Refund Policy
🔄 Refund & Returns Policy – Cove Bay Vintage
We want you to be confident in every purchase. This policy outlines your rights and our procedures for cancellations, returns, and refunds.
🧺 Vintage Items – Sold As-Is
All vintage items are sold as-is and are not eligible for return or refund due to faults or change of mind. We provide detailed descriptions and photographs to ensure transparency. Please review listings carefully before purchase.
🎨 Handmade & New Items
Handmade or new items (e.g. arts & crafts) may be eligible for return under UK consumer law. Specific terms will be provided on relevant product pages.
❌ Order Cancellation
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You may cancel your order within 2 hours of payment by contacting us via the contact form on the site.
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If the order has already been processed or dispatched, cancellation is not guaranteed.
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If cancellation is not possible, you may refuse delivery and the item will be treated as a return (if eligible).
📦 Change-of-Mind Returns (Handmade/New Items Only)
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Must be requested within 14 days of receiving the item.
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Items must be returned in original packaging, unused, and in resaleable condition.
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Return postage is the customer’s responsibility.
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Contact us via the contact form on the site to request a return and receive the return address.
🛠️ Faulty Goods (Handmade/New Items Only)
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Must be reported within 14 days of delivery.
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If the item is deemed faulty, we will provide a return label.
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If fault is not confirmed, return costs fall to the customer.
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Photographic evidence must be provided within 3 working days of delivery for postal damage claims.
💳 Refunds
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Refunds will be issued once returned items are received and inspected.
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We may deduct for any loss in value caused by handling beyond what is reasonable.
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Refunds will be made using the original payment method.
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We do not refund delivery upgrades or non-standard shipping costs.
📅 Timing
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Refunds are processed within 14 days of receiving returned goods or proof of return postage.
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If no goods were supplied, refunds are issued within 14 days of cancellation confirmation.
📬 Contact
All cancellation, return, or refund requests must be submitted via the contact form on the site. We aim to respond within 5 working days.