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Gourmet Food Store - American Cheese
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frequently asked questions
    GENERAL
1   Do you have a walk-in store?
2   Do you have a catalog?
3   What do I do if I am not satisfied with your product or service?
    ORDERING
4   How do I place an order online?
5   I don't feel comfortable giving my credit card information over the Internet. How can I place an order?
6   I have a large order and need to ship to multiple addresses. What is the easiest way to do this?
7   What happens after I place an order?
8   What if I did not receive an order confirmation via e-mail?
9   How do I find out the status of my order?
10   Can I cancel an order?
11   Why isn't your site working with my browser?
    PAYMENT
12   What methods of payment are accepted?
13   I keep getting a message that there is a problem with my card. My card is fine. Why does that keep happening?
14   What was the total charged to my credit card?
15   Do you offer corporate discounts?
16   Can you invoice me?
17   Is it safe to use my credit card online?
    SHIPPING OPTIONS
18   Do you offer same day delivery?
19   Do you ship to Canada, Hawaii or anywhere outside the U.S.?
20   Do you deliver to hospital patients?
21   Can you deliver to a PO or APO Box?
22   What are the shipping options?
23   Why do I only see FedEx Priority Overnight as a shipping option? Can’t I ship my order any other way?
24   What is a Business Day?
25   Do you deliver on Saturdays?
26   How much will shipping cost?
27   Are the delivery dates guaranteed?


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GENERAL

Do you have a walk-in store?
We do not currently have a walk-in store. However, since we operate primarily online, this allows us to stock additional hard-to-find items not regularly available in most stores.

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Do you have a catalog?
We have over 2000 items available for purchase online. However, if you feel more comfortable reviewing the information in print, you can go to each section (i.e. caviar) and click on the link to view the full product list, and then click on the link to print the full list for that particular category.

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What do I do if I am not satisfied with your product or service?
We guarantee that you will be satisfied with our products. If you are unhappy with an item please email us. Be sure to include your original order number, name, telephone number, the best time to get a hold of you if necessary and a detailed explanation of the problem. Problems must be reported to us within 2 days of shipment receipt in order for the guarantee to be valid. One of our customer service representatives will contact you within one business day. We will work with you to rectify the situation.

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ORDERING

How do I place an order online?
Once you have found your item and viewed the details, select your quantity and click “Add to Basket”. You can continue shopping until you have added all the items you would like to your order. Then, review your selected items and quantities on the basket page. Next, click “continue checkout” and follow the instructions to purchase your item.

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I don't feel comfortable giving my credit card information over the Internet. How can I place an order?
We use the latest in security technology to ensure your sensitive information is protected. However, you may also place your order by using our fax order form once you’ve added all your items to the basket. You can also call toll-free at (877) 591-8008, between 9:30am and 6pm EST.

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I have a large order and need to ship to multiple addresses. What is the easiest way to do this?
Please call us toll-free at (877) 591-8008, and we will e-mail you a corporate order form to suit your specific needs.

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What happens after I place an order?
When your order is placed on the web site, you will see a "Thank You" page, which will have an online order confirmation number on it. This is confirmation that your order has successfully been placed. Your order is then sent over a secure connection to our local server and you will receive an email confirmation at the address you provided once your order has been received by us. The order confirmation e-mail will also contain all the information you input. We recommend that you review your order and if you notice an error (such as a transposed address, misspelling, etc.) please e-mail us the correction, your order confirmation number, and your daytime and evening phone numbers to facilitate the process. We will be happy to change any information as long as your order has not been boxed and shipped. Once your order is shipped, we will also notify you via e-mail, with a tracking number so that you can track your order.

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What if I did not receive an order confirmation via e-mail?
You will receive an order confirmation message via e-mail shortly after we receive your order. If you do not receive this message within 30 minutes after placing your order, there might be a delay on the Web due to traffic. If this happens, please feel free to contact us at (877) 591-8008 to ensure that your order is being processed.

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How do I find out the status of my order?
You will receive a shipment confirmation via e-mail normally within one business day of your package shipping. (If you ordered an item in advance or a pre-order item, your item may not be shipped for up to 2 weeks.) Your shipment confirmation e-mail will also include the order tracking number so that you can track the status of your package.

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Can I cancel an order?
If your order has not already been shipped or personalized, we can cancel it. To do so, please contact our customer service department immediately at (877) 591-8008. If your order has already been shipped out for delivery, we will be unable to cancel it.

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Why isn't your site working with my browser?
We try our best to build our site for everyone, however occasionally there may be issues with a particular browser version that you are using. If so, please give us a call and ask for technical support. We will usually be able to solve your problem within minutes. However, we generally recommend using Netscape Navigator 4.7 or later, Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, or any version of the Mac Safari browser, with

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PAYMENT

What methods of payment are accepted?
We accept a variety of credit cards including American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa. We also offer terms for business accounts. For more information please call us at (877) 591-8008, and ask for a business account specialist.

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I keep getting a message that there is a problem with my card. My card is fine. Why does that keep happening?
To protect against fraud, we have a series of checks we conduct to verify the credit card is valid and secure. Here are a few items you might want to check to make sure the information you are providing is correct. Review that:1. you have selected the correct card type for the card you are using (i.e. Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover)2. the billing address that you entered matches that of the credit card you provided3. you have entered the correct Card Security Code or Card Verification number, usually located as the last 3 digits on the back of your Visa or MasterCard, or the four-digit number to the top-right of your American Express card number.

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What was the total charged to my credit card?
When you place your order online, you are presented with the price of the merchandise, the shipping charge, Florida sales tax (if applicable) and any discounts during checkout. You will be charged 6% state sales tax on the products and shipping, plus your county sales tax (usually 0%-1%) on products if your order is being delivered to Florida. This total charge should also be shown on your confirmation and shipment e-mails that you received after placing your order.

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Do you offer corporate discounts?
We do offer discounts on orders totaling $1000 or more. To ensure your discount, please call us at (877) 591-8008 before you complete your order and ask to speak to a business account specialist.

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Can you invoice me?
We require individuals to use a credit card to make a purchase. If you are ordering for a company, we can set up a corporate account and extend credit once you have filled out the corporate account application (subject to approval).

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Is it safe to use my credit card online?
Yes. We never send personal information, such as your credit card number, over the network in a way that is readable to anyone but us. We encrypt your information and send it over the Internet using SSL (secure socket layer) technology. When your browser is in secure mode, you will notice an unbroken key or lock icon at the bottom of the browser window.

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SHIPPING OPTIONS

Do you offer same day delivery?
We do not hand-deliver our product so the earliest that your recipient could possibly receive their gift is the following business day (if you utilize the overnight air shipping option before 1 PM EST). However, if you are in the South Florida area, we may be able to arrange a special shipment depending on the products you would like to have delivered.

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Do you ship to Canada, Hawaii or anywhere outside the U.S.?
No. We only ship to the 48 contiguous states.

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Do you deliver to hospital patients?
No. We recommend that you ship the package to the patient's home or to a family member or friend that can take it to the hospital. This is for your protection. Our carriers must deliver to the hospital dock and then the internal hospital staff must get the gift to the patient. In the past, we found that nearly 50% of the time the internal hospital delivery department either lost the package or left the package sitting for extended periods of time which meant they didn't get it delivered to the patient before they checked out. Since we have no control over internal hospital delivery, our customers were often having to pay for reshipment and being frustrated with hospitals about lost packages.

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Can you deliver to a PO or APO Box?
Sorry, Federal Express, UPS, and Airborne Express cannot deliver to a PO or APO Box.

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What are the shipping options?
You may choose ground shipping which takes 2 to 7 business days depending on destination and product selection, 2 Business Day air shipping, or overnight air shipping which arrives the next business day. All perishable items are shipped overnight to guarantee freshness.

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Why do I only see FedEx Priority Overnight as a shipping option? Can’t I ship my order any other way?
If you only see FedEx Priority Overnight as a shipping option, you most likely have at least one perishable item in your basket. We only ship perishable items overnight to guarantee freshness.

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What is a Business Day?
A business day is Monday thru Friday with the exclusion of any holidays. Saturday, Sunday and any National holidays ARE NOT business days.
When does my order need to be placed to ship on the same day?
We guarantee that expedited (overnight and 2nd day air) orders placed by 1 p.m. for items EST will ship within 2-3 business days, however we always do our best to ship same day to suit your needs. Feel free to give us a call once you’ve placed your order to see if same day shipping is possible for the products you ordered. NOTE: We do not offer same day delivery (only same day shipping).

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Do you deliver on Saturdays?
We deliver on Saturdays for an additional surcharge. The surcharge amount will be noted once you’ve selected your shipment date during the ordering process.

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How much will shipping cost?
Please click here to view our shipping costs.
Can I specify a future delivery date?
We have a shipping calendar during our checkout process so that you can specify an advanced delivery date on our checkout order form so you can place orders in advance.

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Are the delivery dates guaranteed?
Ground shipment delivery dates are not guaranteed. 2nd day air shipments are guaranteed to arrive within 2 business days of the ship date. Next day air shipments are guaranteed to arrive by the next business day by 10am. If an air shipment is late, we will issue a credit for the shipping cost.

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