Frequently Asked Questions - In Uniform

 

Registering for the first time: as a new Member

Signing up to become a member of In Uniform (NZ) couldn't be easier. It's free, and simple.

Click on the JOIN tab above.

Our form is very straightforward and will only take a moment to fill in. We just require some personal contact and location details from you and for you to agree to our Terms and Conditions. If you have chosen the Fuel+ Rewards option, we'll send some paperwork to your address, complete the forms and return in the free post envelope provided. If you request the Rewards+ card it will be posted directly to you - however, in both cases you will have immediate access to the member only areas of our website. You will be able to search suppliers, purchase and load item for sale on the Garage Sale (the first items you list will be completely FREE.

Registering for the first time: as a new Supplier

Signing up to become a supplier to In Uniform (NZ)'s members couldn't be easier. It's free, and simple.

Click on the JOIN tab above. First tick the box at the top ( þ Join as a supplier if you are a tradesperson or business owner) then continue on with the form. The second page is information about your business and the offer you have for our members. Please take time to complete the synopsis, as this is utilised by our search engine. You can also upload company logos and website information for your business.

As a special offer to suppliers, our foundation suppliers can also join as members and benefit from our huge range of discounts and rewards.

What does it cost to join?

At In Uniform we guarantee you will save more than you spend of your membership fees - otherwise we will happily refund the difference. See our fees page for more details

There is NO joining fee for members or suppliers to join our network. Suppliers may to choose an advertising option if they can see a direct benefit. See our fees page for more details

Who can join In Uniform?

See Information for New Members for more information.

Need more support? Call us on 0800 In Uniform (0800 46 86 43)
Telephone support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Can my family join In Uniform (NZ)?

Yes, provided they live at the same address when you sign them up. You will remain the primary cardholder and will assume responsibility for all transactions on subsidiary cards. If your children or other family members leave the primary household they may be entitled to join in their own right – they will need to fill in an online application (including their existing membership number).
Family members under the age of sixteen (16) years are NOT eligible to join.

Can my friends sign up to In Uniform (NZ)?

Only if they are working for one of the listed organisations. Members are checked at random for authentication and anyone breaching our terms and conditions will be liable to repay all discounts and rewards fraudulently acquired.

I have not received my card and membership information

If more than fourteen business days have passed since you applied for your In Uniform Fuel+ Rewards card, and you have completed all of the paperwork and returned it in the pre-paid envelope please contact our customer service team at membership@inuniform.co.nz or 0800 In Uniform (0800 46 86 43).

If it has been 14 days since you completed your Rewards+ card application please contact our customer service team at membership@inuniform.co.nz or 0800 In Uniform (0800 46 86 43).

If I leave my qualifying organisation can I remain a member?

Yes, provided your membership is kept current and your account remains up to date.

Can I suspend my membership?

Yes, your In Uniform (NZ) membership may be suspended for up to 12 calendar months without the need to reapply for membership. Note that during this time your card will be deactivated and cannot be used for fuel, rewards or discounts. We may ask for the card to be returned – dependant on the card expiry. You will need to apply for a Suspended Membership by sending an email to membership@inuniform.co.nz stating the time and reason for suspension.
There is no cost for this service and no fees will apply during this time.

Problems logging in

If you are having problems logging in, try one of the following:
Have you confirmed your email address?
Check the email address you are using is correct (your email address is your sign in)
Check you are not using caps-lock while entering your password
Check your browser is accepting cookies
Request or reset your password
If these fail, please contact our customer service team on 0800 In Uniform (0800 46 86 43). They will ask you some simple security questions and help you remedy the situation.

How do I change my email address?

Go to My Account > My Info > Change my email or password.
Note that any changes here will change your Sign In user name and/or password.

How do I change my password?

Go to My Account > My Info > Change my email or password.
Note that any changes here will change your Sign In user name and/or password

How do I change my user name?

Your user name is your current active email address. To change it
Go to My Account > My Info > Change my email or password.
Note that any changes here will change your Sign In user name and/or password

How do I change my personal details?

Go to My Account > My Info > Change my details.
Note that any changes here will change your Sign In user name and/or password

I am a Member, how do I join as a Suppler?

Simply go to My Account > Supplier > Add a Business or Branch and enter all of the relevant details. You are welcome to list more than one business or branch. Please take the time to complete the synopsis as it is utilised by our search engine.

How do I change my profile information?

Go to My Account > Supplier >
or go to My Account > My Seller Account > Click on the relevant link and complete any changes. Ensure you confirm changes before logging out.

How do I change my offer to members?

Go to My Account > Supplier > "Your Business" Details. Within the details page you can change all of your business details -including the offer you make to members.

What can I do on the site?

1. Using the JOIN TAB. Join as a member, a supplier or both

2. Using the GARAGE SALE TAB. Browse the Garage Sale (on line sales) area for sale item, list items for sale and list Wanted to buy ads.

3. Using the SUPPLIER TAB.Search our Supplier network to find someone offering a discount or reward to members

4. Using the MY ACCOUNT TAB. Make changes to your personal account, view your purchases and sales, add card holders, add and update your business details.

Browsing

At In Uniform we’ve made it very easy to find what you need. We have created categories for all listings that are easy to understand and use. We have also created a search system that is very fast and accurate.
We know that most people like to search for items visually, after all this is how you browse in a store. So we created a thumbnail view that allows you to quickly see the search results. You can also view a larger version of the picture by clicking on the image
Each Item in the Garage Sale is tagged with either: “Listed by a Supplier” or “Listed by a Member” so you know who you are buying from.

Buying

In Uniform (NZ) guarantees all online transactions. All payments are held in trust until the goods arrive at their final destination.
Buying an item from the In Uniform site is simple. All listings are like a classified add in the newspaper. This is NOT an auction site; it is a very traditional system. The member or supplier sets the price. If you like what you see simply click the Buy Now button, you will be directed to the secure online payment page. When the funds arrive in the trust account the goods will be dispatched to your delivery address.
Each Item in the Garage Sale is tagged with either: “Listed by a Supplier” or “Listed by a Member” so you know who you are buying from.
All qualifying goods are covered by the Consumer Guarantees Act and in most cases In Uniform (NZ) will operate as the agent for any enquiries or warranty claims.

The Act covers

  • goods of a type that people ordinarily buy for personal or household use, such as clothes, washing machines, cars
  • services of a type that people ordinarily have carried out for a personal or household purpose, such as car repairs, haircuts, dry cleaning, painting or work done by a lawyer
    new and used goods bought on or after 1 April 1994.
  • From 8 July 2003, the Consumer Guarantees Act applies to electricity, gas, water and computer software. From this date, the Consumer Guarantees Act also applies to services relating to the supply of electricity, telecommunications, gas, water, and the removal of wastewater.

The Act does not cover

  • goods bought by auction or by tender
  • goods bought from a private seller (if you buy from a member you are buying from a private seller – In Uniform acts as an agent)
  • commercial goods - goods of a type that are ordinarily bought for use in offices, factories or farms may be covered by the Sale of Goods Act. The Sale of Goods Act may also cover those goods bought before the date the Consumer Guarantees Act became effective.
  • commercial services - services of a kind that are ordinarily supplied to offices, factories or farms - eg, top-dressing, commercial property leases, commercial building maintenance, livestock transportation.

Guarantees

The Act sets out guarantees for goods and services. Goods and services must meet these guarantees. These guarantees are fixed by law and in most areas nothing that the manufacturer or the trader says or does can take them away from you. A trader can, in some circumstances contract out of this Act where the goods are sold to a business. More information on each guarantee is available in the faulty goods and failure of services sections.

Delivery Terms and Charges

Delivery method and cost is agreed between the supplier and purchaser at the time of sale. You should receive your products within 5 days of placing your order provided it is sent to an urban New Zealand address, and up to 10-14 days if it is being delivered outside of the main towns and cities. All monies paid for goods is held by In Uniform (New Zealand) Limited for a period of seven days – ensuring the payment to suppliers and shipment to purchasers. Any disputes MUST be lodged within 24 hours of delivery, or funds will be released. Items being picked up should be collected within a reasonable time frame. If there is any delay in collection please make contact with the supplier to ensure the item is not relisted or storage fees incurred.

Orders are delivered by post or courier. This means suppliers need a physical street address for your order, they don’t deliver to PO Boxes. The delivery address will be the address you supplied in your original account application – if this is NOT the delivery address please change it before completing the sale.

RETURNS. Items purchased from In Uniform Sales:

Merchandise accompanied by your original In Uniform sales receipt may be returned for any reason within 14 days of purchase for an exchange or credit or a refund in the same form as the original payment. The merchandise must be unused, undamaged, and in its original condition (with all original tags attached) with packaging in a condition allowing the item to be restocked.

Worn, damaged or altered merchandise may not be exchanged, returned or refunded.
If the merchandise is, in any way, faulty, we will meet our obligations under the Consumer Guarantees Act to provide a remedy. For items supplied by a third party, without normal retail facilities, such as a New Zealand wholesaler, In Uniform will act on behalf of the supplier.
Returned items, purchased online, must be returned to the original point of shipping; where this is not immediately obviously make contact with In Uniform in the first instance.

Items Purchased from other suppliers, retailers, service providers and members.
All items listed by businesses, or purchased over the counter carry the protection of the Consumer Guarantees Act. If you have any dispute with items purchased online you must contact us within 24 hours (before payment to the supplier it released) so we can deal with any issues quickly.
For all Customer Service enquiries please contact:

In Uniform New Zealand Sales
0800 In Uniform (0800 46 86 43) 24 Hours
Freepost “In Uniform”
P.O. Box 36-106 Te Puni, Lower Hutt
3 Church Lane, Point Howard. Lower Hutt 5013

Need more support? Call us on 0800 In Uniform (0800 46 86 43)
Telephone support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Buying an item

The Garage Sale is NOT an auction site. Items are simply listed for sale - if you like what you see click BUY NOW. From there you will be lead through the sales process. You can pay for items by Credit Card, Cash, Cheque, or Bank Transfer. Your payment will be held by In Uniform until your goods arrive, providing you with 100% security.

At this stage you can only purchase from one supplier at a time (you can buy as many items as you want, and more than one of the the same item) but wil have to check-out each item separately - we are already working on upgrading this for version II of the site.

Listing an item

Listing an item with In Uniform is a short 3 step process.
My Garage Sale> List an item> Listing Type> Categories and Insert
You select a category that matches your item, then follow the step by step process of filling in the details, setting the price and adding images.
Before the item is listed publicly you will preview your listing and have a chance to alter details. The more time you spend putting up good information and great photos the beter results your listing will have - If you have multiple items the same spend even more time getting it right. This will save you time answering questions. If you are asked the same question more than once consider updating your listing to include this information.  Too much information could also have a negative impact, so keep it concise. Then it's live. That's it, quick and simple.

If you are listing stock items:
If you have multiple items the same we have developed our custom built software to help manage your listings with ease. Make sure you list all of the colours and sizes you have available. A little time early on will improve things for you later.

Selling an item

Classified listings are easy; you list the item. A member or supplier likes what they see and buys it. The payment is received into our trust account and you receive a dispatch notice via email. This contains the item description, the buyers details, type of delivery requested and any special instructions (such as goods being delivered to an alternate address or on a specific date)
Once the goods are delivered we make payment directly into your designated account, less any fees or charges. Job Done! If we do not have your bank account details loaded into our system there is an additional $2.00 administration fee. Please securely enter your Bank Account Details as soon as possible in the My Account area. Don't worry; we'll be here every step of the way if you need any help.

Wanted to buy

If you are a member or supplier and are looking for something in particular you can put up a 'Wanted to buy' advert. This service is completely free of charge. Anyone with information of use to you will be able to contact you directly.

Go to Garage Sale > My Garage Sale > My Purchases > Place a Wanted Ad. Complete all of the relevant details, including an example photo if you have one.

Can my friends buy items listed on the site?

No. This is a members’ only site and you must keep your login and password secure at all times. You are welcome to purchase items for someone else, but you must complete the transaction yourself – after delivery you are free to do what ever you like with an item.

What is the Garage Sale page?

Just like its name suggests the Garage Sale is the online sales portion of our members only area. This particular Garage Sale is open 24 hours a days – 365 days a year, and you don’t have to drive all over the show to find a bargain. Items are listed with a sale price and an indication of whether they are listed by a member or a supplier.

What is a PLUS SAVER item?

Any goods or services listed in our Plus Saver item offer a minimum of 50% SAVING. However it will be listed for a very limited time, or there is a very limited quantity available. Plus Saver items change regularly and vary immensely, so keep an eye on it for the very best bargains.

Accidental BUY NOW

It happens sometimes, for any number of reasons you click BUY NOW on an item that you didn't mean too.
If this happens to you and you wish to cancel your purchase – simply back out of the Buy Now page using the 'back' button.

Reporting a listing

While we say you can sell anything on the Garage Sale there are laws in New Zealand that do prohibit the sale of particular items.
From time to time, people can push the boundaries. If you wish to report a listing, simply click the report a listing button (or email report@inuniform.co.nz) This will ask you for a quick note about why you are reporting the listing.

What happens next?
Our customer service team will take a look at the listing; deem if it is inappropriate and if it should be removed.

Counterfeit or potentially stolen items

In Uniform (NZ) Limited will meet all obligations under the Crimes Act to support the work of our police and customs services to protect our members, our genuine suppliers and our countries economy. If you suspect a listing is in any way illegal please report it immediately: email report@inuniform.co.nz This will ask you for a quick note about why you are reporting the listing.

What happens next?
Our customer service team will take a look at the listing; deem if it requires follow up and report it to the appropriate authorities.

I can no longer find an item I was looking at

To ensure items do not get left indefinitely all item expire after a set time – some will automatically renew, others will drop off the database. The person or business that listed an item may also remove it – if they have sold it through a different medium or realised it was not suitable for sale. Some items, if considered inappropriate, dangerous or illegal may be removed by our technical team.
If you know the details of what you were looking at email sales@inuniform.co.nz and our customer support team will see what they can do.

Guarantees

In Uniform (New Zealand) Limited guarantees payment for all items purchased through our online sales area "Garage Sale" (conditions apply). Payment is guaranteed for both buyers and sellers involved in the transaction. Your payment for an item is protected until the good arrive. The seller does not receive payment until the good arrive, in good condition and as described. Payment received from goods sold is processed by In Uniform, whether by Credit Card, Cheque, Cash or Bank Deposit.

To receive this guarantee proof of purchase, proof of shipping etc may be required.

What is “Rounding Up for Charity”?

In Uniform (NZ) supports Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand, MSNZ, with our time, resources, energy and cold hard cash donations. When you purchase something online you are given the opportunity to “round up for charity”. Choosing this option will round your transaction to the nearest whole dollar value and automatically donate the difference to MSNZ. If your purchase total is a whole dollar amount 'Round Up" will add NZ$1.00 to your total. 100% of donations go to MSNZ – all administrative costs are meet by In Uniform (NZ). An explanation of the rounding process is shown below:

Spend Rounding (Donation) New Total  
$ 5.00 $ 1.00 $ 6.00  
$ 5.01 $ 0.99 $ 6.00  
$ 5.50 $ 0.50 $ 6.00
$ 5.95 $ 0.05 $ 6.00  
$ 6.00 $ 1.00 $ 7.00  

 During our charity partners National Collection week In Uniform (New Zealand) Limited will match member donations dollar for dollar!

What is "Make a Donation"

You are also given the option to make a donation at this point. Please support either The New Zealand Rescue Helicopters Trust or Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand, you choose the charity doing amazing work right here in New Zealand. If you choose to make a donation this will automatically remove any "Round Up" donation you have already applied NOT add to it. We have chosen the Helicopter Trust as it is a service that could be used by any one of us, in so many different curcstances. Again 100% of donations go to the charities – all administrative costs are meet by In Uniform (NZ). We will keep you informed with a running total of donations made to our charity partners.

During our charity partners National Collection week In Uniform (New Zealand) Limited will match member donations dollar for dollar!

Searching the In Uniform site

We have worked hard to make our search engine work for you. Searching on In Uniform means simply typing a keyword into the search box and hitting search.
You can search for a supplier:
By Region: The results that come back will be broad, with matches from all our categories, but show you what is available close to where you live.
By Category: You can select results from a particular category that may interest you, suppliers will be nationwide
By Name
By Key Word
On our website, on your mobile phone or via our 24 hour help desk.
Tricks you can try to improve your searching
1. To search for an exact match you can use " " around the keywords e.g.: "Tourist Attractions"
2. To search for extra items you can use + e.g.: Tourist + Adventure

You can search for a product or service:

By Region: The results that come back will be broad, and will contain matches from all our categories.
By Category: You can select results from a particular category
By Name
By Key Word
On our website, on your mobile phone or via our 24 hour help desk.
Tricks you can try to improve your searching
1. To search for an exact match you can use " " around the keywords e.g.: "Toyota Starlet"
2. To search for extra items you can use + e.g.: Toyota + Starlet

Advertising with www.inuniform.co.nz

www.inuniform.co.nz is New Zealand's leading member only online classifieds and suppliers website for uniformed staff. Suppliers are offered both free and upgrade advertising on our site.
If you are not a registered supplier (you can sign up quickly and simply by using the Join Tab above) and are interested in advertising with inuniform.co.nz please contact us and one of our sales team. advertising@inuniform.co.nz

Fuel card problems

For problems with your In Uniform Fuel+ Rewards card please contact our 24 hour help desk with our fuel card partners CardLink (NZ) directly on CardLink@inuniform.co.nz or 0800 In Uniform (0800 46 86 43)

Fuel Account issues

To resolve any problems with your In Uniform account please contact our 24 hour help desk with our fuel card partners CardLink (NZ) directly on CardLink@inuniform.co.nz 0800 In Uniform (0800 46 86 43)

How much do I save on Fuel?

Our fuel discounts are based on the volume of fuel we are collectively purchasing. (The more members we have the more we ALL save!) The minimum you will save is 4 ½ cents per litre - better than the standard coupon discount. We have stepped discounts all the way up to 6,000,000 litres. We will try to run a display of our total fuel purchase so members know where we are at and what savings you are making.

Remember you can save on so much more than just fuel, so before you open your wallet, open your laptop or phone and search our supplier network.

I could not get the reward or discount advertised

Did you present your In Uniform Fuel+ Rewards or Rewards+ ID card at the earliest opportunity before you completed the transaction?
Were the goods or services on sale or part of another promotion?
Is your In Uniform Fuel+ Rewards or Rewards+ ID card current and valid?
Where you at the correct supplier or outlet?
If you checked all of these possibilities and are still not happy please retain your receipt – we may be able to arrange a refund or credit for you – then email all of the details of the transaction, along with your name and membership number to supplierliaison@inuniform.co.nz

Need more support? Call us on 0800 In Uniform (0800 46 86 43)
Telephone support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.