Terms & Conditions

About Us We are completely dedicated to your total satisfaction. If you have any suggestions or comments please email us at mm [at] gemcraft [dot] co [dot] uk. Our Contact details: Manchester Minerals Georges Road Stockport Cheshire SK4 1DP United Kingdom Phone:+44 (0) 161 477 0435 Fax: +44 (0) 161 480 5095 Email: mm [at] gemcraft [dot] co [dot] uk My VAT Registration Number GB 157576332

Making A Purchase Making a purchase could not be easier. Just browse our Catalog, and click on any items that you wish to buy and put them into the shopping cart. At this stage you can change order quantities -or delete items if you change your mind- then if you are satisfied with your selection click on 'Confirm'. If you have finished ordering then click on 'Checkout' and complete the appropriate boxes for despatch /payment details. You can send us a cheque or provide your payment card details by phone, fax or e-mail, however the simplest way is to pay on-line......... .....We accept secure on-line payment through 'PayPal' or 'RBSWorld-Pay' - Most cards including Visa, Mastercard, JCB, EuroCard and Visa Delta & Maestro. Prices quoted are in GB Pounds Sterling

Shipping And Handling CARRIAGE: Carriage charges shown on this web site have been calculated on an average weight basis and will vary according to the order content, method of despatch chosen and the destination. To view the carriage charges for different despatch options proceed to checkout from your shopping cart and then select the option required. Please note that for UK customers the regular 1st Class post service is NOT INSURED or trackable and goods are sent at YOUR RISK. Customers ordering by Airmail Small Packet service (Maximum 2Kgs) are also NOT INSURED or trackable and goods are despatched at YOUR RISK so if your order value is over £35.00 Sterling we recommend the use of Airmail AIRSURE (again limited to 2Kgs max.).

Delivery Schedule We deliver your order right away and UK customers should receive the goods within 3 business days unless 'Special Delivery' service has been selected (offers max compensation of £500 for loss or damage and guarantees delivery to most areas of the UK by 1p.m. on the next working day - for orders rec'd before 2.00 p.m. on Mon/Tue/Wed or Thur). International orders are generally received in under 30 days with European customers receiving goods within a week usually. that for UK customers the regular 1st Class post service is NOT INSURED or trackable and goods are sent at YOUR RISK. If your order value is over £35.00 we recommend Special Delivery. European customers ordering by Air Mail or Small Packet service are also NOT INSURED or trackable and goods are despatched at YOUR RISK so if your order value is over £35.00 Sterling we recommend the use of Royal Mail Airmail AIRSURE

Back Orders If your item is not in stock, we will back order for you. You will always be emailed with the option to cancel your order if you would rather not wait.

Tax Charges For orders made from the UK or the European Union, on and after 1st December 2008, 15.0% VAT is added (Unless you are VAT registered in which case you should select the exempt button and input your VAT Number). All other orders are VAT free and you should click the exempt button to reduce VAT to zero .

Credit Card Security All credit/debit card numbers are encrypted in the software, when the order is placed. They are only decrypted after they reach 'RBSWorldPay' or 'PayPal' and the security solutions have been endorsed by NatWest and other leading global banks. They are not held in clear text on any web site.

Guarantee We guarantee your satisfaction. Should any item fail to give satisfaction, please return it WITHIN 7 DAYS OF RECEIPT and we will then refund the full amount for any goods returned, providing they are IN THE SAME CONDITION AS WHEN THEY WERE DESPATCHED BY US. Goods returned outside the 7-day period may be subjected to a re-stock charge of 20%. We regret we cannot accept books for return so please ensure the title ordered is the one you require. Carriage on your order is not refundable.

Reaching Us If you need to reach us, please email us on mm [at] gemcraft [dot] co [dot] uk, alternatively, you can call on International +44 161 477 0435 or fax us on +44 (0) 161 480 5095 or write to us at Georges Road Stockport Cheshire SK4 1DP United Kingdom

Privacy Policy Manchester Minerals do not disclose buyers' information to third parties. Cookies are used on this shopping site to keep track of the contents of your shopping cart once you have selected an item, to store delivery addresses and to store your details if you select the 'Remember Me' Option. Data collected by this site is used to: a. Take and fulfill customer orders b. Administer and enhance the site and service c. Only disclose information to third-parties for goods delivery purposes

Returns Policy If any item proves to be unsuitable we will replace or credit (Free of charge) as appropriate if advised within 7-days of receipt. Products are guaranteed as per manufacturers terms or in accordance with normal legal requirements and we will rectify/exchange/credit (% may be deducted for wear & tear) as appropriate. (For items which are NOT FAULTY, return carriage will have to be paid by the customer). Products returned later than14 days after the date of invoice - if not faulty - will be subject to a re-stocking charge (currently 20%).