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Do I Have To Register An Account?
Registering an account is optional. You have the option to create an account or checkout as a guest. However, when you do create an account, you are able to view your order history and save your details for faster checkout on future purchases.
I Have Forgotten My Password, What Do I Do?
Head over to the account recovery page and recover your account by entering your email address.
Delivery
Where Do You Deliver?
We deliver directly to your door anywhere within South Africa. We also deliver to Swaziland, Lesotho, and Namibia. Please contact us and make prior arrangement if you'd like for us to deliver to a country outside of South Africa
How Much Is Delivery?
Delivery to main centers within South Africa is free for orders over R450 and under 20kg. Outlying areas attract a R90 delivery fee, irrespective of value. Delivery to Swaziland, Lesotho, or Namibia will carry delivery charges. Please contact us prior to placing your order to discuss these charges. Should an order exceed 20kg, we reserve the right to increase the shipping cost accordingly.
How Quickly Will I Receive My Order?
You can expect to receive your order within 2 to 7 working days from the day you order it, there are exceptions to this and usually this is stated on the product page. Most orders are dispatched within 24 hours. Custom-made products can take up to 14 working days to dispatch. After dispatch, it usually takes 1 - 5 days to get to you. We do our very best to indicate these times accurately on the product page Below are the average times it takes to deliver to different provinces once the order leaves our warehouse:
Gauteng | 1-2 days by 5 p.m. |
KwaZulu Natal | |
Limpopo | 2 days by 5 p.m. |
Free State | |
Mpumalanga | |
Western Cape | |
Eastern Cape | 2-3 days by 5 p.m. |
Northern Cape | |
North West Province | 2-4 days by 5 p.m. |
Can You Expedite My Delivery?
If you need your order delivered quicker than our standard delivery service, an Express Delivery Service can be arranged at an additional surcharge. Please contact us prior to placing your order.
How Do I Track My Order?
We will email you a tracking link once your order has been dispatched. IF you have issues with this link use the livechat feature on our website to get more information about your order.
Returns
Can I Return My Purchase?
If you are not happy with your purchase you can return it within the first 30 days of receipt. We will collect the products at our cost and provide you with a full refund. In order for this to be applicable, the following basic conditions must be met:
- Products are returned unopened, in their original packaging, and in a saleable condition.
- Proof of purchase needs to be presented should we request it.
- Refunds will be processed subject to a final inspection once received back in our warehouse.
- Some products require an expert to install (e.g. Gasgeysers) in this case we may also request proof that you have hired the necessary expert for installation
Refunds are processed subject to a final inspection once received back in our warehouse. Returns need to be requested by contacting returns@livecopper.co.za
What If I Ordered The Wrong Products?
We will take back the products for a full refund within the first 30 days of receipt.After that period, provided that the products are unopened and are in their original packaging, we will charge a 15% transport recovery, and restocking fee. The fee is calculated at 15% of the gross value of the goods taken back.
What Is The Warranty On Your Products
Our products carry a 12 month warranty from date of purchase, unless otherwise stated.
Can I Change My Order Once I've Submitted It?
Yes. However, it is advisable to change your order as soon as possible to avoid delaying your order. Please contact us to amend your order. We will try to accommodate your request as best we can.
Payment Security
All payments made to Livecopper are processed through your preferred payment method. No information regarding your payment is stored by Livecopper. It is advisable before making an online payment, that you have an anti-virus program installed and that it is up to date. A recent, thorough malware scan on your PC is also recommended. If you do not have either of these programs installed, please follow the download links below. Livecopper (Pty) Ltd cannot be held liable for any infringement or compromise on your sensitive information.
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Payment Options
Payfast
Selecting Payfast as the payment method at check out and then proceeding to click Complete Order, will enable you to pay via the following payment options:
- VISA
- Master Card
- Instant EFT
- EFT
- PayPal
The advantage of this process is that you will be redirected directly to your bank when checking out without having to log onto your bank first. Funds will immediately reflect on our side, speeding up your order. Most convenient thing about this method of payment is that there is no need to send us proof of payment separately as we receive an instant notification as soon as you have completed the process. Please Note: Instant EFT is available on Livecopper, but not visible on our Payment options page. Should you wish to use the instant EFT payment option simply select "Payfast" on our payment options page. You will then be directed to the PayFast home page where "instant EFT" will be available as one of the options to choose from. We hope to have this visible in the near future.
Ozow
Ozow real time EFT payment is an innovative way of paying via your mobile device or PC. This payment method can be enjoyed by anyone who has an online banking profile. If this method is selected as your preferred method of payment you will be redirected to the Ozow payment page where you will be able to choose from the 8 different banks of South Africa. You will access your bank directly from within this payment option. For added security you will receive a One-Time-Pin (OTP) on your phone that you enter to complete your order safely and securely. The beauty of using Ozow means you no longer have to send us proof of payment or wait for funds to clear before we action your order. We receive immediate notification of your payment with your order number included as reference. Note: This only for shoppers who already use online banking.
SnapScan
SnapScan is a mobile payment solution that requires you to download and install the SnapScan app from your Apple or Play store only on the first time of payment. It supports all South African Credit and Debit cards and is a very convenient and safe method to pay for online purchases with Livecopper. If you choose this option on the checkout page as your preferred method of payment, the SnapSnap code that you need to scan will be included in the order confirmation email that we send you immediately after you have completed your order. Here you will use your SnapScan App on your smart phone, simply scan the QR code provided and enter the total amount of your order. We are immediately notified of your payment and you don't have to send us an additional proof of payment. Funds also clear immediately and we will start processing your order at the same time without delay. A great security feature about SnapScan is that your personal details are stored on your device and never shared with anyone. SnapScan is completely free to use with no additional charges! It's like swiping a card - only faster, safer and more convenient.
Zapper
Zapper is an easy to use mobile payment option that requires you do download and install the Zapper app from the Apple or Play store. After selecting Zapper as your payment method and clicking complete your order, you will be redirected to the Zapper website where you simply scan the automatically generated QR code and confirm the payment ammount is correct. It takes seconds from start to finish and you don't need to type a thing.
EFT
This is different to Instant EFT. You will need to log onto your bank and load Livecopper as a payment beneficiary first. Once payment has been completed you will need to send us the proof of payment. When you select this method of payment we do expect that you allow us some time (1 - 3 Business days) to see that funds reflect in our account first before we start processing your order. To ensure we promptly link your payment to your order, please forward us your proof of payment with your order number as reference via email to: sales@livecopper.co.za or fax to email: 086 572 0391
Purchase Orders
If you have an existing Trade Account with Livecopper you can select "Purchase Order" as your payment method on the payment options page. To ensure accurate record keeping we suggest you forward us a copy of your purchase order soon after completing your order so that we can allocate your internal order number to your order. If you wish to apply for a Trade Account and associated benefits click here.
Cheques
Regrettably we do not accept cheques as payment. Please make use of our other payment options.
How quickly will I receive my delivery?
Ships in Time + Delivery Time = When you will receive your delivery
The delivery time indicated below is an indication of how long it takes to deliver the order from when it is physically dispatched from our warehouse. Dispatch time from date of order as en example" "Ships in 24 hours", refers to how many business hours we require to prepare your order until it leaves our warehouse. Dispatch time varies per product and can be found on every individual product page. By default we always dispatch an order as complete determined by the product with the longest dispatch time. Rest assured we always strive to give you the speediest delivery, but if you are unsure and the exact day of delivery is important to you, please contact us.
KZN
Amanzimtoti | 1 Day by 17.00 |
Ballito | 1 Day by 17.00 |
Durban | 1 Day by 17.00 |
Estcourt | 1 Day by 17.00 |
Howick | 1 Day by 17.00 |
Isipingo | 1 Day by 17.00 |
Pinetown | 1 Day by 17.00 |
Tongaat | 1 Day by 17.00 |
Bergville | 2 Days by 17.00 |
Dundee | 2 Days by 17.00 |
Empangeni | 2 Days by 17.00 |
Harrismith | 2 Days by 17.00 |
Kokstad | 2 Days by 17.00 |
Ladysmith | 2 Days by 17.00 |
Margate | 2 Days by 17.00 |
Newcastle | 2 Days by 17.00 |
Port Shepstone | 2 Days by 17.00 |
Richards Bay | 2 Days by 17.00 |
Vryheid | 2 Days by 17.00 |
Ramsgate | 3 Days by 17.00 |
Mpumalanga
Middelburg | 2 Days by 17.00 |
Nelspruit | 2 Days by 17.00 |
Piet Retief | 2 Days by 17.00 |
Witbank | 2 Days by 17.00 |
Gauteng
Johannesburg | 1 Day by 17.00 |
Pretoria | 1 Day by 17.00 |
Springs | 1 Day by 17.00 |
Vanderbijlpark | 2 Days by 17.00 |
Free State
Bethlehem | 2 Days by 17.00 |
Bloemfontein | 2 Days by 17.00 |
Harrismith | 2 Days by 17.00 |
Kroonstad | 2 Days by 17.00 |
Parys | 2 Days by 17.00 |
Welkom | 2 Days by 17.00 |
North West Province
Klerksdorp | 2 Days by 17.00 |
Potchefstroom | 2 Days by 17.00 |
Rustenburg | 2 Days by 17.00 |
Vryburg | 2 Days by 17.00 |
Graaft-Reinet | 4 Days by 17.00 |
Limpopo
Makhado | 2 Days by 17.00 |
Phalaborwa | 2 Days by 17.00 |
Polokwane | 2 Days by 17.00 |
Tzaneen | 2 Days by 17.00 |
Eastern Cape
Dieprivier | 2 Days by 17.00 |
East London | 2 Days by 17.00 |
George | 3 Days by 17.00 |
Grahamstown | 3 Days by 17.00 |
King Williams Town | 3 Days by 17.00 |
Port Elizabeth | 3 Days by 17.00 |
Northern Cape
Kimberley | 2 Days by 17.00 |
Upington | 3 Days by 17.00 |
Western Cape
Capetown | 2 Days by 17.00 |
Dieprivier | 2 Days by 17.00 |
Gordon's Bay | 2 Days by 17.00 |
Somerset West | 2 Days by 17.00 |
Steenberg | 2 Days by 17.00 |
Stellenbosch | 2 Days by 17.00 |
Strand | 2 Days by 17.00 |