TheMarket offers returns for 30 days from the date a customer receives their order, for non restricted items.
- Customers can return eligible items for free, at one of TheMarket MarketPoint locations, or
- Customers can send items back via their own delivery method, to TheMarket Central returns location in New Zealand, or to the Merchant's return location in New Zealand
Eligible items are any items other than:
- Heavier than 25kg
- More than 0.125m3 in size
- Dangerous goods
- Perishable
- Have a value of over $400
- Alcohol Products
TheMarket will accept returns for faulty or defective items in line with the consumer guarantees act as long as the fault or defect is reported as soon as it occurs. You cannot claim if:
- You used the product in a way that was outside the intended purpose/use.
- You broke or lost the product, accidental or non-accidental damage.
- You modified the product, and this is what caused the issue.
- Normal wear and tear within the reasonable life of the product
All returns must be returned in unused condition in original packaging with product manuals, instructions, invoice included and with all labels intact unless faulty. Please do not write directly onto the product packaging as return will not be accepted.
If you believe the reason you are returning is due to an error from us or our Retailers, please contact us before you ship the item back.
Restricted returns
We cannot accept change of mind returns for the following restricted items:
- Mobile Phones
- Music CDs and Tapes
- DVDs
- PC and Gaming Console Software
- Software
- Consumables (food, drink, supplements)
- Underwear – swimwear
- Jewellery (earrings/earring charms, piercing jewellery)
- Personal Care Items/Health and Beauty products
- Headphones
- Unsealed printer cartridges
- VR headsets
- Items with potential hygiene issues
These products are still guaranteed under the Consumer Guarantees Act
Important note: Tents will be sent back to the supplier who will assess the tents to determine if they are covered under the Returns Policy. Once the supplier receives the tent it may take up to 14 business days to complete the assessment.
Consumer Guarantees Act 1993
The Consumer Guarantees Act sets out minimum standards for goods sold on TheMarket website. In the event that goods sold are deficient or are faulty, the Seller has the obligation to repair, replace or refund.
Fair Trading Act 1986
The Fair Trading Act is designed to protect the customer from being misled, either intentionally or unintentionally. This applies to all aspects of the promotion and sale of goods and services including: pricing; where the product was made; where the product is from; the meeting of New Zealand safety standards; availability of products in store and the sales techniques used. The Commerce Commission enforces the Fair Trading Act 1986.
Repairs
If the returned product is still under warranty, the repair will be at the Sellers expense. There may be an assessment fee on electrical items which include Mobile Phones, iPods and Gaming System Hardware. If the product is out of warranty, then the Seller can still have the product repaired, however the cost of the repair will be charged to the customer unless the product is faulty or otherwise defective.
Shipping the product to TheMarket or the seller for repair will be at the customers expense.
Coupons
If a coupon was applied to an order, the coupon or portion of coupon used on item will only be reimbursed for returns where the item(s) are:
- Faulty
- Incorrect item received.
- Damaged upon arrival.
- Differs from advertised image – applies only if TheMarket can determine item differs from advertised image.