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10 pack x 1000 Dallisgrass Seeds Paspalum Dilatatum Dallas Grass for Soil Erosion
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Regular price $8.99Planting Paspalum dilatatum: A Guide Dahlia seedlings - Dallisgrass seeds for planting
Dallisgrass is a deep-rooted bunchgrass that can commonly be found plaguing lawns in the southern U.S. This weed grows in star-like clumps, with stems that generally grow to between 2 to 6 inches long, while its leaves grow an additional 4 to 10 inches. Dallisgrass thrives in warmer climates, and especially in clay soils, as these have an ample amount of nitrogen.
Where does Dallisgrass Originate?
Originally native to South America, Dallisgrass was introduced to the southern U.S. in the 1800s as an alternative, fast-growing grass for cattle since it grows so well in the southern climate. Unbeknownst to its advocate and namesake, A.T. Dallis, it is actually classified as a pernicious weed and is susceptible to a type of fungus that is actually toxic for livestock.
Dallisgrass vs Crabgrass
Dallisgrass is very similar to another grassy weed many homeowners face—crabgrass. While they may appear nearly indistinguishable, crabgrass dies out in the winter, whereas dallisgrass sticks out like a sore thumb because it is lush and green even through the harsh winter months.
Dallisgrass, formally known as Paspalum dilatatum, is something I've been looking into using in my yard to fight soil erosion. I planted seeds of a grass species that is commonly mistaken for a weed but aids soil erosion as a first step in my quest to learn about and prevent this problem. More information on dallisgrass and how to cope with it became available to me as I went along.
Perennial dallisgrass originally originated in South American countries like Argentina and Brazil. Due to its global distribution, this grass is both an asset and a potential invasive concern in different parts of the world. This plant's fast colonization of new areas and its capacity to grow and spread via rhizomes are two sides of the same coin. These are two problems that garden and landscape managers might face.
A Thorough Guide to Starting Dallisgrass Seeds
To make room for planting, I tilled and weeded a section of my garden that was prone to soil erosion.
I evenly distributed the earth over the allotted area and ensured that the Dallisgrass seeds were covered with dirt. Because they are so intrusive, I had to go to extreme lengths to keep them contained.
The First Steps and Successes
I watered the seedlings many times after planting to make sure they germinated and got good roots.
The seeds quickly sprouted and covered the ground with a dense covering of vegetation.
Managed dallisgrass
Regular mowing was necessary to maintain a controllable height of Dallisgrass and prevent it from growing out of hand by producing sticky heads.
By using restraint, I was able to prevent unsightly patches of grass from appearing in my garden and on the lawns of my neighbors.
Use of Dallisgrass to Decrease the Risk of Soil Erosion: Soil erosion is greatly decreased in areas where dallisgrass grows densely in areas where water flows often.
This grass's adaptability allowed me to cultivate it in my garden despite the presence of different soil types.
Difficulties in Advancement
The invasion of dallisgrass posed the greatest challenge in its management. Without continual restriction and supervision, it could not have been problematic.
Finally, cultivating dallisgrass from seed might be a viable solution to the problem of soil erosion. However, it requires cautious treatment because of its invasive tendency. Gardeners and land managers should carefully examine dallisgrass for its advantages, despite its fast spread. Growing robust Paspalum dilatatum showed me the importance of a well-balanced garden for practicality and biodiversity.
Dallisgrass (Paspalum dilitatum) Seed Dallisgrass is a fast-growing, tufted perennial grass, native to South America, that is used for pastures and hay. Dallisgrass grows best in fertile, moist soil, and can be planted in spring or fall.
To identify Dallisgrass, look for the following characteristics:
Clump-type growth habit.
Long stems.
Broad, flat blades that can grow up to a foot in height.
Prominent mid vein in the leaf.
Characteristic seedhead that often escapes the mower reel.
Dallisgrass is a perennial grassy weed that is hard to kill and can take over your lawn. Learn how to identify it by its long stems, seed heads, and rhizomes, and how to control it with herbicides or digging.
Dallisgrass is a common perennial grassy weed that is very hard to kill. It’s originally from South America and it’s a lot more likely to be a problem for you southern folk with warm season grass types like bermuda, zoysia or centipede. It can be very unsightly in your yard since is destroys the uniformity of any fine turf.
What Does Dallisgrass Look Like?
Dallisgrass looks similar to many different grasses although it often has a lighter shade of green and it’s much less attractive in a home lawn. If you’re seeing a different colored, coarse grass growing in a circular clump that has long and thick stems, you’re likely looking at Dallisgrass.
Dallisgrass can often end up looking separated…
Often a bunch of Dallisgrass will grows so big that it strangles the center of itself which creates some space. This is why you’ll often see your own turf grass in the center of a Dallisgrass clump.
5 Things to Look for in Identifying Dallisgrass
It looks like grass and grows in clumps
Long stems
Dallisgrass produces a ton of seeds
Prominent mid vein in the leaf
Broad, flat blades that spread out
Other Features of Dallisgrass
Dallisgrass has no auricles.
Dallisgrass reproduces rhizomes. Rhizomes are the stems which usually grow horizontally under the soil.
It has a split sheath and a continuous collar.
Why Is It Important to Identify Dallisgrass Correctly?
Other than the fact that it’s nice to know what weeds you have growing in your yard, correct identification is essential to eliminate any weed you may have.
The different weeds you may find in your lawn can be classified into three categories. These are…
Annuals
Bi-annuals
Perennials
It’s important to correctly categorize your weeds because some of the selective herbicide products you might see at the store are only going to work on the annual and bi-annual weeds and NOT the perennials.
If you apply the wrong product you, it won’t take care of the problem and it could end up hurting your turfgrass.
When Are You Likely to See Dallisgrass?
Dallisgrass tends causes problems largely in warm season areas and in the transition zone.
Dallisgrass is much better than all turf types at tolerating heat and drought conditions which can help it spread out and really take over in your yard.
If your turf becomes thin for any reason, it’s going to be more susceptible to Dallisgrass and it’s going to take a lot of work to get it under control.
How to Get Rid of Dallisgrass?
First of all, it’s worth mentioning that there’s no magic product that’s going to eliminate all of the weeds in your lawn. While some weeds are easier to control than others, it’s important to maintain realistic expectations with weed control. If you’ve got a lawn overcrowded with weeds, the problem isn’t going to be fixed overnight, especially if you have Dallisgrass.
Dallisgrass is one of the most difficult weeds to control; it’s going to survive most treatment applications whether you’re treating it yourself or getting professional help because it has an extremely robust root system.
Since Dallisgrass is a perennial, it doesn’t re-germinate every spring so you can’t control it with pre-emergent. While it will go through a dormancy period in the winter, the same plant is going to keep coming back each year.
Diggigng it up
The first way to get rid of Dallisgrass is to dig it up. You’re going to dig at least five or six inches down into the soil to fully get rid of it.
The problem is that most things you can spray to kill Dallisgrass will also kill your turfgrass too.
It really depends on your turf type…
If you have a Bermuda lawn, there are some selective herbicides you can spray to knock it out without harming the Bermuda grass while in a fescue lawn there’s really nothing that’s going to kill Dallisgrass that won’t also kill Fescue. You’re just going to have to use multiple applications of roundup over the course of a few weeks and hope it doesn’t come back. You’ll want to spray the crown with a pretty high concentration which may leave a brown spot in your lawn. You’ll kill the surrounding grass too but you won’t harm your soil.
If you do have a Bermuda lawn, the best time to spray for Dallisgrass will be when the Bermuda is just beginning to go into dormancy.
Dallisgrass Is Often Misidentified as Crabgrass (and vice versa)
Crabgrass and Dallisgrass regularly get mixed up because they do look quite similar to one another however the treatment is different so it’ important you make a correct distinction between the two. The last thing you want to do is take the wrong course of action on a weed that won’t work.
How to Tell the Difference Between Dallisgrass and Crabgrass
While Dallisgrass has much longer blades than crabgrass, the best way to tell the difference between crabgrass and dallisgrass is to look at the seed heads.
Dallisgrass seed heads look like tiny caterpillars and shoot off horizontally to the stem. Crabgrass seed heads shoot up vertically.
But what if your crabgrass doesn’t have seed heads?
You can also tell the difference between crabgrass and dallisgrass by looking at the root system. You’ll need to pull up some of the plant to look at this.
Dallisgrass roots have tiny ribs, if your weed doesn’t have that these then you know you’ve got a crabgrass plant.
While dallisgrass is a perennial, crabgrass is an annual!
Crabgrass germinates every spring and it dies off in the winter so the best way we can prevent crabgrass is by putting down pre-emergent early in the spring to keep the most of it from ever getting established.
Dallisgrass can be identified as a coarse-textured, robust, clumping, perennial grassy weed. It features a tall, rounded ligule and a smooth, broad collar. The sheaths are compressed with a prominent mid-vein that is sometimes hairy. Dallisgrass features flat blades with sparse hairs near the ligule, plus its blade edges are rough—even though both surfaces are smooth. This lawn weed also has a seed head that is produced on a terminal stalk reaching up to 5 feet in height. The seed head includes three to five spikes branching from the center, with each spike measuring 2 to 4 inches long and containing four rows of spikelets. Dallisgrass reproduces by very short rhizomes and seeds in the summer.
Life Cycle
This grassy weed prefers marshes and damp to wet habitats that are developed or disturbed by civilization. It frequently grows in pastures, lawns, golf courses and other turf areas. In the United States, Dallisgrass commonly grows in states that fall in the humid subtropical climate zone. These perennial grassy weeds can germinate and spread from seeds, but they also produce a root structure (tubers, bulbs or corms) that can birth new weeds from your lawn’s surface (using stolons) or from underground (using rhizomes). Perennial grassy weeds live two or more years and have a deeper root structure that can give rise to new weeds—even if you no longer see the weeds in your lawn.
Control
It is possible to remove Dallisgrass through cultural control methods—such as hand-pulling lawn weeds or proper watering and mowing—however, these methods are time-consuming. Still, these cultural weed control practices are highly recommended for getting rid of Dallisgrass in your lawn and landscaping. This is due to the limited number of options to kill this grassy weed.
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Yellow Dent Corn Seeds for Soil Diversity 1200 seeds
PZ-BK5S-P8DX
Regular price $9.99My Adventures with the Heirloom Yellow Dent Corn Seeds - Field Corn Seeds I Used in My Experiment
Dent corn seeds for planting
I have recently started growing Field Corn, more especially a heritage variety called Yellow Dent Corn, in an effort to achieve my aims of soil diversity and self-sufficiency. I ventured out with a bag of 1200 non-GMO seeds, ready to plant and reap the traditional cornmeal crop. Follow along with me as I sow Field Corn seeds and then gather the ideal grains for cooking in this story.
A New Find: Yellow Dent Corn
The distinctively indented kernel of Yellow Dent Corn makes it easy to recognize this grain industry mainstay. Cornmeal and animal feed are two of its many industrial uses. Because of its reputation for adaptability and the possibility that it may produce cornmeal, this cultivar piqued my curiosity.
Planting Corn Seeds in the Field
To get my field ready for planting, I put in some organic matter and amended the soil in a sunny, well-drained spot.
How to Plant Seeds: We followed the suggested depth and spacing for seed planting to give each plant ample room to flourish.
Keeping an Eye on Progress
An exciting new stage of development began when the seeds germinated in as little as one week.
Essential parts of my corn care regimen included watering, weeding, and insect monitoring on a regular basis.
Indices of When to Gather Fruit: When the corn kernels were fully matured and the husks were dry and brown, I knew it was time to harvest.
I was transported back to my days of conventional farming as I meticulously picked each ear of corn by hand.
Changing Grain into Meal
To lower the moisture content of the harvested corn, I drained it before grinding it.
Milling: Grain milling the dry kernels into cornmeal was an entertaining and useful process.
Purpose and Advantages
Several recipes asked for freshly ground cornmeal when it was time to bake or fry, and the result was that hearty, traditional taste.
With the capacity to grow my own maize, I was able to include a more sustainable and self-sufficient component into my cooking abilities, which helped me become more resilient.
Because it combines the best of both traditional farming and contemporary culinary techniques, producing Field Corn, and particularly Yellow Dent Corn, has been quite satisfying for me. Field Corn provides a rewarding, historically-grounded, and environmentally-conscious experience for anybody interested in producing their own grain and relishing in the process of making cornmeal. From planting the seeds to grinding the maize into meal, it was an exciting journey full of learning, perseverance, and fulfillment.
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- Within USA delivery is typically 2-5 business days
- For some areas outside of the USA, Delivery to the U.S. and Europe is usually within 9-14 business days.
We will select the best carrier and method of shipping based on the size and weight of the products you order. Most orders ship within 1-2 business days providing we have the requested items in stock. If we don’t have items in stock, our customer service team will call you to discuss shipment options. You will not be charged for any items that are not shipped, back-ordered items will only be charged once they have been dispatched.
You can check your order status via your account on therike.com or by calling customer support at 314-537-4134.
Will I be charged with customs and taxes?
- In-stock items are normally shipped within 48 hours of order. Special order items are drop shipped from the distributor or shipped by The Rike via third-party freight carriers depending on destination.
- The prices displayed on our site are tax- free in US Dollars, which means you may be liable to pay for duties and taxes once you receive your order.
FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING:
International (Outside USA) Buyers
- We can ship to virtually any address in the world. When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the shipping option you choose. Depending on the shipping provider chosen, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page. Once you place your order, you will receive a confirmation email to the email address you provided upon checkout.
- Customers not on the North American continent should please contact us about shipping prior to making your purchase as shipping is not included and is extra depending on location. You will be charged a set fee and we will refund the difference upon completion of the transaction depending on how much actual shipping charges are.
- By default, International orders are shipped via e-Post Small Packet mail service, ePacket without tracking. Tracked Parcel and Express service are also available. Please use the Shipping Calculator on the Cart page to find estimates based on your location. Additional import, customs, and sales taxes may be added separately in accordance with your state or country's specific requirements.
- Please note we are not responsible for lost untracked packages due to mishandling by shipping agents worldwide.
Delivery Times
- International and military orders may experience delays in shipping due to inbound and outbound processing. Standard International Shipping orders typically take 2 weeks for delivery.
Will I be charged with International customs and taxes?
- We do not charge sales tax to international purchasers, although they may be liable to import duties on some items. The buyer is responsible for paying import duties from the USA to their country.
- Import taxes, duties and related customs fees may be charged once your order arrives at its final destination, and are determined by your local customs office.
- Payment of these charges and taxes are your responsibility and will not be covered by us. We are not responsible for delays caused by the customs department in your country. For further details of the charges, please contact your local customs office.
USA & INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING POLICY:
FREE SHIPPING to Exclusive Items!
*All orders in Exclusive Categories include FREE standard shipping worldwide, after discounts and before taxes. Click on the check out button and you will see the Free Shipping option when choosing those items.
Shipping Cost on Non- Exclusive Items
- For Non-exclusive Items, any delivery costs will be itemized on the website in your order purchase and will be calculated and added onto your order total to pay when and if applicable.
- Delivery costs are generally only added on to lower value orders; these changes during sale times when prices are low and profit margins lower.
Please note :
- Shipping costs when applied are non-refundable - unless an item was faulty
- Kindly note, the following countries are required to cover their own shipping costs: Slovenia, Switzerland, Poland, Estonia, Romania, Bosnia, Azerbaijan, Latvia, Bulgaria, and Reunion. Applicable rates apply.
Shipping Rates
Rates are calculated before checkout is complete, so feel free to try multiple methods for the best fit.
Shipping Restrictions
Please note that UPS, FedEx does not ship to PO Boxes. No tracking is available for Standard International Shipping Orders.
Expedited / Rush Shipping
Expedited shipping is available for many items. Please message us through our chat feature with which product you are interested in rushing and we will let you know the fees involved.
Unclaimed, Stolen & Returned Packages
- Any shipment that is refused or cannot be delivered AND is returned by the carrier will be considered an unauthorized return.
- If a package is returned to us because it was unclaimed by the customer, the customer must pay return shipping charges. We provide tracking numbers via email and/or via order status link on our homepage. It is the customer’s responsibility to track the package and be aware of its whereabouts.
- If a package is stolen from the client’s porch/apartment complex and the client has not paid a $3 signature required fee than the fault lies on the client and we will not reimburse. It is the responsibility of the client to follow tracking numbers which are emailed prior to packages leaving our warehouse. If a $3 fee was paid we will file a claim with the shipper and re-ship products as soon as possible.
Changing a Delivery Address ( USA & INTERNATIONAL)
- Once an order has shipped, any change of address will be subject to a 20% fee plus applicable taxes. This is due to a minimum change of address fee charged by nearly all courier and freight companies. Billing information will also need to be re-verified if you are changing your delivery address.
DELIVERY & RECEIPT OF ORDER
- Your package may or may not require a signature. Most packages are delivered to the mailbox or front door of the address provided, however, it is up to the delivery courier to decide if the package is safe being left in the open. If they deem it unsafe, they will hold the package at a local post office or re-schedule another delivery. Our best recommendation is to input a shipping address where you know you or someone else will be available to accept the package (a work address or a friend's address).
- You are responsible for inspecting the shipment during delivery by the shipping company for damages, both obvious and hidden. You will accept the delivery and note on the delivery receipt for any damages or concerns. If the item is damaged beyond the point of being in working or usable condition, please refuse delivery and immediately notify The Rike. We will work with the shipping provider to replace the item for you.
- Failure to notate any defects could result in a significant reduction in the carrier’s liability during damage claims. You are responsible for filing any loss or damage claims in the manner and time frame directed by the carrier. You are responsible for any concerns, issues, or charges for the shipments and agree to hold The Rike, its suppliers, and its vendors harmless.
- Shipping companies do not allow third-parties to file or get involved in a damage claim. The Rike is a third party in the shipment of most of the items it sells. The Rike will willingly assist you with the filing and handling of the claims based on your needs and requests.
- While we cannot guarantee or be held responsible for products lost or damaged in transit due to the performance of our carriers, we will assist our customers in any deficiency in third-party shipping services. All orders are therefore insured for the value of the shipment by the third-party service.
PROBLEM REPORTING
- Problems or concerns must be reported by email to The Rike within 15 days of receipt of the item. If you call to report an item damaged in transit we do not consider the report official until we have confirmation of damages and have sent you a confirmation email.
- Any reports of malfunction may require a detailed inspection report from a qualified technician. You agree to cooperate with problem identification and correction efforts.
- You agree to abide by The Rike’s decisions regarding problem resolution.
Holiday Schedule
We do not ship orders on the following US holidays:
- New Year's Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving and the following Friday
- Christmas Day
Please note - The shipping company will reach out to you with the info you provide to us. If you fail to return their call and an appointment has not been set up for the delivery, the shipping company will contact us to make contact.
If we are unable to make contact through call/text/email, your product will be returned to us and you will be charged the shipping fees (both ways) along with a 10% restocking fee, and if your product is re-shipped the restocking fee will be waived, but an additional shipping charge will be added.
SHIPPING PARTNERS:
60 Day Money-Back Guarantee
We want you to be fully satisfied with every item that you purchase and have the best possible online shopping experience from TheRike.com. If you are not satisfied with an item that you have purchased, you may return* the item within 60 days of delivery for a full refund** of the purchase price, minus the shipping, handling or other additional charges.
Refunds (if applicable)
To be eligible for a refund or exchange, you must first email us within 60 days of receiving the products at therikenature@outlook.com with pictures of the damaged items. Upon the receipt of the damaged item, we will ship out a replacement, if available. If a replacement is not available, we will refund the full purchase price of your item.
RETURN POLICY
We suggest that you make a copy of the packing slip for your records. Packages must be shipped via a traceable method such as UPS, USPS, Fedex or insured parcel post (for your protection and to ensure prompt delivery). The original shipping and handling fees are not refundable. All returns will be credited to the original form of payment. Our return address is printed at the top of the packing slip for your convenience.
Shipping costs are non-refundable. When returning an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We can't guarantee that we will receive your returned item and cannot refund returned orders which we don't receive.
Regularly stocked items may be returned within 60 days of receipt of the item.
Not all items will qualify for returns. Used equipment, custom or manufactured-to-order items, mishandled or misused equipment, and items that are not in resalable condition are ineligible for returns. Approval of return requests is at the sole discretion of The Rike.
A standard restocking fee of 10% will be applied to returns. Shipping costs are non-refundable.
You must reach a return agreement with The Rike and obtain a Return Authorization number prior to returning any items. There is no guarantee that a credit will be made for an unauthorized return.
Return eligible merchandise must be returned complete in unused, uninstalled condition with original packaging, accessories, and instructions, and wrapped securely to protect from damage in shipping. Any item damaged while being returned to The Rike is your responsibility.
Refused and returned goods will be inspected to assess fit for resale condition.
REFUND POLICY
In the process of a refund being issued by The Rike, you will be responsible for the following costs unless otherwise stated in writing by The Rike:
- Original shipping costs, including shipping charges covered by promotional free shipping discount
- Any accumulated storage fees from the carrier
- Return shipping costs
- Restocking fees
- Cancellation fees
- Repair or lost value charges for any damages incurred to product
- Charges disclosed as non-refundable
If the seller agrees there is a misrepresentation, the seller will refund the purchase price of the merchandise upon its return to the specified return address.
The Rike will deduct all applicable charges before issuing a refund.
Your account will be adjusted in the amount stated by The Rike once all procedures have been followed.
If you fail to follow these terms and conditions, there will be no credit.
You must recognize that the complexity of returns and cancellations may cause a refund to take up to two billing cycles. The Rike’s customer service and accounting staff will work hard to complete the process as quickly as possible.
RETURN DELAY
*During high volume times of the year, there may be delays processing US and International returns due to mandatory customs clearance. Expect delays due to an increase in border traffic during the holidays.
Once your return is received at our HQ, processing and inspection typically takes 3-5 business days to complete. During certain high-volume times of the year, processing times may be longer. Once completed, you will be notified via email.
*Orders from the US states of Alaska and Hawaii do not qualify for free returns and exchanges. Return shipping must be paid for by the customer and may be reimbursed at our discretion.
INTERNATIONAL RETURN
International orders do not qualify for free returns and exchanges. Duties, taxes and shipping expenses will be the responsibility of the customer. If your package is sent to us 'collect', it will be refused and returned to you.
Lost or Stolen Packages
We are not responsible for lost or stolen packages confirmed to be delivered to the address entered for an order. Upon inquiry, We will confirm the delivery to the address provided, date of delivery, tracking information, and shipping carrier information for the customer to investigate.
Exchanges (if applicable)
Want to exchange an item? Contact us for arrangement and simply return your original item(s), and place a new order. We will ship your new order immediately, reducing wait time for replacement items. Once we receive and process your return, we will issue an immediate credit.
Return RMA
A return merchandise authorization # (RMA #) will be issued for ALL returns. Please do not send back any items without an RMA#. Customer is responsible for all return shipping costs unless the item arrives DOA or DAMAGED. Once the item is received back to our warehouse a technician will verify if defective. Please allow 72 hours (longer during Holiday seasons) for this process. Once verified as defective a Replacement or Refund of the SAME item will be issued free of cost to the customer. If item is returned free of defect and in working condition, customer is then responsible to have item shipped back to them. ALL returns must be shipped back within 10 days of receiving RMA# and must be in original packaging with any and all accessories included with return including all original Packaging.
Return Exception
Our standard return policies do not apply to all items. If an item cannot be returned, it will be noted beside the item on the product detail page and in your Shopping Cart.
Exclusion from Coverage
Damage resulting from abuse or misuse.
Damage resulting from extended wear and tear.
Damage resulting from tampering or a customer modification.
Damage resulting from exposure to a caustic substance.
Consequential, incidental, indirect, punitive, exemplary, and/or special damages (although some states in the United States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, so this exclusion might not apply to you)
To Make a Return or Exchange
1) Contact us to get an RA (Returns Authorization) number.
2) Write this number on the outside of the package you are shipping back to us.
We recommend using USPS to ship your return.
Our Mission
We are passionate about supplying the best product lines, providing superior customer service. We represent innovative quality products and marketing concepts that exceed our customers expectations while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. We strive to be a trustworthy company based on strong values and to be the leader in our markets by placing the customer first. TheRike Inc. holds the relationships with its customers, suppliers, employees, and community in the highest regard and will provide for a secure future with growth opportunities.
Feedback
Customer satisfaction is very important to us. If you have any problems with your order, please contact us and we will do our best to make you satisfied, please do not leave negative feedback before we resolve your problem.
We guarantee that your issue will be solved quickly.
As long as you are happy with your purchase, please leave us a positive feedback.
Your feedback is very important to us it affects our search placement on eBay. We will leave a positive feedback for you in return automatically once we receive your feedback.
Our Warranty
Please note that we are an authorized dealer for all of the products we list on eBay. Therefore we do guarantee that the item featured in this listing will be covered by the manufacturer's warranty or support.
We warranty and represent that the goods are as described in the above listing. We specifically disclaim any implied warranties of title, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement. Customers should satisfy themselves that any item choice made is suitable for their intended purpose or use. We pride ourselves on our customer service. In the rare event that you have a problem with your item, please contact us and we'll be happy to help.
How we use your information
The Rike Inc. does not sell your personal information to anyone but may use your personal information to process your order or communicate with you. You may receive email marketing communications from us in relation to your visit to our site.
