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Frequently Asked Questions
GENERAL
The name AMELI stems from the french girl name Amélie and the french verb améliorer, meaning to strive, boost, enhance. We want to advance you and all women by providing you with elegant, timeless pieces that do not compromise on functionality.
We are striving for more, better. We strive for better design - bringing you the perfect (business) handbag, fusing functionality with wearable, contemporary bag designs. We strive for a better world - valuing craftsmanship, integrity and transparency with handmade products from Italy. We strive for more than a bag - empowering women by donating part of our profits to NGOs supporting women's rights and education.
We have a showroom in Zurich close to Stadelhofen. You can come by, see your favourite bag in real life :)
To arrange a meeting, please register here.
You can either contact us via our contact page, write us an email (info@ameli-zurich.com) or reach us via mobile phone (+41 44 797 56 52). You can also use our social media channels, which are linked below, to send a message. We’ll try to answer all your requests as soon as possible!
SHIPPING & RETURN
From our Swiss store we deliver to Switzerland and Liechtenstein. If you wish to have your AMELI order delviered to another country, please visit our international store (https://ameli-zurich.com/). For any specific inquiries, please email info@ameli-zurich.com, and we will follow up with you shortly!
Shipping rates vary based on the weight of your order. Your exact shipping costs will be calculated at the check-out.
All Swiss orders will be delivered with Swiss Post. Shipping to Switzerland and Liechtenstein is free of charge for a minimum order value of 59 CHF. Orders below this value are subject to shipping costs of 15,90 CHF.
Returns have a cost of 15,90 CHF that will be deducted from the refunded amount.
Within Switzerland no customs fees are applied. International orders (shipments outside the EU or Switzerland) may be subject to customs or import duties once the order has reached its destination country.
At AMELI ZURICH we try reduce the impact on the environment as best as possible. We use recycled cardboard without any logo to encourage re-usage of the boxes. Our handbags come with a branded cotton cover that can later be used as protection for the bag.
We have a 14-day return policy, which means you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return. To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition in which you received it; it must be unworn and unused, with tags, and in its original packaging.
To proceed with your return, please follow the instructions:
- Access our return portal and download the label (Link)
- Pack the AMELI product incl. all components (e.g., straps, dustbag) in the original packaging or another box of adequate size
- Drop off the box at the local post office
We will issue a refund for the returned product within 10 business days of receiving it. The refund will be in the form of the original payment method used to purchase the product.
Please note that we deduct return costs of 15,90 CHF from the refunded amount.
Note: AMELI Zurich is not responsible for lost items once a package has been delivered and/or signed for. If you choose to return your item outside of the 30-day window without receiving a proper shipping label from us, we will not be liable for any product that is lost or delayed in transit. If you have any questions please email our customer service at info@ameli-zurich.com and we'll be happy to assist you!
We will issue a refund for the returned product within 10 business days of receiving it. The refund will be in the form of the original payment method used to purchase the product.
PAYMENT
Our shop provider only allows the check-out process in one currency which is CHF. If CHF isn’t your local currency, your payment will be processed at the most current exchange rate.
Once the order is handed over to the shipping company, you will receive a tracking number including an invoice.
We accept almost all major credit cards (MasterCard, VISA, Maestro, American Express), Google Pay, Apple Pay, Paypal, TWINT and purchase by invoice. In case those payment methods don’t work for you, just mail us atinfo@ameli-zurich.comand we will find a solution that works for you.
PRODUCTS & SERVICES
While we strive to produce under high-quality standards, it is possible that some bags may have unexpected issues. In such cases, we offer a repair service so that your favorite bag can stay with you forever. If you encounter any issues, please contact us at info@ameli-zurich.com and provide pictures of the damage.
Since the repair service goes through our manufacturer in Italy, the entire process might take up to 3-4 weeks.
We stand behind the quality of our products and offer a two-year warranty on our bags for defects resulting from issues in the production process or materials used. Please note that the warranty does not cover "wear & tear" defects (e.g. scratches) that result from the regular use of the product.
If you encounter any issues, please contact us at info@ameli-zurich.com and provide pictures of the damage.
We are sorry - this is not possible at this point in time for individual persons. However, we are offering personalized products to companies on request or for over 50 quantities.
Learn more here.
We have created an AMELI guide where we explain how to attach the straps to our HELVETIA. VIADUKT range and BELLEVUE. Learn more