Question 1

How does one join the Giveaway?

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To join the giveaway, you must do the following.: How to Enter:Purchase A Giveaway Entry Ticket on our Product Page {Extra- entries optional}Follow / Like us on our Tik-Tok & Instagram(Important Note:)This giveaway is open to U.S residents only. With only ONE (1)winner selected at random.  How Winner is Selected(Note: You will be randomly selected based on all entries: mentioned above)We will be using your order number as means of entry qualification.At the End of the Month the Winner will be announced on all of our Socials (TBA) 3pm MST.If you'd like to know more about what is included in the GIVEAWAY OF THE MONTH -get a sneak peek >via our store bannerFeel free to sign up so you don't miss any future updates, giveaways, coupons or news💜

Question 2

How long will it take to process my order?

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Upon placing your order with us, please allow 3-6 business days (Longer wait times are expected for pre-orders for more info. on pre-order process time please refer to our Shipping & Returns Policy page).Important Notice: IMPORTANT (PLEASE READ): If you order any pre-orders with in-stock albums, they will be held until all items/albums are ready for you. Please make a separate purchase if you need to receive an item before the release date.

Question 3

How & Where Do I Track My Order?

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Once you place an order, you will receive an email confirming that your order was received. Then once we create a shipping label for your order, you will receive an automated email notification with a tracking number- use the tracking number to track your order(s) status.Please always make sure to check your spam folder/junk folder for any sign of email regarding your order.This also corresponds with Pre-Order Items as well. Feel free to Track Your Order on our *Contact Form page" via the *Green Track Order?" button.

Question 4

What is a Pre-Order?

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A pre-order is a product that is not available at the moment but will be available at another time. You can tell when the product availability will be in stock via the product(s) description.In other words, this item can still be bought in advance to receive order benefits but will be available at a later date.*Sometimes by pre-ordering an item you will receive (POBS) aka pre-order benefits!These come in the form of *Poster(s) or exclusive photocards. These benefits are only exclusive to customer(s) who buy the album ahead of release date. [Please read the item description regarding the date or whether the item explicitly lists benefits anywhere on the *Label, Item name or description. As pre-order benefits are on a first - come-first-serve basis.][NOTE]: (The date for drop/arrival of said product will be in the description if the information is available). (*The Release Date is subject to change if delayed*)**DUE NOTE**Once you place a pre-order, you can only cancel your order within 24 hrs. of purchase. After this it will no longer be available for refund.

Question 5

How do I Pre-Order?

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Look for item(s) with [Pre-Order] in the title or description that you would like to purchase. Then you simply purchase and checkout as you would normally do on any online store^^ eg. click on -> "Add to Cart" or " Pre-Order" button.You will receive an email regarding your pre-order once it has been confirmed & shipped.**[NOTE]: When you the customer(s) pre-order any product, you will pay the full amount in advance. As it is not possible to collect partial payment at checkout for any of our pre-ordered items. Important Notice: IMPORTANT (PLEASE READ): If you order any pre-orders with in-stock albums, they will be held until all items/albums are ready for you. Please make a separate purchase if you need to receive an item before the release date.

Question 6

Will my purchase count toward Korean music charts?

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¡Yes! Eligible album purchases contribute to official Korean charts like Hanteo and Circle (Gaon), meaning your help and support is going directly to your favorite artists.🙌

Question 7

Why shop with us instead of other K-pop stores?

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Affordable Pricing 💸100% Official Licensed Merchandise 🛒Secured & Protected Packaging on all orders 📦Reliable U.S Shipping 🚚Transparent Customers Support 👷‍♀️Supporting a Small business 🖤

Question 8

How can I tell if a K-pop album/lightstick is authentic?

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Official albums & Lightsticks typically include:A barcode for retail trackingA hologram or KOMCA stickerHigh-quality printing and packagingOfficial inclusions such as: (photocards, posters, etc.)Buttons that feel solid [Lightstick]Bright & evenly distributed LED'S [Lightstick)]Can pair with official apps [Lightstick]Syncs during concerts [Lightstick]
NOTE: Fake albums/lightsticks often have poor print or build quality, flimsy packaging or missing inclusions.

Question 9

Do you accept backorders for out-of-stock albums?

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¡Yes! We can accept backorders for many out-of-stock items via wish listing or by letting us know in our REQUEST FORM found in our homepage- you can find the prioritized albums for "BACKORDERS" in our products categories, due note that fulfillment depends on the next restock ETA. Check the album(s) description for the current estimated timeline before placing a backorder.**DUE NOTE**Once you place a backorder, you can only cancel your order within 2 Days. of purchase. After this it will no longer be available for refund.Important Notice: IMPORTANT (PLEASE READ): If you order any backorders with in-stock albums, they will be held until all items/albums are ready for you. Please make a separate purchase if you need to receive an item before the release date.

Question 10

What does "Backorder" mean?

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@ The Lil Nook Storebackorder simply means that the item is unavailable/ out of stock at the moment, the restock date will be updated accordingly. You may simply purchase whenever you'd like. Once backorders are fulfilled the restock date will become available and your order will ship when order is available in stock. Your tracking status will then proceed to be available after your order is packaged & shipped out to you.**DUE NOTE**Once you place a backorder, you can only cancel your order within 2 Days. of purchase. After this it will no longer be available for refund.Important Notice: IMPORTANT (PLEASE READ): If you order any backorders with in-stock albums, they will be held until all items/albums are ready for you. Please make a separate purchase if you need to receive an item before the release date.

Question 11

Do I need a Poster Tube?

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No.However, if you would wish to have your poster UNFOLDED/UNCREASED the option to purchase is available. Just make sure that the album you're looking to purchase provides anywhere in its description a need for a "POSTER TUBE" then you may consider ordering -If NOT mentioned anywhere then there is no option or need to purchase a tube.

Question 12

Why is the Poster Tube expensive?

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In order to complete the checkout without running into any shipping issues on our behalf. We took careful consideration of keeping price's low & have decided to offer the upfront value of the poster tube alongside its shipping fee. (Hence the price you see on the tube).If the price still scares you off, you may consider to not purchase just note that you will receive the poster folded with creases.  Feel free to compare your checkout total with www.thelilnookstore.com to other K-pop stores when considering a poster tube alongside your album.[Note]: The poster tube will contain *ALL posters within an order & will ship separately with USPS Ground Advantage/ UPS Ground Saver (which results in additional shipping fees that as stated are covered with the tube's price point.)

Question 13

Do you ship internationally?

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Currently, we ship to US addresses only (including Hawaii and Alaska). We are working on expanding our logistics network to Canada and the EU in the future. ✈️

Question 14

My order shows it was delivered, but I can't locate it. What do I do?

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If your tracking information is confirming delivery and you are unable to locate it, we recommend:- Check with your neighbors or family members to confirm the package was not left with them- Look at surrounding areas to confirm if the package was left around the premises- Contact the carrier as sometimes instances with a mis-scan may occur-Use another tracking app/website option if our linked option is not updating or having issues we suggest: All in one global package tracking | 17TRACKas an alternative option or Track Your Package - 15Track*If Fed Ex carrier use: Tracking Your Shipment or Packages | FedEx*If USPS carrier use:USPS.com® - USPS Tracking®*If UPS carrier use:Tracking | UPS - United StatesDue note if Lost or Damaged in Transit:​Once an order has been shipped, we The Lil Nook Store are not responsible for any damage or loss caused by the shipping carrier. However, we’ll always do what we can to help and offer advice on next steps. Please reach out as soon as you notice a problem.If you are still unable to locate the package, please feel free to reach out to us at our emailinfo-thelilnookstore.com for assistance.

Question 15

Can I exchange/Return/Cancel a product?

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We do not offer direct exchanges on any products. If you want to exchange an item, please initiate a return and place an order for the new items. Please check the return eligibility to qualify.Please order with consideration.ALL SALES ARE FINAL- NO RETURN / NO CANCELLATION.Once orders are fulfilled and shipped out it is no longer an issue we can solve on our end.The customer is responsible for making sure the address info. is filled in correctly and verified. We will not be able to provide a refund.Return EligibilityTo Qualify:You must contact us within 5-days of deliveryProvide an unedited video of shipment condition if damaged/ if not damaged provide photos of unopened item.Item must be packaged in original packagingYou’ll be responsible for return shipping costs
​Note: We’ll issue a full refund for the item once we receive and inspect it. If the album or album(s) are opened, we may not be able to accept the return due to resale restrictions. *If elegible qualifications applied, you'll be issued a full refund between 10-15 business days.*If not elegible within qualifications, you may be issued a partial refund if this is the case.Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund.If more than 15 business days have passed since we’ve approved your return, please get in touch with us at:  thelilnookstore@gmail.com.​*Original shipping costs will not be refunded.​​​​​​Order Cancellation:We can only cancel your order within 24 hrs. of purchase, *if it has not yet been dispatched /Shipped. If you wish to cancel, please contact us as soon as possible. Once the order is marked as shipped, cancellations are no longer possible.Cancellation for *Backorders/ Pre-orders is as follows:Backorders= You can only cancel your order within 2- Days. of purchasePre-Orders= You can only cancel your order within 24 hrs. of purchaseRefunds:Authorized refunds will be processed back to your original payment method within 5–15 business days after our store receives and inspects the returned inventory.Please check out our Shipping & Returns Policy page for more info.

Question 16

What Forms of Payment Do You Accept?

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The Lil Nook Store accepts the following forms:PayPalGoogle PayApple PayAmexVisaMastercardDiscoverCredit/Debit CardsKlarnaVenmoAfterpayAffirm*If on mobile swipe the payment table to the left to reveal all payment options.*All transactions will be processed in U.S dollars*

Question 17

What's the difference between a Pre-order & Backorder?

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The main difference is as follows:                                     * Pre-order             The album has Not been released yet.  * BackorderThe album has already been released, but the seller (thelilnookstore) has run out of stock.You reserve a copy before the release date.You reserve a copy while waiting for the seller (thelilnookstore) to restock.Ships on or after the official release date.Ships whenever the seller (thelilnookstore) receives inventory.Often includes first-press benefits if ordered early.May or may not include first-press benefits. This depends on whether the restock is from a first press or later press. Pre-orders are non-refundable after 24hr. purchase. Backorders are non-refundable after 2-days purchase.*If on mobile swipe the payment table to the left to reveal all payment options.Important Notice: IMPORTANT (PLEASE READ): If you order any pre-orders or backorders with in-stock albums, they will be held until all items/albums are ready for you. Please make a separate purchase if you need to receive an item before the release date.

Question 18

Are your Albums & Lightsticks Official?

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Yes, we guarantee that all Albums & Lightsticks sold at www.thelilnookstore.com are 100% authentic unless stated otherwise you need not worry^^We have sourced from verified distributors & suppliers.💜You deserve official products 🤞💜

Question 19

Where do you Ship from?

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We ship from a small nook🖤 located in the U.S, we source all our products directly in line with Official distributors from South Korea.

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