Frequently asked questions
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General
Who is KIV Industrial Parts?
KIV Industrial Parts sells surplus industrial electrical and automation parts from our warehouse at 2940 FM 1377, Princeton, TX 75407. Everything on this site is on our shelves. KIV Industrial Parts is a trade name of DFW Liquidators LLC.
Are you an authorized distributor?
No. KIV Industrial Parts is not an authorized distributor, dealer or representative of any manufacturer on this site. Items are surplus, used, refurbished or new surplus and are not covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Every item except “For Parts / Repair” is covered by our own 30-day guarantee.
Are the photos of the actual item?
Yes. We photograph every item we list, and the photos show the unit you receive, including labels and date codes.
What do the item conditions mean?
See Item conditions. New, unused Allen-Bradley and Rockwell Automation items are listed as “New Surplus”.
How do I reach you?
Please call or text 469-316-8517 (Mon–Fri 9 AM–3:30 PM CT) or email sales@kivparts.com.
Ordering & payment
How can I pay?
We accept credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover) at our secure checkout and ACH bank payment on orders of $1,000 or more. See Payment & tax exemption.
Do you charge sales tax?
Orders shipped to Texas (or picked up in Princeton) pay 8.25% sales tax. Orders shipped to other states pay no sales tax at this time.
Can I buy tax-exempt?
Yes. Upload your resale or exemption certificate at checkout. We check it before your card is charged and keep it on file for future orders. See Tax-exempt buyers.
Do you price match?
Yes, see our 10% price match.
I need more units than the page shows.
Use Request a quote with the part number and the quantity you need. We reply within 1 hour during business hours (Mon–Fri 9–3:30 CT).
Shipping
When will my order ship?
Orders placed by 3 PM CT on a business day (Mon–Fri) ship the same day for free. Orders placed later, on weekends or on office holidays ship the next business day, unless you add late same-day shipping ($50) at checkout between 3 PM and 4:30 PM CT on a business day. Freight and shipping we quote after packing are arranged once your order is packed.
Can my order still ship today if I order after 3 PM CT?
Yes, on a business day until 4:30 PM CT: choose late same-day shipping ($50) at checkout and it ships today. It's included when you choose expedited shipping in that window. The option appears at checkout only between 3 PM and 4:30 PM CT; orders placed by 3 PM CT ship the same day for free, and later orders ship the next business day.
Is shipping free?
Yes, ground shipping is free to the 48 contiguous United States.
Can I get it faster?
Yes. Choose expedited shipping (next day, 2nd day, 3-day) at checkout. We pack and weigh the order and email the exact rate at our negotiated UPS rates with a “Pay & ship” link.
Do you ship to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, APO/FPO or PO boxes?
Yes, quoted after packing: you pay for the items at checkout, we pack and weigh the order and email the shipping price with a “Pay & ship” link.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes, we ship worldwide, except to countries and regions under US sanctions or export restrictions (Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Venezuela, Russia, Belarus and the Crimea, Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine). Check out as usual and pay for the items in US dollars. Shipping is quoted after we pack your order (USPS/UPS international). Import duties, taxes and brokerage fees are paid by the buyer on delivery. International orders
How do heavy or large items ship?
By freight, quoted up front: use the freight quote form and tell us about the delivery site (loading dock, forklift, liftgate, receiving hours).
Can I pick up my order?
Yes, by appointment in Princeton, TX. Choose local pickup at checkout and we text you to schedule a time (Mon–Fri 9 AM–3:30 PM CT).
How do I track my order?
We email the tracking number when your order ships. You can also check Order status.
Returns & guarantee
What is the 30-day guarantee?
If your item arrives not as described, dead on arrival or damaged, return it within 30 days of delivery and we pay the return shipping. Changed your mind? You can still return it within 30 days; you pay the return shipping and a 15% restocking fee applies. See 30-day guarantee & returns.
Is there a restocking fee?
Only on change-of-mind returns: 15% of the item price. Never when the item is not as described, dead on arrival, damaged or the wrong item.
Who pays return shipping?
We do when the item is not as described, dead on arrival or damaged: we email you a prepaid label. For any other reason you send it back at your cost.
Can I return a new or sealed item?
Yes. For a change-of-mind return it must come back with the factory seals and packaging intact.
Can I return an item sold “For Parts / Repair”?
No. Those items are sold as-is and are not covered by the guarantee. If we sent the wrong item, contact us and we'll make it right.
How do I start a return?
Go to Start a return with your order number and email. We reply with an RMA number (and a prepaid label when we pay the return shipping). Please don't send items back without an RMA number.
When do I get my refund?
We refund the item price to your original payment method after we receive and inspect the item, normally within 2 business days (less the restocking fee on a change-of-mind return).
Is this a manufacturer warranty?
No. The 30-day guarantee is KIV Industrial Parts's own. We are not an authorized distributor and items are not covered by the manufacturer's warranty.
Quotes
How fast do you answer a quote request?
We reply within 1 hour during business hours (Mon–Fri 9–3:30 CT).
Can you find a part you don't list?
Often, yes. Send us the part number: we check our warehouse and our sourcing network. Request a quote.
Do you quote larger quantities?
Yes. Tell us the part numbers and quantities on the quote form and we confirm availability and pricing.
Can I get a freight or international quote?
Freight quote · International quote (international orders can also check out directly: shipping is quoted after packing).
Sell us your surplus
What surplus do you buy?
Industrial electrical and automation surplus: single items, lots and pallets, whole warehouses and plant closures.
How do I get an offer?
Send photos or a list on Sell us your surplus and we'll make an offer, or call or text 469-316-8517 (Mon–Fri 9 AM–3:30 PM CT) or email sales@kivparts.com.