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Got Questions?
At mangoZZ superior customer service has been a primary goal. We sincerely want you to be 100% satisfied with your visit to our site and your shopping experience.
Below is a list of FAQ's regarding our products & online store. If you are experiencing any difficulties or have any questions during the shopping process please let us know right away.
If you can't find the answer to your question, call us at 1 877-ZZ-MANGO.
Online shopping / Account Inquiry
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Is your site secure?
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For your protection, our site uses a 128-bit encrypted SSL
connection during the payment process to ensure that your credit
card information will not be compromised during transmittal. On
our Secure Payment Form, you will notice an icon in your browser
window which verifies that the connection to our site is secure.
Credit card information is processed using Verisign’s secure
transaction processing software. If you have any questions or concerns
about security, please don’t hesitate to contact our Customer Service
Department, or place your order by phone.
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What do you do with my information?
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At Mangozz.com we value our customers privacy very highly.
We will not sell or give out your email under any circumstances.
We keep our customers shipping and email addresses on record for
future transactions, but for your security we do not keep your
credit card information on file, so you will need to re-input your
credit information each time you shop.
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How do I stop getting emails from Mangozz?
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To stop getting emils from us send en email to
customers@mangozz.com with
subject "Unsubscribe from Fan Club" and we will remove your email
from our Mangozz fan club member list or you can unsubscribe by using the respective link at the
bottom of the last email you received from us. The link should say
something like this: "To stop receiving these emails, you may
unsubscribe now."
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How do I delete my account?
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At Mangozz.com we value our customers privacy very highly.
We will not sell or give out your information under any circumstances.
We keep our customers account information for future transactions,
but for your security we do not keep your credit card information on file,
so you will need to re-input your credit information each time you shop.
At any time, if you decide to delete your account completely please
send email with your first & last name with billing address to
customers@mangozz.com.
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How do I order?
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To start shopping go to "Buy Online" page
by clicking on "Buy Online" on the menu.
- If you have not already logged in, a LOGIN FORM is displayed so
that you can login or register at this time. We have streamlined our
process so that it is not necessary to login or register before
ordering. However, if you choose to login or register prior to
ordering, we are able to provide you with a more personalized
ordering experience. To create an account with us for future transactions
please click here. or if you already have an
account with us, please use the LOGIN FORM and enter your user name and
password then click LOGIN. Once successfuly logged in, you should see a
"Welcome" mesage with your name.
- To have us deliver to you, you will then be prompted to enter the
delivery postal zip code. We need this information at the
start of the order so that we can determine the shipping cost.
- Now from our product list click on the item enter quantity, and
then click the "ADD TO CART" button. Once the "ADD TO CART" button
is clicked, one of two outcomes is possible: if the item was
successfully add to your shopping cart, then you will be returned to
the product list where you can continue to add items, or you will be
remain on the item screen and there will be an error message at the
top of the page with an explanation of what needs to be corrected
before proceeding.
- The "CHECKOUT" button is displayed next to "ADD TO CART" button.
Click on this button to go to transactions page when you are done
shopping. To place an online order you need to met our minimum order
criteria. The delivery minimum is based on a subtotal amount before
taxes and delivery charge, and minimums vary by location. Due to
handling and packaging costs, we require a minimum order of $10
before freight charges. When you are ready to checkout, click the
"Checkout" button. An "Anything Else?" page will now be displayed
and you have the option of returning to the product list to add more
items to your order or continue through the check out process.
- For delivery orders, you will then be prompted for the complete
delivery address following order payment options. Select
your method of payment from the list, and enter payment information.
Thereafter, you will be shown your order, which will not be placed
until you click the "Place Order" button. A confirmation screen will
be displayed that reads, "Your order has been submitted successfully."
and a email will be sent once the process has been completed.
Order / Product Inquiry
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How will I know that my order went through?
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Our online ordering system will now send an itemized order
confirmation e-mail following your order. If the order appears
to be incorrect, or you do not receive a confirmation within 48
hours, please contact our online customer service department.
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Do you have a minimum order?
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Yes we do. Due to handling and packaging costs we require a minimum
order of $10.00 net before freight charges.
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What if I want to order a larger size than what is available on your site?
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Mangozz offers lots of products in many different size options.
If you would like to order a product or quantity that you do not see
on our site, please contact our Customer Service Department by phone
or email to enquire about a special order, or a store location near you.
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I saw a Mangozz product in store that I can’t find it on your site,
is it still available?
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Here at Mangozz, we have lots of different products available.
We chose to feature our best-sellers online for the time being,
but we will be adding more products all the time. If you are looking
for a particular product, and can’t find it on our site, that doesn’t
mean it’s not available! Please contact our customer service to order
it over the phone, or to find a store location near you.
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What is so different about your Mango?
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The ZZ Indian Mango
comes to you from the Indian Sub-continent known as the cradle of
Mangoes. The Indian subcontinent (India and Pakistan) produces more
than 60% of the world Mangoes. The unusually hot and humid climate
produces a Mango which is sweet, fragrant and unique in taste. USA
allowed import of Indian Mangoes in 2007. There are thousands of
varieties of Mangoes- we bring you the "Best-of-the-Best".
Our Mango has the following unique characteristics:
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It comes from a region where the soil and
weather results in some of the tastiest and juiciest Mangoes.
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Our Mango is transported by air, so it can
be plucked close to when it is ripe. If Mango is plucked too early,
it may not ripen properly.
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We pre-sell our Mango on our website- we try
to get it into your hands as efficiently as possible. This
preserves the freshness of the fruit and maximizes the chances that
the fruit reaches you in the best possible condition.
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Our mango undergoes all APEDA and USDA
specified tests even before it arrives in the USA. Every mango is
re-checked on arrival and re-packed in specially designed packing
material for proper ripening of the fruit.
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We take possession of the mango at the
orchard. We control the mango quality all the way. Our experience
in mango selection, handling, transportation, packing and ripening
is at your service every time you order from us.
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We do not pre-cool and cold-chain the mango-
this helps to preserve the aroma and taste of the fruit.
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We bring our own fresh mango every week as
opposed to others who buy from the market and sell to you.
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Can we buy your Mango in stores?
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We partner with stores in major cities every year to distribute
the Mango to you. If you prefer to purchase your mango in the store,
you can inquire about our mango at your local store. The supply chain
for distribution to stores is more complex and optimum quality cannot
always be maintained. To find a product at a store near you check out
our Product Locator.
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What is the difference between Premium and Regular Mangoes?
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Not all mangoes are created equal. Premium mangoes grow in ideal
climate-soil regions of the world. They are lovingly nurtured by
growers who have generations of experience cultivating them. They
are properly graded, quality controlled, transported and delivered
to the consumers in as best a form as possible.
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I expect premium price paid mangoes to be perfect.
Can you guarantee every mango to be perfect?
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GOD made the mango, so he alone can guarantee it. We manufacture a
few products and can gurantee the quality on those products. On our part,
we do our best to ensure quality- from selecting the proper orchards, to
proper quality control and transportation. We focus on delivering the
best fruit to you in as good a shape as possible. But despite all this
we cannot guarantee that the next mango will be as great as the previous
one. Our effort is to use minimal processing and chemicals. We expect
our fruit to taste great, and deteriorate as well as a regular produce
item should.
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We do not see your products in our Grocery Store- what should we do?
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Stores are motivated to keep products that customers ask for.
So please ask your Grocery Store owners/managers to keep our products.
We are the largest importer of Indian Mangoes and are now setup to
deliver to most US Cities. But stores have to place their orders in
advance as the supply-chain is complex, season is short and we need
time to deliver. Our products, such as Ice-cream, Jam, Chutney and
Pulp are limited in quantity and generally produced during the mango
season, so you might need to pester the your local store a little to
carry our products.
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Can we be assured of availability of Mango this season?
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Indian Mango is always in high demand around the world and a
steady supply cannot always be assured. However, if you have pre-ordered
the Mango on our website, we will have a clearer understanding of the
demand, which will help us ensure supply. Season Pass holders have the
best chance of getting an un-interrupted supply of Mango. So reserve
your Mango today!!
Shipping & Handling
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What is the method of Shipping?
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All orders are shipped via UPS and will be calculated by package
weight and distance. Most orders are shipped UPS ground, with the
exception of non-mainland locations (Hawaii, Alaska etc.) which
will be shipped via 2-day air.
You will receive an e-mail confirmation of your shipment with your UPS
tracking number once your products have shipped. If you have not received
your order within two weeks, please contact our Customer Service Department
at the contact information below.
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Is there a way to know if my order has been shipped?
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All orders are shipped via UPS. You will receive an e-mail
confirmation of your shipment with your UPS tracking number once
your products have shipped.
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When will the payment be charged and what is the guarantee that delivery
will be made without error?
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Payment will be charged when an order is placed- the process is
automated with online credit card processing. Each credit card order
actually puts extra financial burden on us, but in the interest of
predictability, we bear that cost. We offer online customer care
which can be used to troubleshoot shipping errors. Shipping errors do
happen, sometimes by us and sometimes by the shipping company- in such
cases we work with you to enable the delivery.
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How will the Mango be delivered to us? Is the delivery fee refundable?
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The mango will be delivered to the address you gave us at the
time of ordering. As long as the order is still open, you can modify
your order. Once the order is being processed, it cannot be changed
and will be delivered. If an order has been delivered, the delivery
fee cannot be refunded.
General Questions
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I ordered a Season Pass- now I want to cancel it- why is the cost per
box more on cancellation?
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We give a discount per box on the Season Pass as it helps us firm
up demand for the season and commits the consumer to ride out the season
with us. If the season pass is cancelled, the discounted price is not
valid. The price is converted to a per box price to calculate the
refund.
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Is there any order cancellation cost? Can an order be modified?
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Yes, the cancellation cost is 20% of the transaction. Each order
goes into our planning immediately and we bear order-related costs
when we secure an order. An order can be modified or cancelled at
any time till processing starts on the order- this is generally a
week before the order is shipped. Once an order is being processed,
it cannot be modified or cancelled.
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What is so different about your Mango?
-
The ZZ Indian Mango
comes to you from the Indian Sub-continent known as the cradle of
Mangoes. The Indian subcontinent (India and Pakistan) produces more
than 60% of the world Mangoes. The unusually hot and humid climate
produces a Mango which is sweet, fragrant and unique in taste. USA
allowed import of Indian Mangoes in 2007. There are thousands of
varieties of Mangoes- we bring you the "Best-of-the-Best".
Our Mango has the following unique characteristics:
-
It comes from a region where the soil and
weather results in some of the tastiest and juiciest Mangoes.
-
Our Mango is transported by air, so it can
be plucked close to when it is ripe. If Mango is plucked too early,
it may not ripen properly.
-
We pre-sell our Mango on our website- we try
to get it into your hands as efficiently as possible. This
preserves the freshness of the fruit and maximizes the chances that
the fruit reaches you in the best possible condition.
-
Our mango undergoes all APEDA and USDA
specified tests even before it arrives in the USA. Every mango is
re-checked on arrival and re-packed in specially designed packing
material for proper ripening of the fruit.
-
We take possession of the mango at the
orchard. We control the mango quality all the way. Our experience
in mango selection, handling, transportation, packing and ripening
is at your service every time you order from us.
-
We do not pre-cool and cold-chain the mango-
this helps to preserve the aroma and taste of the fruit.
-
We bring our own fresh mango every week as
opposed to others who buy from the market and sell to you.
-
Can we buy your Mango in stores? Why should I order online?
-
We partner with stores
in major cities every year to distribute the Mango to you. If you
prefer to purchase your mango in the store, you can inquire about
our mango at your local store. The supply chain for distribution to
stores is more complex and optimum quality cannot always be
maintained.
-
What is the difference between Premium and Regular Mangoes?
-
Not all mangoes are
created equal. Premium mangoes grow in ideal climate-soil regions of
the world. They are lovingly nurtured by growers who have
generations of experience cultivating them. They are properly
graded, quality controlled, transported and delivered to the
consumers in as best a form as possible.
-
I pay premium price for these mangoes here, I expect them to be perfect.
Can you guarantee every mango to be perfect?
-
GOD made the mango, so
he alone can guarantee it. We manufacture a few products and can
gurantee the quality on those products. On our part, we do our best
to ensure quality- from selecting the proper orchards, to proper
quality control and transportation. We focus on delivering the best
fruit to you in as good a shape as possible. But despite all this we
cannot guarantee that the next mango will be as great as the
previous one. Our effort is to use minimal processing and chemicals.
We expect our fruit to taste great, and deteriorate as well as a
regular produce item should.
-
We do not see your products in our Grocery Store- what should we do?
-
Stores are motivated to
keep products that customers ask for. So please ask your Grocery
Store owners/managers to keep our products. We are the largest
importer of Indian Mangoes and are now setup to deliver to most US
Cities. But stores have to place their orders in advance as the
supply-chain is complex, season is short and we need time to
deliver. Our products, such as Ice-cream, Jam, Chutney and Pulp are
limited in quantity and generally produced during the mango season,
so you might need to pester the your local store a little to carry our products.
-
Can we be assured of availability of Mango this season?
-
Indian Mango is always
in high demand around the world and a steady supply cannot always be
assured. However, if you have pre-ordered the Mango on our website,
we will have a clearer understanding of the demand, which will help
us ensure supply. Season Pass holders have the best chance of
getting an un-interrupted supply of Mango. So reserve your Mango
today!!
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When will the payment be charged and what is the guarantee that delivery
will be made without error?
-
Payment will be
charged when an order is placed- the process is automated with
online credit card processing. Each credit card order actually puts
extra financial burden on us, but in the interest of predictability,
we bear that cost. We offer online customer care which can be
used to troubleshoot shipping errors. Shipping errors do happen,
sometimes by us and sometimes by the shipping company- in such cases
we work with you to enable the delivery.
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I ordered a Season Pass-
now I want to cancel it- why is the cost per box more on
cancellation?
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We give a discount per
box on the Season Pass as it helps us firm up demand for the season
and commits the consumer to ride out the season with us. If the
season pass is cancelled, the discounted price is not valid. The
price is converted to a per box price to calculate the refund.
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Is there any order
cancellation cost? Can an order be modified?
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Yes, the cancellation
cost is 20% of the transaction. Each order goes into our planning
immediately and we bear order-related costs when we secure an
order. An order can be modified or cancelled at any time till
processing starts on the order- this is generally a week before the
order is shipped. Once an order is being processed, it cannot be
modified or cancelled.
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How will the Mango be
delivered to us? Is the delivery fee refundable?
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The mango will be
delivered to the address you gave us at the time of ordering. As
long as the order is still open, you can modify your order. Once the
order is being processed, it cannot be changed and will be
delivered. If an order has been delivered, the delivery fee cannot
be refunded.
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What is the size and
weight of a mango?
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A mango will generally be about 225-325
grams by weight. Some varieties such as Banganpalli will weigh more.
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Where are you located?
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Our main office is in
Chicago area, but we have operations in California, New Yok and Texas.
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Now that Indian mango is
being imported for the last 3 years, the prices should come down.
What are you doing to bring down the prices?
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The biggest chunk of
the cost is for the shipping by Air. This costs have actually gone
up. The other option is to bring the mango by sea. An experiment was
done in 2009, which failed. We brought our own container in 2010 and
that failed too. While we will continue to experiment there, we feel
that bringing by sea will require refrigeration of the fruit and
that will affect quality. Most of our customers have told us that
quality is their top consideration. So we have re-focused our
efforts on acquiring the quality fruit and ensuring that best
quality fruit reaches the US.
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Why is the price of a
season pass lesser than the regular box?
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The best orchards in
India and Pakistan are in demand all over the world. It is extremely
important for us to have an estimate of demand as early as possible.
So we encourage you to place your orders for the season as early as
possible. A lower price for the season pass holders is an
acknowledgement of your support for encouraging us to commit to the
whole mango season irrespective of its ups-downs-and-uncertainities.
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I like to touch and smell
my mango before I buy it- I cannot do this on the internet, why
should I buy mango at your site?
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Our mango does sell in
stores too, so you can buy it there. Some stores sell mango loose in
which case you can smell and touch the mango, but the cost per mango
is higher there. If you can touch the touch the mango, so can
others and this has a negative affect on the quality. If you
purchase online, we do the quality control for you. We select the
best mangoes from the whole shipment and send them to you. Also, if
there are any supply issues with a shipment, the internet orders get
top priority- we might cancel the shipments to stores, but will
always try to ensure that the internet orders are fulfilled.
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I found a site which had
mango listed cheaper than your site- why should I buy from you? Will
you match their price?
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We are the only site
which lists out a schedule for a season and we bring our own mango
all the way to you. We also try to bring the mango to you as fresh
as possible. We do quality control on the mango, not only at the
source, but also after it arrives in the US. Not only is the mango
re-examined, each mango is re-packaged in a special packing which is
designed to protect it as it travels to you and helps in proper
ripening and storage of the fruit. We also stand behind our fruit
and try to ensure within our limitations that you have a satisfying
experience. We stand behind our pricing, our quality and our customer
service. We do not try to match anyone else's price.
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I find the mango cheaper
in the market- why should I buy from you on the internet?
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In the marketplace, all
kinds of pressures govern the price of mango. Sure, if you can study
the variations and wait it out, you might get a better price. But you might
not always get the best quality, freshness or the choice you get on our
website. We feel that our website is the only place in the
world, where you can predictably order all the choicest varieties
of mangoes at one place with confidence of predictability and quality.
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I order pears on the
Internet and they come out perfect every time. Why can't you
guarantee mango in the same manner?
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Some people have
compared us to other Fruit/Gift packaging sites. While we are
flattered at the comparison, we would like to assert that mangoes
and pears are not the same thing- it is like comparing apples to
oranges. Unlike many other fruits, Mango is a very sensitive fruit- a whole ripening process
has to happen in a mango before it converts its sourness
to sugar. Indian mangoes are complex flavors- this raises
the stakes even higher as complex flavors are highly unstable.
Every mango is different and not every mango will turn out perfect.
Some will have imperfections inside, some will be weaker than others
and some will be great- God made them that way. We try our best to
filter out the imperfect mangoes. For the others we guarantee to
preserve them for you exactly as God made them. In India, we have
access to orchards who have been growing mangoes for generations.
Even they do not guarantee each mango, so we have to accept our
limitations as humans. On the other hand, we do manufacture a few
mango products from the best mangoes- we can guarantee the quality
of our products every time- you can order our products online at
http://www.mangozz.com/showProduction.action
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I am willing to pay the
price for the mango, but the shipping you charge is too high. Why is
it so? I don't want to pay the shipping, what options do I have?
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We deliver by USPS
Priority Mail, or by fedex and our charge is very reasonable. In
many cases we actually absorb a higher cost than we charge. Some users have
expressed an interest in more shipping options- we are looking at
allowing users to select their own shipping by Fedex for next day delivery.
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Why is the fruit cost so high? What
happens if the mango is bad on arrival? What happens if the box is
damaged on arrival?
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The price of the fruit
does become high due to the Air Transport cost from India and the
spoilage of the fruit during transit. We acknowledge that the price
becomes high by the time the fruit reaches you. We try all our
wizardry to filter out bad fruit without cutting it- first at the
source and then again in the US before shipping to you. If the fruit
is damaged in transit and you are unable to consume the fruit, we
give you a full refund for the product (shipping is non-refundable).
Inspite of all this, if the fruit turns out less than perfect, we
cannot do much about it. We can assure you that there is no one else
in the business trying as hard as us to take the enormous risk of
bringing the delicate varieties of your favorite fruit to you and making
the investments to provide consistent top-quality fruit every time.
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Last year I ordered from
your website- one shipment was good, but the quality of the next
shipment was different. Why is that so?
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Each shipment is
different and depends on the weather conditions during that
particular week at the orchard. We rely extensively on the orchards,
our team at the source and a support group of scientists to give us
a green signal for every shipment. Each shipment then goes through
certifications from APEDA and USDA before we send them to you.
Inspite of this, customers report issues. We encourage customers to
provide us with as much information as possible. We do assess the reasons for
every deterioration of fruit seriously and make every possible
effort to prevent it from happening again. Within reason we provide a
refund at our discretion. However after 7-days of delivery no refunds are provided for
any reason.
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I think that all the
processing that is done to the mango ruins the mango- what do you
say to that?
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We are following the
process specified by APEDA and USDA. Some of the mango enthusiasts
have speculated that some of the pest control activities specified
in the process might actually affect the fruit quality.
Honestly, we don't know for sure, but we try to study variations in
quality seriously. We do however feel that some pest control
activities are best if undertaken later in the ripening cycle and
have requested USDA to allow us to do them in the US as opposed to
India. USDA has already allowed these operations to be performed in
the USA for Pakistani mango and we hope they allow the same for
Indian mango too. Having said that, we have received some
unbelievable fruit over the years, so we know that if the fruit is
strong, it comes out good, no matter what it is subjected to.
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Why do you charge a
cancellation fee on your orders? What refund will I get when I
cancel a season pass in the middle?
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The season is planned
in advance and based on the orders, we make commitments and pay
advance to the orchards. We incur costs when you cancel. In order to
discourage cancellation and to offset some of our costs, we charge a
cancellation fee. Also, the discounted price of the boxes is valid
only when you order a season pass and see it through. In case you
cancel, the season pass boxes get converted to regular boxes and get
charged accordingly.
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Can I order all the
shipments of a season pass to be delivered at the same time and to
different addresses?
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No. The season pass
discount is to encourage you to help us estimate demand for the
entire season. Ordering to different address is currently not
handled by our system. If the policy changes, you should be able to
make changes to your order once you have already placed it.
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How do you give a refund?
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All refunds are made
either through Paypal or by Check. No refunds are issued after 7
days of receipt of the shipment without exception.
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Why are your mango
products expensive? What is so special about them?
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Our products are made
from the best and ripest Indian mangoes. They are made from Pure
mango and do not have any artificial colors or flavors added to
them. As you buy more of our products, the volumes increase and our
costs become lower. We pass on the savings to you-
please check our website for any changes in pricing.
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Will you deliver mango to
Canada, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Guam in 2011?
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Possibly. Please check
our website frequently to confirm.
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