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Frequently asked questions

For your convenience, we have compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions we receive, and categorised them. To view the pages, simply click on the topic and browse.

General FAQs
Registration FAQs
Delivery, Returns & Claims FAQs


General FAQs

Q1: Do all website prices include VAT? Are there any additional fees or hidden costs?
Q2: What products and what warranty do we offer?
Q3: Do you offer discounted rates for bulk purchases?
Q4: How secure is buying over the web / I've heard some terrible stories about other Internet companies?
Q5: How can I pay for my order?
Q6: Can I call PCBuyers to place an order?
Q7: If I've placed an order on your site, am I able to amend it later?
Q8: If I buy a custom PC or a Computer Package from PCBuyers, do you supply all of the cables, packages, discs etc required to connect up all of the devices I purchase?
Q9: If I place an order with PCBuyers will it all be dispatched together or in bits and pieces?
Q10: I need to find out more information about a product, what do you suggest?
Q11: If I contact PCBuyers by Email , when can I expect to receive a response?
Q12: What is the Customer Support opening hours?


Registration FAQs
Q13: Why do I have to register myself?
Q14: How can I register?
Q15: How do I change my user details?
Q16: Will PCBuyers pass my information to third parties?


Delivery, Returns & Claims FAQs
Q17: What shipping options are available to me?
Q18: How do I track my open order(s)?
Q19: If I am not home when the couriers try and deliver my order what happens to it?
Q20: What happens if I am unable to check the contents of my goods at point of delivery?
Q21: What happens if my order is dispatched and I cannot take receipt of it, for reasons beyond my control?
Q22: What happens if I receive my order and it is damaged, or there are items missing?
Q23: What happens if our couriers confirm that they have lost my parcel?
Q24: If I have a problem with a product that I have ordered from you, how do I get help?
Q25: I sent a product back for replacement. How long will it take until I get my replacement?
Q26: What is the Time Limitation for Notification of Claims?
Q27: I have been sent the wrong item, how do I report this?
Q28: How do I return a product to PCBuyers for replacement / refund.

Q1: Do all website prices include VAT? Are there any additional fees or hidden costs?
A1: Here at PCBuyers, we try to make our website user friendly and simple to understand. All of our prices are inclusive of VAT; our checkout pages confirm the full amount of the products and the shipping cost. No hidden costs. What you see is what you pay!!!

Q2: What products and what warranty do we offer?
A2: All products that we offer are 100% brand new and come with 1 year warranty. Most monitors and some other peripherals come with 3 years manufacture onsite warranty.


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Q3: Do you offer discounted rates for bulk purchases?
A3: All of our hardware prices are based on a purchase quantity of one to five. If you are buying multiple systems, or hardware in quantity, please email us at sales@pcbuyers.co.uk or call us on 0870 3870 568 to discuss any available discounts with our agents. We normally offer a discount on bulk purchases (2 systems or more, or hardware purchased in quantity of 6 or more). We may be able to offer a discount on any order depending on how you intend to pay for goods.

Q4: How secure is buying over the web / I've heard some terrible stories about other Internet companies?
A4: If we look at the security issue first, when you type in your debit/credit card details our company do not see that information. Actually nobody can see it because our check out is redirected to Protx high secured server.(Protx is recommended by Lloyds TSB bank. Click on the logo to find out more about their service
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Secondly if you are a UK resident using a UK issued card for a transaction over £100 you are automatically protected by Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974. This means that if a trader fraudulently charges your card for something that you did not order then the credit card company are equally liable for the debt. In practise this means that the credit card company would refund you for the fraudulent charge whilst making the corresponding charge directly to us. Given the above, in practise putting your card details into a secure Internet site are much safer than giving them over an unsecured telephone line.

Q5: How can I pay for my order?
A5: www.pcbuyers.co.uk accepts the following debit and credit cards online:- Visa, Mastercard, Delta,Switch and Solo card. There is no surcharge for credit cards. Cards must be registered at a UK address and delivery must be made to the address that the card is registered to.

Additional payment methods: You have to contact us if you wish to use one of the following payment methods.

-Payment over the phone
- call us on 0870 3870 568 and you can pay by credit or debit card.
NO SURCHARGE ON CREDIT CARDS.

- Cheque or Postal Order - Payments by Personal Cheque, Company Cheque. Allow 3-4 business days to clear (it will clear from your bank before it clears to ours!).
Make cheque payable to UNITED SOLUTIONS LTD and write your User Name & Order Number at the back of the cheque. Send your cheque with copy of the order to: PCBUYERS, UNITED SOLUTIONS LTD, 8 Riverside Mead ,Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 8JN

- Bank transfer - Payments by Direct Bank Transfer. Transfers take 1-3 business days to 'clear' (arrive at our end).
Quote our sort code 20-67-37, Account N: 033365506 and the Order Number.

- Nochex - Debit card payments by Switch, Solo or Visa Delta. Immediate clearance of funds. Nothing to add to sale price for this payment method. All payments must be sent to: orders@pcbuyers.co.uk

Nochex website: www.nochex.co.uk
We will inform you by email as soon as we receive your payment!

We will only ship products once funds have cleared into our account, this will usually take 3-5 working days. If you wish to pay by this method please specify the relevant payment type in our checkout pages online.

Q6: Can I call PCBuyers to place an order?
A6: We take all of our orders online through the Internet site. If you have questions that are not listed in this page you can email or call us and we will be happy to help you and advise you how to place you order.


Q7: If I've placed an order on your site, am I able to amend it later?
A7:: If you're order has already begun to be processed then generally you will not be able to amend your order. We start work on your order the minute you hit the checkout button, therefore amendments may not always be possible.

Q8: If I buy a custom PC or a Computer Package from PCBuyers, do you supply all of the cables, packages, discs etc required to connect up all of the devices I purchase?
A8: Yes we do. If you buy a custom PC or a package we will supply all cables and accessories necessary to connect all of the devices you purchase from PCBuyers. This includes any installation CD's. For example if you buy a computer system of any description, and a printer for example - we will supply the USB cable that does not come as standard with printers, and we will supply the power cords, and any accessories that would normally come with the device. This is the same for scanners, monitors, printers, external. modems etc.

Q9: If I place an order with PCBuyers will it all be dispatched together or in bits and pieces?
A9: Any order that you place with us will normally be dispatched together, if you are in need of an item before others on the same order then you should separate the order. Only when all items are in stock will your order be dispatched unless we contact you to advise otherwise.



Q10: I need to find out more information about a product, what do you suggest?
A10: In the rare event that you cannot find the relevant information on our site then we advise you to visit the manufacturers site to obtain more detailed information. Afterall they know their products better than anyone else! If you need assistance in finding the extra information, simply call us on 08703870568 or email us at support@pcbuyers.co.uk and we will assist you.

 

Q11: If I contact PCBuyers by Email , when can I expect to receive a response?
A11: Here at PCBuyers, we try to reply to all correspondence within 24 hours, but normally (5-60mins). If you do not receive a reply within 48 hours this would normally indicate an error has occurred, and you should contact us on
08703870568 to rectify this matter.

Q12: What is the Customer Support opening hours?
A12: Here at PCBuyers our email support is 7days / 24 hours. Send your inquires to: support@pcbuyers.co.uk

 

Q13: Why do I have to register myself?
A13: You register in the PCBuyers website once. Your information will be stored in our base "Clients". All the data will be strictly confidential. Only we will use the information. Its accuracy guarantees flawless delivery. Besides this, your data will help us to keep a constant connection with you and to inform you about new products, special offers, discounts, etc.

Q14: How can I register?
A14: You must click on the "Login" button in the upper right part of the main site. After that, you must fill in the application form. New registration is not necessary for next visits. If there is a change in your data (change of address, new e-mail, company information, etc.) you must update your information. You can do this by going to your profile and make all necessary changes, which will be automatically stored in the database.
Important!!!. We will not pass your details to third parties.

Q15:How do I change my user details?
A15: You can change your details from the following link http://www.pcbuyers.co.uk/?page=account/billing

Q16: Will PCBuyers pass my information to third parties?
A16: NO!!!. We will not pass your details to third parties.

Q17: What shipping options are available to me?
A17: We aim to dispatch all orders within 7 working days


- Shipping Methods
We use both CityLink and Royal Mail


- Shipping Rates
As always at PCBuyers we are continually looking at every process possible that will enable us to deliver products to you at unbeatable prices. With this aim in mind we have decided to review our carriage charges so that we can give our customers a fairer deal.

P&P - Small items < 2,5Kg = £5 flat rate - Recorded delivery
If the weight on your items that are in the shopping cart at the time of check out is more than 2.5Kg Royal Mail delivery not appears on the screen which means it is not available shipping option
P&P - all other items - shipments are now based on weight. You can see the shipping cost for all items that are in your shopping cart at the time you want to place an order. Go to check out -> Select Delivery Service* ->Click Next-> On the next page you can see how much the delivery cost will be.

* Select Delivery Service - Select the following two options depend from your location
Next day delivery service - UK Mainland Only if delivery address is in UK Mainland
Standard Delivery - Highlands & Northern Ireland ( post codes AB, IV, KW,PA,PH,BT) - 1-3 working days delivery service

Orders placed before 3:00 pm on a working day will be processed that day and will be delivered within 8 working if no additional security checks are required and all stock items are available.

All delivery times are estimations; we cannot guarantee courier times as this is beyond our control.
Collection is not available in any circumstances


Q18: How do I track my open order(s)?

A18: You can track your order status from the following link http://www.pcbuyers.co.uk/?page=account/index. /this service is currently unavailable/
We will keep you informed by emails for all stage of your order (pending, approved, dispatched or rejected)


Q19: If I am not home when the couriers try and deliver my order what happens to it?
A19: If no one is at the specified delivery address to accept your order then you will be left a calling card and the goods will be returned to your local depot. You may contact the couriers to arrange a suitable redelivery date, or alternatively it may be possible to pick up the order from your local depot. (Please confirm this with the courier first) Identification will be required on request.


Q20: What happens if I am unable to check the contents of my goods at point of delivery?
A20: If you are unable to check the contents of the package at time of delivery please sign for the goods as "UNCHECKED". Failure to do so may affect any warranty claims that you make thereafter.


Q21: What happens if my order is dispatched and I cannot take receipt of it, for reasons beyond my control?
A21: The couriers will hold the goods for up to five days before returning the goods back to us. If you are able to contact either PCBuyers or the couriers, arrangements can be made, for the order to be held at your local depot until you are available to collect or arrange redelivery.

Q22: What happens if I receive my order and it is damaged, or there are items missing?
A22: This must be reported to PCBuyers as soon as possible and we will take the appropriate action.


Q23: What happens if our couriers confirm that they have lost my parcel?
A23: This must be reported to us straight away. We can then take this matter up with the couriers, so that they can investigate this matter. In this case, we will act on your behalf, and process a claim if necessary.



Q24: If I have a problem with a product that I have ordered from you, how do I get help?
A24: Here at PCBuyers, we offer free consultancy and technical support before and after purchasing. You can email us at support@pcbuyers.co.uk if you have any problems or questions you would like to discuss. We will reply shortly. Please do not call to our sales line.

Q25: I sent a product back for replacement. How long will it take until I get my replacement?
A25: You should receive a replacement within 10 working days.


Q26: What is the Time Limitation for Notification of Claims?
A26: Damage in transit: If goods arrive in a damaged condition you must make a note on the carrier's delivery consignment note and it will be your responsibility to inform us within 2 days from delivery.
Shortages: It is your responsibility to sign for the correct number of packages as shown on the carrier's delivery consignment note. Any shortages must be noted on the consignment note and it will be your responsibility to notify us within 2 days from delivery.
Incorrect Goods: It is your responsibility to notify us of any incorrect goods supplied immediately from delivery and we will advise you of the correct procedure for rectifying this.
Non-Deliveries: We will not accept liability for goods lost in transit unless we are notified within 14 days from the expected delivery date.

Q27: I have been sent the wrong item, how do I report this?
A27: In the rare event that you have been sent the incorrect item then please Email us to report this discrepancy. On receipt of your returns request we will confirm the procedures necessary.


Q28: How do I return a product to PCBuyers for replacement / refund.
A29. Please follow our returning procedure in order to return a product

 

 

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