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Returns PolicyReturn Policy:
RULE NUMBER 1: DO NOT SEND RETURN ITEMS THROUGH THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE. PLEASE CALL FOR A FEDEX RETURN LABEL.RULE NUMBER 2: SINCE THE POSTAL SERVICE ISN'T RELIABLE, NO USPS SHIPMENTS ARE GUARANTEED, AND IF THIS SHIPPING IS INSISTED UPON BY THE CUSTOMER, IT WILL NOT BE REPLACED IF THE PACKAGE DOES NOT ARRIVEEach item sold by Halo-Works is individually handmade, whether here in the US or abroad. Accordingly, no two items are ever exactly the same and items may very slightly in color and detail from batch to batch. Individual retail customers may exchange, with prior authorization, certain non-apparel items within 30 days of purchase without payment of a restocking fee. Item must be in brand-new condition, obviously unused, in original packaging. Shipping is Non Refundable. Under no circumstances are returns accepted for special order items, including Gemstone Rosaries. All canceled special orders (before shipping) will be charged a 50% restocking fee. Apparel returns are accepted only from individual customers, provided contact is made by the customer within 3 days of receipt of merchandise. For Sanitary Reasons, any apparel accepted for return must be unworn and in brand-new condition, obviously unused, in original packaging, and in its original condition, received within 30 days of original shipping. All returns/exchanges for reason other than manufacturer defect ( Definition of defect: stains, tears, etc. The way the veil was constructed by the manufacturer does NOT count as a "defect" simply because you decide you don't like it ) are subject to a Return Fee of a minimum amount of $7.00 to defray return shipping costs unless the customer returns the item at their own cost of shipping. Again, if the item is sent back without our label and we don't receive it, there is no refund. Halo-Works uses the best available packing with which to ship your items. Should breakage occur, please notify Halo-Works immediately for a replacement item. We will deal with the shipping company used. All returns must be previously authorized and accompanied by an Authorization Number. Should a return be necessary you may call (559) 592-3460 to obtain the necessary authorization. No unauthorized returns will be accepted. You may be responsible for return shipping costs, depending upon circumstances. All of the items and their designs are copyrighted 1992-2009 by Halo-Works and our suppliers. No reproduction of any part or entirety of our designs is allowed without specific written permission by the designs' individual owners. Payment Policy:
We accept your credit/debit cards carrying the logos of Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express as well as PayPal.
Shipping Policy:
Product ships within 14 business days under normal conditions, not counting FedEx Overnight or eBay FastShip purchases, which go out the next business day. NOTE: We have been alerted to some cases of outrageously priced shipping quotes through our eBay store. If that is the case in your purchase; please either visit www.halo-works.com to verify the amount quoted, or else phone us toll-free 877-343-5077 through the US and Canada, or +01-559-592-3460 for all other countries, and we will adjust your rate to the actual amount. We don't know why those amounts are getting assessed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Price/Value
Q: Why are your veils so expensive?
A: While some may say our prices are expensive, we suggest that they check out the competition. If a $10.00 "flying nun" veil made with 5 cent/yd lace is what is preferred, we are not the place to browse. If a good quality veil that will last for many years, feel good and look well while wearing is the goal, then this is the place to shop. We strive to keep our prices low and our apostolate basically 'breaks even' most years, though not all. Q: Who is making all of these beautiful items?
A: While the original business started simply with Maureen making veils, it has grown to the point that not only is the entire Harold family - plus employees - involved in production, but also many others across the United States and one foreign family businesses, which is a lace manufacturing mill in Mexico. Many of these American Catholic businesses are also family owned and operated.
Lace Quality
Q: Doesn't "Polyester" mean "Stiff"?
A: No. Just like cotton can be made into a very nice, soft blouse; cotton can also be made into canvas tents. Our lace is custom designed by Halo-Works, milled to our specifications, and subject to our standards and approval. Our lace is always soft and of the best quality.
Appropriate Colors
Q: Isn't Black for Married Women and White for Unmarried Women "Traditional"?
A: One of our favorite priests told us that one thing he missed most from the "old days" was preaching to a congregation that looked like "a garden of flowers" with all the different colors the women used to wear. We at Halo-Works haven't run into a lot of black and white flower gardens... In addition to that, based on locale and economic circumstances, it is recorded that different Saints' mothers/female relatives wore different colors. For instance, St. Martin de Porres gave his niece five different mantillas in five different colors, and St. Francis de Sales loved best lt. blue on his mother because it reminded him of the Blessed Virgin. They were in fairly affluent areas and situations, comparatively speaking. St. John Bosco' mother, however, was always very poor and so wore only black as it was the most practical color. According to a biography, she owned one dress, one cloth coat, and one veil...all black. Q: Does it make a difference which color I wear?
A: We get asked this one a LOT: No, there is no protocol which demands that woman wear one color or another. Common sense and a decent fashion consciousness really prevail here. In other words, most women wear black to funerals --and to the Vatican,-- and don't try to outshine the bride at her wedding. Just wear a color that doesn't clash with your outfit. :-) Here is a very good example: St. Martin de Porres acquired for his niece 5 different mantillas....in 5 different colors.
Delivery Time Expected
Q: When will my order arrive?
A: While we do keep a supply of merchandise on hand, certain items become backordered due to their popularity. When this happens, the individual artists are always working as fast as possible to fill your order and to get it to you within a reasonable amount of time. You will never have to wait longer than 6 weeks for any order placed, and 2 weeks is our average shipping time for private customers.
Design Origins
Q: Where do the designs come from?
A: A few of our styles in veils were designed here at Halo-Works (like the Large Rounded V and the Jr. V), though most are actually reproductions of veils popular during around the 1930's through the 1950's. Some of our customers have taken the time to send us their veils to copy, or have traced their old veils and then sent us the paper which their tracings are on in order for us to copy theirs and also develop the "new" designs. These are then incorporated into our line. Thanks to the efforts of everyone involved, plus our Spanish and Mexican veils, we can confidently claim to have the largest variety of veil designs in the world.
Manufacturer(s)
Q: What is the reason for your making everything by hand?
A: The reason everything is made by hand here at Halo-Works is to offer orthodox Catholic Christian merchandise at a reasonable rate which is slave-free in its production. By slave-free, we are speaking of all the merchandise sold elsewhere that comes from China, India, and other southeast Asian countries where forced slave labor---often that of children chained to their stations for long hours without breaks for basic necessities---is employed to produce much of the Christian art and sacramentals marketed in this country today. This is not the way to promote Christianity in those countries, nor is it morally acceptable for this country to buy exclusively from the manufacturers who have taken these jobs, factories, and businesses overseas to profit by the lower wages at these poor ones' expense. Q: Imports from China?
A: We *do not* import from China. We cease carrying merchandise that we find comes from China. Why?? Because China enforces the bully-forced abortions, persecutes (to death) pro-lifers and all who profess the Christian beliefs. They enslave children, chain them to their stations and force labor upon them to the exclusion of basic needs. You can't evangelize to a person forced to produce beautiful, Godly images under threat of physical abuse. Q: Exceptions to China Policy?
A: We do have one exception, as the family who makes the hats we carry actually works in their own plant there in China 6 months out of the year, then works here the other 6 months selling the product they produced.
Use
Q: How do you wear these? Do you put your veil on and off at home, or at the church
A: I put my veil on at home, then usually remove it outside the church door. Most women here take them off just outside church, because they are no longer before the Blessed Sacrament. Some put them on at church, some do it at home. Depends on whether you want a mirror, I guess... I pin mine on. I hairspray a hard spot on my head and criss-cross hairpins through the veil and the hard spot. Mine always stay put when I do this, no matter how determined the little one on my hip has been. Since my children have gotten older, of course, this hasn't been so crucial. The Soft Tulle and the Spanish Rose lace stays on my slippery head very well with no pins....but I've no determined hands grabbing right now, either! :-)
Shipping Options
Q: What is the best shipping?
A: Use the USPS at your own risk. We constantly are tracking lost packages. FedEx has stabilized its prices somewhat since the fuel prices have come down, allowing us to maintain the same prices for more than one season at a time, and we're still in business. :-)
Vatican II: What Didn't Change
Q: Didn't the Pope change the rule on women's headcoverings?
A: Even the Pope at the time told women to cover their heads again: Atlanta Journal June 21, 1969 Q: What do prelates say?
A: Cardinal Corsi wrote this terrific piece of wisdom, based in Church teaching. We found it at a local parish as a bulletin insert. Are You Reverent in Church? (And if not, are you willing to bear the consequences?) Q: Didn't Vatican II do away with veiling?
A: Vatican II actually couldn't as it was a) a pastoral council and b) nothing changes "immemorial custom". Here is a really great article telling why we did cover our heads, why we stopped, and why we are supposed to be doing it now. The Veil Q: What about Friday?
A: Did you know that the Friday Penance is still to be observed? You can print this out here: Meatless Fridays Q: More Traditional reasons why we should cover our heads.
A: (You may want to print this one out for reading over a cup of coffee...) How much do you know about the unveiling of women? Did you know that the NOW Organization was a major force behind this? Read this: NOW Revolution
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