FAQ Frequently Asked Questions

Top Questions

How can I get the 50% discounted price?

You must have an existing IT service contract or IT warranties that are coming up for renewal within a year that can be renewed through TPC. We have relationships with a number of manufacturers and third party service providers that pay us finders fee's that allows us to give this discount. Hardware can be Dell, HP, IBM, Cisco, Sun Oracle, EMC or 1,000 other makes. The finders fee must be enough to cover the discount amount. To determine if we can offer you the 50% discount we need to know what IT renewals you organize has coming up over the next 12 months. Contact us if you have more questions.

Can I change configurations by adding disk and memory etc.

Yes you can but it will change the pricing and will have to be quoted on a case by case basis.

Do the refurbished products from techpriceclub.com look "refurbished"?

Our refurbished products are visually and diagnostically inspected to ensure the highest quality standards and reliability. Our refurbished products may have some observable cosmetic imperfections, but they will not affect the performance. Contact us if you have more questions.

What should I do if I am unhappy with something?

First try contacting us via web form and if the issue is not resolved quickly call 1-XXX-XXX-XXXX ext 1235.


About Tech Price Club

Is TPC and techpriceclub.com affiliated with IBM, HP, Cisco, Sun Oracle or Dell?

Tech Price Club does not have a direct afilliation with IBM, HP, Cisco, Sun Oracle or Dell. Contact us if you have more questions.


Products

What are “Business and Education” products?

These are products sold on our site classified as Class A equipment by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and are intended for use in a business /commercial environment. Residential use is prohibited. Contact us if you have more questions.

What does "No O/S" or "No operating system" mean?

The operating system is the basic software that is necessary for your computer to function and to run programs that are installed. Units that do not include an Operating system will require one for basic functionality

Anti-virus, Anti-spyware, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, DVD decoder software and other applications are not included with the Operating System. Contact us if you have more questions.

When it is indicated, which version of Window XP is installed?

Windows XP Professional. Service Pack upgrades are available at no cost when downloaded from the Microsoft, Inc. website. Contact us if you have more questions.

Will the item I am currently viewing allow me to access the internet?

If the item indicates "56K" in the product listing description the unit is capable of connecting to the internet through a phone line. Please contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider) to find out what their requirements are to ensure system compatibility. Contact us if you have more questions.

How often does TPC add product to the website?

New product is added as it becomes available, typically several times each week. Contact us if you have more questions.

Does my system come with wireless capability?

"YES" indicates that a wireless card is installed. Wireless details can be found on the configuration detail tab of each product listing.

"NO" indicates that a wireless card IS NOT installed, however the ports are available to allow you to add wireless hardware.Contact us if you have more questions.

The item I am looking at only says it has a DVD-ROM. Will I still be able to use regular CD’s with it?

Yes. However, our items that include a DVD-ROM drive or CDRW do not ship with software to play DVD movies or write to CDs. Contact us if you have more questions.

Can I customize / upgrade the system I am interested in?

To help keep our costs low, all products are pre-configured and can not be modified. Each system offered for sale is prepackaged and ready for shipment. We are not able to open the packaging to change systems configurations. Contact us if you have more questions.

What disks or CDs come with TPC’ systems?

No disks are included. Units sold with an Operating System will have a recovery partition on the hard drive. Contact us if you have more questions.

Do manuals come with the computer?

No. Manuals do not come in the box. Manuals can be found on the factorys support site
Contact us if you have more questions.

What comes with each system?

Please refer to our What’s in the Box Article included on each product detail listing page for complete information on what is included with each system.

Refurbished Server Cosmetics

Due to the nature of server racks, outer casing may show scratches, marks and other imperfections, primarily on top, bottom and sides. Front facing view will typically be in excellent or good condition. These are cosmetic blemishes and will not affect the performance of the unit.

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What is "techpriceclub Specials"?

These are products we have discounted significantly. Items chosen as "techpriceclub "Specials" are at TPC sole discretion and limited to stock on hand. Rain checks are not available. Contact us if you have more questions.

What does "refurbished" mean?

Refurbished products are visually and diagnostically inspected to ensure these items function. Refurbished systems may have some observable cosmetic imperfections, but they will not affect the performance. Contact us if you have more questions.


Taxes and Fees

Do you accept tax exemptions and if so, how do I place an order to receive my exemption?

You will need to send us your tax exempt documentation in advance. Your tax exemption will need to be verified. Contact us if you have more questions.

Why is tax charged and how much tax will be assessed to my purchase?

techpriceclub is required to collect and remit applicable sales tax based on the ship-to- address. Contact us if you have more questions.


Order Processing

Why haven’t I received an email concerning my order?

We batch process orders. Orders are released every morning and afternoon pending verification. It could be a day or two before you get a confirmation email regarding your order. In the event we need to contact you, please remove any SPAM blocker as this may delay your order. Contact us if you have more questions.

How long will it be before I receive my order?

Once we receive your order, it will typically take 2-3 days to process thru to shipment. Please make sure your billing and shipping information is accurate and matches your credit card to avoid delays in releasing your order. From time to time we may need to contact you for additional information if discrepancies are identified. Contact us if you have more questions.


Shipping

Can I ship an Enterprise product to my home address?

No, Enterprise products are intended for use in a business /commercial environment and must ship to a business address. Residential use is prohibited.Contact us if you have more questions.

Is a signature required on delivery of items?

Yes. Customer signature is required on all deliveries! Contact us if you have more questions.

Are there any "ship to" address restrictions?

TPC only ships to addresses in the 50 United States and District of Columbia. TPC does NOT ship to PO Boxes, APO/FPO, Hotels or Internationally.Contact us if you have more questions.

What does Next Day delivery and 2nd Day Delivery mean?

Once your order has been placed with the carrier your unit will ship Next Day Air or 2nd Day Air rather than 5-7 day ground delivery. Note: air shipments are optional and cost extra. Contact us if you have more questions.

Is there an option for same day shipping?

At this time TPC does not offer same day shipping. Contact us if you have more questions.

What happens if the shipping address is incorrect or I refuse delivery?

Returns for incorrect address or delivery refusal will result in a 20% restocking fee. Contact us if you have more questions.

Can I change the shipping method on my order after the order is placed?

No, In order for TPC to process orders efficiently & to keep costs down, we are unable to make changes to orders once they have been submitted.Contact us if you have more questions.

Does TPC Export?

No. TPC does not ship items purchased from techpriceclub.com outside of the 50 United States. Contact us if you have more questions.

Estimated ship transit times

TPC estimated transit times based on method selected:

At techpriceclub (TPC), we know you want to receive your order as soon as possible, and we make every effort to speed things along. The date you receive your order will depend on order approval and the ship method you have chosen. However, heavy volume, inclement weather or factory delays may affect your delivery date.

• Ground Shipping 5- 7 Days
• 2nd Day Shipping 2-4 Days
• Next Day Shipping 1-2 Days

Estimated Delivery Times: Time it takes to get to the ship destination once the package Is placed with the carrier and based on ship method selected.
Pending Order Approval: Time it takes for the order to clear the order and payment verification process.

Other important information regarding shipping:

• Once your order is picked up by the carrier, a shipping confirmation email will be sent to the email address associated with your account.
• All orders must be signed for. No order holds or redirects allowed by either TPC or the carrier.
• Orders ship from Lebanon, TN.
• TPC cannot change the address or cancel the order after it has been placed Contact us if you have more questions.



Warranty

Do these systems have warranty?

Warranty on techpriceclub.com:

Unless specified on item page all of our refurbished products includes a standard 100 Day Limited Warranty.Our new product will have warranties specified on items page and the warranty may be provided by a manufacturer or third party provider..


Returns

Is there a restocking fee if I return the product?

Yes, unless the product is defective (as reasonably determined by TPC at TPC’ sole discretion) or the return is a direct result of a TPC error, TPC will charge a restocking fee of 20% of the purchase price paid. Contact us if you have more questions.

What is the return policy?

You may return the products purchased from TPC within thirty (30) days from the date of the TPC invoice and obtain a credit of the purchase price (excluding shipping and handling charges and a 20% restocking fee) to the credit card account used to purchase the products. To return products, you must contact TPC via contact us web form to receive a Return Material Authorization and instructions on returning the system back to TPC For complete details on our return policy please click. Contact us if you have more questions.


Customer Support

I have received my computer but have technical issues. Who should I contact?

Please contact TPC via contact us web form and ask to speak to a technical support specialist. Hours are M-F 9-5:30 CST. Contact us if you have more questions.

I have received my computer and have an issue with the packaging / configuration / functionality. Who should I contact?

Please contact TPC via contact us web form to report your issue to the TPC customer service team. Hours are M-F 8-5:00 PST. Contact us if you have more questions.


Payments & Shipping
The amount of tax and shipping added to your order depends on the product and ship method you choose. Once you're done shopping and have finished adding items to your cart, you will have an opportunity to select the ship method at the checkout screen.

Applicable sales tax is additional and based on the ship-to-address. We do not accept tax exempt certificates on our website. Slightly higher rates apply to orders shipping to Alaska and Hawaii. See the table below for techpriceclub (TPC) shipping cost.

Order Confirmation/Delivery Time

We know you want to receive your order as soon as possible, and we make every effort to speed things along. The date you receive your order will depend on order approval, special discount terms and the ship method you have chosen. However, heavy volume, inclement weather or factory delays may affect your delivery date.

Estimated delivery time based on method selected:

• Ground Shipping 5- 7 Days
• 2nd Day Shipping 2-4 Days
• Next Day Shipping 1-2 Days

Estimated Delivery Times: Time it takes to get to the ship destination once the package Is placed with the carrier and based on ship method selected.
Pending Order Approval: Time it takes for the order to clear the order and payment verification process.


Order Shipping Information

• We are unable to make any address changes , cancels or updates after your order is placed.
• All orders must be signed for; no order holds or redirects allowed by either Tech Price Club or the carrier.
• Once we receive your order, it will typically take 2-3 days to process thru to shipment. Please make sure your billing and shipping information is accurate and matches your credit card to avoid delays in releasing your order. From time to time we may need to contact you for additional information if discrepancies are identified.
• All orders are subject to Tech Price Club Terms and Conditions.

Important Delivery Information: Customer signature required on all deliveries!

Important Restocking Fee Information: Unless the product is defective (as reasonably determined by TPC) or the return is a direct result of a TPC error, TPC will charge a restocking fee up to 20% of the purchase price paid.

Order Payment Options


TPC ONLY accepts credit cards with a US billing address
TPC accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and PayPal.

Important Payment Option Information:

At this time, we are unable to accept Net Payment terms. We accept most credit cards and ACH.
We do not accept gift cards.

Order Shipping and Handling Options

TPC only ships to addresses in the 50 United States and District of Columbia. TPC does NOT ship to PO Boxes, APO/FPO, Hotels or Internationally. This unit is for use in the United States only.

** Business & Education products on this site are classified as Class A equipment by the Federal Communication Commission ( FCC) and must ship to a business/commercial address. Residential use is prohibited.

Continental US Shipping and Handling Estimates


Alaska and Hawaii Shipping and Handling Estimate


* Continental US delivery times are ground shipping 3-5 days, 2nd Day is 2 days and Next Day is 1 day from the date of shipment.
* Ground shipping is not available to Alaska or Hawaii.
* Time estimates are based on business days only (Monday - Friday) excluding state and federal holidays.

Request any new questions on the contact us form.