Customer Returns
The following rules apply in order for Customers returns claims to be accepted:
- The return of goods will not be accepted without prior authorisation from Melbourne Food Distributors or its authorised representative by contacting the Customer Service Department on 03 8512 0423 within 2 hours after delivery of the goods to the Customer;
- Returns of unpacked goods will not be accepted;
- Returns of Special Orders will not be accepted;
- Returns of goods received by Melbourne Food Distributors after the period specified by Melbourne Food Distributors when granting authorisation for the goods to be returned will not be accepted;
- In the event that Melbourne Food Distributors authorises a return of goods, no claim for the same shall be considered unless:
- the goods are returned in the original packaging and in good order and condition;
- All price stickers, security devices or other non-MFD labelling or items must be removed otherwise returns will not be accepted or a charge for removal will apply;
- The goods are accompanied by documentation showing:
- The Customer’s name and address
- The respective Melbourne Food Distributors invoice number;
- Reason for return; and
- Pink return slip form
- Unauthorised or unacceptable returns may be returned to the Customer at the Customer’s expense
- Special Make-Up Orders and Custom Product Orders may not be returned
- Customers must return goods only by Melbourne Food Distributors nominated carriers
- All returned goods shall be subject to an inspection by Melbourne Food Distributors or an authorised agent, before any claim will be considered;
- Acceptance of the returned goods by Melbourne Food Distributors shall not constitute any acceptance of any claim; and
- Melbourne Food Distributors reserves the right to raise credits at the lowest invoiced prices if original invoice details are not provided.