HELP (FAQs) - Updated March 25th, 2011
Order Limitation
Return Policy
NIS America, Inc. 1221 E. Dyer Rd. Suite #100 Santa Ana, CA 92705 Be sure to include the RMA number somewhere on the box and on any correspondence regarding the return. Please send the package via a registered or insured shipping method, as NIS America will not be responsible for lost or misdirected packages. NIS America will not refund the cost of shipping unless the return is a result of an error on our part.
Credit Card/Paypal Payment Processing
For your convenience, your credit card/Paypal account will not be charged until your order ships.* We will, however, obtain preauthorization from your credit card company/Paypal account prior to shipping your order which may result in a reduction in your available credit by your credit card company/Paypal account. Please contact your credit card company or Paypal account for more information.
* This policy does not apply to Preorders and Special Items orders (such as Giclees). Please see our Preorder Billing Policy and other billing FAQs for more information and details.
International First Class Shipping Options
USPS Free Shipping Procedures:
First Class Shipping Options
Do We Ship Internationally?
Estimate Arrival Time
*Please note that International shipments may be delayed at Customs, in which case any shipping method may be delayed an unpredictable amount of time.
*Please also note that the estimates are calculated from the date the order ships, not from the date the order is placed. Most orders are processd and shipped out within 3 business days from when the order is placed unless it is for a preorder item or special order item.
Why does my USPS tracking history say "Accepted in Irvine" for the last few weeks? Is my package stuck somewhere?
What does the status of my order mean?
How long do orders take to arrive?
Delivery times vary significantly based on the location and shipping method chosen. The following estimates cover the majority of orders:
Domestic Shipments:
When will I receive my tracking number?
What happens if an item is damaged or lost?
Can I cancel my order?
Can I change the order I placed?
How do I solve a problem with my order? (change, return or cancel it, wrong item, missing item, etc.)
I have ordered something from your store, but I cannot see my order(s) when I login and my points are lower than they should be!
Why was my Credit Card/Paypal account charged early? I thought orders were only billed once the item(s) have shipped (or your order is printed, if it's a preorder)?
This is the number one question we receive via support cases and emails. The short and simple answer is that your account has not been charged and the pending transaction should disappear in a few days*. To protect you and our store, we authorize your credit card or Paypal account when your order is submitted**. At that point, most companies will create a pending transaction for your order's total. Do not confuse this with an actual charge to your account; your funds are not being withdrawn from your bank account; they are just on a temporary hold. In almost all cases, this pending transaction will simply disappear within 2-10 days.* If having the funds held from your account for even this short period will cause financial hardships, we recommend that you contact your bank/card company and explain the situation to them. They will almost always be able to expedite the process and drop the transaction from your account. Just be sure not to ask them to cancel the authorization, but only the pending transaction. Paypal's policy seems to vary depending on your account status and the funds may be held until the authorization is no longer valid. If this is a problem, we can help cancel your order, which you can place again once you can afford to pay for your item(s). If you have any questions or concerns regarding our authorization process or if your bank needs verification from us, you can contact us through our email at storesupport@nisamerica.com or by phone (714) 540-1185. Our offices are open from 10AM-6PM PST.
*Note: Different banks hold the funds for different periods of time. This is especially true in regards to banks outside of the United States. The 2-10 days period is not guaranteed. **Note: This is why you must have the funds available in your credit card or Paypal account at the time of ordering.
What Payment Methods Do You Accept?
We accept payment by all major credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover), Prepaid Card*, and by Paypal. We do not accept cash, checks, or money orders.
*Note: When Prepaid cards are used, we have to wait until the authorization hold expires on the card. Then we can bill. This expiration can take anywhere from 2-10 days.
I tried ordering with Paypal, but I'm not sure my order went through. I have a pending transaction, but have not received any confirmation emails from you. What's wrong?
How do Reward Points and Gift Certificates work?
How do I create an account on the new store?
What if I have to make changes to my personal information or shipping address?
Changes can be made directly through the website, by email at storesupport@nisamerica.com, or by contacting a customer service representative at (714) 540-1185. We recommend contacting a customer representative to ensure your information is updated properly. Changes should be made as early as possible, as we cannot make changes to an order once it has shipped from our warehouse.
If you decide to change the information in your account and need the information on an order to be updated, please contact us. Any order information cannot be changed by the customer's account once the order has been placed. You will need us to make the modification for you.
What happens if I order additional items with a preorder?
What if I want to purchase a Giclee?
Do out of stock products ever become available again?