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Thank you for visiting Berkshire Gifts and Baskets Online Customer Services Help and Support.  We hope you find the answers you're looking for in our Frequently Asked Question's [FAQ's] section. The FAQ's section answers the most common questions and concerns.  Please visit the FAQ's section.

This help section has been put together to answer as many common questions as you may have and to list all the available ways to contact us if you don't find the answers your are looking for.  If you need to discuss any issue please visit our contact form in the main site.

Quick Tips

* Call us (413) 445-5448 | M-F 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST (Eastern Time); and Saturday (9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon).

* You can also Fax your order any time at (413) 445-4323

When faxing your order [service available 24/7]
 ... don't forget your 8 1/2 x 11 paper  and pen, a marker (i.e. a sharpie) would be preferable..

Follow these simple steps

1.  Browse our catalog
2.  Choose the gift and/or baskets name
3.  Add your quantities
4.  Get listed price
5.  Add comments you would like said to your recipients; repeat till complete.
6.  Finally, include your contact information with your e-mail address and callback number


To complete your order please have the following available            
6a. The recipients name and addresses
6b. Payment type**

**We accept:
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** ONLINE Orders Completed through Paypal only.

Order complete
7.  Order confirmation and delivery information from us


* Our
online store is open 24-7-365; All orders are acknowledged next business day.

New Site Tools

USPS Ship Rate Calculator
Berkshire Gifts and Baskets has added new technology to our checkout process. We now utilize the USPS Rates Calculator, a tool that calculates shipping "Real Time", via the United States Postal Services Web Tools.  

1.  New Ship Rates Calculator
We have added several useful tools to our shopping site like the USPS Ship Rate Calculator.  The shipping tool is simple to use when your ready to check out.  Read "Shopping with BGBMA.COM" to learn more about the tool and how it is used on the site

2.  NEW Large Order Form
Large Orders are orders that exceed 4; so 5 items would be considered a large order.  WHY you ask, no other company does this.  The reason is simple "Dimensions"*.

3.  NEW Basket Running Total
Keep track of you basket throughout the site.  Look for the basket symbol throughout the site for your summary.

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 Also look for the Cart Items Shopping cart that gives you a graphical representation of your items.
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New Multi-Word Search Support; simply type in your basket to search:

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NEW Specials Tabs, What's New Section, and HOT SELLERS, the gifts everyone seems to want.
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*NEW Signature Collection area.

Some Benefits

Benefits of Large Order Shipping
1. Obtain the lowest shipping cost for your large order.
2. $1.00 off your total shipping.
3. Orders 10+ free shipping.

 

Shopping BGBMA.COM
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HELLO! Welcome
We want you to know that Berkshire Gifts and Baskets create outstanding selections of gifts and baskets for everyday gift giving. We mix quality with value together in every one of our baskets to be delivered to your loved one, colleague, or business professional.  These are not just words, we work hard to create new gifts for you, everything at BGBMA is done by BGBMA employees, no outsourcing, no gimmicks.  Support and grow our American business, help us create jobs here.

When you shop us you can be guaranteed the gold treatment all the way through.  We want you as a long term customer and so we ask that you share with us as often as possible "how we are doing".

Berkshire Gifts and Baskets celebrate all occasions with elegant well thought through gifts in each basket. We hand select each item in each basket to ensure the Berkshire Gifts and Baskets Authenticity, 110% all the time.

Talk to us let us know what further we can do.

Shopping Berkshiregiftsandbaskets.com and BGBMA.COM
It's simple to shop us 1) Browse, 2) Choose, 3) Checkout.  How much easier can you get.  The difference is that we don't bombard you with this and that, we present our gifts for you to choose for that special recipient, colleague, or friend, clean and clear.

1.  Browse our NEW catalog.  We upgraded our catalog to make it easier for you to find the gifts you want.
2.  Review items that you may want to buy to learn more about the item.  We give you a personal description, not cluttering you with chatter.

3.  View recommendations from other customers, after-all doesn't the customer know best.
4.  View the different occasions per item; even though you can choose whatever occasion you want.  These are some ideas from us.

5.  View you cart items anytime through the site.
6.  Get ideas of what we're doing in your community.

We have packed what we could to give you as much as we can.

  Checking-Out your Order
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Checking out your order is simple.  We have programmed our site with Paypal to give you state-of-the art security with your money.  Paypal is the #1 online checkout processor and we're happy to feature them as a partner.

When you complete your order, choose your ship type, apply your coupon, then click check out.  The whole order is then directed to Paypal for payment confirmation and completion.

Berkshire Gifts & Baskets [also, BGBMA.COM and Berkshiregiftsandbaskets.com] checkout process is simple and secure.

Simply login to your Paypal account or use your personal credit card to check out, either way, you have state-of-the-art security and theft prevention.

New to BGBMA.COM [Berkshiregiftsandbaskets.com] USPS Shipping. We have installed a new shipping module utilizing the United States Postal Service (USPS) Rates Calculation Engine.  The shipping module retrieves the current (real-time) USPS rate charged at checkout.

To checkout follow these simply steps  

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Click to enter your promotion code, then click "Update Cart", or " [+] update".  If you don't have a coupon go to #2.

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Select your post type using our new USPS Rate Calculator.

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Click checkout to securely complete your purchase using  image16.gif or your Personal Credit Card/Debit Card, Amex, etc.
 

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     Large Orders
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Large Orders are orders that exceed 4 items.  Please visit Large Orders section to learn the details of Large Orders.

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USPS Shipping Calculator

Berkshire Gifts and Baskets has added new technology to our checkout process. We now utilize the USPS Rates Calculator, a tool that calculates shipping "Real Time", via the United States Postal Services Web Tools.  The USPS Rates calculator will calculate from our warehouse [About Us], to your location.

USPS Shipping Box Size*
United States Post Office shipping rules outline strict package sizes that are permissible through their delivery system, because of this we have designed our checkout process to include this "Large order" checkout process.  Berkshire Gifts and Baskets beyond 4 items exceed this criteria size from the USPS.

Basically, the checkout process is not any different from normal checkout except the we reserve the shipping charges until after the order is completed. After the order has completed for the items, Sales will contact you with the shipping charges (which may be nothing).

Regular 4 Items Checkout**
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+5 Large Order Checkout Visual**
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- The difference between the two images lies in the area labeled USPS Ship Options**
- Also Large Orders are completed with Sales Assistance


Benefits of Large Order Shipping
1.  Obtain the lowest shipping cost for your large order
2.  $1.00 off your total shipping
3.  10+ free shipping.
 

Source USPS Customer Guide ยป A Customer's Guide to Mailing - What Are You Mailing?
**Please note:  Provided for information purposes only.  Rates are based on USPS Business Rates for e-commerce.

Paypal Checkout
Paypal checkout is simple and secure, keyword "secure", you control the transaction.  Paypal accepts the following credit cards, in addition to your own account.

Frequently Asked Questions [FAQ's]

» Large Orders Checkout
» Ordering
» Delivery
» Payment and Fees
» Guarantee
» Coupons and Promotions
» General

LARGE ORDERS CHECKOUT
Q:  What are Large Orders and how do they effect my current order?
A:  Large Orders are orders with quantities of more than 4. If you purchase 4 items please continue with normal checkout, however, if your quantities reach 5 or more you will be redirected to our Large Orders checkout.

Q:  Why do I have to do this it seems annoying?
A:  Due to box size, weight limitations, and shipping regulations set by our carrier the United States Postal Service, Large Orders are completed through our customer services. Large orders MAY qualify for deeper shipping discounts, and in some case, can qualify for free shipping.

ORDERING
Q. How do I know that my order was received and will be delivered?
A. Once your order has been validated you will receive an e-mail that includes your individual order confirmation number. Please refer to this number when contacting our customer service about the status of your order.

Q. How can I place an order over the phone?
A. You may order online 24 hours a day, or by phone between (9:00 AM and 5:00 PM) Monday thru Friday. For customer service questions we are available Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Eastern Time. We are closed on certain holidays, please call. Till further notice all return calls will be made within 1 business day.

Q. What if I do not want to input my credit card number through the Internet to place an order?
A. We use Paypal for all our order checkout process. Please visit Paypal at www.paypal.com to learn more on Paypal Security. BGBMA.COM is committed to your privacy and security.

Q. What else do I need to know about placing my order online?
A. Once you have made your gift item choice, you will be required to input delivery information as well as your billing address and credit card information. Please review this information to ensure that it is correct and complete - ALL fields must be filled in. If you do not supply complete information or if we encounter a problem with your order we will need to contact you. Please respond to our phone calls and/or e-mails as soon as possible to avoid further delivery delays.

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DELIVERY
Q. When can I expect delivery of my order?
A. All products are delivered by the end of day on the requested delivery date. If you have requested a specific delivery time, we have notified you via e-mail regarding our inability to 'guarantee' your delivery time. We will do our best to meet your request. Please ensure that we have all your correct contact information.

Please note: Shipping delays may be experienced due to severe weather conditions (i.e. hurricanes, tornadoes, sever snow or rain storms, flooding, etc.). These situations are considered to be out of our control and are not eligible for refunds of shipping charges.

Q. Can I have a gift shipped to a P. O. Box?
A. In order to ensure the quality of your gift and because some gifts contain non-alcoholic wine, we are unable to ship to a P. O. Box. Our gifts are shipped via UPS and USPS or at times FedEx.

Q. Do you deliver outside of the United States?
A. No, not at this time. Please keep checking our web site for updates.

Q. Do you deliver to hospitals and funeral homes?
A. Yes. Please call customer service for arrangements.

Q. How can I ensure my gift will be delivered on a specific date?
A. Ground shipping* does not ensure delivery on a specific date. It can take up to 7 business days to deliver your gift depending on the destination and time of year (delivery times during the holiday season are typically longer). 2-day or 3-day shipping options will ensure delivery by the end of the day on the selected delivery date. *Please select Overnight Delivery via UPS or FedEx in the Shopping Cart to guarantee a specific delivery date.

Q. I am sending a gift to a business. How I can be sure it doesn't arrive on Saturday?
A. By choosing specific delivery dates, we will be sure your gift does not get delivered on the weekend or after 6pm. Gifts delivered via UPS or FedEx are not usually delivered on a Saturday unless specifically chosen by you.

Q. My order wasn't delivered on time. I would like a refund. How should I proceed?
A. Please contact our customer service so that we may help to resolve the issue. But please be aware that Shipping delays may be experienced due to severe weather conditions. These situations are considered to be out of our control and are not eligible for refunds of shipping charges. i.e. hurricanes, tornadoes, sever snow or rain storms, flooding, etc.

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PAYMENT AND FEES
Q. What forms of payment do you accept?
A. We accept most major credit cards, including American Express, MasterCard, Visa, and Paypal. All payments must be in U.S. funds. Prices may vary based on location and availability.

Q. Will I have to pay sales tax on my order?
A. Some states require that we collect sales tax, generally on the full amount of the order including delivery.

Q. Are there any additional fees or charges?
A. The fees or charges vary depending on the gift.

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GUARANTEE
Q. Do you guarantee my order?
A. Yes. All products ordered are covered by our 110% Satisfaction Guarantee. If you (or your gift recipient) are not completely satisfied with the quality of our product please contact our customer service. Your complete satisfaction is our goal. *Please read all disclaimers regarding our delivery policy and substitution policy.

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COUPONS & PROMO'S
Q. How do I obtain a coupon and or how can I get promo's?
A. If you have purchased from us; we will send you discount coupons.  We are working on a subscription application to send out newsletters, catalogs, and promotion e-mails.


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GENERAL
Q. What are your hours of operation?
A. You may order online or by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For customer service questions we are available Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Eastern Time. Call for holiday hours or visit our web site.


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ABOUT US
Berkshire Gifts and Baskets (BGBMA) was founded in 2007 by Owner Sue Koziara who excited to share a wonderful idea of providing customers a full-service gifts company packed with quality and convenience.

At Berkshire Gifts and Baskets (BGBMA), Sue understands that our gifts must be a worthy representation of our customers. She also understands that a gift should be simple, fun, joyous and a pleasant experience because the act of gift giving is an expression of support for that favorite person to which your sending it. Whatever your gift needs are, Berkshire Gifts and Baskets (BGBMA) is here to help you by treating you with respect, courtesy, and a calm voice each and every time you do business with us.

Berkshire Gifts and Baskets (BGBMA) is located in Lanesboro, Massachusetts where our production facilities, customer service and corporate offices are located. Our gifts and baskets are hand designed and packed to be shipped directly to your recipient's door within days.

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