1. What is Assistech?
 We
are an online/retail company based in Southern Arizona. We've been in
business since March of 2000. We carry a complete line of
disability products for people with hearing, visual and speech
impairments. We also offer an extensive selection of mobility aids such as
walkers and other products for those with limited mobility.
Read brief history of Assistech.
2. What kinds of products do you sell?
We sell a wide variety of assistive devices such as: amplified telephones,
phone accessories, TTYs, signalers, watches, alarm clocks, bed shakers,
TV/personal listening aids, and auditorium-type systems for the hearing
impaired. We also carry books, videos, hearing aid batteries, and a whole
selection of products for the visually impaired and physically challenged.
View our
complete line of products.
3. I want to buy an item but I'm confused as to what model to get. Can you help?
We are here to help. Feel free to give us a call or check our website. There
are several online shopping guides and comparison charts available to you.
They include:
How to Choose an Amplified Telephone,
Amplified Corded Phones,
Amplified Cordless Phones,
TTY Telephones,
Phones for the Blind and
Visually Impaired, and
A Primer on Assistive Listening Devices. You may
also use the search box to look for specific (or generic) items. For
example, "one-button talking watches", "talking watches", or "watches for
the blind".
4. What warranties do you offer on your products?
We back our products with a 30-day money back guarantee, with the exception
of opened computer software, hearing aid batteries, and products used on the
body such as thermometers. These items are not returnable. Factory warranty
varies from 90 days to 5 years, depending on the brand and model.
5. I'm really pressed for time these days. Can you gift wrap?
Sorry, this service is not available at this time. In the future we're
looking to implement gift-wrapping for items that we ship from our
warehouse.
6. How can I track my order?
If you have a tracking number handy, you can track your order at
http://www.azhearing.com/cgi-bin/shopper.cgi?display=tracking.
Otherwise, call us for a tracking number.
7. What is your shipping/handling policy?
The final shipping costs may be different for heavier-than-average
items,
drop
shipments or multiple items on the same order. Any additional charges
will be communicated prior to shipping.
Orders shipped by our suppliers, usually for items we don't have in stock.
International orders (including to
Canada) may incur import taxes and duty fees upon product arrival.
Unclaimed international packages must be returned to us and the buyer is
responsible for the shipping and/or any other charges. International
customers must pay for shipping both ways if a replacement is needed.
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The shipping rate
charged by ASSISTECH is only intended to cover the freight. Additional
charges may apply that the addressee may be required to pay directly to the
carrier, including brokerage fees, duties, and taxes.
It is our policy to ship the merchandise as quickly as
possible. If any item is on back order, you will hear from us.
Shipping charges are non refundable.
If a shipment is refused, buyer will be charged the shipping fee plus any
fees associated with the returned package in addition to a 15% restocking fee.
In case of package re-routing or of an incomplete/incorrect shipping address,
there is a charge for UPS address correction.
8. What methods of payment do you accept?
We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, personal checks and
money orders drawn on the USA and payable to "Assistech, Inc." International
credit cards are accepted on a selective basis. If you represent a business
or governmental agency, you may submit a Purchase Order for approval.
Purchase Orders are normally accepted upon credit verification. We also
accept vouchers from the Arizona Telecommunications Equipment Distribution
Program (call 800-352-8161 for details). Qualified low-income customers may
take advantage of our
Payment Plan. If none of these options work for
you,
you may wish to
pay by check or money order!
9. Can I pay my purchase by check or money order?
You certainly can. Please keep in mind that orders paid by check will be
delayed by 7-10 days for the check to be cleared. If you wish to pay by
check or money order, please print an
Order Form, fill it out and mail it to our Tucson
address with your payment.
10. I tried to order online, but my credit card was declined due to an AVS
mismatch. Can I order by phone?
You certainly can. Keep in mind, however, that we cannot make your credit
card go through. We use the same Address Verification System (AVS) for our
telephone orders. If you're going to give us the same billing address that
you used before, your credit card will most likely fail once again! Try
adding the last four digits to your ZIP code - a lot of times, this works.
If it doesn't, call your credit card company to get an
approval/authorization code, then call us so we can complete your order.
Another option is to bill on a different credit card or pay by
check or money order!
11. I need to buy an expensive item but can't afford it. What are my payment
options?
You might want to consider our Payment Plan.
12. Do you have any ongoing promotions?
Please check our special promotion page to find out.
13. What if I want to buy an item that is not listed?
We can get you many products that are not listed on our website. Just let us
know what you need and we'll do our best to find it for you.
14. I'm trying to find something on your website but it says "Page not found"!
Try using the search box to find the item or information that you're looking
for. If this doesn't work, please feel free to give us a call. There are
many reasons why a page cannot be found: (1) the page name may have changed,
(2) the item or product may have been discontinued or (3) the information is
outdated and may have been taken offline.
15. I'm considering buying from you but I'm concerned about your company's
reputation.
We've been in business since March of 2000. You can check our company's
reliability report
with the Better Busines Bureau. Several of our customers have provided
unsolicited testimonials about their shopping
experience with us. Our shopping cart is secured with 128/256 bit strong SSL encryption
by Digicert. We do not store any sensitive information (such as
credit card numbers) on our server.
16. What is your refund policy?
If for any reason, you wish to return a product, returns can only be
accepted if the item is (1) in "like new" condition and without any signs of
alteration from its original state, (2) returned with all of its contents
and packaging placed into an outer carton to preserve the condition of the
original box, 3) all instructions, warranties, and any accessories that come
with the item are enclosed, and (4) a copy of the return form (if available)
must be enclosed. We reserve the right to refuse the item(s) or charge a
restocking fee if any of these materials are missing. Please notice that
there is a 20% restocking fee on the return of Gentex smoke detectors
and 15% on mobility aids
such as walkers and scooters. Electronic magnification systems and
other more expensive items for the visually impaired also have a restocking
fee.
All products must be returned within 30 days from the
date of receipt. The sender is responsible for the shipping charges.
Because of health department regulations, we cannot accept
returns of items that have been used on the body, such as thermometers, eye-care
products, etc. Opened computer software and hearing aid batteries are non
returnable. Once installed, wired smoke detectors from Gentex cannot be
returned.
Shipping charges are non refundable.
Please call 866-674-3549 (toll free) for a return authorization number prior to
shipping any item back to us.
17. Grandma passed away two months ago. Can I return an item I bought for her
and get my money back?
No. We do not accept any returns for credit after the 30-day trial period.
If you have no use for the item, you might consider donating it to an
institution or somebody who may need it or try selling it on eBay!
18. I'm interested in buying hearing aids. What should I do?
Sorry, we no longer sell hearing aids.
19. Does my health insurance cover hearing aid purchases?
Very unlikely. You will need to contact your insurance company to find out.
At this time we do not deal with insurance companies.
20. Can you certify my hearing loss so I can apply for a voucher with the State
of Arizona?
Due to a conflict of interest we are not allowed to provide hearing loss
certifications for the Arizona Telecommunications Equipment Distribution
Program (AZTEDP). However, as an AZTEDP vendor, we'll gladly accept your
Voucher once it's been issued.
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