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Dell Launches U.S. Certified Partner Return Policy

As part of Dell’s commitment to our Channel Partners, we are pleased to announce the launch of a Return Policy program, available to our current Certified Partners.

Pilot Program Terms & Conditions:

  • Product can be returned within twenty-one (21) days of Dell shipment for a credit (excluding S&H charges) for the following reasons: Any reasons covered under Dell's Limited Warranty, or End-user order cancellation or modification (requires documentation from end-user).
  • Return policy is for U.S Certified Partners participating in the Dell PartnerDirect Program only, and does not include U.S. Registered Partners or Canadian Registered or Certified Partners.
  • Except for cases of Dell error, returns can be subject to a restocking fee.
  • Dell does not provide credits for portions of packaged, bundled or promotional offerings provided at a single price.
  • Partner must contact us directly before they attempt to return Product to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number, that will be included with the return.
  • Partner must return Product to us in its original or equivalent packaging.
  • Partner is responsible for risk of loss and shipping and handling fees for returning or exchanging Product.
  • Additional fees may apply, if you fail to follow the return or exchange instructions and policies provided by Dell.
  • Partner is responsible for Product that is lost, damaged, modified, or otherwise processed for disposal or resale.
  • At Dell's discretion, credit for partial returns may be less than invoice or individual component prices due to packaged, bundled or promotional pricing.

    Return Policy Exclusions:
    -- Application software and operating systems that have been installed by Dell may be returned only if installed on a returnable system, and only if you return that system within the applicable return period.
    -- Dell EqualLogic and EqualLogic-branded products.
    -- Dell|EMC and EMC-branded products.
    -- PowerVault ML6000 tape libraries, non-Dell-branded enterprise products, enterprise software, and customized hardware or software products may not be returned at any time.
    -- Software licenses purchased under any type of volume license agreement may be returned only with the express approval of the publisher, which in many circumstances will not be granted.

For more information, please contact your sales representative. 

 

 

 

Let us know if you have any questions regarding this new policy and we’ll be happy to answer them!

 

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Will UK partners be able to return itms anytime soon?

 

John,

Dell is not trying to make it difficult for resellers, and we’re actually trying to do just the opposite in all aspects of our program. While becoming a registered partner is the first step, becoming certified naturally offers additional benefits. You can compare those benefits here.


Jason,

Are you told if a restocking fee will be charged before you return? Yes.

Are you told how much credit will be applied to your account since it could be less than what you purchased it for? Yes.

You say the packaging can't be open... how do you know it's not the right product or it won't work/fit until you do open the package? The next line says it must be returned in the original or equivalent packing - so can it be opend or not? This only refers to the packaging (original or equivalent) being sent back to Dell unopened, meaning sealed/taped up.

What "Additional fees may apply"? These are fees that can be assessed during the return shipping such as additional or special handling fees, additional fuel charges, etc... This is, of course, only if the return is not due to a Dell error.


Ray Mayorga,

We do everything possible to back up our resellers, and we understand that each situation will have its own set of circumstances, but this policy is set on the base principle that if you order a product as a Dell Partner, your customers have already committed to purchasing the product. This means you, as a reseller, shouldn’t be left with unsold or unsellable product. Again, we know that circumstances change, and in those cases explaining the situation to your account manager will be the best route to go.

 

All I can say is About Time!  It's a shame that it took Dell so long to catch onto something that's standard procedure for the rest of the companies we do business with.

 
ray mayorga

i say we should have the same return policy as any other consumer buyer. not a restricted one remember we are here to sell your product not keep what we cant sell, we should have a better relation ship than anyother consumers we are here to back dell up, so please back us up.

 
Jason Wright

Are you told if a restocking fee will be charged before you return?

Are you told how much credit will be applied to your account since it could be less than what you purchased it for?

You say the packaging can't be open... how do you know it's not the right product or it won't work/fit until you do open the package? The next line says it must be returned in the original or equivalent packing - so can it be opend or not?

What "Additional fees may apply"? Some examples please.

 

I would have to become certified in Dell Managed Services or Equalogic.. two things I don't sell? I sell plenty of everything else. Then.. you exclude EMC and EquaLogic from the ploicy anyways. As a reseller out in the field trying to sell your product why do you want to make it so hard for us?

 

Colin,

Dell will not charge restocking fees within the 21 day return period in the event of a Dell error.

 

If Dell makes an order processing error or delivers the wrong products, will partners still have to pay the 15% re-stocking fee?