Domestic / Canadian Ordering Options

Online
Our web site provides access to our entire catalog selection and is available for secure ordering. Simply enter our online store, find the products you would like to purchase using our various search methods, add them to your shopping cart, and check out! 

Most orders will be packed and shipped within 24 hours of entry.  We guarantee delivery within 10 business days.  Various shipping methods are available to ensure your package arrives quickly and efficiently.    

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International Ordering Options

These policies apply to all orders shipping to addresses outside the US or Canada.

Order Restrictions

• Credit card payment only: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express cards accepted.  Order must include the valid billing address for card used.  

• We are unable to backorder any out of stock items. If items on your order are not in stock, your order will be held until all items are available to ship.

• Yamaha products may not be shipped outside the US.

• All international orders must include a valid email address and phone number.

• All international orders will be charged a US$15.00 processing fee.      

Online
Our web site provides access to our entire catalog selection and is available for secure ordering. Simply enter our online store, find the products you would like to purchase using our various search methods, add them to your shopping cart, and check out! All items will display current pricing in US dollars and stock levels.  All international internet orders must include a valid email address and phone number.

Email
To place an order via email, include the following information in the body of the email:

1.Full Name
2.Account number (if you have it)
3.Full Billing Address 
4.Full Shipping Address-if different (note: We only use GEM and DHL International)
5.Valid telephone number 
6.Valid credit card number with expiration date* 
7.Items being ordered (item or product numbers if applicable) with full description.

*Please note that this is not a secure transaction.  We recommend that you place your order through the security of our online store.

Fax
(734) 665.0829 - Outside US and Canada
Please include the following information with all faxes:

1.Full Name
2.Account number (if you have it)
3.Full Billing Address 
4.Full Shipping Address-if different (note: We only use GEM and DHL International)
5.Valid telephone number 
6.Valid credit card number with expiration date
7.Items being ordered (item or product numbers if applicable) with full description.

International Shipping Information
We offer Global Express Mail and DHL International shipping to our international customers. Global Express mail shipping is a minimum of $22.00 USD, is not trackable, and takes approximately 3-7 business days to reach your local post office. DHL International shipping is a minimum of $22.11 USD, is trackable, and takes approximately 2-5 business days to reach you. You will be contacted via email within approximately 3 business days with a shipping quote. Your order will be processed upon your email confirmation/acceptance of the shipping quote. 

Customs
We are required to list the contents of all international packages and the exact total value of your shipment, even if the order is a gift.  Any customs, taxes or import duties are your responsibility and will be charged to you once the package reaches your country.  Additional charges for customs clearance are also your responsibility; we have no control over these charges and cannot predict what they may be.  We do not take responsibility for goods confiscated by customs officials or by similar authorities.  We cannot accept returns or reused shipments based on unexpected customs charges.  Customs policies vary widely from country to country; you may want to contact your local customs office for further information before placing your order.

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Backorders

Backordered items in your order will ship automatically once they become available. You have not been charged for these backordered items; you will only be charged for items once they have been shipped. We do not require you to pay any extra shipping and handling costs for backordered items. Because of the handcrafted nature of many of our items, out of stock items may take 60 to 90 days to become available. You may cancel a backorder at any time. Please note we cannot ship backorders internationally, including Canada.

Payment Options

Internet Orders
We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Novus/Discover Card.

Phone, Fax, Email, or Mail Orders
We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Novus/Discover Card.  We also accept check or money order payable in US funds and drawn on a US bank.  For schools or institutions, we will also accept an approved Purchase Order.

Canadian Orders
All Canadian orders are processed in US funds. 

Schools and Institutions
An official, approved Purchase Order or prepayment is required.  Shipments are made FOB Ann Arbor, MI.  School bids are welcome!  Please call (866) 742.7261 to talk to a schools specialist for more information. 

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Other Terms

Ordering by Phone, Fax, via Web, or E-mail:  Call toll-free 800.248.7427 Mon. - Fri. 9am - 5pm Eastern Time from all 50 states and Canada. Fax toll-free: 800.997.8723 or email your order to ordering@sharmusic.com. Secure credit card transactions can be made at our website: www.sharmusic.com 

Mail Order Terms:  A check or Money Order, payable in U.S. Funds drawn on a U.S. bank must accompany each order. You may also use MasterCard, Visa, Discover Card, or American Express. Add 6% State Sales Tax on orders purchased from or shipped to any Michigan address.

Canadian Orders:  Shar ships anywhere in Canada. Please call or go to 'Shipping Options' on the website for current shipping rates. We are required to add duties, GST, PST and customs fees to your order. These amounts will be calculated and confirmed for you when you place your order by phone or online.

Pricing:  All prices are in U.S. dollars and are accurate to the best of our knowledge. Prices do not include any taxes, duties or other fees that may be assessed by any state, federal or foreign government. We reserve the right to change prices at any time, and are not responsible for typographical errors. 

Guarantee:  You must be satisfied with the merchandise we sell.  Any item, except for special orders, installed strings and opened electronic media (software, cd's, dvd's, vhs & cassette tapes) may be returned within 30 days for refund or exchange.  Any item, except strings, that proves defective in normal use during the first year may be returned for refund or exchanged, subject to Shar's determination of the cause of failure.

String Packaging:  Gut wound strings are mailed in a crush-proof plastic tube in a 6" circle when not factory developed. Straight packaging of gut wound strings is available upon request for an extra $4.00 charge.

String Returns:  Please inspect your strings immediately upon receipt. Unopened strings may only be returned within 30 days, so that we may supply all our customers with the freshest possible strings. Installed strings are not returnable, unless they break within the first 30 days after purchase. Because the tonal qualities of each instrument are unique, we cannot accept string returns for reasons of tone, including false strings.

Sheet Music Restocking Charge:  Unless the music received is defective or has been shipped in error, all returned music will be subject to a restocking charge of $2.00/item.

School Orders:  Please call our schools department at 866.742.7261. We accept bids. Fax: 800.997.8723 or email schools@sharmusic.com 

Returns:  Please call 800.248.7427 for a return authorization number. All non-defective returns must be in like-new condition, with all accessories, instructions and boxes included, or a restocking fee will apply.

Shipping:  We ship most orders within 24 hours. You will be informed of any items not in stock at the time of your order. Because of the hand-crafted nature of many of our items, out-of-stock items may take 60 to 90 days to become available. You may cancel a back order at anytime. Your credit card will not be charged until an item ships.

Typographical Errors:  Shar believes prices and statements to be true at the time of publication and endeavors to provide accurate information. Shar is not responsible for typographical errors or fluctuations of color due to monitor limitations.

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