TERMS AND CONDITIONS
 
SALES:  Metal Marketplace International invites you to call anyone on our Sales staff to explain these terms and conditions.  MMI welcomes you as a customer, and looks forward to serving you.

SHOWROOM:  The showroom is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM ET, no appointment necessary. Office hours are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST.

ORDERING & MINIMUMS:  There is no minimum order required. Orders can be placed by phone, fax, through our website or e-mail at   Orders placed at different times throughout the day are treated as separate orders and shipped individually.  We will make every attempt to accommodate customers with combining daily shipments.

PRICING:  For your convenience, we print suggested retail pricing next to each style number in our catalog and website.  This pricing is not your wholesale cost, but simply a guideline for developing your own retail selling prices.
All merchandise is sold by gram weight unless otherwise specified with a per-piece price.  Please refer to our gram charts and per-piece price sheets, which are available from your MMI sales representative.  Volume discounts are available.  All gold is fixed on date of shipment, based on 2nd London plus bank charges.

DELIVERY:  Most orders are shipped the same day via UPS.  Backorders will be taken upon request, and shipped upon availability.  Customer will be called before backordered item(s) are shipped.  All shipping charges on backorders are the customer’s responsibility. Any discrepancies must be reported within 24 hours of delivery.

POSTAGE & HANDLING:  The customer pays all shipping charges, including backorders.

TERMS:  Open terms are available for accounts that are 1-rated by the Jewelers Board of Trade.  Non JBT-rated accounts may request a credit application (please allow 3 days for processing.)  A 1.5% monthly fee will be added to past-due account balances.  We will not ship merchandise to past-due accounts.  Returned checks will be accessed a bank charge. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and MMI Computer Check.  MMI COMPUTER CHECK LETS YOU TO PAY BY CHECK WITHOUT A CREDIT APPLICATION.

HASSLE-FREE LIFETIME WARRANTY:  Please see the next page for details about this policy.

STOCK BALANCING and RETURNS:  Stock balancing and returns are limited to 10% of net sales over the previous twelve months and is only permitted for active accounts in good standing.  This policy applies to active catalog items only.  Special orders, cut sizes, & engraved pieces are not returnable.  All returns must include the following information to be processed: 1) Account# and Account name.  2) Each style bagged individually with MMI’s style number.  3) A copy of the original invoice or the invoice number.  4) An order of equal or greater value.  If you do not have an order with the stock balance or return we will credit to your account and apply it to your next order.  If the credit exceeds the replacement order, the credit will be applied to a future order.  Under no circumstances will MMI issue a refund.  Non-catalog damaged merchandise will be credited as scrap.  MMI has the right to refuse any return that is not under warranty.  Failure to comply with the above may delay the replacement order and/or result in a 10% restocking fee.  All shipping charges are the responsibility of the customer.

WEIGHTS:  All gram weights are approximate.  Metal Marketplace International cannot be held responsible for weight variances.  Items without weights in our catalogs are sold per-piece.  Please refer to our per-piece pricing sheets.

QUALITY:  All items in our catalogs are marked with 14K, 10K, .95 (Platinum) or .925 (Sterling Silver) and are shown actual or relative size.

CUSTOMER SERVICE:  Our Customer Service Department is highly trained to satisfy our customers’ various needs.  Please ask to speak with a MMI Supervisor if you have any issue that is not being handled to your satisfaction. 

CATALOGS:  For your convenience, catalogs are available with or without the Metal Marketplace name in any quantity.
Call your MMI sales representative for pricing information.

Please note: All weights in this catalog are approximate. Metal Marketplace International® is not responsible for any typographical errors, and we apologize in advance for any inconvenience they may cause.


Due to the volatile fluctuations in gold and international currency valuations, prices may change without notice



 
Hassle-Free Lifetime Warranty*
For Qualified Retailers

We are proud to announce our newest policy, the Hassle-Free Lifetime Warranty.
-If it breaks, no questions or hassles. Simply return it and we’ll replace it!
Metal Marketplace International wants you to have peace of mind knowing that any gold catalog merchandise you buy from us is warranted against breakage and defects.**  Please know that MMI protects you and your customers, and makes it easier than ever to replace an item.  So go ahead and place your order knowing that MMI stands behind its merchandise.  Please read below to see how our policy works.


Gold catalog items are under warranty against defects and breakage.  If any gold item is damaged, we will replace it for a new item.  If the item is discontinued we will, at the customer request, repair or replace it with a similar style.  If there is a weight difference, the customer is pays the balance or receives credit towards a future order.

This policy is in effect on all purchases made after June 2007.

Accounts must be in good standing and active within the last six months.

Warranty repairs and replacements are shipped UPS ground or Registered mail.  Shipping charges are the responsibility of the customer.

Items returned must not have been altered in any way, and must bear the MMI or manufacturer’s trademark.

Please include the following information with your return:  1) Account number and billing (account) name.  2) Each style bagged individually with MMI’s style number.  3)”Warranty replacement” must appear on the paperwork.  Please allow extra processing time in November and December.  Failure to comply with any of the above may result in a delay of the repair or replacement.
*This policy does not apply to wholesaler customers.  Please call your sales representative to see if you qualify for this program.
**This warranty is limited to gold jewelry and does not include diamond, stone or sterling silver merchandise.





CREDIT APPLICATION
Please FAX completed application to (215) 592-8195.

Thank you for your interest in doing business with METAL MARKETPLACE INTERNATIONAL.  Please provide all requested credit information and return the application via fax or mail.  All information will be held in strict confidence.




This application is for: ____ Credit ____ Company Check Privilege ____ Computer Check ____ Visa/MasterCard, American Express, Discover
Credit Line Requested: ___ up to $1000 ___ $1000 to $2500 ___ $2500 to $5000 ___ $5000 ___ other $ ________

Conditions of Credit or Company Check Privileges
(Buyer, i.e. Owner or agent of Owner must read and sign this form).

If granted credit, the BUYER must pay invoice balance within 30 days of invoice date.  All terms are 30 days unless documentation of extension is received from SELLER (Metal Marketplace International.)

Buyer agrees to pay SELLER monthly interest of 1.5% on all unpaid balances 30 days after invoice date.

If SELLER takes legal action to collect any unpaid balance due from BUYER, the BUYER shall be responsible for and promptly pay SELLER all expenses incurred in the collection process.  BUYER shall pay SELLER any fees and charges resulting from non-payable checks returned for any reason.

The validity and interpretation of this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with, and governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  All claims, disputes or causes of action relating to or arising out of this Agreement shall be brought, heard and resolved solely and exclusively by and in a court of law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Each of the parties hereto agrees to submit to the jurisdiction of this court, which shall be proper for all purposes of this Agreement.

The BUYER (Owner of business entity applying for credit or company check privilege) is required to notify SELLER of any change in corporation, partnership, or ownership.

I (Owner) have read, and agree to all of the above terms and conditions.____________________________
                                                                                                                                          Signature                               Date
PERSONAL GUARANTEE


Date____________________

I, _______________________________________ residing at __________________________________________
               (your  name)                                                                                                               (home address)
for good and valuable consideration including the extension of credit which I hereby acknowledge as having been received do hereby personally guarantee and promise to pay any obligation to METAL MARKETPLACE INTERNATIONAL on demand for any indebtedness owed or due METAL MARKETPLACE INTERNATIONAL.

This guarantee shall be a continuing and irrevocable guarantee and indemnity to METAL MARKETPLACE INTERNATIONAL.  Further, I hereby subrogate any indebtedness of ______________________ which it may have to me to the indebtedness of METAL MARKETPLACE INTERNATIONAL.               (business name)
I do hereby waive notice of default, non-payment and notice thereof and to jury trial and consent to all renewals of extension of credit.

Signature _________________________________




CREDIT APPLICATION
/ (Please type or print clearly)

COMPLETE BUSINESS NAME (area code) Telephone E-mail Address
(Please include full corporate name and/or DBA name)
 
Street Suite Number City State Zip Code
 
Business Type (Check all that apply)
Wholesaler Dept.Stores Retailer Jobber
 
Type of Business
Corporation Partnership Sole proprietorship
How long has the above company been in business? Resale Tax #
What is your rating? Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT #) Dun & Bradstreet
Is your store insured? Policy Name Policy Number
Amount of insurance Type of coverage
Buyer’s Name Accounts Payable Manager
(1) Principal Owner's Name Social Security #
Home Address
  Street City State Zip Code
Driver's License # State
Home phone number Signature
Closest relative not living in your household-- Relationship
Name Phone
Home Address
  Street City State Zip Code
(2) Principal Owner's Name
Home Address
  Street City State Zip Code
Driver's License # State
Home phone number Signature
Closest relative not living in your household-- Relationship
Name Phone
Home Address
  Street City State Zip Code



BANK REFERENCES
(1)  Bank Name Address  

Contact
Title
Phone
 Branch   Name   Address  

Contact
Title
Phone
       
Type of account:
Savings account # Checking account # Business loan account #

(1)  Bank Name Address  

Contact
Title
Phone
 Branch   Name   Address  

Contact
Title
Phone
       
Type of account:
Savings account # Checking account # Business loan account #

Most banks & business firms require an authorized signature to release any information for credit inquires.  For this reason please sign the release form where indicated:   I, the undersigned, authorize the release of all credit history requested by Metal Marketplace International, for the purpose of establishing credit with the above mentioned company.

  Company Name
  Signature
  Date
 
TRADE REFERENCES

ACTIVE TRADE REFERENCES ONLY : Current credit accounts with karat gold jewelry suppliers only.
( We do not accept credit references from diamond and watch companies . )
             
        Merchandise Ordered Approximate Annual purchases   Metal Marketplace, Int.Office use only
(1) Company Name   Chain  
  Address   Charm  
  Rope  
  Phone   Earrings  
  Contact   Links  
  Fax #            
  Account #            
                 
(2) Company Name   Chain  
  Address   Charm  
  Rope  
  Phone   Earrings  
  Contact   Links  
  Fax #            
  Account #            
                 
(3) Company Name   Chain  
  Address   Charm  
  Rope  
  Phone   Earrings  
  Contact   Links  
  Fax #            
  Account #            



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