American Law Institute / ULC
Uniform Commercial Code Article 2: Buyer's Remedies and Revocation of Acceptance
UCC § 2-608
Saatva $99 Fee Deduction Calculation
Net refund calculation: how Saatva deducts the $99 transportation fee from the gross credit card refund while refunding 100% of state sales tax.
Net Refund = Gross Price + Tax - $99
Direct answer summary
When Saatva processes a return refund, the exact accounting calculation is: Net Refund = Original Mattress Purchase Price + Proportional State/Local Sales Tax - $99.00 Transportation Fee. For example, on a $1,995 Saatva Classic Queen purchased in California with 8.5% sales tax ($169.58, total paid $2,164.58), Saatva refunds $2,065.58 directly to the original credit card. State sales tax on the $99 fee is handled in accordance with state tax law.
Key points
Refund calculation: Full Mattress Price + Full State Sales Tax minus $99.00 flat fee.
Original optional delivery fees (e.g., expedited delivery) are non-refundable.
Refund is credited back to the original card within 5 to 7 business days of physical removal.
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Trial, returns and warranty: the fine print
Warranty Proration Cliff & Fine Print Analysis
Mattress warranties advertised as "25-Year" or "Lifetime" typically undergo an actuarial transition into a steep proration cliff after Year 10. Consumer defect claims require rigid straight-edge depth proof and strict foundation compliance.
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Year 12 of 25
Year 1 (New)Year 10 (Cliff Edge)Year 25
Prorated Cliff Active
Saatva Classic 11.5" · Friends for Life Limited Warranty
Customer Out-of-Pocket:
$900.00 (50%)
Manufacturer Coverage: 50% ($900.00)Customer Share: 50% ($900.00)
Proration Schedule Breakdown for Saatva:
- Years 1-10: 100% Non-Prorated. The manufacturer covers 100% of replacement or repair costs ($0 customer copay).
- Years 11-15: Customer pays 50% of the purchase price ($900.00 on a $1800 mattress).
- Years 16-20: Customer pays 75% of the purchase price ($1350.00 on a $1800 mattress).
- Years 21-25: Customer pays 85% of the purchase price ($1530.00 on a $1800 mattress).
- Round-Trip Freight Surcharge: Optional repair in Year 3+ incurs a mandatory $149 processing fee.
Specifications
Recorded specifications
Values and benchmarks recorded for this question.
| Specification | Measured value | Benchmark | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mattress Price Refund | 100% of Base Purchase Price Credited | Full Item Reimbursement | pass |
| Sales Tax Refund | 100% of Applicable State/Local Tax Refunded | State Tax Compliance | pass |
| Transport Fee Deduction | $99.00 Subtracted from Total Refund | Itemized Logistics Fee | warning |
| Processing Timeline | 5 - 7 Business Days Post-Pickup | Merchant Gateway Settlement | pass |
Standards reference: Benchmarks derived from ASTM D3574 (flexible cellular foam), CPSC 16 CFR 1633 (open flame flammability), and clinical capillary closing thresholds (32.0 mmHg).
Checklist
Trial Return & Pickup Checklist
Essential steps to satisfy trial break-in requirements, avoid stain disputes, and secure full refunds.
- 01
Check Your Original Invoice
Review your email receipt to verify itemized discounts, coupons, and sales tax paid.
Watch for: Promotional discounts or free pillows deducted from order will alter final refund.
- 02
Confirm Credit Card Statement
Check your credit card account 5-7 days after pickup to confirm the net refund credit.
Watch for: If the card used has expired, notify Saatva concierge before pickup.
- 03
Keep Removal Bill of Lading
Retain the signed paper receipt from the white-glove pickup team as proof of surrender.
Watch for: Never release a mattress without receiving a signed pickup receipt.
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