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Payment Policy

Accepted Payment Methods

Lab Stock Direct accepts the following payment methods for laboratory equipment purchases:

  • Credit Cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
  • Digital Wallets: Shop Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo
  • Wire Transfer/ACH: Available for orders over $5,000 (contact us for banking details)
  • Financing: Shop Pay Installments (split purchases into interest-free payments, subject to eligibility)

Payment Terms

Standard Orders:

  • Full payment is required at the time of order placement for credit card transactions
  • Orders are processed upon payment confirmation

Large Equipment Orders (Over $5,000):

  • Deposit options available: 50% deposit required, balance due before shipment
  • Wire transfer instructions provided upon request

Custom or Build-to-Order Equipment:

  • 100% payment required upfront to initiate manufacturing
  • Custom builds are non-refundable once manufacturing begins
  • Lead times vary by manufacturer (typically 3-8 weeks)
  • You will receive regular updates on manufacturing and shipping timelines

Currency and Pricing

  • All prices are listed in USD (United States Dollars)
  • Prices are subject to change without notice
  • Final pricing confirmed at checkout
  • International orders may be subject to currency conversion fees by your payment provider

Payment Security

  • All credit card transactions are processed through Shopify's secure, PCI-compliant payment gateway
  • We do not store complete credit card information on our servers
  • All payment data is encrypted using industry-standard SSL technology

Order Confirmation and Processing

  • You will receive an email confirmation once your payment is successfully processed
  • For custom or build-to-order equipment, we will provide regular updates on manufacturing and shipping timelines
  • Lead times vary by product and manufacturer (typically 3-5 days for in-stock items, 3-8 weeks for custom builds)

Failed or Declined Payments

  • If your payment is declined, your order will not be processed
  • We will notify you via email if a payment issue occurs
  • You may update your payment information or contact us to arrange alternative payment methods
  • Orders are not held without confirmed payment

Taxes and Duties

  • Sales tax is calculated and collected at checkout based on your shipping address
  • International orders may be subject to customs duties, taxes, and fees determined by your country's customs authority
  • The buyer is responsible for all import duties and taxes

Refunds and Cancellations

  • Refunds are processed according to our Refund Policy
  • Refunds are issued to the original payment method
  • Please allow 5-10 business days for refunds to appear on your statement
  • Custom or special-order equipment may be subject to restocking fees or cancellation fees (see Refund Policy for details)

Questions About Payment

If you have questions about payment options, invoicing, or need to arrange alternative payment terms for large institutional orders, please contact us:

Lab Stock Direct  
A trade name of Peaks to Palms LLC  
16154 E Alaska Pl Unit E  
Aurora, CO 80017  

Phone: 1-800-577-0501  
Email: info@labstockdirect.com  
Business Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–5pm MST  

Established: 2025