meritcove Return & Refund Policy

Last Updated: July 16, 2026

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Overview

At meritcove, your satisfaction guides everything we do. We take pride in the freshness of our grocery offerings and the quality of our kitchenware, and we want you to feel confident every time you shop with us. Should your order fall short of expectations, our return and refund process is designed to be straightforward, fair, and fully transparent.

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Return Window

• Non-Perishable Grocery & Kitchenware: You may return these items within 30 days of the delivery date. To qualify, products must be unused, unopened, and in their original resalable condition, complete with all original tags and undamaged packaging.
• Perishable Items: For reasons of food safety, quality assurance, and public health regulations, perishable goods — including fresh produce, dairy, frozen items, prepared foods, and other short-shelf-life products — cannot be physically returned. However, if a perishable item reaches you damaged, spoiled, past its expiration date, or otherwise compromised in transit, you qualify for an immediate full refund or a free replacement. Valid photo evidence must be submitted within 48 hours of delivery.

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Non-Returnable Items

The following items cannot be returned under any circumstances:

• Final sale items (clearly labeled as "Final Sale" during checkout);
• Goods that have been opened, used, or partially consumed (unless they arrived defective or spoiled);
• Digital download codes, e-gift cards, and physical gift cards;
• Items damaged as a result of improper storage, mishandling, or failure to follow the product's care instructions on the customer's part;
• Return requests submitted after the 30-day window without prior written authorization from meritcove.

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Return Shipping Costs & Deductions

Return Reason	Return Shipping Cost	Processing / Restocking Fee
Merchant Error (Damaged, Defective, Spoiled, Incorrect Item Sent)	100% Free (Prepaid shipping label provided by us)	None ($0)
Customer Preference (Changed mind, wrong size, no longer needed)	Customer Responsible (Or opt for a $7.95 prepaid label fee deducted from refund)	None ($0)

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How to Initiate a Return

1. Submit a Request: Email our customer support team at support@meritcove.top with your Order Number, the specific item(s) you wish to return, and the reason for the return. For damaged or spoiled items, please include clear photos of the issue and its packaging.
2. Receive RMA & Instructions: Our team will review your request and issue a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number along with return shipping instructions within 1 business day.
3. Pack Securely: Carefully pack the item(s) in protective packaging. Write your RMA number clearly on the outside of the shipping box (do not write directly on the original product packaging).
4. Ship Back: Drop off the package using a trackable shipping method to the return address provided in your RMA email.

Note: Returns sent without a valid, pre-approved RMA number may experience severe processing delays or be refused upon receipt.

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Refund Processing & Timelines

• Inspection & Processing: Once your return is delivered to our facility, it will be inspected within 1–2 business days.
• Refund Credit: Upon approval, your refund will be credited back to your original payment method within 3–5 business days.
• Posting Time: Depending on your financial institution or credit card issuer, it may take an additional 3–10 business days for the refunded amount to post to your bank statement.
• Shipping Cost Refunds: Original shipping costs are non-refundable unless the return is due to a meritcove error (e.g., damaged or incorrect item sent).

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Damaged, Defective, or Incorrect Items

If your order arrives damaged, incomplete, incorrect, or with spoiled perishables, please notify us immediately:

• Perishable Items: Contact us within 48 hours of delivery.
• Non-Perishable Items: Contact us within 7 days of delivery.

Please provide clear photos of the affected items and the shipping package. We will immediately issue a full refund or send a free replacement at zero additional cost to you.

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Contact Us & Merchant Details

If you have any questions regarding your return, refund status, or our return process, please reach out directly to our support team:

• Official Business Name: meritcove
• Customer Support Email: support@meritcove.top
• Customer Support Phone: 19173197030
• Physical Business & Return Address: 116 East 89th Street, BROOKLYN, NY 11236, United States
• Support Operating Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM EST | Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST