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How do I place an order?

  • Ordering at 36spares is easy. Please follow the below mentioned steps:
  • Just select the items you want to shop.
  • Enter your shipping address.
  • Enter your payment information and you are home.
  • If you need any assistance give us a call. We would love to take your order over phone. You may contact us on +91 78400 82310 to book your order on COD mode. Call Timings:- 9:30 AM to 7 PM.

Does 36spares sell the products?

  • All the products on this website are sold by 36spares directly to the customers. In future we would like to open our website to other suppliers as well.

How will my order be delivered to me?

  • Your order would be delivered through reputed courier companies at your doorstep. Bulk Orders (greater than 10) & heavy items are shipped through surface & may take more than 10 days for delivery.

How will I know if order is placed successfully?

  • Once your Order is successfully placed, you will receive a confirmation over email and text message from 36spares.com. This mail will have all the details related to your order. Order details can also be viewed at My Account > Order history, if you have placed the order through your log in id.

What is the standard delivery time?

  • Standard delivery time is 3-5 days, however for some products delivery time may vary depending upon the availability or depending upon the size of the order

Why is standard delivery time different for some products?

  • Time taken to deliver a product depends upon the below mentioned parameters:
  • Stock availability
  • Size of the order
  • Shipping Address
  • size of the product
  • Make to Order products

Will I be informed once my order is processed?

  • Once your order is confirmed and processed, you will receive a shipment notification via E-mail/SMS advising you on the estimated date of delivery. You can also TRACK ORDER online. Please note tracking information may not be available for all carriers.

I got a confirmation call for my order. Why is that?

  • You receive a confirmation call for your order to verify if there isn't any change with your order.

Do you take orders over phone?

  • Yes. We do take orders over phone. You may contact us on +91 78400 82310 to book your order on COD mode. Call Timings:- 9:30 AM to 7 PM

How do I check the status of my order?

  • Our order status is updated to you via emails. Once your order is placed you would receive an email with your order details. Once your order is dispatched , our team would inform you. In case of any unforeseen events which delay your order you would receive a special update from our end.

Why have I not received my order yet?

  • Due to unforeseen circumstances, it is possible that your order might get delayed. We will send you an E-mail/SMS informing you about the delay along with the new expected delivery date. Please call or mail us for immediate response.

Can I place a bulk order for an item(s)?

  • Yes we accept bulk orders, please place an order and we will call you on the number provided by you.

Can I add an item to my order after I have placed my order?

  • Unfortunately no, however you can simply place another order.

I tried placing order using my credit card but it isn't working. Can you help me place an order?

  • Yes if your debit/credit card isn't working we can always take your order over phone. Do call us on +91 78400 82310. Call Timings:- 9:30 AM to 7 PM

I tried placing my order using my debit card/credit card/Net Banking but the order was not successful. What happens to the money deducted from the card?

  • Please check your bank/credit card account to first ensure if your account has been debited. If your account has been debited after a payment failure, it is normally rolled back by banks within 7 business days. The time taken can vary from bank to bank and we unfortunately won't be able to expedite this. Please check with your bank for more details. If your bank informs you otherwise please get back to us. If the money has been credited to our account we would initiate refund within 3 days of your request. Receipt of the refund would however depend on the mode of payment mode chosen by you. The expected timelines are as below:
  • Net Banking 5-7 business days
  • Debit Card 5-7 business days
  • Credit Card 7-21 business days

What is the difference between shipping and delivery?

  • Shipping refers to packing and dispatching of your order. While placing an order, you will find a shipping timeline on the products displayed on the website (e.g. dispatched within 5 days). This refers to the number of working days it will take to dispatch the product from our end. The delivery may take 1-3 days depending on the address specified for the order.

Which courier company will deliver my order? Is it possible to choose my preferred delivery partner?

  • For a smooth delivery of your orders, we have tied up with a number of trustworthy delivery partners. Once your order is dispatched, you will be informed about the shipping details. Unfortunately, we do not offer the option to choose your preferred delivery partner. However, we will inform you when such services are rolled out in future.

What should I do if I find my package opened or tampered with upon delivery?

  • 36spares believes in making your shopping experience perfect. However, if you receive an open or a tampered package, please do not accept it. Report this concern and we will look at it immediately and get back to you.

Why did I receive a partial order?

  • We are sorry you had to experience this but please check if your order contains items with different delivery time. Items with different delivery times are shipped to you separately. Do not worry; your order is on its way to you!
  • The expected date and time of delivery will be communicated to you before the dispatch of your order. Under rare circumstances, if we are unable to fulfill your order, we will refund you the full payment made towards that particular product, at the earliest.

The status on the tracking website shows delivery was attempted but I was not there to receive. Is it possible to get the delivery now?

  • The courier companies usually make more than one attempt to deliver your order. In case you do not receive your order, please get in touch with us.
Customer Return Policy

36spares is happy to serve customer and fulfil their requirements. If customer receives any product which fulfils the below mentioned criterion, customer is eligible for return / exchange:

  • Product is used/altered/poor in quality/Defective product.
  • Physical / in-transit damage to the product.
  • Branded product received seal opened.
  • Empty packet/some items or accessories are missing.
  • Wrong item sent.

Customer is not eligible for return/exchange if

  • Its “No longer needed”.
  • Customer tried to handle the industrial product and unable to use it which promotes any tear/damage.
  • Made to Product(on demand) will not be returned.

Guidelines for Return/Exchange:

  • For Products purchased on 36spares, in the event the customer has any concern with the Product, the customer shall raise Return/Exchange request within 7 days of product delivery. In case product is damaged or wrong item has been sent, raise the request within 48 hours of product Delivery.
  • Customer must share video with Customer care team while opening the package in case of Empty Package/Quantity issue.
  • Customer must share photographs (Exterior image of the box from all sides, Interior image with packaging, damaged product image, image of the shipping label) with Customer care team in case of damaged or wrong product (Videography will be highly appreciated) within 48 hours of delivery.
  • In case of Industrial goods return will be accepted only in case of wrong, defective, damaged product.
  • In Case of Faulty electronics product, customer need to contact nearest service centre for repair/ replacement.
  • All products must be in new and unopened condition with all the original packing, tags, inbox literature, warranty/ guarantee card, freebies and accessories including keys, straps and locks intact.
  • 36spares shall endeavour to process the customer refund within 7 (Seven) working days from the date of request made to the Customer Care team.
Refund Policy
  • The refunds in accordance with the above guidelines shall be as per the following:
  • In case of pre-paid order, the refund will be processed through payment gateway or any other online banking / electronic funds transfer system approved by Reserve Bank India and will reflect in same account of customer buying the Product from where customer has paid the transaction amount.
  • For cash on delivery transactions, refunds, if any, will be made via demand draft/NEFT/Cheque etc. in favour of the customer buying the Products, as per the details provided by the customer.
  • The customer buying the Products will not be charged for the pickup, and no other deductions shall be made on refunds confirmed to the customer buying the Product.
  • Refunds / Returns shall NOT be allowed in the following cases:
  • Return request is made outside the specified time frame of 7 days as specified above.
  • In case where price tags, labels, original packing, freebies and accessories, box are missing.
  • If the Product is damaged by the customer, in any manner as may be determined by 36spares at its sole discretion.
  • If Product has been used by the customer.
  • If Product sold as combo/sets cannot be returned as individual Product.
Refund

I've still not received the refund to my bank account. Why?

  • If you have received a mail/message from us confirming your refund request then rest assured that we have initiated your refund request and are following up with financial organisations for the same.
  • Sometimes financial organisations take a longer time to process the refund request. However, if the refund hasn't happened by the date we promised, you can contact us. We will gladly help you.

When are Refunds provided?

  • We work to provide the most hassle-free online shopping experience. You are covered and your money safe. We initiate the refund process as soon as we receive the details.
  • Damaged products are returned to our warehouse and has been quality checked.

I paid the amount upfront while purchasing product from 36spares, how do I get the refund?

  • Your payment is secured. In case of prepaid orders (paid through credit card/debit card/net banking), the amount is refunded in the same account as you had made payment from within 7-10 working days

I paid cash on delivery, how would I get the refund?

  • If the mode of payment was cash on delivery (COD), we will initiate a NEFT bank transfer to your bank account. 36spares will contact you for your bank account details. It normally takes 7-10 days for your money to get reflected in your bank account.

What are the details you require to process NEFT refund?

  • Once you agree for NEFT refund, you will receive an email from 36spares customer support team asking for.
  • Bank Name
  • Account Number
  • Account Holder’s name
  • IFSC code
  • Location of the Bank. We initiate refund process as soon as we receive the details from you and it takes 7-10 working days for the money to be credited to your account.

Can I ask for NEFT refund if I paid through Credit Card/Debit Card/Net banking?

  • No, in case you paid via credit card/debit card/net banking, the amount will be refunded in the same account as you had made payment from.

How long will it take to refund?

  • It takes 7-10 working days for the money to be credited to your account.
Payment Options

What are the modes of payment for purchasing on 36spares.com? What payment methods do you accept?

  • We accept the following modes of payment:
  • Debit/Credit Cards/Net banking of all major banks
  • Cash On Delivery (COD)
  • NEFT/RTGS

What is COD (Cash On Delivery)? Are there any additional charges for COD orders?

  • COD refers to Cash On Delivery. It doesn’t matter if you don’t have a Credit/Debit card or online shopping is not your forte. If you are not comfortable making an online payment on 36spares.com, you can opt for the Cash on Delivery (C-o-D) payment method instead. 36spares offers you the option of paying for the purchase at your doorstep. Just place your order and make cash payment to our COD partner upon the delivery of your item.
  • Not all deals/products have COD option. Please check the deal page before buying. 36spares does not offer COD at all locations. Please enter your pin code to check the availability of COD option at your location.

How do I place Cash on Delivery (C-O-D) order

  • All items that have the "Cash on Delivery Available" icon are valid for order by Cash on Delivery.
  • Add the item(s) to your cart and proceed to checkout. When prompted to choose a payment option, select "Pay By Cash on Delivery". Enter the CAPTCHA text as shown, for validation.
  • Once verified and confirmed, your order will be processed for shipment in the time specified, from the date of confirmation. You will be required to make a cash-only payment to our courier partner at the time of delivery of your order to complete the payment.

Can I pay COD (Cash On Delivery) for every product I buy on 36spares?

  • For most of the products, COD is available and is mentioned on the product page. However, due to logistics concern, this option might not be available for few products.

How can I pay if COD option is not available on my address?

  • If COD option is not available on your address you can always opt for Net Banking or Credit/Debit Card. In case you don't have a Net Banking or Debit Card options please contact your bank for Debit Card/Credit Card issue.

Why isn't COD available to me?

  • Cash on Delivery (COD) option is not offered by our Courier partners at few serviceable locations. Hence, based on your location COD option may not be available to you. However, you can always opt for payment through Net Banking or Credit/Debit Card.
  • We also restrict Cash on Delivery facility for certain customers based on our long-term experience. To know more, please refer to our Terms and Conditions.

How do I pay using a credit/debit card?

  • Credit cards:
  • We accept payments made using Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit cards.
  • To pay using your credit card at checkout, you will need your card number, expiry date, three-digit CVV number (found on the backside of your card). After entering these details, you will be redirected to the bank's page for entering the online 3D secure password.
  • Debit cards:
  • We accept payments made using Visa, MasterCard and Maestro debit cards.
  • To pay using your debit card at checkout, you will need your card number, expiry date (optional for Maestro cards), three-digit CVV number (optional for Maestro cards). You will then be redirected to your bank's secure page for entering your online password (issued by your bank) to complete the payment.

Is it safe to use my credit/debit card on 36spares?

  • Your online transaction on 36spares is secure with the highest levels of transaction security currently available on the Internet. 36spares uses PayU as a payment gateway to protect your card information while securely transmitting it to the respective banks for payment processing.
  • All credit card and debit card payments on 36spares are processed through secure and trusted payment gateways managed by leading banks. Banks now use the 3D secure password service for online transactions, providing an additional layer of security through identity verification.

What is a 3D secure password?

  • The 3D secure password is implemented by VISA and MasterCard in partnership with card issuing banks under the "Verified by VISA" and "Mastercard SecureCode" services, respectively.
  • The 3D Secure password adds an additional layer of security through identity verification for your online credit/debit card transactions. This password, which is created by you, is known only to you. This ensures that only you can use your card for online purchases.

What steps does 36spares take to prevent card fraud?

  • 36spares realizes the importance of a strong fraud detection and resolution capability. We and our online payments partners monitor transactions continuously for suspicious activity and flag potentially fraudulent transactions for manual verification by our team.
  • In the rarest of rare cases, when our team is unable to rule out the possibility of fraud categorically, the transaction is kept on hold, and the customer is requested to provide identity documents. The ID documents help us ensure that the purchases were indeed made by a genuine card holder. We apologize for any inconvenience that may be caused to customers and request them to bear with us in the larger interest of ensuring a safe and secure environment for online transactions.

Can I use my bank's Internet Banking feature to make a payment?

  • Yes. 36spares offers you the convenience of using your bank's Internet Banking service to make a payment towards your order. With this you can directly transfer funds from your bank account, while conducting a highly secure transaction. We accept payment through Internet Banking from almost all banks.

Can I make a credit/debit card or Internet Banking payment on 36spares through my mobile?

  • Yes, you can make credit card payments through the mobile site. 36spares uses Razorpay as a payment gateway for credit/ debit card payment. Razorpay uses high end technology to protect your card information.