Other Worlds is a real store in St Petersburg, Florida (open Tues-Sat 10-6 ET),with a toll-free number (1-888-world70) and a great return policy. We provide quality instruments at affordable prices with excellent customer service.
We specialize in ethnic instruments such as bagpipes, harps, flutes, drums, and sitars. We have been offering natural gems and jewelry for many years at our shop, many are being added daily to this website.
Gift Givers: You need to open and inspect your order upon delivery; and NOT to wait until the gift is given. Shipping damage MUST be reported within 3 days.
At our shop we also carry crystals, gemstone jewelry, books, ethnic and new age tapes & CDs, feng shui items, candles, incense, gifts,clothing, even Greek Sandals.
Check back for many of these are coming to this website!
Scroll down for map to our shop. From I-275 take 5th Ave N west to 66th St. Turn left (south) and continue thru the 45 degree bend to Pasadena Ave. After the bend we are 10 blocks on your left.
If you are coming up from the Skyway exit for 34th St N, take that north to 22nd Ave S, turn left and follow that to Pasadena Ave, turn right and then we are about 3 blocks on your right.
Domestic:
Large items go by UPS or Fedex and small items by US Postal Service. Contact us if you have a special shipping request.
International:
Note: All countries will come up as available to ship but we reserve the right to say no to shipping to high risk countries. Also a large item may price out for shipping to your country but may not be allowed in by postal service due to size restrictions. Our system does not allow this to be specified automatically. Please check with us before buying.
International shipping is very expensive. PLEASE contact us BEFORE you buy for a shipping quote. International orders take a bit longer to prepare for shipping.
All items go by US Postal Service if possible. Items too large for postal service will be quoted for UPS. Buyer is responsible for all applicable Customs duties, taxes, and fees. Please check with your local Customs office for details.
There is a 30 day waiting period before a claim can be filed for lost packages. If your package doesn't arrive 30 days from the shipping date, please let us know by email (sales@theotherworlds.com). If your package arrives damaged and you have paid for insurance, please let us know right away.
It is very rare for a package not to show up within the 30 day time frame, which is why UPS and USPS established the waiting period and we use it too. If you provided an incorrect shipping address to us, guaranteed delivery is null and void. If you leave us negative comments because you don't like our policy, then guaranteed delivery is null and void.
All claims must be filed within 60 days. Claims filed after 60 days will not be honored.
If your package had a tracking number and USPS shows that it was delivered, please contact your local Post Office where they are probably holding it for you.
Note: We are not responsible for lack of delivery due to your local postal service or Customs Office. We provide tracking numbers for your parcel which you can use to contact your local authorities to locate your parcel. The US Postal Service guarantees delivery to your local authorities. After that there can be no guarantee or refund of any shipping charges.
Be aware there have been delays and failed deliveries particularly in Italy and Greece. These are not due to the US Postal Service but local authorities.
Florida residents pay 7% sales tax.
If you have any questions, please call us at 1-888-world70 ( or 727-345-2800 in St. Petersburg, Florida ), or send us e-mail at sales@theotherworlds.com.
Please call ahead if you plan to visit to see if we have your item in stock.
Other Worlds Return Policy
You have 90 days to decide if you need to do a return on your merchandise.
All merchandise except special order items or printed or recorded material, may be returned in NEW condition for a full refund minus shipping costs and a 15% restocking fee, if the customer calls for a Return Authorization Number within ninety (90) days upon reciept of the merchandise. This has become necessary to cover costs of processing your return. Later returns will be charged a 25% restocking fee. Special order items may be returned in new condition within 90 days for exchange only minus shipping and any nonrefundable fees. Call or email for details.
The customer is responsible for all shipping charges and insurance both ways.Item must be returned in the original packaging.
Please write the Return Authorization Number on a copy of the invoice and include it inside the box. Special order items are exchange only.For merchandise with free shipping, actual cost of shipping will be deducted from final refunded amount.
Sorry no returns on opened CDs or videos.
All claims for damage or defects MUST be made within three (3) business days of reciept by calling 1-888-world70 or 727-345-2800. Please retain the shipping carton and packing materials. You will need these if you decide to do a return or damage claim.
If returned items are not in NEW condition we will have to deduct from your refund as the item will not be re-salable as new.
All claims for damage or defects must be made within three (3)
business days of receipt by calling 1-888-world70.
Please retain the shipping carton and packing materials.
You will need these if you decide to do a return.
Proper packaging is
essential to avoid damage.
If returned items are not in NEW condition we will have to deduct
from your refund as the item will not be re-saleable as new.
Sorry no returns on opened CDs or videos.
