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We want our customers to receive the best service at the lowest price. That is why directbuylighting.com will refund 110% of the difference between our price and any competitors legitimate competing price. To qualify the order must meet the following criteria:

° The product must be in stock and available for immediate shipment.
° The advertised price must be from an authorized U.S. retailer.
° The price must be published online and include shipping, handling, and tax.
° Must be shipped to an identical address.
° We must be able to verify with competing web retailer.

Simply e-mail the complete URL (web address) of the competitor's website, along with your name, phone number, and the details of the price difference to us through our Contact Page or call us prior to placing your order. (Prices will not be matched after an order has been processed)

Unfortunately mandatory freight charges are not included in the price match guarantee. Due to their size and weight, some fixtures require freight shipping.

*All promotional coupons, discounts, or offers must be submitted at the time the order is placed. Promotional coupons, discounts, or offers will not be applied after the order has been processed.*


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- We offer free UPS Ground shipping in the 48 continental United States on any order over $75. All orders under $75 will be charged at least a $20 flat rate shipping fee. Any change in an order that brings the balance below $75 will result in an additional $20 shipping fee.

- Charges for expedited shipping are based on the total weight and dimensions of your order. We are unable to offer expedited shipping on some manufacturers. Expedited orders must be placed over the phone with a sales associate, and you must provide a UPS or FedEx account number.

- Large orders may be shipped using freight depending on weight and size. You will be advised of the cost before shipping. All prices are quoted in US dollars.

- Orders ship on business days only (this excludes weekends and holidays).

- Direct Buy Lighting will not cover shipping fees that result from additional services provided at the time of delivery. This includes indoor delivery of products shipped via freight companies and/or the rerouting of packages to addresses different than the "ship to" address provided on the initial order.

- Signature service is not offered unless requested at point of placement, unless this service is requested Direct Buy Lighting will not be liable for any items lost in shipment.

- In the event that an item is lost and/or damaged during shipment a claim will need to be filed with the carrier and the outcome of this claim received prior to the issuance of credit and/or replacements. Credit and/or replacement cannot be issued unless the claim is settled successfully.

Shipping outside the continental United States
Direct Buy Lighting does not offer free shipping to Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, Puerto Rico or international destinations. To ship to these areas you must provide your own shipping methods or shipping account numbers. These orders must be placed over the phone with a sales associate at 866-961-3357 five days a week.


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We do our best to maintain stock availability and ask for your pateince if an item is mismarked as instock or out of stock. We suggest that you always ask us the availability of the item, regardless of what the stock status says.While we check all products for stock availability, items may still become backordered after the order has been placed. Backordered items with lead times of more than 60 days will not be subject to cancellation fees. We will notify our customers if an item has been backordered and has a lead time exceeding 30 days. After notification, the customer has three business days to cancel the backordered item without cancellation fees.


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We charge sales tax on all orders shipped to New York residencies. Qualified resellers that are tax exempt should call 866-961-3357 with their number.

All customers outside the state of New York are accepting responsibility to pay their own sales tax or use tax to their state, city or local municipality on any purchase from Direct Buy Lighting.


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Please check the accuracy of your order in your order confirmation email. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the order placed online or over the phone is accurate. Direct Buy Lighting will not assume any cost to exchange items purchased in error. If a replacement item is necessary, Direct Buy Lighting will create a new order and refund the returned item less return fees, as defined below in the Return Policy section.


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Orders can be cancelled with or without an available order number by calling us before 5:00pm Eastern Time on the day the order is placed, Monday through Friday or the next business day if the order is placed on a holiday or weekend.

Order cancellations after 5:00PM are required in writing and must be sent via e-mail. You may submit your e-mail request leaving the order number field blank in the event that the order is not available. Please visit the contact us portion of our website and fill out the appropriate form for order cancellations. Orders cannot be cancelled after the manufacturer has processed and/or shipped the items.


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You must call our sales team within 24 hours of placing your order to make changes. All changes are dependant upon the manufacturer's ability to hold the processing of your order.


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Before accepting a delivery, you are required to inspect each and every box for damage or missing items. By accepting delivery of a shipment, you acknowledge that the item(s) were received in 100% usable condition and that you have received every item listed on the packing slip. If you are not required to sign for a shipment and you received damaged goods, please contact Customer Service immediately to report the damage.

Once an order is delivered and accepted, the return options for that order become limited. Any damaged or missing items not noted at the time of delivery must be reported within 7 business days of receiving the shipment.

Direct Buy Lighting will not cover shipping fees that result from additional services provided at the time of delivery. This includes indoor delivery of products shipped via freight companies and/or rerouting of packages to addresses different than the "ship to" address provided on the initial order.

All damaged or defective items must be reported in writing, either through the Contact Us portion of the website


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If you discover damaged products upon opening a shipment and decide not to accept delivery, please contact Customer Service immediately to take appropriate action to resolve the matter. (You will receive an email response in 24-48 hours.) Report of damage must be received within 7 business days of receipt. A claim will be filed with the carrier to credit your account for the damaged fixture, which we will replace at no cost. If the damaged product is repairable with replacement parts, these parts will be shipped at no cost. Direct Buy Lighting will not be responsible for expedited shipping of any replacement parts or products. If you would like to return the damaged product with no replacement, the return will be subject to our standard return policy. If the replacement product is backordered extensively we will retrieve the damaged product and issue a credit for item.

All damaged or defective items must be reported in writing, either through the Contact Us portion of the website


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Defective products (such as those with dents, scratches, or faulty wiring) that are noticed prior to installation must be reported within 7 business days of receiving the product. Please contact Customer Service. (You will receive an email response in 24 to 48 hours.) Defective products usually need to be returned prior to receiving a replacement product. Defective items will be replaced or repaired at the manufacturers discretion. Returns for these products are subject to our standard return policy (see Return Policy section).

All Damaged or defective items must be reported in writing, either through the Contact Us portion of the website


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Items received with broken glass are not considered defective products. You must report broken glass within 7  business days of receiving the product. Please contact Customer Service to request replacement glass be sent to you at no additional cost. (You will receive an email response in 24-48 hours.) Direct Buy Lighting will not be responsible for expedited shipping of any replacement glass. Returns associated with broken glass will be subject to the standard return fees as described in the Return Policy section.


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We offer refunds on unused merchandise less associated return fees. Return fees include:
- Credit card transaction fees
- Associated shipping charges
- Restocking fees charged directly from manufacturers for return of product.
These fees start at 25% of the purchase price of the product and range up to 50% depending on the manufacturer policy.
UPDATE: Restocking fees no longer apply


The following items may be returned:
° Products that are new, unused, unaltered (with no clipped wires) and contain all original product packaging and accessories.
° Products that are repackaged properly, in the original packaging, and are received in saleable condition.
° Products received within 20 days of requesting a return.

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If the product is refused upon delivery, the customer will become responsible for the freight charges both to and from the manufacturer.

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Most manufacturers do not reduce return fees for product exchanges. Please contact Customer Service to inquire about exchange options. (You will receive an email response in 24-48 hours.)

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To return an item, please send an email to Customer Service for a return authorization number by clicking here.

After Return Authorization is requested, we will:

1. Inform you of return fees for specific manufacturers. These fees will be deducted from your credit.
2. Issue an RGA# (return goods authorization number) and provide an address for you to ship the products.
3. Issue credit within 30 days of the manufacturer receiving and inspecting the product.

(NOTE: Credits will not be issued for products damaged during shipment, and you will be responsible for filing a claim with the shipper. Therefore it is recommended to insure all return shipments.)

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Please note, we will refund or pay shipping costs only if the return is a result of a Direct Buy Lighting or manufacturer error. The crediting process will begin once the product has been received and inspected. Credits will not be issued for products damaged during return shipment, and you will be responsible for filing a claim with the shipper. Please allow 30 days for the processing of credits. To begin processing a return, please email Customer Service. (You will receive an email response in 24-48 hours.)


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The pictures of the items on the Direct Buy Lighting website are provided by the manufacturers of the products. These pictures are the same as or similar to manufacturers printed or online catalog. These pictures are professionally photographed; however, products may look different once installed. Due to finish application along with variations in computer resolution and color, product finish and glass may vary from online images. Direct Buy Lighting is not responsible for the variation in product.


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The descriptions of the items on the Direct Buy Lighting website are provided by the manufacturers of the products. These descriptions and specifications are the same as or similar to the manufacturers printed or online catalogs. directbuylighting.com is not responsible for any variation in product description or specification provided by the manufacturer.


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Direct Buy Lighting will not sell any of your personal information nor your email address or pass it on to a third-party distributor. We will use email addresses collected to send you updates, special discounts, and news about Direct Buy Lighting. Should you choose to no longer receive updates, discounts or our newsletter, please contact us at info 'at' directbuylighting.com.


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Direct Buy Lighting is committed to protecting your privacy. Any information you provide us will not be given or sold to any outside party. We only share your address and phone number with the manufacturer responsible for shipping your order and it is used only for the processing and shipment of the order. Your phone number is used only to contact you in case of a problem with the fulfillment or delivery of your order. The email address you provide is used only to provide you with an order confirmation and tracking number. Beyond that you reserve the right to opt-in to our mailing list(s) and have the ability to opt-out at anytime. If you have any questions or concerns regarding our privacy policy please contact us, so we can address them.

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We use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology to ensure the security of your online order information. To check the security of your connection, look at the lower left-hand corner of your browser window when you proceed to checkout. SSL is active if you see an unbroken key or a closed lock (depending upon your browser), then. To double-check for security, look at the URL line of your browser. If you have accessed a secure server, the first characters of the site's address should change from "http" to "https." All your ordering information -- including your name, address, and credit card number -- is encrypted using a secure server for maximum security. Your credit card and billing information cannot be read as it travels to our ordering system.


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Direct Buy Lighting does not itself warranty the products offered for sale on this website; however all lighting products are sold with the following manufacturer warranty: warrants to the first non-dealer purchaser of any of its products that they are to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If a product does have a defect, our obligation is expressly limited to replacement, without charge, or repair at the factory after prior written return authorization has been granted. Our company's obligation under this warranty does not extend beyond the initial cost of the product and accordingly any consequential damages or labor costs arising out of a defect are expressly excluded. This warranty shall not apply to products that have been altered or improperly used. Notice of a defect must be received by us within one (1) years from the date of purchase. Excluded from the one (1) year warranty are all light bulbs, which are warranted to perform satisfactorily to the industry standard burning hours rating, but in no case to exceed one (1) year. Also excluded from the one (1) year warranty are the HID ballasts, which are covered by separate manufacturers' warranties. We will not accept any responsibility or liability on the ballasts whatsoever. Contact Us for information on the manufacturers' warranties.


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Direct Buy Lighting attempts to ensure that the content on this website is complete and correct. Direct Buy Lighting does not guarantee that information contained on this website will not contain errors, inaccuracies, or omissions. Such errors, inaccuracies or omission may relate to price or product description. Direct Buy Lighting reserves the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions or to change or update the content without prior notice to you. Further, directbuylighting.com reserves the right to refuse or cancel any orders containing any error, inaccuracy or omission, whether or not the order has been submitted, confirmed and or your credit card has been charged.

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