FAQs

We use Courier Post for the majority of our online deliveries within New Zealand. Cosmic has a flat rate of $6.50 for shipping, or free for any order within NZ over $49.00.
Our delivery target for any order received before 12 pm on week days is overnight, or 1-3 days for rural areas.

Most of our stores are designated as Specialist Vape Retailers (SVR), with the exception of Cosmic Coffee & Vape on Cuba St, and Plaza. Unfortunately, click and collect orders for restricted items cannot be collected from these stores. Please place your order for Cosmic Cuba or Cosmic Plaza Vape instead.

Our distribution centre is closed on Public holidays and weekends. Any order placed on a Public holiday or weekend will be processed for dispatch on the following business day. Our centre is based in Christchurch and therefore we recognise Canterbury Anniversary Day as a Public holiday.

Orders placed by midday Monday to Friday will be dispatched same day. Orders placed after midday may be dispatched same day if possible, but if not they will be the next business day. We have an overnight delivery target on business days to major towns and cities in NZ but cannot guarantee overnight delivery once the package is with the courier. Rural deliveries take 1-3 working days to be delivered once picked up by the courier.

Our distribution centre is closed on Public Holidays and weekends. Any order placed on a Public Holiday or weekend will be processed for dispatch on the following business day.

Our distribution centre is based in Christchurch and therefore we recognise Canterbury Anniversary Day as a Public Holiday.

We accept credit and debit card payment from VISA and Mastercard, including preloaded Prezzie cards.

Buy now, pay later. Laybuy is an easy payment option that gives you the flexibility to receive your purchase now, and pay over 6 weeks.

Zip is a buy now, pay later service that allows you to pay interest-free over 6 weeks.

Cosmic gift cards, can be purchased and redeemed both in store and online. To redeem a Cosmic gift card online it must be registered. To do this please create a customer account by clicking the account icon at the top right corner of your screen and choosing "Create An Account". Once you have created an account you can register your Cosmic gift card in your customer profile by clicking the "My Gift Cards" option in your dashboard.

ONLINE RETURNS

If you want to exchange or return an item you purchased online, please send it back to our returns department with your order number or a copy of your invoice, as well as a note stating what you would like to exchange for or whether you would like a return. All items must be in resellable condition (ie not used, worn or washed, and with all tags and packaging intact).

Our returns address is:

Cosmic Returns
10 Lismore Street
Waltham
Christchurch 8011

For further help email info@cosmicnz.co.nz with your full name, order number, and reason for return. One of our staff will be in touch as soon as possible to arrange the details of your return.

IN-STORE RETURNS

If purchased in one of our stores you can bring the item/s into your nearest COSMIC. Make sure to have your receipt handy. Check whether your item is eligible for return first by reading the "how do I return an in-store purchase" section here. Note that we do not offer refunds on in-store purchases.

If you purchased from one of our stores and your purchase is eligible for return you can return in store. Take a copy of your proof of purchase and return it to one of our 15 stores nationwide within 14 days from the purchase date. Note that we do not offer refunds on instore purchases.

You may return an online purchase to a store, but please note the store will only be able to offer an exchange or store credit, as they do not issue refunds.

Yes you can.
We do our best to show our products clearly online and describe them in detail, but we understand that you can't try an online purchase on first, and sometimes it's just not quite what you thought once you see it in person. If for any reason you are unhappy with an online purchase we will accept returns for exchange, credit, or refund (note: returns are at customer cost unless the product is faulty). To find out more check out our returns page.

Under the Consumer Guarantees Act Cosmic isn't obligated to accept change of mind returns. We recommend taking the time to make the right decision in store before you make a purchase. Always make use of our friendly staff if you need help, and try fashion items on in our fitting rooms first before you buy.
We may be able to offer an exchange or store credit to help you find the right thing in some cases, check out our returns page to see what items we can't accept back.

You have the right to return a faulty item to us to find a solution for you. We fulfil our obligations under the Consumer Guarantees Act. Let us know as soon as you can by returning it to store or getting in touch here.
Cosmic is not obligated to accept returns in "change of mind" situations, however in most circumstances we are happy to refund an online purchase if you change your mind as long as it is returned to us in sellable condition.
We recommend checking out the government website Consumer Protection as a great resource for learning what your rights are, and what our obligations are under the Consumer Guarantees Act

Yes, simply follow this link and fill in the details.

Yes you can. Just log into your Cosmic account, go to your profile, and click "MY GIFT CARDS" to register your giftcard. Once registered, the giftcard can be used either online or in store.

Simply follow this link and scroll to the bottom of the page, there you will be able to enter your gift card number to check your balance.

The bulbs used in Himalayan Salt Lamps are meant to be in a stationary position. If they are moved suddenly or are exposed to vibration they are likely to blow. High humidity can also cause bulbs to blow.
If you have salt lamp globes/bulbs popping (blowing) regularly, here are some things to take into consideration.

• The average lifespan of a salt lamp (incandescent) globe is approximately 1000 hours (or around 42 days if left on continually).
• You should check to see if the salt lamp globe is screwed in firmly enough to touch both contacts. If it isn't screwed in enough, then it won't work.
• Please make sure you hold the bulb in a tissue to screw it into the cord. Oils from your fingers can cause the bulbs to blow.
• Do not move the lamp if it is still warm and has been on for some time. Wait for the lamp to cool down if possible. You don't have to wait for it to cool down, but it is preferred if you can.
• There is a large current drawing appliance on the same circuit that is turned on/off, and there is a momentary power spike; try plugging the lamp into another power-point and see if it will light up.
• There is excessive ‘micro vibration’ nearby. A micro-vibration is when the lamp is too close to the TV and the sound is producing some vibrations. Again, this isn't a major problem, just something to keep in mind if your globes are constantly blowing.
• If the lamp has been turned off and the salt lamp has ‘cried’ while being turned off and has not been wrapped up, salt may have cried onto the bulb which will cause it to blow.

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