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Frequently Asked Questions  
 
 

The following information should answer any questions you may have.
 
Shipping Information

4 Tracking & Order Status
   
4 Shipping Rates 
4 Shipping & Delivery Times
4 Shipping Outside Contiguous USA
 
Placing An Order

4 Payment Methods
Returns & Exchanges

4 How To Return An Item
4 Damaged Item
 
 
 
 
Miscellaneous  

4 Contact Us
 

 

4 Shipping Rates

The Home Decorating Company offers standard shipping within the contiguous USA via DHL Ground (sorry, no P.O. Boxes). Shipping prices are based upon the total weight of item(s) ordered, and are clearly listed on each products web page.  The weight of each item is as follows:
 

Item

Ship Weight

Comforter - Twin 13 lbs
Comforter - Full 15 lbs
Comforter - Queen 17 lbs
Comforter - King 21 lbs
Sham - Standard 3 lbs
Sham - European/King 5 lbs
European Sham Stuffer 5 lbs
Draperies 4 lbs
Valances 3 lbs
Pillows 3 lbs
Table Round & Squares 3 lbs
  Wallpaper Double Roll 5 lbs
  Fabric Per Yard 1 lb
  Fabric Swatch 1 lb
  Duvet Cover - Twin 3 lbs
  Duvet Cover - Full 3.5 lbs
  Duvet Cover - Queen 5 lbs
  Duvet Cover King 6 lbs
  Duvet Set - Twin 9 lbs
  Duvet Set - Full 9 lbs
  Duvet Set - Queen 11 lbs
  Duvet Set - King 13 lbs
  Sheet Set - Twin 5 lbs
  Sheet Set - Full 5 lbs
  Sheet Set - Queen 6 lbs
  Sheet Set - King 7 lbs
  Sheet Flat 1 lbs
  Sheet Fitted 1 lbs
Bed Skirt (Ruffle) 3 lbs
  Standard Pillowcases 2 lbs
  King Pillowcases 2 lbs
Ottoman 14 lbs

Here's a list of our standard shipping charges;

Order Weight

Shipping Cost

  0 lbs to 4 lbs $7.99
  4.1 lbs to 5 lbs $8.99
  5.1 lbs to 7 lbs $8.99
  7.1 lbs to 9 lbs $9.99
  9.1 lbs to 11 lbs $10.99
  11.1 lbs to 15 lbs $12.99
  15.1 lbs to 20 lbs $17.99
  20.1 lbs to 25 lbs $23.99
  25.1 lbs to 30 lbs $27.99
  30.1 lbs to 35 lbs $31.99

Shipping Cost Example: If you order a pillow (3 lbs), a twin comforter (13 lbs) and a standard sham (3 lbs) the total order weight is 19 lbs, the shipping cost would be $17.99.

Shipping prices above are for delivery within the contiguous USA only.
 

4 Shipping & Delivery Times

Order Processing Times - The Home Decorating Company, a Division of The Yankee Retail Company LLC, ships its products from a variety of locations within the USA. “IN STOCK ORDERS” orders received between Monday and Friday will be shipped within 10 - 15 business days (or less). Orders received during the weekend cannot be processed and prepared for shipping until the following Monday. You will be notified via email once your order has been shipped.

Ground Shipping Times- Products shipping via Ground will take anywhere from 3-7 business days to be delivered. As noted above, please allow 10 – 15 business days for order processing.

 

4 Shipping Outside the Contiguous USA

The shipping information and prices apply to items being delivered within the contiguous USA only.
 
4 Tracking & Order Status - Click Here To See Your Status With Us

Once your order is shipped you will receive an email notifying you that your order has been shipped.   If your order contains more than one item, you may receive a partial order.  You will be notified if your order has been shipped in more than one parcel or if any portion of your order has a “back ordered” status.  If your order was shipped via UPS or DHL, this email will also include a tracking number.  Using this number you can check the status of your package in transit online by visiting the http://www.ups.com or http://www.dhl.com.
 
4 Payment Methods

The Home Decorating Company gladly accepts personal checks, money orders, MasterCard, Visa, American Express & Discover. Phone and online orders are limited to major credit cards. Sorry, we cannot accept C.O.D. orders.
 
The Home Decorating Company accepts orders online, by phone or by mail. To order online visit www.home-decorating-co.com, to order by phone call 860-642-7790 or by mail to: The Home Decorating Company, 841 Route  32, Franklin, CT 06254. Canceling an order must be done via phone contact with a customer service representative.  Cancelations via voicemail and email will not be honored.
 
4 How To Return An Item

Here at The Home Decorating Company, we stand behind our products.  However, if you are unhappy with your purchase, you may return most items purchased within 45 days of shipment. 

We CANNOT accept returns of:

  •       Any item that is returned more than 45 days after shipment.
     

  •       Any item not in its original condition and packaging.
     

  •       Any fabric washed, altered or cut by the customer. (i.e. ordering 5 yards of
          fabric,  cutting off 3 yards and returning remaining 2 yards)
     

  •       Any item without an RMA number (see below).
     

  •       Any items sold on clearance, all clearance sales are final and cannot be not be
          returned
     

  •       Any items sold as special orders

TO INSURE A PROMPT REFUNDFOLLOW ALL STEPS BELOW:

1. Obtain An RMA Number - Please call 860-642-7790 and speak to a customer service representative to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. This RMA number must be written on correspondence with the return such as the original packing slip.  If you cannot locate your packing slip, please include a note with the billing name and address and the RMA number

2. Pack Your Return - Wrap your item carefully in a box, and in its original packaging and enclose correspondence, which references the RMA number (as indicated above), with your return.

3. Ship Your Return – Ship your return using the shipping carrier of your choice. Please note, return shipping is at the customer’s expense.   We recommend that you insure your return, as we cannot be responsible for lost, damaged or misdirected returns.

ALL ITEMS MUST BE RETURNED TO: 
The Yankee Retail Company
841 Route  32, 
Franklin CT 06254 
Attn: Returns Dept

4. Receive Your Refund - If you paid for your order by credit card, a credit will be issued within 15 business days of the receipt of your return and will appear on your billing statement as Yankee Retail. If you paid by check, a refund check will be mailed to you. 

NOTE: If the item was shipped to you at no charge the actual shipping, costs incurred by Yankee Retail for items will be deducted from the refund.

4 Damaged Item

We want you to enjoy your purchase when it arrives and therefore make every effort to ship items securely. In the event that you receive a damaged item, please call us within seven days of receipt – (860) 642-7790. Our customer service representatives will make arrangements to have the damaged item/part picked up and a new item or part in the same style and color, shipped to you.
Please note: If you choose not to receive a replacement, we will make arrangements to have the damaged item picked up and your refund will be issued less original shipping costs. If the item was shipped to you at no charge the actual shipping costs for items will be deducted from the refund.

Note:  ALL DAMAGE CLAIMS MUST BE MADE WITHIN 7 DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THE ORDER

We reserve the right to make changes to our policies with or without notice.

 
4 Contact Us
We provide three easy ways to contact us - email, phone, mail

EMAIL - customerservice@yankeeretail.com
PHONE - Our customer service department is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm EST, and Saturday and Sunday 11am to 4pm, at 860-642-7790.
MAIL - The Home Decorating Company - Div of The Yankee Retail Company LLC, 841 Route  32, Franklin CT 06254

 
  

 

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 customerservice@yankeeretail.com • p: 860-642-7790 • 841 Route 32 #6, Franklin, CT  06254, USA

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