FAQs

Shipping questions

I live in the USA, how will the new tariffs impact my order?

All US orders are shipped directly from our warehouse in Bennetts Green, NSW, Australia. While shipping is open to the US, customers should expect some delays due to the new US customs laws coming into effect.

When can I expect my order to ship?

As we are currently moving our warehouse back to Australia, shipping delays are inevitable as we wait for inventory to arrive and get set up in our new location. Thank you for your patience, grace, and kindness as we do our best to navigate this difficult process. We will ship your order out as soon as we possibly can, but we are currently looking at 3 to 4 weeks delays in some instances. Please bear with us. We are doing our absolute best. And please remember the any abuse will not be tolerated.

Otherwise, in normal times, all orders placed Monday-Friday are expected to ship within 5 to 10 business days unless otherwise stated on the product description. Occasionally it may take longer as we can get backed up, particularly during holiday season, but we always do our best to ship as quickly as possible.

All "preorder" items have their own unique shipping time frame, so please be sure to read the description before you checkout and keep in mind these are only estimates. We cannot predict manufacturing and shipping delays.

What is "Safe Delivery Guarantee"?

This is an extra package protection option we provide for lost of damaged orders. It gives you complete peace of mind that should there be an unforeseen issue with your order, you will be taken care of in a timely fashion. We strongly recommend that all customers opt to include this option with their orders. All requirements of the policy must be met for us to offer reimbursement or replacements.

See here for more details.

How will I know when my order has shipped?

When your order has shipped, you will receive an email notification from us which will include a tracking number you can use to check its status. Please allow 48 hours for the tracking information to become available/for the postal courier to take an arrival scan of the package to update the status.

Who is responsible for customs, duties, and taxes?

You are as the purchaser. Your order may be subject to import duties, customs, and taxes (including GST or VAT), which are incurred once a shipment reaches your destination country. Pull The Plug Patches is NOT responsible for these charges if they are applied and they are your sole responsibility as the customer. Please contact your local post office or customs office for exact rates.

How much does shipping cost?

All shipping costs will be displayed at checkout. Costs depend on where you live and the weight of your order. The costs and methods that are provided at checkout include the cost of the postal courier, the packaging, and a small amount to pay our fulfilment fees.

Can you ship part of my preorder by itself?

When you check out with an item on “preorder” in your cart, the entire order will ship as one complete package once all the items are available to ship. Remember you will have only paid for shipping once, thus If you want an item ready to ship immediately, it is important that you place a separate order from any other items on preorder.

Items in my order were damaged/defective. Can I get a replacement?

If your product has arrived defective, destroyed, or otherwise unusable, please contact us via email at contact@pulltheplugpatches.com.

Note that you MUST take photos AND make an unboxing video of the package as proof that the items were damaged or missing prior to delivery. Without BOTH of these two things no refunds or reimbursements will be offered. Again, BOTH the photos and a video MUST be provided, one or the other is not enough.

Please also note that you MUST notify us of a defective or damaged item within 7 days of delivery, otherwise we cannot offer a replacement. Thank you.

Is my package lost?

Probably not. Please feel free to contact us if your tracking number is not visible through the online tracking portal on our website.

If your package is labeled as "delivered" and you have not received it, you'll have to contact your local post office with your shipping number. Once the package is deemed “delivered”, it is completely out of our hands.

We are NOT responsible for lost or stolen packages after delivery has occurred. This is a matter you will have to resolve with the post office and/or your local police.

The second package I ordered arrive before the first one. Is my first order lost?

No. Just because you ordered something first does not mean it will arrive first. This is not the way that mail works. As strange as it may seem, this is completely normal. The mail system is not a conveyor belt system of first in first out. There are literally a million variables that go into shipping any given package. Think of it like this… If you and your next door neighbour work at the same place and he leaves for work 10 minutes before you but you still arrive first, there is no mystery to this. You drove faster, hit all the green lights, and took a shortcut. Same thing with sending parcels. So, no need to worry, your order is not lost and will get there soon enough, even if it takes the scenic route.

What if my package is actually lost?

Orders will not be considered lost until a minimum of 60 days (and 90 days for all US orders given the current tariff situation) has elapsed since the shipping date. To give sufficient time for an order to arrive it is only at that stage that a refund will be given or replacement items will be sent. Please note that if you did not choose "Worry-Free Purchase" at the time of checkout we may not be able to help you.

What happens if my order says it was delivered, but I did not receive the package?

This is a very rare occurrence, and unfortunately we are unable to help you in this situation. When a package says delivered that is the end of our connection to and responsibility for the package. We are not responsible for packages that have been lost or stolen after delivery has occured. We suggest that contact your local Post Office as soon as possible as they may be holding it for you. You should also try contacting your neighbours, as perhaps it was delivered to the wrong address. Failing that you can try contacting the carrier and asking them for further information. If that does not result in anything then you can assume your package was stolen, which is an issue you will have to raise with your local police.

Please note that if you opted to include "Safe Delivery Guarantee" with your order then you may be covered for items that go missing after delivery.

Where do you ship from?

A: We are an Australian based company and all orders ship directly from our base in Bennetts Green, Australia.

Order questions

Can I cancel my order?

Please make sure to carefully review your cart before placing any orders. By placing an order you explicity agree to all terms and conditions, including our refund policy. In certain instances we may consider issuing a store credit or an exchange, but this will be done solely at our discretion. If a refund is agreed upon, a cancellation fee (i.e., 20% of the total purchase price including shipping and taxes) will apply. The reason for this is because both Shopify and the payment provider (i.e. PayPal or Credit Card) still charge us their associated fees on the transaction regardless of whether an order is cancelled or not, our fulfilment center also charges us a restocking fee, and it involves our labor in the form of customer serivse to cancel your order and communicate back and forth with you.

Can I remove/add an item to my order?

It really depends on how quickly you contact us. If your order has shipped, it’s obviously too late. If your order includes a “preorder” we may be able to assist you with adding items to your order, but this may incur additional shipping costs as it is calculated by weight.

Can I change the size/variant/border color of my item after placing my order?

As long as your order has not shipped yet and this change does not accrue any additional cost or necessitate a refund, then we are more than happy to assist depending on item availability. 

When will I be charged for my order?

All orders will be charged at the time of purchase. “PULL THE PLUG” will appear on the statement description.

Return and exchange questions

What is your return/exchange policy?

All returns must be made within 14 days of the delivery date. All items must be in original/unwashed/unworn/brand new condition to be eligible for a refund.

Unless it is being returned due to a production defect, we cannot offer a refund on your original shipping costs. Any defects or damage must be communicated to us within 7 days of delivery otherwise no refund will be offered.

We are also not responsible for the cost of shipping to return any items to us, or to have a new exchanged item sent out. In addition, any duties or tariffs you paid will not be refunded under any circumstances as those funds are not returned to us.

All returns for refund will be subject to a 20% restocking fee, which you explicitly agree to by placing an order in our store. Exchanges will not incur this fee.

Please email contact@pulltheplugpatches.com for any returns BEFORE sending your item back. 

My item was returned to sender, can you ship it back to me?

Yes, if you see that your shipment is being sent back to us as a return to sender, please contact us at contact@pulltheplugpatches.com for assistance.

Any return to sender notification is the sole responsibility of the customer. Thus, a new invoice for shipping cost will be sent. Once the invoice is paid, we will then reship your package. If you refuse to pay the new shipping fees then you will be refunded subject to the conditions found in our refund policy.

General questions

Are your products officially licensed?

Yes. All designs are produced under official licensing agreements with the relevant artists or rights holders.

We pay licensing advances and royalties on all products. We do not produce unlicensed or counterfeit merchandise.

Do you make bootlegs?

No. Pull The Plug Patches operates exclusively under formal licensing agreements with artists or their authorized representatives. We do not produce counterfeit or unauthorized merchandise.

During the earliest developmental stage of the brand - prior to the establishment of our current licensing framework - a limited number of unlicensed items were produced. As the company formalized its structure, we transitioned fully into licensed operations and implemented the compliance standards we maintain today.

Our business model is now built entirely around official partnerships and licensed merchandise.

For further details, please see our Transparency page.

Do you use unauthorized designs or artwork?

All artwork used is either:

• Licensed directly from rights holders
• Commissioned
• Used with explicit authorization

We do not reproduce or sell unauthorized designs.

Do you make custom order patches?

No. We have no capacity to do so as we are a retail brand, not a manufacturer. In addition, this would represent a violation of our licensing agreements.

Do you do reprint designs?

If a design is advertised with a specific numbered limitation, it is never reprinted.

Some designs may be restocked or reprinted where no specific numbered limitation was stated. This allows us to recoup licensing advances and production costs.

Why do items come back in stock sometimes?

We generally hold back a small amount of each design to account for defects and lost items. When it is clear that everyone who ordered a copy has received theirs, we put the remaining extra items into stock.

Why do your patches cost more than others?

Official licensing involves:

• Upfront licensing advances
• Royalty payments and reporting
• Professional design development
• Production sampling to ensure premium quality

These costs are built into our pricing. Our goal is to create high-quality official merchandise that directly supports the artists.

Do you have exclusive deals with bands?

Bands and rights holders are free to work with any company they choose. We do not operate exclusive merchandise agreements as we are a licensee not a licensor.

Do your manufacturers work exclusively for you?

No. We maintain professional relationships with our production partners and scale capacity based on our needs. We do not restrict manufacturers from working with other clients.

Why do some designs sell out so quickly?

Many designs are produced in limited quantities due to licensing structure, production costs, and capacity constraints.

When a specific numbered limitation is stated, that number will not be exceeded.

What size are your patches?

Small patches are generally between 9.5cm and 12cm in any given direction.

Oversize patches are typically 24cm across, by about 16cm tall.

Strip patches are always 20cm by 6cm.

Backpatches are always 29cm by 36cm.

Please keep in mind that variation between items is an inevitable part of the weaving process.

Other questions

I do not see my question here. Can I contact you directly? 

Yes, of course! You can email us at contact@pulltheplugpatches.com and we will be happy to assist you.