FAQ
Short answers to the questions people ask most, from the coupon and shipping to choosing a first product.
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- What is Tachyon?
- The brand of Advanced Tachyon Technologies in California. It makes disks, pendants, pads and other objects from silicon, glass, crystal and fabric, treated with its own patented process. Tachyon states that a treated object works like an antenna for tachyon energy. More on Start here.
- What should I start with?
- The most common first purchase is the 7.5 cm silica disk, which you can set under a glass or on a desk. If you would like something to wear, choose a pendant. Three ways in by budget are on Start here.
- How does the SOKOL coupon work?
- Enter SOKOL in the Planet Tachyon cart and you get 10% off the whole order. One coupon applies per order. Step-by-step instructions are on Coupon SOKOL.
- Where does it ship from, and what does shipping cost?
- Planet Tachyon's European shop ships from a warehouse in the Netherlands and, according to the maker, dispatches within 24 hours on working days. Over $99 before VAT, about $120 in the shop's prices, shipping is free. For the UK and Switzerland, import duty and VAT may be due on arrival. Details are on Shipping to the EU and UK.
- Why are prices in dollars?
- Planet Tachyon lists prices in US dollars including Dutch VAT. If you pay by card in euros or pounds, your bank converts the amount. Every price on this site shows the date we checked it.
- Do you earn from the links?
- Yes. Links to the Planet Tachyon shop are affiliate links, and SOKOL is our partner coupon. When you buy through them, Planet Tachyon pays us a commission. Your price is the same, and 10% lower with the coupon. More on How we earn.
- How do I tell an original?
- An original carries the Advanced Tachyon Technologies logo, and you buy it directly from the maker at Planet Tachyon or from an established seller. Details are in the guide How to spot a genuine Tachyon product.
- What if a disk cracks?
- The disk is sealed in laminate that holds the pieces together, and the maker states that a cracked disk keeps working. Leave the laminate intact. More in the guide Caring for silica disks.
- Are Tachyon products wellness items?
- Yes. Tachyon products are objects for relaxation, meditation and everyday rituals. For health concerns, please see a doctor.