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  1. Can anyone purchase from Brown Paper Packaging?
  2. I live outside Australia and New Zealand - can I still order from you?
  3. How can I obtain prices?
  4. What's the minimum order?
  5. What's the turn around time?
  6. Can you send me some samples?
  7. How do I place an order?
  8. Can I order over the telephone?
  9. I faxed you an order - what happens now?
  10. I don't have a fax?
  11. How much does freight cost?
  12. I already have a preferred freight company; can you send my order with them and charge the freight to my account?
  13. What if nobody is there to accept the parcel? - (home or shop deliveries)
  14. My delivery was missing some parcels what happens now?
  15. I haven't received my parcel?
  16. How can I pay for my order?
  17. Which credit cards do you accept?
  18. Can I pay EFT(electronic funds transfer) for my order?
  19. Can I open an account with Brown Paper Packaging?
  20. I've had a few orders already with you; why aren't I on account?
  21. I just bought / sold the business what should I do?
  22. I thought I use to be on account?
  23. Do you have a showroom we can visit to view the full range?
  24. Can I purchase and collect the goods on the day?
  25. What's the difference between retail hang sell and bulk-products?
  26. Can you print our artwork on bags & tissue paper?
  27. I'm not a company but I want to buy a lot of a particular item for my wedding or party?

1. Can anyone purchase from you?
Any registered business with an ABN (ABN applies to Australia only) can purchase from us.
We do not sell to the general public.

2. I live outside Australia and New Zealand can I still order from you?
Minimum overseas orders is $AU 2,500. Delivery is not included in the price. Delivery charges will be added at the time of invoicing. All prices are ex works Melbourne. All prices quoted are subject to change without notice.

3. How can I obtain prices?
Any registered business with an ABN (ABN applies to Australia only) can request a price list via our Contact page alternatively you can email or telephone our office. We do not publish prices on our website.

4. What's the minimum order?
Minimum order within Australia and Zealand is $AU 100 (excluding gst).
Orders under $AU 100 will be subject to a $AU 10.00 handling charge.
Orders under $AU 50 will be subject to a $AU 15.00 handling charge.
Delivery is not included in the prices.
Delivery charges will be added at the time of invoicing.
All prices are ex works Melbourne.
All prices quoted are subject to change without notice

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5. What's the turn around time?
Approximately 5-10 days from placement of order to receipt of goods, during normal working periods.
(Turn around time is extended during trade fair times and christmas mode.)
Please allow approximately 4 working days for our office to process your order.
If no credit card details are included we will fax or email you back a Proforma Order.
The Proforma will list all the items you ordered - please read all areas carefully (eg number of units required, colours ordered, sizes ordered, price, delivery address) and advise our office of any corrections.
The Order will also include the freight company and freight charge.
The Proforma will be sent with a cover page called Payment Options that lists all methods of payment available.
Upon receiving your payment goods will be despatched within 3 working days.
Please also allow 2 - 3 days for the freight company to deliver. However, delivery time can vary, depending on your location. For country areas, please allow extra days for delivery.

6. Can you send me some samples?
While we can send a limited range of sample papers, ribbons and bags and some of our boxes. We do not post samples of all our boxes. We do however sell a variety of Starter Packs.
Starter Packs give you the option to view one size in a particular range in all available colours.
Starter Packs are perfect for displaying the full range in your shop then ordering stock as required.
Starter Packs allow you to play around with packaging options, labelling and colour combinations etc..

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7. How do I place an order?
We have an order form on our website for you to print and complete. Upon completion, fax it to our office for processing. Alternatively you can place your order over the phone. Please allow a minimum of 4 days for processing, prior to despatch. If no payment details are included, we will fax or email you back a Proforma Order listing all the items you ordered. Please read all areas carefully (eg number of units required, colours ordered, sizes ordered, price, delivery address) and advise our office of any corrections. The Proforma Order will also list the freight company and freight charge. The Proforma will be sent with a cover page called Payment Options that lists all methods of payment available. Upon receiving your payment goods will be despatched within 3 working days. Please also allow 2 - 3 days for the freight company to deliver. However, delivery time can vary, depending on your location. For country areas, please allow extra days for delivery.

8. Can I place an order over the telephone?
Yes definitely. We will fax or email you back a Proforma Order (usually within four working days). The Proforma will list all your items. Please read all areas carefully and advise any corrections. The Proforma will also list the name of freight company and freight charge. The Proforma will be sent with a cover page called Payment Options that lists all methods of payment available. Upon receiving your payment goods will be despatched within 3 working days. Please also allow 2 - 3 days for the freight company to deliver. However, delivery time can vary, depending on your location. For country areas, please allow extra days for delivery.

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9. I faxed you an order what happens now?
If you have not included credit card details we will fax or email you back a Proforma Order (usually within 4 working days). The Proforma will list all the items you ordered. Please read all areas carefully (eg number of units required, colours ordered, sizes ordered, price, delivery address) and advise our office of any corrections. The Proforma will also include the freight company and freight charge. The Proforma will be sent with a cover page called Payment Options that lists all methods of payment available. Upon receiving your payment goods will be despatched within 3 working days. Please also allow 2 - 3 days for the freight company to deliver. However, delivery time can vary, depending on your location. For country areas, please allow extra days for delivery

10. I don't have a fax?
We can email or post you a copy of the Proforma Order with a Payment Options page for you to review all details.
Upon payment being cleared in our account your goods will be despatched.

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11. How much does freight cost?
Freight varies depending on the weight and volume of your order, your location and the freight company used. When processing your order we will usually compare your freight charge with at least 2 companies and always choose the cheapest option for you. 

12. I already have a preferred freight company can you send my order with them and charge the freight to my account?
Yes. When you place the order with us please let us know the freight company name, their phone number, and your account number.

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13. What if nobody is there to accept the parcel? - (home or shop deliveries)
If your property (home or shop) is unattended and nobody is available to sign for and accept the delivery, you must be prepared to potentially have your parcel left at the door and/or be aware that at the discretion of the delivery driver not being able to access the property and/or not be in a position to leave the parcel on your property, they may choose to return the goods to their warehouse or our office, - and you are likely to incur extra delivery charges. You must advise our office at time of placing your order if you require parcels delivered to a home address or business that is not yet open. All deliveries need to be signed for at time of receiving the parcel. Should the goods not be signed for on receipt of delivery then Brown Paper Packaging nor the freight company will accept responsibility for damage, loss or missing parcels.

14. I haven't received my parcel?
Please contact our office so we can check the status of your order and/or track its position with the freight company. All parcels are receipted delivery, meaning you must sign for your parcel. Prior to signing please confirm the correct number of parcels have arrived as listed on the freight company's delivery docket. If parcels are missing or damaged, please mark comments on delivery docket. If your parcel was despatched with Australia Post they may bring it to your door; alternatively, they may put a note in your letterbox advising you there is a parcel waiting for collection at your nearest post office.
NOTE: any delivery times quoted are only estimated and subject to possible change in shipping schedules.
For home or shop deliveries when nobody is there to accept and sign for the parcel(s), please refer to FAQ #13

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15. My delivery was missing some parcels; what happens now?
Please notify our office immediately of the situation so we can review your order and check the situation internally and with the freight company. It is imperative that prior to signing to accept the delivery that any discrepancies (be it missing or damaged), are mark on the connote. - Without the freight company also being advised there is no recourse for their office to assist with rectifying the situation. It is not enough just to tell the driver. The information needs to be in writing.

16. How can I pay for my order?
  1. EFT (electronic funds transfer over the internet) & please ensure to include our invoice number as the reference
  2. Direct Deposit at our bank
  3. Credit Card (we Do Not however accept AMEX or DINERS Card)
  4. Cheque *
NOTE: for EFT and Direct Deposit please fax or email us a copy of the receipt for confirmation. Faxing confirmation of your receipt of payment usually assists in your goods being despatched quicker.

* For dishonured cheques any addittional fees charged by the bank to Brown Paper Packaging will be on forwarded to you the buyer.

17. Which credit cards do you accept?
Master Card and Visa Card.

18. Can I pay EFT(electronic funds transfer) for my order?
Yes, however please ensure to include our invoice number as the reference and ensure to fax or email us a copy of the receipt for confirmation. Faxing confirmation of your receipt of payment usually assists in your goods being despatched quicker. Goods are despatched upon funds being cleared in our bank, within 2-3 days usually  of payment being received.

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19. Can I open an account with Brown Paper Packaging?
First you need to establish a consistent buying history with us.
If you are only ordering once or twice a year it is unlikely an account will be approved or remain open.
However upon your request for a credit application we can post or email an application to you or we can include it with an existing order in the system.
You then need to complete ALL areas of the application and return it to us for our accounts department to process.
Upon approval a letter will be posted to you confirming your account details with a copy of our account trading terms.

Note if an existing business / shop owner opens another trading outlet then a separate credit application is required for each outlet even if operating under the same trading name and owned by the same owner.

We Do Not issue monthly statments. All goods remain the property of Brown Paper Packaging until payment is received in full.


20. I've had a few orders already with you why aren't I on account?
You need to have completed our credit application and posted it back to our accounts department for processing. Upon your request we will post you a credit application or we can include it with your current paid for order. You then need to complete all areas of the application and post it back to us for our accounts department to process. Upon approval a letter will be posted to you confirming your account details.

21. Our business has changed ownership? (We just bought the business)
Change or ownership must be advised in writing. Any accounts operating under the previous owner(s) name will automatically be closed. New owners will be placed on proforma. You need to establish a consistent buying history with us particularly if you have no business history or trade references. In the meantime a new credit application can be completed and if approved by our office a letter of acceptance will be posted to you.

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22. I thought I use to be on account?
If an account has been inactive for more than 2 years the account may be closed and a new credit application may be required. Accounts that are continously overdue maybe suspended or closed at the discretion of Brown Paper Packaging.

23. Do you have a showroom we can visit to view the full range?
Yes. The showroom is open by appointment only Monday to Friday 9am-3pm.
Bookings are required. Please telephone to make an appointment.

Also, to save yourself time and to ensure we have the stock on hand, please pre-order your stock.
If you are a new customer or have not pre-ordered you need to allow time for the processing and picking of goods while you wait. So do allow extra time when visiting the showroom.

24. Can we purchase items and collect the goods on the day?
Yes. However, to save yourself time, and to ensure we have the stock on hand, please pre-order your stock.
If you do not pre-order or you are a new customer you need to allow time for the processing and picking of goods while you wait. So do allow extra time when visiting the showroom.

25. What's the difference between retail hang sell and bulk-products?
Retail Hang Sell is sold in a format ready to on-sell to consumers (the general public).
These products tend to come pre-packed with headers and pricing, and in smaller quantities.
Bulk products are ideal for in-store use and are available in larger quantities.

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26. Can you print our artwork on carry bags?
Yes. We can print your logo on Bags with or without handles, - as well as on Tissue Paper, Stickers, Ribbons, and Boxes.
For more details on printing refer to the Printing section of our website.
There are various quote forms available depending on the type of product you want printed.
The quote form will answer some more of your questions and any further details can be obtained by telephoning our office or emailing your request to quotes@brownpaperpackaging.com.au

27. I'm not a company but I want to buy a lot of a particular item for my wedding or party?
You must be a registered company with an ABN to purchase from us. We do not sell to the general public.
Otherwise we can direct you to one of our many stockists around Australia. We have many wedding and event specialist companies who purchase from us who would be more than happy to assist you. Alternatively, if you are utilising a wedding organizer, I'm sure they would be happy to assist with purchasing the products on your behalf.

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