Return Policy

• Advanced Research, Ltd. offers a 30 day return policy on selected items based on manufacturer return policies. For further information not listed, please contact your Advanced Research, Ltd. account manager.
• Please call 419-842-1144 or e-mail our Returns Department at sales@advancer.com to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before shipping your product. NO returns of any type will be accepted without an RMA number. For faster service, please have the following information on hand when calling for an RMA number: customer name, invoice number, serial number and nature of the problem.
• All products returned MUST: be 100 percent complete, contain ALL original boxes and packing materials, have original UPC codes on the manufacturer boxes, contain all manuals, blank warranty cards and other accessories and documentation provided by the manufacturer.
• You are responsible for shipping charges on returned items; Advanced Research, Ltd. will match your shipping method on your replacement or exchange item(s).
• Advanced Research, Ltd. strongly recommends you fully insure your return shipment in case it is lost or damaged and you use a carrier that can provide you with proof of delivery for your protection.
• If merchandise arrives damaged: it is best to REFUSE it back to the carrier attempting delivery. If you accept the package make sure it is noted on the carrier's delivery record in order for Advanced Research, Ltd. to file a damage claim. Save the merchandise AND the original box and packing it arrived in, notify Advanced Research, Ltd. immediately to arrange for a carrier inspection and a pick up of damaged merchandise. If you do not notify Advanced Research, Ltd. of damaged goods within the first 15 days of arrival, our regular return policy will override any claim of damage, and will fall under all current manufacturer restrictions. Call 419-842-1144 or your Advanced Research, Ltd. account manager to arrange for carrier inspection and a pick up of damaged merchandise.
• DEFECTIVE returns can be returned directly to Advanced Research, Ltd. within 30 days from the invoice date, at Advanced Research, Ltd.'s discretion for: credit, replacement, exchange or repair.
• Manufacturer restrictions do apply and are outlined in our detailed policy. Any item that is missing the UPC can ONLY be replaced with the same item. After 30 days, all manufacturers' warranties apply.