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General Questions

  1. Do you have a retail/outlet store?
  2. How many times per year do you mail catalogs?
  3. What if I have a product I think should be considered for the Catalog?
  4. What if an item is temporarily unavailable?
  5. What is your customer promotion policy?

How to Reach Us

  1. What are the hours of operation for customer service?
  2. What are your other important telephone numbers?
  3. Where can I send a mail order?
  4. Where can I send comments, questions and/or suggestions?

Delivery/Shipping

  1. Does the Highlights Catalog ship internationally?
  2. How long has the catalog been in operation?
  3. How long will it take for my order to arrive?
  4. How much do you charge for shipping?
  5. What type of shipping is available?

Gift Services

  1. Do you provide gift wrap service?
  2. Does Highlights Catalog sell gift certificates?

Gift Cards

  1. How do I redeem a Gift Card at Highlights.com?
  2. How can I check the balance on my Highlights Gift Card?
  3. What can I buy online with Highlights Gift Cards?
  4. What if the total cost of my order is greater than the amount on my Gift Card?
  5. What if the total cost of my order is less than the amount on my Gift Card?
  6. How do I buy a Highlights Gift Card?
  7. Will my Highlights Gift Card expire?
  8. Are Gift Cards Taxed?
  9. What shipping options are available when I order Highlights Gift Cards?
  10. How soon will my Highlights Gift Cards arrive?
  11. Do you ship every day of the year?

About Payment

  1. Do you accept COD?
  2. Do you accept purchase orders?
  3. How is sales tax calculated?
  4. What credit cards do you accept?

Privacy/Security

  1. Does Highlights Catalog protect my privacy?
  2. Is it safe to order online?

Returns

  1. Can I return merchandise if I'm not completely satisfied?

General Questions

  1. Do you have a retail/outlet store?

    No.

  2. How many times per year do you mail catalogs?

    We mail Fall, Holiday, Spring and Summer catalogs. If you do not already receive our print catalog, you may Request a Catalog.

  3. What if I have a product I think should be considered for the Catalog?

    Send all product and vendor information to:

    Highlights Catalog, Inc.
    Attn: Merchandising Dept.
    PO Box 846
    Columbus, OH 43216-0846

  4. What if an item is temporarily unavailable?

    Item Availability is noted on the website. An item that is temporarily out of stock will be marked with an Expected Ship Date. This is the date that we expect the product to ship from our warehouse to you. All In Stock items (also noted within the large display window) ship within 48-72 hours of receipt of your order.

  5. What is your customer promotion policy?

    Highlights has multiple product lines of which our customers are not always aware; we may contact you to let you know about one of our exciting products. Also, we sometimes make our customer names and addresses available to other carefully screened companies whose products we believe might be of interest. Please be assured we do not release children's names. Customers who do not wish to receive such mailings can either email us at profile@highlights.com, mail us with their name, address, phone number, and e-mail address, or use our Mailing Preferences online form.

How to Reach Us

  1. What are the hours of operation for customer service?

    Customer service is available Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 9:00 pm EST. Please call 1-888-876-3810 (toll free) or Contact Us online for faster service.

  2. What are your other important telephone numbers?

    Catalog Order Line - available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
    1-800-422-6202

    Catalog Customer Service - available Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 9:00 pm EST
    1-888-876-3810

    Catalog Fax Line - available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
    1-888-285-7110

  3. Where can I send a mail order?

    Highlights Catalog
    2300 Hidden Picture Drive
    PO Box 182112
    Columbus, OH 43218-2112

  4. Where can I send comments, questions and/or suggestions?

    Highlights Catalog
    2300 Hidden Picture Drive
    PO Box 182112
    Columbus, OH 43218-2112

Delivery/Shipping

  1. Does the Highlights Catalog ship internationally?

    At this time, we can only process orders to be delivered to addresses in the United States (including Hawaii and Alaska). In the future, we may expand our geographic coverage. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you are located outside the U.S. and would like to place an order to be shipped within the U.S., please contact Customer Service at 1-888-876-3810. Customer Service is available Monday- Friday 8:00 am- 9:00 pm EST.

  2. How long has the catalog been in operation?

    The catalog was started in 1997.

  3. How long will it take for my order to arrive?

    We ship all In Stock items within 24 to 48 hours of receiving your order. If there is any delay, you will be notified. Your credit card is not charged until your merchandise is shipped. Items shipped via Standard Delivery will arrive in 8 to 10 business days. Second Day and Next Day Delivery are available for an additional charge. For more information on Shipping and Handling, please refer to our Shipping Table.

  4. How much do you charge for shipping?

    Our shipping charges are very reasonable, see our Shipping Table for details.

  5. What type of shipping is available?

    Standard Delivery (8-10 business days)
    Second Day Delivery (additional $12.00)

    For further information on Shipping, please see our Shipping Table: Shipping & Handling

Gift Services

  1. Do you provide gift wrap service?

    Gift wrap is available on most products for an additional charge of $4.95 per item. Items not available for gift wrap are noted.

  2. Does Highlights Catalog sell gift certificates?

    Highlights now offers Gift Cards which are available in $10 incremental amounts. They are available online or by calling Customer Service at 1-888-876-3810. Customer Service is available Monday - Friday 8:00 am- 9:00 pm EST. Gift Cards may be redeemed through our contact center or on Highlights.com.

    PLEASE NOTE: Gift Cards can be used toward Highlights Catalog products only and cannot be used towards Highlights Magazine, Highlights Book Clubs, or other Gift Cards. See our Gift Card FAQs for more information.

Gift Cards

  1. How do I redeem a Gift Card at Highlights.com?

    Browse Highlights.com to find the items you wish to buy and add them to your Cart. When you checkout, enter the Gift Card number (located on the back of the card) in the field provided on the Payment Information page of Checkout.

    If the balance available on your Gift Card is less than the total cost of your order, you will be need to provide credit card information to complete your order.

    Gift Cards are subject to the following terms and conditions:

    • Only one Gift Card may be used per online order.
    • Balances of Gift Cards cannot be combined online with balances of other Gift Cards or other gift certificates. To order using multiple Gift Cards please order by phone at 1-800-422-6202.
    • Gift Cards cannot be used to purchase other Gift Cards, Magazine subscriptions or Club subscriptions.

  2. How can I check the balance on my Highlights Gift Card?

    The value of the Gift Card is printed on the back of the card. Gift cards are one-time use cards, and do not carry a balance.

  3. What can I buy online with Highlights Gift Cards?

    Highlights Gift Cards can be redeemed for any product sold at Highlights.com, except for the purchase of other Gift Cards, Magazine subscriptions or Club subscriptions.

  4. What if the total cost of my order is greater than the amount on my Gift Card?

    If the balance available on your Gift Card is less than the total cost of your order, you will be prompted to provide credit card information to complete your order.

  5. What if the total cost of my order is less than the amount on my Gift Card?

    If a customer's gift card is worth more than their order total, the system will hold the balance in the form of a merchandise credit. The customer can contact customer service at (888) 876-3810 to use the credit.

  6. How do I buy a Highlights Gift Card?

    To buy a Gift Card, visit our Highlights Gift Cards page. Gift Cards may be purchased in any amount between $10 and $100, and come in 5 different designs to pick from.

    You may also order a Gift Card by phone by calling 1-800-422-6202.

  7. Will my Highlights Gift Card expire?

    Highlights Gift Cards do not have an expiration date.

  8. Are Gift Cards Taxed?

    The customer who purchases a gift card will not be charged tax or shipping. However, the customer who redeems the gift card is responsible for those charges. The current taxable states are OH, PA, WI and IL.

  9. What shipping options are available when I order Highlights Gift Cards?

    Gift cards are mailed out of the contact center by first class mail. They arrive within 8-10 business days. Unfortunately, express delivery is not available.

  10. How soon will my Highlights Gift Cards arrive?

    Gift cards are mailed out of the contact center by first class mail. They arrive within 8-10 business days. Unfortunately, express delivery is not available.

  11. Do you ship every day of the year?

    We ship Gift Cards Monday through Friday, except on holidays observed by the USPS and UPS.

About Payment

  1. Do you accept COD?

    No.

  2. Do you accept purchase orders?

    Purchase orders are accepted for orders over $250. Please contact Customer Service for additional details.

  3. How is sales tax calculated?

    Sales tax is calculated only on orders shipped to Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania.

  4. What credit cards do you accept?

    Visa, MasterCard, Discover & American Express.

Privacy/Security

  1. Does Highlights Catalog protect my privacy?

    We always protect personal privacy. Please see our Privacy Policy for complete details.

  2. Is it safe to order online?

    It is completely safe to order online from the Highlights Catalog. When we prompt you for credit card information, we encrypt the number for security. This is called Secure Socket Layer. You will notice a lock and key icon in the lower-left hand corner of your browser. The lock closes when you submit the order from our secure shopping cart.

Returns

  1. Can I return merchandise if I'm not completely satisfied?

    We believe that shopping with the Highlights Catalog should be a fun and positive experience. If for any reason you're not happy and wish to return an item, simply fill out the information on the reverse side of the invoice and send it back for an exchange or refund...your choice.

    For more information on this topic, visit our section on Returns & Exchanges

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