Shipping & Returns Policy

Shipping / Delivery / Returns

Smart Bubs use Standard Delivery across Australia through Sendle or Australia Post and larger items through selected Australian Couriers. Postage and delivery cost is calculated during the checkout process online for Australia metro and most Australian postcodes.

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Delivery and Delivery Time

IMPORTANT NOTICE!

Our shipping timelines follow all Australia Post shipping dates. The last day to mail out orders to arrive before Christmas within Australia is by 12 December 2022 (except WA and NT). Deadline for WA and NT is 7 December 2022. We will be accepting final Christmas orders received by 11 December 2022. All orders received on or after 12 December 2022 may not be processed in time to meet AusPost's deadline.

Thank you.

Smart Bubs Team

 

When are orders Dispatched?

Most orders are dispatched within 1 to 2 business days.

Please ensure you check your Spam or Junk inbox where automated dispatch notification might be filtered into. The dispatch notification will always include your package courier details, tracking number and a live tracking link.

How long does delivery take?

The estimated delivery time frames are based on Australia Post and similar courier partners we may choose:

Standard postage for customers in SE QLD, approximately 2 - 4 business days, express is usually within 1 - 2 business days after dispatch;

Standard postage for customers in North QLD, NSW, SA, ACT is approximately 2 - 7 working days, express is usually between 1 - 3 business days after dispatch;

For customers in WA, NT  and TAS, approximately 6 - 10 working days, express is usually between 3 - 5 business days after dispatch.

Please note that we are unable to guarantee a delivery on any specific dates or times 

How do I track my order?

Tracking information will be emailed to you once your order is dispatched usually within 1 to 2 business days. Please check your Spam or Junk inbox if case the tracking link is filtered

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Important Conditions* - This excludes Furniture &/or Bulky items that are over 25kg or size dimensions beyond Australia Post or Sendle's delivery restriction can only be sent via Courier. Excludes Express Post. Excludes International orders. Please allow up to 10 working days to receive bulky orders.

All prices quoted on this web site are in AUD $.

We cannot deliver to a PO Box. If a consignment has to be returned for this reason, no refund will be given.

All shipments require a telephone number for the consignee who may have to be contacted on the event of an address query. Please note for any overseas address a local phone number is required. The carrier will not call an Australian phone number. Baggage Freight will not re ship any returned item/s if a destination telephone number has not been provided and the carrier could not call to arrange delivery.

Small or Standard Orders (any package side length not exceeding 50cm long)

All orders are dispatched from our Brisbane warehouse, therefore delivery times are based on distance from Rocklea 4106, QLD. For all remote areas, all orders are sent via Australia Post. Orders bound for metro areas may receive an upgrade to express service via Couriers Please or Fastway, depending on your location, where delivery times are expected to be faster but at a similar cost to standard post. We are always looking for the best options available.

Delivery within the Brisbane area is usually between 1-3 business days, Sydney and Melbourne are usually between 1-5 business days from the date of dispatch  All other areas including all remote in-country areas are usually delivered any time between 3-7 business days. Very remote locations will follow Australia Post delivery timelines.

In general, we follow Australia Post delivery times at a minimum, but where possible, we will upgrade to Express Service where our courier partners allow for a faster delivery service at a similar cost (usually available to all Australian metro cities).

Bulky Items

Bulky items like baby cots and prams are usually shipped in 3 to 5 working days unless it is tagged as a Fast Dispatch item.

Fast Dispatch items as tagged on the product page will be booked for dispatch within 1 business day. Please note that combined orders may require different bookings and different shipments so that Fast Dispatch items can be dispatched on time.

Remote Locations (Bulky Items only) - If you're in a remote area, please contact us before you proceed to order. Smart Bubs reserves the right to cancel the order or request additional funds to cover the shipping cost to your location. In these rare instances, Smart Bubs will notify customers of the balance cost of freight required. The customer may choose to receive a refund or cover the additional freight cost which will be quoted directly with a courier.

Tracking Orders

Customers will be provided with a tracking link as soon as their orders are dispatched. Orders in transit with couriers will be dependant on couriers standard delivery time to different states. If you need your orders delivered fast, please contact us first to discuss timing options before you proceed to order.

Out of Stock Items

We try and ensure our listings are updated at all times, however, in rare cases some items may become unavailable or out of stock. Smart Bubs will notify you as soon as possible to arrange a refund or provide the estimated wait time for backorders. Smart Bubs will provide customers with full refunds unless customers choose to wait.

International Orders

Smart Bubs is working on a shipping module to supply our products Internationally. However, we are still happy to ship internationally, non-bulky items only and for selected brands, so if you would like a price, please feel free to contact us and we will provide this to you.

Product Warranty

Each product is covered by individual warranty cover as provided by the manufacturer, please refer to product information booklet for warranty details and register products with the brand where it is required.

Returns

Smart Bubs supports you through the process of returning or exchanging your products in the closest possible way to the service you would expect in store.  We do our very best to bring you quality products from renowned suppliers. If for some reason you are not happy with your purchase, please contact us within 7 days of receiving your order and we will gladly exchange the item. However, goods will only be exchanged if returned unopened, with original packaging intact and tags attached. Return postage of the item will be at your expense & additional delivery charges for the exchange will be charged. If opting for cancellation and refund, see below.

Cancellation and Refunds

As provided under our Website Terms of Use, it shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements. A sale is considered final unless faulty, damaged or lost. Smart Bubs accepts change-of-mind cancellations and refunds. However, due to fixed costs incurred from each sale (relating merchant fees, advertising and/or affiliate costs), there will be a 10% surcharge applied against the refund additional to shipping costs if the item is already dispatched and/or requiring a return.

Exceptions to Returnable Products 

Products offered on Sale or under Clearance are not returnable unless faulty. This type of sale is considered final. From time to time some products may be offered at a discounted price due to slight damage or a small fault, this will be detailed on the product page. These items are also not returnable and the sale is considered final.

Incorrect Shipping Mishaps

In the event we accidentally send you an incorrect order or forget to include an item, we will be sure to rectify your issue at the earliest possible opportunity.  Please contact us and then we will happily work with you to get this problem solved and your order correct and on its way to you.

Once we have confirmed the discrepancy, we will send you confirmation of the new shipping details and estimated delivery time.

Faulty, Lost or Damaged Products?

Things happen beyond our control in the big world of shipping, and we all know, sometimes things just don't work.  We always make sure we provide you with the best quality and quality control our stocked items, but sometimes things just go wrong.  Please contact us as soon as possible so we can assist you in getting this issue solved.

Please note that the maximum claim value is the transit cover that is chosen at the time of booking. You will be Ineligible to make a claim if you have not paid for transit cover during the booking process.

Please ensure you understand conditions of cover prior to choosing your shipment option.

Any claim for missing item/s may only be approved once the carrier has finished their enquiry or investigation and deemed the item/s to be lost.

All claims must be lodged strictly within 7 days of receipt of goods in cases of delay for damage and 7 days in cases of loss.

Please note that claims can only be addressed up to 12 weeks after dispatch as carriers are only required to retain records for this time.

All items are checked before they are sent. If the item does have a fault, please contact us immediately to arrange a replacement or refund. Please note that delivery charges ARE NOT refundable in some cases. Items must be returned within 7 days of receipt with all tags and original packaging intact.

To help us, help you.  You can do a few things to make the return process easier. First and foremost, contact us at Smart Bubs and we will discuss your situation and find a solution for you. We request that this is done within 7 days of receiving your items.  Your items should be returned to us in the same condition as they arrived in and packaged well.

In most cases, Smart Bubs will require the purchaser to pay for return shipping. We highly recommend that you do this through a reputable company with signature tracking to ensure your item gets back to us.

Once your return/exchange/refund request is processed, we will contact you with an RTA (Return Authorisation Number) and provide you with simple instructions and guidelines on how your claim will progress from there.

Please note, we are unable to accept returns on medical or hygiene products.  For made to order items, our supplier may incur a restocking fee on us to accept your return.  Smart Bubs, unfortunately, must pass this on to the customer. However, we will always contact you and advise you of any issues like this.

We will request photos where possible for damaged items, as both courier and our suppliers require this as part of their returns or warranty processes.  We will keep you regularly updated with all progress relating to your faulty or damaged product.  Different suppliers have different requirements, some may exchange, refund, repair or return, and some may not.  Smart Bubs will try to get you the best outcome when this occurs.

Incorrect Shipping Charge

For very remote areas across Australia, or for certain bulk items, the correct shipping costs may not show at the checkout. Smart Bubs reserves the right to change the shipping costs of your order & will contact you to advise if there is any change to your shipping costs. In this case, you will be asked to accept the charge before we ship your order. You or Smart Bubs may choose to cancel your order if you do not accept the shipping charge

Conditions

If we cannot determine the damage etc via your photos, we may require you to send your product back to us at Smart Bubs.  Once we receive your item, we will start the process of having this resolved.  If the product is deemed to be faulty or damaged, we will reimburse your shipping with your refund.

No claim can be made for an item delivered without a signature to a 'Driver Release Area'.

No claim can be made for a Dangerous or Hazardous item. Such items are prohibited from our services. If you fail to declare Dangerous or Hazardous goods you will be liable for prosecution, fines or imprisonment.

Any goods held in storage for the customer must be collected by an agreed date or they may incur additional storage charges or they may eventually be discarded at the sender's expense.

The maximum claim value on each consignment is $100 unless additional transit cover is taken at the time of booking.

In the event of a shipping claim, the claimant must ensure that the damaged items are available for inspection in the state they were delivered, at the address they were delivered and that all packaging is kept for inspection by the carrier or the claim will be void. If the items are moved or repaired or if the packaging is not kept any claim will be void. Photos of the external and internal packaging as well as the damaged items must be supplied with the claim.

If any items appear to be damaged you must sign for them as "damaged" or you will be unable to make a claim. If you are unable to check the goods upon delivery please sign for them as "unchecked".

If you request the return of an item that is in transit and we are unable to comply no claim can be made.

All claims must be lodged within 10 days of receipt of goods in cases of delay or damage and 21 days in cases of loss.

Please note that claims can only be addressed up to 12 weeks after dispatch as carriers are only required to retain records for this time. 

Questions/Concerns?

Should there be any issues with your delivery or order, we will contact you at the earliest convenience and do our very best to accommodate your requirements in a prompt time frame. If you have any questions or concerns or if your delivery requirements change at any time, please e-mail us at [email protected].

At Smart Bubs, we hope to provide you with that personalised service, so if you would like to discuss special pricing with combined shipping for package deals, please contact us below and we will do everything we can to provide you with the best service available.

Feel free to contact us:

Email: [email protected]