Learn what to do when your order doesn't contain the correct item(s).

Sometimes things go sideways. Maybe your bird isn&#x2019;t what you ordered. Maybe it showed up a little banged up. Or maybe it just never turned up at all. Don&#x2019;t worry &#x2014; we&#x2019;re here to help.For all of these issues, you can contact us in these ways:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Email:&#xA0;<a disabled="disabled">info@metalbird.com</a></li><li>Live Chat: Available during business hours</li><li>Chatbot: Leave a message anytime through our &quot;Digital Wingman&quot;</li></ul><h4 id="wrong-item-in-the-box">Wrong Item in the Box?</h4>That&#x2019;s our bad, and we&#x2019;ll fix it fast:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Take a clear photo of what you received</li><li>Note the name of the item you were expecting</li><li>We&#x2019;ll verify the mix-up and get your proper bird flying out to you.</li></ul><h4 id="missing-item">Missing Item?</h4>Metalbirds are slim and sneaky. Check the corners of the box &#x2014; they love to hide.Still missing? Include your&#xA0;order number and the name of the missing item. We&#x2019;ll take it from there.<h4 id="bird-arrived-damaged">Bird Arrived Damaged?</h4>We pack carefully, but shipping happens:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Snap clear photos of the damage and packaging</li><li>If you added&#xA0;Route Shipping Protection, head to&#xA0;<a href="https://claims.route.com/" disabled="disabled">claims.route.com</a> to file a claim. Route&#x2019;s team is fast and easy to work with.</li><li>Didn&#x2019;t use Route? No worries &#x2014; just email us the photos and your order number. We&#x2019;ll sort you out.</li></ul><h4 id="marked-delivered-but-nothings-there">Marked &quot;Delivered&quot; but Nothing&#x2019;s There?</h4>First, check:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Porch, garage, planters, mailbox</li><li>Neighbors or building manager</li><li>Tracking link &#x2014; sometimes packages are marked as delivered a day early</li></ul>Still no bird after 48 hours?<ul data-spread="false"><li>If you used&#xA0;Route, file a stolen claim</li><li>Otherwise, contact us and we&#x2019;ll investigate</li></ul><h4 id="something-else">Something Else?</h4>Sometimes things just don&#x2019;t feel right. We get it. If you&#x2019;re unsure what to call the issue,&#xA0;talk to us. We&#x2019;ll do our best to help. We ask for reasonable expectations and a little patience while we look into it.We stand behind every order. If something&#x2019;s wrong, we want to fix it &#x2014; quickly, fairly, and with a little bit of bird-loving empathy.

My Order Arrived, But There's a Problem — What Now?

Yep, you can return your bird if it doesn&#x2019;t suit. Here&#x2019;s the deal:<h4 id="return-window">Return Window</h4>Returns accepted&#xA0;within 30 days of delivery.<h4 id="conditions">Conditions</h4><ul data-spread="false"><li>Bird must be&#xA0;unused and uninstalled</li><li>No signs of&#xA0;weathering, patina, or marks</li><li>Must be in&#xA0;original condition</li></ul><h4 id="how-to-start-a-return">How to Start a Return</h4>Email&#xA0;<a disabled="true" href="mailto:info@metalbird.com">info@metalbird.com</a> with:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Your&#xA0;order number</li><li>A quick note saying you&apos;d like to return</li></ul>We&#x2019;ll reply with instructions on where to send it.<h4 id="cost-of-returns">Cost of Returns</h4><ul data-spread="false"><li>You cover return shipping unless we made a mistake</li><li>We recommend tracked shipping for peace of mind</li></ul>Returns are pretty rare around here &#x2014; but when they happen, we handle them with care.

Can I Return My Metalbird?

Sure thing, as long as the return meets the conditions:<ul data-spread="false"><li>The bird is&#xA0;unused and uninstalled</li><li>It was delivered&#xA0;within the last 30 days</li></ul>Once we receive and inspect your return, we&#x2019;ll issue a&#xA0;refund to your original payment method.<h4 id="whats-not-refundable">What&#x2019;s Not Refundable?</h4><ul data-spread="false"><li>Shipping costs (unless we messed up)</li><li>Used birds, weathered birds, or items not in resale condition</li></ul>Got a refund question? Just email&#xA0;<a disabled="true" href="mailto:info@metalbird.com">info@metalbird.com</a>.

Can I Get a Refund?

Yes! Exchanges work just like returns.<h4 id="eligibility">Eligibility</h4><ul data-spread="false"><li>Bird must be unused, uninstalled, and in original condition</li><li>Exchanges must be requested within 30 days of delivery</li></ul><h4 id="how-to-request-an-exchange">How to Request an Exchange</h4>Email us at <a href="mailto:info@metalbird.com">info@metalbird.com</a>&#xA0;with your order number and the bird you&apos;d like to exchange for. We&#x2019;ll guide you through the next steps. Any price differential will of course need to be paid.<h4 id="exchange-shipping">Exchange Shipping</h4><ul data-spread="false"><li>You cover return shipping to us</li><li>We cover shipping the replacement back to you</li></ul>Changed your mind? That&#x2019;s totally fine &#x2014; just make sure your original bird is still in mint condition and we&#x2019;ll help you swap it for something that suits.

Can I Exchange My Metalbird for a Different One?

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