SNX Frequently Asked Questions

 

Questions on SNX Orders

Q. How do I place an order?

  • Answer:  Ordering with Special Needs X-press is fast and easy ! Simply use the search box at the top of each page to search for a product or browse through thousands of items by our different categories. If you don’t already have an account, you may also checkout as a guest, with the option to create an account at the end of the process.

Click here to view our FULL breakdown with videos on how to place an order. 

Q. How can I request a refund?

  • Answer : If you are not 100% satisfied after you’ve accepted delivery, we ask you please return the item (undamaged or unopened) within 14 days of your order date. The return address for your order can be found on your packing slip. When contacting us about a refund, please be able to include your name, address, and order confirmation number.

Questions on SNX Delivery Services

Q. Do you deliver outside the United States?

  • Answer :  We do not deliver outside the United States at this time, although we expect to have that capability in the near future. In the meantime, contact a member of our Customer Service Team at 914-623-7007 9:30am-6:30pm EST M-F for information about alternate options.

Q. How long will it take to receive my order?

  • Answer : Our estimated delivery time are based on the type of product you have ordered and the delivery destination. All of our orders are processed almost immediately once placed and shipped Priority Mail. Most of our orders land within 3-4 business days after the order is processed and shipped.

Q. Do you deliver to non standard addresses or P.O Boxes?

  • Answer : Yes. We ship to, P.O Boxes, Military APOs/FPOs, Correctional Facilities, Hospitals as well as any home or business address. 

Questions on how to order Gift Certificate or put money in inmate account.

Q. How do I place a gift order?

Answer : Giving a gift is easy at Special Needs X-press! With our easy and convenient Gift Certificate /Pre-Paid Account options, you can give anyone the freedom to choose exactly what they want! Gift Certificates and Prepaid Accounts are the same thing, they allow you to place credit in an Inmate’s SNX Account so they can write us or call and place an order in the future. 

Please click here to refer to our Guide on how exactly to add credit to an Inmate Account.

The above policies are set in place to protect the interest of both our business and most of all you, the customer. Not all inmates have the privilege to receive packages but the ones who do must work with us to ensure a successful procedure. 

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SNX RETURN POLICY

All completed orders shipping to an inmate in a Correctional Facility are final sale.

  • We do not automatically issue refunds, exchanges or credits for rejected material. Please contact us at 914-623-7007 9:30am-6:30pm EST M-F if an issue occurs.

The following are examples of items that have a tendency to get rejected from Strict Correctional Institutions:

  1. Magazines and books depicting drugs, gang signs, violence, and strong sexual content may be rejected. 
  2. Magazines such as FEDS, DON DIVA, FELON, and AS IS contain articles about other men & women who are incarcerated and may be viewed as a security issue at certain facilities.
  3. Men’s magazines are sometimes rejected because of mild nudity, and penetration
    • For example a women wearing a thong could be considered nude and rejected from certain facilities.
    • As well as magazine such as BBO, Penthouse or anything that contains just the word NUDE can be rejected, so please verify what you are ordering. 

Package Shipping Rules

All State and County Correctional Facilities determine the amount of items each inmate can receive per package.

  • Federal Correctional Facilities can receive a maximum of 3 or 5 items per package. NO MORE THAN 5 items per order. 

Some Correctional Facilities have a physical address and a Mailing Address. Our records only reflect the previous facilities we have shipped too so please be sure  to contact the facility BEFORE placing your order if you are unsure of package limits or correct shipping location.

 

Commonly Asked Questions

What if the package IS returned to SNX from a Correctional Facility?

  1. If a package is returned due to an incorrect item or an processing error, we will correct and re-ship at our cost.
  2. If an inmate is transferred, please be sure to contact us ahead of time so we can correct. Once the package is returned to our office, we will contact you for the new ship to address and to collect new shipping charge.
  3. If a package is returned due to there being too many items than allowed by facility, we will contact you with the options on reshipping. This includes removing items or splitting items into multiple packages.
  4. If the entire package is returned due to rejected material, we will remove rejected items and reship package. The cost of the Removed items will be used to cover cost of re-shipping the package.
  5. If the entire package is returned due to rejected material and no items can be reshipped. We will issue a courtesy credit minus the shipping cost and restock fee.

What if the package is NOT returned and the person does not receive it?

All Correctional Facilities handle rejected packages differently. They decide if a package can be returned to sender, re-shipped to a home address, held for media review or discarded by prison without the inmate’s approval. Once the package is picked up by the US Postal Service, we have no responsibility for it. Once the facility receives the package they have sole responsibility for its contents. Correctional Facilities can return a rejected package anywhere from 2 days to 3 months after delivery, we have no control over when or how a rejected package is handled.

When is a package considered delivered?

When SNX ships a package to an inmate at the address you provide, we verify its destination address with the US Postal service. All packages are sent priority mail with tracking information included. Once the US Penitentiary scans and receives package , the package is officially delivered. We partner with the USPS (United States Postal Service) on all tracking information which includes the date/time and the status of the order. All Correctional Facilities control if or when items are given to an inmate. An inmates privilege to receive packages can be revoked at any time by the Correctional Facility. 

 

The above policies are set in place to protect the interest of both our business and most of all you, the customer. Not all inmates have the privilege to receive packages but the ones who do must work with us to ensure a successful procedure. 

Thank you for your service

How to put $$$ Money in an inmate’s SNX Account

 

If your reading this then your looking for ways to better understand how to use our site shopSNX.com. This guide is here to show you how to properly purchase a Gift Certificate for your loved ones SNX account.

Step 1 : Click here to see all of our Pre-Paid Accounts ranging from $35 – $200

Step 2 : Once your in the PRE-PAID ACCOUNTS / GIFT CERTIFICATES  Category

  1. You have an option of either $35, $50, $75, $100, $150, $200
  2. Be sure to consider our Priority Mail shipping cost when choosing a Pre-Paid Account.
Shipping Rates Per Each Package Total

$0-$12.00 = $6.95    $12.01-$20.00 = $7.95      $20.01-$35.00 = $8.95  $35.01-$50.00 = $9.95   $50.00 – $65.00 = $10.95    $65.01 – or more = $12.00

Step 4 : VERY IMPORTANT STEP – AFTER you’ve chosen which Pre- Paid account you want to send your loved one be sure to click CHECK OUT to complete your order.

 

 

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How to Place an order @shopSNX : using a Mobile Phone / Tablet

Step 1 : Find the items you’d like to order by using our search bar on the top of your screen. You can also scroll down and view our FEATURED ITEMS as well as our NEW PRODUCTS.

 

Once you have clicked on the items you’d like to order, after reviewing the items details, click the ADD TO CART option to proceed to purchase.

  • Be sure to click PROCEED TO CHECKOUT once the pop up window displays. You will need to decide on whether you’d like to pay using Pay-pal (for help on checking out with pay-pal click here)

 

Step 2 : VERY IMPORTANT STEP – Be sure to follow each part of the check out throughly as it will NOT let you continue your order if it is not filled in correctly. Here are the things you wants to check on especially. Note : A GREEN Check will appear after you complete a section correctly.

  1. If you have ordered with us in the past, be sure to click RETURNING CUSTOMER and use the same email address you used to place the order the 1st time. This gives you a lot of options to view past orders, message us directly, receive discounts and more! IF THIS IS YOUR 1ST ORDER, NO WORRIES CONTINUE AHEAD.
  2. Be sure to fill in all the CUSTOMER INFORMATION in Part 1 -Billing Information of the check out. Key Boxes to fill in are :
    • EMAIL
    • BUYER’S NAME (YOUR NAME or whomever’s name is on the card that is being used)
    • BILLING ADDRESS ( This is the address that is linked to the card being used)
    • CITY, STATE, COUNTRY, & ZIP CODE

 

Step 3 : VERY IMPORTANT STEP – AFTER you complete your proper Billing information that should match the card that is being used to place the order, NEXT the site will open up the SHIPPING INFORMATION SECTION. Once you see the SHIPPING INFORMATION drop down, be sure to fill in the proper information for the loved one that you are ordering.

Key Boxes to fill in are :

  • Inmate First & Last Name with INMATE ID # ( VERY IMPORTANT to add Inmate ID #; if your loved one does not need to add an Inmate # please write NO ID NEEDED)
  • Correctional Facility Name in Full
  • Phone number ( A number that can be reached in case something goes wrong with order)
  • Address Line 1 (This is where the Correctional Facility Mailing Address should go)
  • Address Line 2 ( This is where you would add any UNIT information or CELL BLOCK #
  • City, Country, State, Zip Code (Be sure it matches Correctional Facility)

 

Step 4 : VERY IMPORTANT STEP MUST WATCH – AFTER you correctly fill out the SHIPPING INFORMATION section, please be sure to have your payment method handy. If you are paying using a Debit or Credit Card then please watch the video below.

Key Boxes you want to fill in are :

  • Card Holder Name {Make sure this name matches the card being used for payment)
  • Credit Card Number 
  • Expiration Date
  • Security Code

 

Note : A GREEN Check will appear after you complete a section correctly.

Note : Be sure you read & check the Terms & Conditions button and if you would like to hear more news about our business kindly check the Newsletter button.

Note : The Order Comments / Special Instructions section is your way or sending a personal note to your loved one or contact us about changes needed to be made to order.

ONCE YOUR ORDER IS COMPLETE an email will be sent to you with your shipping information.

 

” Here at Special Needs X-press we specialize in shipping books & magazines to Correctional Facilities for inmates all around the country. Please visit our site at shopSNX.com or call us at 914-623-7007 and we can place an order for your loved one today! “

 

 

 

How to Place an order @shopSNX : using a Computer / Laptop

Thank You Valued Customer

If your reading this then your looking for ways to better understand how to use our site shopSNX.com. This guide is here to show you how to properly place an order on our site while using a computer or laptop. If you mainly make your orders using a cell phone browser or tablet, please click this link to see how to best place an order @shopSNX using a mobile device.

Step 1 : Find the items you’d like to order by using our search bar on the top right or by choosing from our CATEGORIES & POPULAR BRANDS on the left side. You can also scroll down and view our FEATURED ITEMS as well as our NEW PRODUCTS.

Step 2 : Click on the items you’d like to order, after reviewing the items details, click the ADD TO CART option to proceed to purchase.

  • Be sure to click PROCEED TO CHECKOUT once the pop up window displays. You will need to decide on whether you’d like to pay using Pay-pal (for help on checking out with pay-pal click here)

Step 3 : VERY IMPORTANT STEP – Be sure to follow each part of the check out throughly as it will NOT let you continue your order if it is not filled in correctly. Here are the things you wants to check on especially. Note : A GREEN Check will appear after you complete a section correctly.

  1. If you have ordered with us in the past, be sure to click RETURNING CUSTOMER and use the same email address you used to place the order the 1st time. This gives you a lot of options to view past orders, message us directly, receive discounts and more! IF THIS IS YOUR 1ST ORDER, NO WORRIES CONTINUE AHEAD.
  2. Be sure to fill in all the CUSTOMER INFORMATION in Part 1 -Billing Information of the check out. Key Boxes to fill in are :
    • EMAIL
    • BUYER’S NAME (YOUR NAME or whomever’s name is on the card that is being used)
    • BILLING ADDRESS ( This is the address that is linked to the card being used)
    • CITY, STATE, COUNTRY, & ZIP CODE

Step 4 : VERY IMPORTANT STEP – AFTER you complete your proper Billing information that should match the card that is being used to place the order, NEXT the site will open up the SHIPPING INFORMATION SECTION. Once you see the SHIPPING INFORMATION drop down, be sure to fill in the proper information for the loved one that you are ordering.

Key Boxes to fill in are :

  • Inmate First & Last Name with INMATE ID # (May be called DOC Number, Register Number, Offender Number, also Institution Number)  to add Inmate ID #; if your loved one does not need to add an Inmate # please write (NO ID NEEDED)
  • Correctional Facility Name in Full
  • Phone number ( A number that can be reached in case something goes wrong with order)
  • Address Line 1 (This is where the Correctional Facility Mailing Address should go)
  • Address Line 2 ( This is where you would add any UNIT information or CELL BLOCK #
  • City, Country, State, Zip Code (Be sure it matches Correctional Facility)

Note : Be sure to check the maximum amount of items that can be shipped per order to the facility as this can often change with each facility.

Step 5 : VERY IMPORTANT STEP MUST WATCH – AFTER you correctly fill out the SHIPPING INFORMATION section, please be sure to have your payment method handy. If you are paying using a Debit or Credit Card then please watch the video below.

Key Boxes you want to fill in are :

  • Card Holder Name {Make sure this name matches the card being used for payment)
  • Credit Card Number 
  • Expiration Date
  • Security Code

Note : A GREEN Check will appear after you complete a section correctly.

Note : Be sure you read & check the Terms & Conditions button and if you would like to hear more news about our business kindly check the Newsletter button.

Note : The Order Comments / Special Instructions section is your way or sending a personal note to your loved one or contact us about changes needed to be made to order.

ONCE YOUR ORDER IS COMPLETE an email will be sent to you with your shipping information.

 

” Here at Special Needs X-press we specialize in shipping books & magazines to Correctional Facilities for inmates all around the country. Please visit our site at shopSNX.com or call us at 914-623-7007 and we can place an order for your loved one today! “