FAQS

  • What is our returns policy?
  • Where is my refund?
  • What materials are Porter cases made from?
  • How are the Cases made?
  • Where can I buy a Porter suitcase?
  • How to contact us?
  • Where is my order confirmation?
  • Why has my order been canceled?
  • How do I cancel my order?
  • Can I alter my order?
  • When will my order arrive?
  • What countries do you ship to?
  • How much is shipping?
  • Can I track my order?
  • Can I return or exchange an item?
  • How do I return an item?
  • What do I do if I lose my return note?
  • My order has arrived but it’s not as I expected. What can I do?
  • How long does it take to return an item?
  • Do you sell gift vouchers?

Payment

What is our returns policy?

We understand sometimes something just doesn’t work for you and you want your money back. Don’t worry, as long as the case is in its original condition, we accept returns within the 14 day period. Thereafter each case will be reviewed on a case by case ( no pun intended)  analysis – Please contact hey@porter-travels.com for any further questions. 

Where is my refund?

We aim to process refunds within three days of an item being returned to us. Please note, however, that your bank may take several days to process the payment back into your account. With that said, please allow up to ten working days. 

What materials are Porter cases made from?

Porter cases are made from the highest graded German polycarbonate 30% of this material is recycled. The wheels are designed and engineered in Japan. The fittings and assembly are put together in a state-of-the-art factory in China. Leathers are sourced ethically from a high grade leather  supplier locally to our factory in China. 

How are the Cases made?

Porters cases are manufactured in China under the strictest quality control.The production conditions comply with the guidelines of the Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI) and are certified according to ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and OHSAS 18001 (Health & Safety Management). We have visited our factories to ensure the standards fit within our own ethics and values.

Where can I buy a Porter suitcase?

Porter cases are sold exclusively through our online website www.portablerporter.com. We are planning to sell to select retailers in the near future, stay tuned for further information.

How to contact us?

For all customer enquiries you can email us at hey@porter-travels.com or look out for the live chat at the bottom of the website. We will have an advisor available around the clock to attend any queries you may have. 

For any press or partnership enquiries please email josh@porter-travels.com

 

Ordering and delivery

Where is my order confirmation?

This is automatically sent to your email address when you place an order. If you haven’t received your order confirmation within 24 hours, please get in touch at josh@porter-travels.com just in case there’s a problem with your order. Please check your mailbox’s spam or junk folder before contacting in case the order confirmation has been diverted there.

Why has my order been canceled?

We typically only cancel orders if there’s a problem with stock, or if you’ve asked us to cancel. Please accept our apologies if your order is canceled because of a problem at our end. We’ll always offer an alternative product and process your refund in full, as quickly as possible.

How do I cancel my order?

There is only a short amount of time between when you place your order and when we start processing it. If you contact us straight away after ordering, via josh@porter-travels.com , we may be able to cancel your order before it’s processed. If not, we’ll despatch your order and then you can return it to us if you wish upon receiving it.

Can I alter my order?

Sadly, we’re unable to modify your order once we have started processing it. Please contact customer service and we will rectify ASAP.

When will my order arrive?

Shipping within the U.K will be dispatched the same day and will arrive between 2 - 5 business days. Shipping within Europe will also be dispatched the same day, each country within Europe has case by case delivery periods we will endeavour to make sure goods are dispatched on time. 

What countries do you ship to?

We only to the U.K for now!

How much is shipping?

Shipping is included for all orders over £245

Can I track my order?

Yes. We’ll provide updates at every stage of your order, from the moment you place it, through to despatch and delivery. In your delivery confirmation emails, you’ll receive a tracking reference which you can use to check the progress of your order online.

Returns

Can I return or exchange an item?

You can absolutely return your item to us, within 30 days after receiving it, as long as it’s undamaged, unused and contained in its original packaging with all tags and labels attached. Unfortunately, we don’t offer exchanges. 

How do I return an item?

Please contact our customer service team via the shopify contact form or live chat. Providing the return is within the 30-day cancellation period and meets our return criteria, we will issue you with a return note by email. You need to print this off and attach it to the packaging of the product when returning it to us. You will need to arrange and pay for suitable packaging when returning an item.

What do I do if I lose my return note?

We send return notes by email, so if you can locate the email we sent you, simply print off a new one. 

My order has arrived but it’s not as I expected. What can I do?

In the rare event that your order arrives damaged or faulty, please take photos of the product in question and email our customer service team via live chat with the details. We’ll respond within 48 hours. If you just don’t like the product for any reason, we’ll gladly accept it back as a return, providing it’s in “as new” condition, in its original packaging with all labels attached.

How long does it take to return an item?

This depends on the carrier or shipping method that you choose when returning your item. Once we receive your return, we’ll notify you by email. We aim to process refunds within three days after receiving the item into our warehouse.

Misc

Do you sell gift vouchers?

Yes, we do. These are issued electronically by email and each contains a unique reference number. Our gift vouchers are ideal if you’re not sure what to get that special person in your life. Simply buy a gift voucher instead for the value of  £50, £150, £250,