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P.O. Box 190
Murchison, Texas 75778-0190
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Office hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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ALL orders are taken online.

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QPB Laser Services - custom laser services. High definition laser engraving, top quality workmanship. We specialize in photographic laser engraving.

 


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Our Guarantee & Services:
1. All products purchased here are 100% Guaranteed against defects in materials or errors in workmanship. If anything sold is defective or is not made to the pre-approved engraving specifications, you may return the item (in new condition) within 15 days of receipt and we will fully replace the item free of charge. Every item is inspected prior to shipping.

QPB Laser Services (specific engraving details)
We are dedicated to customer service and satisfaction!
- Read here:  Customer Satisfaction & Proofs in One Day
*We  reserve the right to refuse work that is determined unsuitable or to be in bad taste. 

1. Conditions on completed laser engraved selections:
QPB Laser Services guarantees to complete every engraving per the customers pre-approved proof and specifications and that each engraving is processed by trained experience personnel using the best methods to produce the best possible results. Our proof approval process ensures that we get every engraving right!
All engraved selections made to order cannot be restocked. Engraved items that are completed to the customers approved proof and specifications will not receive a refund or exchange. Changes or modifications to an order after the order has been completed is not permitted. QPB Laser Services (QPBLS) may require proof of any errors or defects. It is not possible for QPB Laser Services to predict or warranty personal preference for items engraved per the customers approved proof and specifications.  QPBLS cannot ensure that engraving results will meet the customers expectations. This especially applies to engraved photographs because there are so many factors involved with engraving photos. These factors involve a  multiple of possible characteristics that we (QPBLS) have very little to no control over.  The customer assumes full responsibility for the accuracy of their their submitted information, to read the associated information pertaining to their engraving order and to ensure that the content provided to QPBLS is correct when placing the order and submitting the final approval of the proof.

2. All engravable stock items - prices includes the image processing, setup and engraving of one picture and any capable text in the price posted. We do not charge for extra letters / characters or lines of text! So you can add your picture and say what ever you want with your personalized engraving without the complication of detailed per character or per line calculation cost. Some items may include extra engraving options for an additional cost. For collage engravings that involve more than one image processing, there is a $15.00 charge for each additional image to be processed. Digital graphics should be 300 dpi and equal in print size as the engraving. We will look at your picture to determine if meets requirements. If we determine that it does not meet the requirements we will notify you. If the image needs a simple fix we may do it free of charge. If the image will require extensive processing, graphics work starts at $15.00 up depending the time required to accomplish work. We will determine and provide you with the cost of work for approval before work begins.  Click here for details about graphic requirements.
 
FAST Service... Most personalized orders are completed within 3 to 4 days of proof approval!!!
Wooden plaques!All engravable selections includes the engraving of one picture and all of your able text.Custom plaques!
*You may also choose from our Free Art Designs or plaque borders to enhance your engraving!
Engraving orders require a $30.00 minimum product purchase. ~ No minimum for orders without engraving!

To view all engravable selections, please click here... Engravable Selections Gallery

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QPB Laser Services Website Orders  (Also: view this link "SSL & Customer Information".)
Website orders (on site items) should be made using our online order forms. Our order forms are designed to provide you with every option available and the ease of browsing through each option at your leisure to ensure accuracy. Ordering personalized items requiring such details over the phone will certainly take as much as 4 times longer than ordering using our online order forms. Using the order form ensures you and us that all of your information is exactly correct and is the way you want it. Because of the details required for personalized orders, we do not take orders over the phone and therefore we do not staff for phone orders. We welcome your inquiries, please see our contact information at the top of this page.

Alternative Credit Card Entry Method: (for additional security)
Even though our order forms are sent over SSL 128 bit encrypted connection and the fact that we have never had even one incident with this system, some folks are still nervous about entering their credit card information on an online order form. We truly understand every ones concern on this matter. As an alternative, we offer you the option to use a two part entry method for your card number. This same method is used by banks and government agencies and it is very simple.
1. Complete the entire order form as you normally would with one exception, only enter the first 8 numbers of your card number.
2. Submit the order form when all fields are completed. Once submitted, you will be sent an conformation link. When you click on that link provided in the email, the order success page should open in your internet browser.
3. You can then click on the "Send Message" link found at the bottom of the "Order Success" page.
4. In the message form, enter the last eight digits of your card number and then submit the form.

Easy online order forms
Laser engraving is a specialty service and every order is different. Due to the fact that different items and materials require different options and processes, we separate them onto their own order form. All hardwood plaques, for example, are on their own order form and Rosewood card boxes are on their own order form, etc.. This greatly reduces confusion of having too many non-applicable options on one form. So, ordering multiple items using different order forms is really easy!

Additional Savings!
Plus, we will treat multiple orders (back to back orders) sent to us by the same customer as one order (unless otherwise instructed). In combining the orders, you may be eligible for additional immediate savings of which will be deducted from your orders total.
 


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Ordering Process:
Please visit our QPB Ordering FAQ's  page for full details on our ordering process.


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Order Confirmations & Proofs: Good for you and us!
 ALL Internet orders that require a proof and confirmation before we can process the order. This process is to additionally protect us and our customers.  This is a FREE service that we offer our customers. An Order Confirmation is emailed to you to provide you with a full review of your order, the total cost and a Proof of your engraving layout. This provides you with the ability to confirm that you are satisfied with the terms of their order. Your Order Conformation is sent once your order is verified by us (usually within one work day. Monday thru Friday). All Order Confirmation & Proof require a response from the customer before any work will begin! Again, we will not process your order until we receive your confirmation approval first. This requires that you reply back with  the option, " I approve this order". Once approved, we will process your order ASAP with charges executed accordingly. Receipt of sale is provided with your order shipment.
 
A "Proof" is a black and white picture of what your engraving will look like. These images are compressed in size for the purpose of emailing. Getting a proof  gives you the complete control of your engraving layout, spelling, punctuation, spacing, etc.. We will make any adjustments you specify and send you another proof for your approval.

 We can not guarantee that all proofs will get out in one day. Heavy order periods and possible interruptions in internet service due to server interruptions can prevent executing proofs on time. We can say that every effort is always made to get every confirmation out within 24 hours of receiving it.

Simple instructions are provided in the confirmation email that explains the requirements of confirmation approvals. Approvals must be done via email and MUST contain ALL of the information provided in the order confirmation email that is sent to you. Sending an approval email without the complete order information included is like signing a blank invoice and therefore will not be accepted. Being an online business, the entire order process is conducted online via email. We will not call you for compliance. If we do not receive a response after sending the first proof, we will send it again after a few days. If we still do not receive a response within two days after second proof  is sent, the order may be cancelled.

Order confirmations and proofs for engraving work are based on the initial details and information provided with an order. Confirmations and proofs take time to process. Expected request for changes include such things as resizing a font or repositioning of artwork. If you choose to make major changes such as submitting different text or picture from the original, you maybe subject to a processing fee ranging from $15.00 to $30.00 based on the details and time it takes to re-process a new image and layout.

Note: The entire Order Confirmation & Proof process may add a couple days to the process before your order can be processed. 
All orders are scheduled into production in the order that we receive proof confirmations approvals
and will not be determined by when orders are placed.

Also, see "Shipping Charges".
*Order Confirmations are required if you are pricing a Special  Request Order or if you choose a Special Shipping option.


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Payment Options and Process:
QPB Laser Services accepts Master Card, Visa, cashiers check or money order. Cashiers checks and money orders should be made payable to: QPB Laser Services. See address at the top of this page.
*All sales, services and laser engraving work must be paid for in full before work begins and before orders are shipped. We do not invoice orders.
*International Orders over $100.00 may require payment via cashiers check and cleared before order is processed.
*Large orders that exceed normal inventory stock will require advancement to secure purchase.
*If your order requires extensive layout or graphics work, a partial payment maybe required before proof is processed.
*Providing false or otherwise misleading billing information on the order form will result in order cancellation.
*Cashiers checks and money orders are preferred. Business checks may take as much as 2 - 3 weeks before they can verified. Please do not send personal check. No orders can be processed until payment is verified.


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SSL & Customer Protection:
The Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
 - 128 bit encryption is a protocol that transmits your communications over the Internet in an encrypted form. SSL ensures that information is sent only to the server intended. Our server based SSL technology safeguards your credit card information. Your billing information is sent once via SSL to an off-line processor for billing purposes.  We do not share or sale any customers information - ever. Our customer data base is maintained on an dedicated off line system. SSL is provided by Conodo Positive SSL. Please click on images below for full details on our SSL Certificate.

In addition to processing orders using 128 bit encryption, we have also implemented other measures to ensure your information is secure. Your card number is hidden from any processing forms. Your card number is "jumbled" first before it is sent through by SSL encryption (only we know the key).  We do NOT use any wireless devices in any part of the order processing.  We do NOT keep card numbers on record. There are a host of other measures that we take to secure your information. Your privacy and security is very important to us.

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 Your privacy is very important to use. We do not sell, trade, or otherwise distribute your personal information for any purpose, ever. When you place an order with QPB Laser Services, you are guaranteed that all information you provide including your name, address, telephone number and credit card number will be secure with us. We keep our customer database completely off line!


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Shipping Options:   Click here for shipping details...
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US Mail Services have proven to be the most reliable shipper over and above all other shippers that we have used!
Priority service delivery times average 2 - 3 days in the continental US .
Delivers to every address in the United States - including PO Boxes and military addresses.
Saturday and residential deliveries at no extra cost.


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Engraving Included:
Many of our stock items are posted with "Engraving Included". These items include our setup time, processing of one image (unless otherwise indicated), text layout and the actual laser engraving. Items posted as engraving included also are offered with no extra charges for additional letters or characters. This applies to an item as shown and displayed. For example: Stock items such as boxes that include engraving will be for one side, usually the top side, only. Any additional engraving will be subject to additional charges. Additional pictures or artwork will be subject to an $18.00 processing charge per instance. This charge maybe waived contingent upon quantity ordered.


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Laser Engraving Capabilities: (Technical applications are as follows)
Engravable area is 24" X 20", cylindrical engraving capable, laser cutting up to .500" (material dependant), items engravable up to approximately 40" in length depending on the article and requirements. We can laser engrave wood, wood veneers, plastic acrylic, marble, glass, ceramic, leather, anodized aluminum and more. If you have an odd shaped item(s) that you want engraved, we might be able to construct the necessary jigs (fixtures or templates) to engrave those hard to engrave items.


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Copyrights & Trademarks:
By submitting logos, art or any other images to QPB Laser Services, it is assumed that you have the legal rights and/or legal permission and  therefore you are authorizing QPB Laser Services to reproduced said images. Purchaser / customer agrees to assume any liability resulting from actions or demands brought against supplier for all trademark or copyright infringements.


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Lead Time Policy:
Regular size orders for stock engravable items are almost always completed and shipped within 3 to 4 work days after we have the order confirmation approval. Order completion is dependant on order load, stock availability and size of order. During heavy order periods an average expected process time is approx. 5 working days. For all engraving request we ask that you please give us as much time as possible to complete your order. In all cases, we do everything we can to get orders out as quickly as possible. *Some items are posted with specific lead times.

Large engraving orders and specialty items such as wooden nickels and jigsaw puzzles are usually completed within 5 to 10 working days (Monday to Friday) after we have your approved order, depending on order load and size of order. Purchaser will be notified via email if their order will exceed 10 working days prior to beginning work.

Rush order charge may apply during peek busy periods. This charge is relative to cost incurred to get the work done and is required to be paid in full before work begins. Rush orders on demand will only be entertained for "in stock item" orders. For 2 day rush orders add 25% and for next day jobs add 35%. These turn around times can only be reserved explicitly by QPB Engraving Services.

Keeping the schedule: When an order is placed with a set expectation date, the client is responsible to provide all details and graphics in a timely manner. In the event that a client does not provide details or graphics to QPB Laser Services in the time determined necessary to process the order on time, the client may be subject to charges for compensation of overtime hours required to complete the job on schedule.  All stock items are priced with laser engraving included which is based on running an order during regular hours of operation.  If customer supplies any inaccurate information that prevents QPB Laser Services from processing the order, the order will be rescheduled from the date that accurate information is obtained - regardless of previous scheduling commitments. QPB Laser Services cannot be held responsible for late orders caused by delinquent client responsibilities.


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Items Mailed to us:
QPB Laser Services is not liable for the condition of any images, artwork or photographs  that are sent to us, returned from us or otherwise lost in the mail or shipping.
Please, do not sent us any "valuable", "irreplaceable" or otherwise "one of a kind images" without prior notification and approval with QPB Laser Services. We suggest that you send us a copy of your image.
If your photo is a one off, we strongly suggest that you get it professionally copied. Send us the copy and you keep the original.
When mailing pictures, be sure to place cardboard or other rigid material around photo to prevent damage to it in transit. You may also want to insure the item.
Photographs that we receive creased or otherwise damaged may be deemed unusable for laser engraving and may require another picture sent. The time for digitally repairing images is not included in our product cost and will be subject to addition charges, if applicable. We may return images sent to us with the completed order.


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Conditional Statement on Natural Wood and Marble Products:
Due to the differences in video displays, the color and grain of wood, marble and other products as it appears online may not be true to life. All of our wood products contain real wood. Wood has many characteristics and variations in density, even when cut from the same board. As a result, each item may and mostly will be different from one another. Wood plaques are made from "slats" of wood glued together with opposing grains. This is what gives the plaque the ability to resist warping. Because of this construction, plaques naturally have some grain variations. Wooden jigsaw puzzles and any other wood items that contain multiple pieces will have variations in wood grains, stain and finish retention. All of these conditions are a result of the natural characteristics of wood. Because we have very limited control of these natural characteristics, we cannot make any guarantee that the wood, wood grain or the color will match from one piece to another. All marble products are made of natural stone and may have naturally occurring micro fracture lines and/or grains, white spots and will have a varying range of blackness.


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Pricing and Posted Information:
Pricing and/or options are subject to change without notice. All orders placed before a price change will retain the initial price before it was updated.
Special requested laser engraving that exceeds our standard operating procedures or method of operation maybe subject to an additional charge(s).
There is a minimum product purchase amount of $30.00 for orders with engraving required. (Not including shipping/ handling or gift wrapping.) Orders with no engraving required have no minimum order amount
There is an assigned minimum quantity on orders for engraved wooden nickels.


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