Refund policy
Return Policy — Wine Coolers America
Wine Coolers America is an authorized dealer. Because returns follow the policy of the specific manufacturer, please review your brand's guidelines below.
⚠️ Important: Every return must start with a Return Authorization (RA) number issued by us.
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Call: (804) 989-1146
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Email: winecoolersusa@gmail.com
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Items sent back without an RA number may be refused.
🔄 If We Made a Mistake
If you received the wrong item, the wrong quantity, or the wrong finish, you may return the new, unused item within 30 days of delivery for a full refund, including shipping. We will arrange the return.
🏷️ Brand-Specific Return Policies
1. VintageView Wine Racks
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Standard (Stock) Racks: May be returned within 30 days of delivery if they are new, unused, in the original packaging, and include all parts and accessories.
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Fees & Deductions: Change-of-mind returns, change orders, and cancellations made after an order has been processed are refunded minus shipping costs and a 15% restocking fee.
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Non-Returnable Items: Custom colors, custom fabrications, and altered or cut racks cannot be returned.
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Quality Issues: Handled under VintageView’s lifetime warranty (see our Warranty page), not as a standard return.
2. WhisperKOOL Cooling Systems
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Timeframe: Return requests must be made within 90 days of purchase.
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Condition: Units must be unused, in the same condition as received, in original packaging, with a receipt or proof of purchase. Installed or powered units cannot be returned.
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Fees & Shipping:
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A 25% restocking fee applies.
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You pay return shipping. Original shipping costs are non-refundable, and return shipping costs will be deducted if we arrange the carrier.
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Refund Process: Issued after inspection to your original payment method (processing time depends on your card issuer).
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Defects: Handled under the WhisperKOOL warranty (2 years on the unit, 5 years on the compressor for self-contained units; split systems require registration after approved installation). See our Warranty page.
3. Allavino Wine Refrigerators
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Timeframe & Condition: Accepted within 30 days of delivery for exchange, store credit, or refund, provided the unit is in new, unused, original factory condition with all boxes, packaging, manuals, and accessories.
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Process: Call for an RA number first. Once issued, you have 30 days to ship the unit back. You arrange and pay return freight.
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Fees & Deductions:
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Units returned damaged or without proper packaging are subject to a 15% restocking fee.
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For orders that shipped free, the round-trip freight cost will be deducted from the refund.
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Non-Refundable: Personalized/custom items and original shipping/handling charges.
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Cancellations: Full refund if cancelled before shipping; standard return policy applies after shipping.
4. Ultra Wine Racks
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Terms: Made-to-order Ultra racks are non-returnable. Stock items follow the VintageView terms outlined above. (Note: Please contact Ultra directly for specific dealer return terms if needed).
📦 Damaged in Transit
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Inspect every delivery before the driver leaves.
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Note any damage directly on the delivery receipt, or refuse the shipment entirely.
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Concealed damage must be reported to us within 48 hours of delivery, accompanied by photos.
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Damaged, defective, or incorrect items will be repaired, replaced, or refunded at no cost to you (no restocking fees).
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Keep all packaging until the claim is fully settled.
💰 Refunds
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Approved refunds are issued to the original payment method within 10 business days after we receive and inspect the return.
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You will receive an email notification once your refund has been processed.
🔀 Exchanges
We do not process direct exchanges. To get a different item, simply return your current item under the terms above and place a new order on our website.