In the past year, though, there has been an increase in the number Of returns for defective merchandise, due to the general decline in workmanship of goods. All defective merchandise is returned to the manufacturer for credit against future orders. The company strives to keep the friendship and goodwill of the customer, sometimes even to the point of making adjustments where the customer was obviously at fault. The cost of these adjustments are made at the expense of the company. The stores accept no consignment shipments from furriers, jewelers, or clothing designers.
All merchandise offered for sale is the property of the company.
The stores will not accept delivery on merchandise until it has been inspected in the presence of the common carrier that is responsible for shipping. Claims for damaged merchandise are made directly to the common carrier for damage in transit. All merchandise is shipped F. 0. B. the manufacturer's plant, and the company accepts title while the merchandise is in transit. All orders are delivery dated, and if these dates are not met, it is the company's option to accept or return the merchandise.