned within 30 days of invoice
date.
2. Approval is required by phone to
authorize return.
3. Items must be in unopened containers or
packages in salable condition.
4. Cut yardage fabrics and special order
items are NOT returnable.
5. Customer is responsible for the shipping
charges to return products back to us.
6. Outgoing shipping charges billed on
original invoice are not refundable.
7. No returns of resins, epoxies and other
liquid based products will be accepted after 30
days.
8. Dry goods are subject to a 25% restocking
charge after 30 days.
9. No returns will be accepted after 90
days.
Please call 561.588.1001 to arrange for a return
within this 30 day period. We strive for your total
satisfaction on each and every order. We go to
great lengths to package each order in a safe
manner and we have been rewarded with very few
damage claims. Boxes obviously damaged in transit
should be reported to the carrier immediately. The
UPS toll-free number is
1-800-PICK-UPS.
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18. Your prices
are so low, how do you do
it?
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As a direct, online
only distributor US Composites has several
advantages that allow us to offer you first quality
products at wholesale prices. We do not have to
factor into our sales price large advertising,
packaging or product research expenses. Just as
important are the solid relations with our
suppliers, many of whom we have worked with for
over 10 years. Of course strong customer support
and word of mouth advertising has been of
tremendous importance in our ability to offer
excellent value.
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19. Do you
charge sales tax?
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Only orders shipped
within the state of Florida are subject to sales
tax. Florida businesses should fax their Florida
Sales Tax Resale Certificate to us prior to placing
an order to avoid being charged sales tax. Our fax
number is 561.585.8583.
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20. I am in
South Florida. Can I come pick up my
order?
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Yes. We do offer
pickup for local customers or those visiting the
South Florida area. We don't have a retail store,
so we ask that orders are placed in advance and we
will then advise at what time the order will be
ready for pickup.
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21. Can you ship
my order today?
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Some orders can be
filled the same day they are placed but may be
subject to a rush processing fee. However, it is
not always possible. It is best to allow 48hrs for
shipment plus the days in transit when calculating
your project needs.
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