Barrett’s Coal Ltd – Returns & Refunds Policy
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1. Scope of this Policy
This Returns & Refunds Policy applies to all purchases made from Barrett’s Coal Ltd, including in-store, by telephone, and online orders.
Nothing in this policy affects your statutory rights under UK consumer law.
2. Change of Mind / Unwanted Goods
You may return goods within 14 days of receiving them for a full refund, or within 28 days for an exchange, provided:
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The goods are unused and have not been opened, burned or partly consumed.
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The goods are in saleable condition, with intact original packaging.
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Proof of purchase is provided.
You must notify us within the 14- or 28-day period so we can confirm eligibility and arrange the return.
3. Where & How Returns Are Made
Returns should normally be made to the same Barrett’s Coal Ltd depot/outlet the goods were purchased from, unless agreed otherwise.
If you require a collection:
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Return transport costs are the customer’s responsibility, unless the return is due to our error.
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Goods must be packaged securely and safely for transport.
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If a collection attempt fails because goods are not accessible, not ready or unsafe to load, a failed collection feemay apply.
4. Condition of Returned Goods
Refunds may be refused or reduced if goods are:
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Used, opened or partly consumed.
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Not in the original packaging.
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Damaged, contaminated or otherwise not resaleable.
All returned goods are inspected on arrival.
5. Damaged, Defective or Incorrect Goods
If goods arrive damaged, incomplete or incorrect:
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Contact us as soon as possible (ideally within 24 hours).
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Provide your order details and photos where possible.
After assessment, we will offer one of the following:
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Replacement
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Collection and refund
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Another suitable remedy
If the issue is our fault, return or collection will be at our cost.
6. Exchanges
You may request an exchange within 28 days, provided:
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Goods are unused and unopened.
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Goods are in a saleable condition.
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Replacement product is in stock.
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Any price difference is settled.
For some cases, a refund plus a new order may be quicker.
7. Non-Returnable Items
Except when faulty, the following cannot be returned:
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Open or part-used bags of coal or smokeless fuel
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Loose/bulk tipped fuel once delivered
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Special-order or customised products
8. Refunds
After inspection of returned goods:
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Approved refunds will be issued to the original payment method.
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Refunds will be processed within a reasonable time frame.
9. Your Statutory Rights
Your legal rights are not affected.
Faulty, misdescribed or unfit-for-purpose goods may qualify for a repair, replacement or refund as required by law.
10. Contacting Us
To request a return, refund or exchange, please contact us via the details on our website, providing:
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Your name and contact details
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Order number or proof of purchase
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Delivery date and address
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Product details and the reason for return