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Terms and Conditions

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TERMS FOR ALL ORDERS

Sorry that this is so lengthy, but we all live in a complex world.

1)

All prices are quoted in U.S. Dollars and are only payable

in U.S. Dollars.

2)

All orders we receive are considered to be FIRM orders.

3)

A deposit is required on any and all orders for built

models and any special order items.

There  are  NO  exceptions.

4)

Time/delivery quotes & estimates on models and kits are

only approximate.  Please note regarding built models:

Due to the nature of the handwork involved and our small,

but expert staff, the amount of time can vary greatly from

the original  time estimate. The bottom line is if you are in

a hurry, or will be upset if you don’t receive a model or kit

when you think you should then please do NOT place an

order.

5)

All orders for any item(s) we sell must be paid for in full

before any are shipped. This includes all packing and

shipping costs and applies to every order.

6)

We require balance due, payment in full, etc. upon our

notification to the customer that the item(s) ordered are ready.

If paying by credit card we will automatically charge your card when your order is ready. If you are paying by any method other than

credit card please be aware that any delays in our receiving payment may very well result in delayed shipping. In some instances the

shipping of your order may be greatly delayed or canceled by us.

7)

RETURNS - BUILT MODELS: may only be returned for exchange of the same item, and only if the item(s) have been damaged in shipping.

In the case of a model being irreplaceable the customer will be refunded their money in full. Custom Built to Order models are excluded

from exchanges. If any damage occurs then the model(s) will be repaired and or replaced if necessary - any and all determinations as to

repairs or replacements are done solely at our discretion. Please note that ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Any and all other requests for returns

must be submitted in writing and may be considered on an individual basis.

7A)

RETURNS - KITS and JEWELRY: may only be returned within 30 days from the date we ship the item(s) to the customer. No returns

are accepted without  authorization which you must obtain from us by either phone, e-mail or written letter.  There is a 15% restocking

fee that will be deducted from the refund and shipping & handling charges are not refundable.  A refund will only be issued if the

item(s) are received here at CMA in perfect salable condition and meet the above listed criteria.

8)

CANCELLATIONS  &  REFUNDS of deposits on any orders placed:  Deposits will only be refunded if an order is canceled within 30 days

from the date the order is placed and only if work has not yet started within the 30 day time period. If an order is canceled after 30 days and

the work has not yet started on your order then the deposit may be changed into a credit at CMA to apply towards purchase of any

other item(s) we offer.  Any and all cancellations must be submitted in writing. Cancellations over the telephone are NOT accepted.

9)

SHIPPING:  DOMESTICBuilt models are shipped via UPS unless they are under $500.00 in value in which case we may occasionally use

DHL or FedEx Ground service. The destination of the shipment and type of model will determine the choice of exactly which UPS, DHL or

FedEx service the model(s) are shipped by. In some instances certain built models will only be hand delivered.  All other items such as Kits,

Jewelry, books, photos are shipped via DHL, UPS or FedEx Ground services or in rare cases the U.S. Postal Service.

OVERSEASBuilt models are only shipped via UPS.  Kits, Jewelry and other are usually shipped via U.S. Express Mail Service(EMS)

unless there is high value and or UPS is requested by the customer.

INSURANCEDOMESTIC: All shipments are fully insured.

INSURANCEOVERSEAS: Shipments have limited coverage unless shipped via UPS. Please note that it has been our experience that

Postal Express Mail(EMS) will take an extremely long time to pay any insurance claim and in some cases they will not always pay at all for

loss or damage.  If you the customer choose to use EMS then you must assume all the risk, however if we (CMA) choose to use EMS then

we will assume all the risk.

Please also note regarding Customs and Import Duties for your country (which we are aware can be very high) that to insure any package

from the U.S.A. the insured value and declared value must match on all documents with the shipment.  Some clients prefer to risk a low

declared/insured value on packages. If you choose to do so please keep in mind that in the event of loss or damage you will only be covered

for the declared value or less.

10)

METHODS  of  PAYMENT and PRICING: All prices and shipping charges are subject to change without notice. Payments may be

made by: Check or Money Order (USA only), Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Wire Transfer - If paying by Wire add $25.00 for bank

fees. International Bank Drafts  and International Money Orders are also acceptable for Overseas orders.