FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• In-store COVID Safe Plan

  COVID SAFE PLAN

  We’ve implemented the following measures to help you shop safely in-store. We will review and adapt these in-store measures as the environment evolves.
  
  Mandatory QR code check-in
  Some states have mandated QR code check-ins via the official Government App. Please refer to your Local State Government for more information (Australia.gov.au).
  
  Mandatory face coverings in-store
  Some states have introduced mandatory mask-wearing indoors. Please refer to your Local State Government for more information (Australia.gov.au).
  
  Maintain 1.5 metres apart from each other where possible
  Social distancing tape will be placed around our floors and seating areas. These can be found throughout the store as reminders, as well as areas where you may be required to queue.
  
  Use EFTPOS/Paywave/Tap n Go services available
  We strongly encourage you to use your card or phone to tap and pay instead of cash, whenever possible.
  
  Use sanitisation station upon entering the store
  Hand sanitiser will be available for all customers upon entry.
  
  Regular cleaning routines throughout the entire store
  We apply the highest standard of cleanliness and hygiene across our stores. We have increased the routine cleaning of frequently touched hard surfaces.
  
  Remove and put on your own footwear
  Our team will still be available to assist you with any sizing questions you may have, however they will maintain 1.5-metre distance to comply with social distancing. Our stores will have disposable try on socks and gloves available for customers.
  
  Training for team members on social distancing and additional hygiene measures
  All team members will be required to complete ongoing training courses.

  Thank you for playing your part in helping us practise social distancing. We appreciate your continued support as we work through this together.

  We hope to see you in-store or online soon.

  Team Platypus Shoes.
  

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• How long does delivery take?

  Just placed an order? All orders are shipped using Express StarTrack delivery!
  
  

  LOCATION	DELIVERY TIME
  Australian Metropolitan	1-3 Business Days
  Australian Rural	4-7 Business Days

  
  * Delivery timeframes are estimates only, and may vary with peak sale periods, possible courier delivery issues, and other influences beyond the control of Platypus Shoes. 
  
  

  Ordered more than one item?
  We may need to fulfil your order from multiple locations and therefore the items may arrive separately, even though you ordered it all together. If your order has been split, you will receive separate tracking details for each item once they are dispatched. 
  
  

  Possible Delivery Delays

  Due to COVID-19 and severe weather conditions, anticipate a possible delay of 2 - 4 business days on top of our standard delivery times. More information here. 

  
  Need help tracking your order? Click here.

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• What is your latest Returns & Exchanges Policy for online purchases?

  Need to return your items? We want you to be completely satisfied with our products and we will gladly accept returns within 30 days of receipt where the products are in new, unworn with tags attached and in their original packaging. 

  
   3 simple conditions for a successful return
  

  RETURNED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE	ITEM(S) ARE UNWORN & UNDAMAGED	IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND CONDITION
  Item(s) were purchased in the last 30 days and proof of purchase can be provided.	Item(s) must be unworn, unwashed, or otherwise undamaged with original tags attached	Item(s) are in original packaging or shoebox in their original condition

  Shoes must be returned in their original, undamaged shoebox. Returns cannot be sent with the shoebox taped up, written on or exposed. Please use either the original postage bag or an inside-out plastic shopping bag to protect the shoebox during transit. * 

  *We reserve the right to reject any returns that do not meet these requirements.

  RETURN OPTIONS:

  	CREDIT CARD PURCHASES	PAYPAL PURCHASES	AFTERPAY PURCHASES
  RETURN ONLINE	Refund Available	Refund Available	Refund Available
  RETURN IN STORE	Exchange, store credit or refund available.	Refund and Exchange available.	Refund available.

   

  Exchanges

  All online orders returned to our online warehouse will be issued a refund only. We do not offer online exchanges. If you'd like to exchange, please place a new order and return your existing item for a refund. Alternatively, you can visit our store for an exchange, provided you have met our return conditions.
  
  

  Cost of returns

  The returns shipping fee is $10 paid for in the Returns Portal. Any returned item(s) are your property and remain your responsibility until they reach our warehouse.

  If you would like to avoid return postage fees, you are welcome to visit one of our stores and return or exchange your shoes in person. 

  Please note that all online returns must be dropped off at your local post office. We do not accept direct returns to the warehouse.
  
  

  How is the refund processed? 

  Once you have sent your parcel back to our warehouse and we have received it, we will process your return within 2-3 business days. We recommend noting your return tracking number, that way you can track your order and see when it reaches us.

  I paid with Credit Card: Once processed, the refund will appear in your account within 2-5 business days, depending on your financial institution. 

  I paid with PayPal: Once processed, PayPal will be in touch when they have finalised your refund/made adjustments to your account or payment schedule. 

  I paid with Afterpay: Once processed, Afterpay will send you an email and make the necessary adjustments to your payment schedule. For more information, head to their website. 

  *Please allow an additional 1-2 business days for refund processing over sales periods and public holidays.?
  
  

  Faulty items

  If you believe your online purchase arrived with a manufacturing fault, or you received something different to your original order, we'll be happy to cover the cost of the return.

  Please read about our Faulty Assessment process here before submitting a request through our Returns Portal.

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• How do I book a return?

  Please view our Online Return Policy before submitting a return.

  Top tip: We recommend trying your new shoes on inside to ensure they meet our return requirements on the off chance you need to return them.

  1. Log in to My Account to create your return. If you checked out as a guest, use our guest returns form here
  2. Enter your order number & its associated email address.
     Note: If your order was split into two parts, then you would have received two order numbers (ending with _1 & _2). They must be returned separately in the portal as they're recognised as unique order numbers
  3. Select the item(s) you would like to return by checking the relevant boxes. Confirm the return reason for each item
  4. Ensure your details are correct before clicking ‘next’
  5. Proceed to pay for your return postage via credit card
  6. Click 'pay now' and your prepaid return postage label will be emailed to you
  7. Print off your label and attach it to the package (Do not attach this label directly to the shoebox. The shoebox must be protected in a satchel or packaging)
  8. Don’t have a printer? No worries. Click here to find your closest Post Office that offers printing services
  9. Drop off your parcel at your nearest Post Office.

  Good to know: Can’t remember your order number? Pop in your email address and it’ll bring up all associated order numbers.

  If your order was split and you need to return more than one item, please get in contact with our Kicks Team. We'll advise the next steps.

  
  Please note: We reserve the right to reject any returns that do not meet these requirements.

  Shoes must be returned in their original, undamaged shoebox.

  All online returns must be dropped off at your local post office. We do not accept direct returns to the warehouse.
  
  

  Cost of Returns

  Returns shipping is a flat fee of $10 paid for in the Returns Portal. Any returned item(s) are your property and remain your responsibility until they reach our warehouse.

  If you would like to avoid return postage fees, you are welcome to visit one of our stores and return or exchange your shoes in person.

   

  What's next?

  Please allow time for your return to reach our warehouse. This time may vary depending on your location. We recommend holding onto your return tracking number so you can track when it reaches us.

  If approved, refunds are processed by our returns warehouse within 2-3 business days.

  Once processed, the refund will show in your account within 2-5 business days, depending on your financial institution.

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• What is your latest Returns & Exchanges Policy for in-store purchases?

  Need to return your items? We want you to be completely satisfied with our products and we will gladly accept returns within 30 days of receipt where the products are in new, unworn with tags attached and in their original packaging.
  
  

   3 simple conditions for a successful return:

  • Item(s) were purchased in the last 30 days and proof of purchase can be provided.
  • Item(s) must be unworn & undamaged with original tags attached.
  • Items are in their original packaging (shoebox) and in original condition.

  Shoes must be returned in their original, undamaged shoebox. 
  
  

  In-store conditions
  In-store purchases cannot be returned or refunded to the online store at this point in time.
  
  

  Exchanges & store credit

  In-store purchases that are eligible for return and within 30 days of receipt may be exchanged for other items, or store credit provided. It is at the discretion of our team to decide whether a full refund will be provided. 

  Credit notes are valid for 12 months. Credit notes must be presented at time of redemption.

  
  Faulty items

  We will gladly accept returns for any faulty item(s) provided that it is a genuine manufacturing fault.

  Please click here for more information on in-store faulty assessments.

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