Terms & Conditions

Terms, Conditions, Returns/Exchanges, Privacy, Payment and Delivery Policies: 

Updated 2022

Vintage Times is a reputable, long serving Australian based and owned retailer operating online and by appointment from our Rozelle / Balmain Studio. Formally located in the Sydney Antique Centre and Double Bay, Sydney Australia. We aim to make our terms and conditions fair and transparent and easy to understand.  With that in mind, please read our terms and conditions below and feel free to request further information if you have any questions.

SHIPPING - Domestic / International. Our number one priority is maximum safety and speed of delivery. Vintage Times will never charge packaging or handling charges nor will we skimp on packaging in order to cut our costs. Delivery times will vary and are completely outside of our control however we endeavour to ship within 24 hours of receipt of confirmed funds.

SHIPPING PRICES: You pay a single fixed rate shipping charge.

Domestic shipping: A$22. Items are delivered direct to you via AusPost Registered Express Courier, (within Australia). (Large / bulk orders will be quoted separately)

International shipping: A$52.00 Only the best! Vintage Times ships using AusPost Express International Courier which is the fastest and most secure shipping method available to you.

Payment can be made by any of the following methods:

Mastercard
Visa
Paypal
On-line banking
Cash deposit to our Australian or American Bank Account
Corporate customers - Company Cheque

LEGAL EASE

All items are shipped insured by our Business Insurance policy.  All claims will be investigated and made through this policy should there be a loss.  To the maximum extent permitted by law, you agree to release us from any liability relating to loss of, damage to, late delivery or non-delivery of any goods you order from this web site and to assign all rights to claim compensation or insurance against our carriers to us and expressly and irrevocably do so.

SECURITY

We use Paypal for credit card payments made online. Paypal is THE most secure online payment system online and it includes both Buyer Protection and Seller Protection Insurance. Should you have a problem and have paid with Paypal then you can feel secure in the fact that a third party international payment system is there to back you up!

In line with industry practice, and according to Paypals' updated policy as at 18, September 2019, while Paypal will not charge a fee to process refunds, the fees from the original transaction will not be returned / refunded to us.  Therefore, purchases made using Paypal that are returned for change of mind for any reason will be responsible for the fees charged in the orginal transaction.  These fees are not refunded to Vintage Times therefore will not be refunded to the purchaser. If Paypal "chooses" to refund these fees to us they will promptly be refunded to our customer. 

All currency is in Australian Dollars AUD.
All content and visual artwork is Copyright by Vintage Times Australia.

PRIVACY STATEMENT

Information Collection and Use: Vintage Times, is the sole owner of the information collected on this site. We will not sell, share, or rent this information to others in ways different from what is disclosed in this statement. Vintage Times collects information from our users at several different points on our website. You may, from time to time, receive information from us about new products and special offers we think you'll like. We won't share your email address with any other businesses. You can opt out of receiving future emails at any time.

Registration: Registration is not required in order to use or order from this website. Should you choose to open an account a user is required to give their name, email address, post code, and a password. This information is used to complete a transaction only. Should the user want to hear about the services on our site in future we will only contact the user with information in which they have expressed interest. Phone numbers collected during the order process will only be used regarding issues arising from an order. This web site may contain links to other sites. Such links are provided for convenience only and may not remain current or be maintained. Vintage Times is not responsible for the content on those other sites or their privacy practices. Any links to other web sites should not be taken as an endorsement, approval, recommendation, or preference by us of the content, owners or operators of those sites. When our order form asks users to enter sensitive information (such as credit card number), that information is encrypted and is protected with the best encryption software in the industry - SSL (Secure Socket Layers). If you have any questions about the security of our website please ask!

By using our Web site or purchasing a product from us, you agree to the collection and use of information as set forth in this privacy policy. We may from time to time update this policy. We will post any changes to our policy on this page so that you are always aware of what information we collect and how we use it.

Cookies: Cookies are small pieces of data that a web site may put on your web browser to enable that web site to remember something about you at a later time. By using cookies, a web site can enhance and personalise your visit to that site by tracking information about your usage of it and providing customised content to you. Cookies generally identify your computer's browser, rather than you personally. This Site may store cookies on your web browser in order to better serve you when you subsequently visit our Site. Most web browsers can be configured to refuse cookies or to prompt you to either accept or reject them.

Valuations: Valuations have been provided to you as an added service at no additional cost for most goods valuing over A$2000. Valuations offer you an estimate of how much it would cost to have a particular item manufactured and purchased through a retail outlet in the city at the date of the valuation. This values change daily with commodity prices, supply and demand, and local labour costs.  As a Licensed Antique Jewellery Dealer we are not required to provide valuations. We do so to offer you an unbiased assessment of the jewellery item that you are purchasing. We do not warrant the contents of the valuation however it has been compiled by a licensed professional completely independent of Vintage Times using the accepted standards of the NSW licensing authority for Valuers. It is as close to a legal document as is available in the jewellery industry so please keep it safe.

Antique and Vintage jewellery-

Expectations: We want your expectations to be set accurately understanding what it is that we sell and offer to the market.

--We do not sell perfect jewellery unless it is described as "New" or "Perfect".  This also does not mean that there are defects in all jewellery that is not described as "New" or "Perfect".  It means that a certain amount of imperfection or wear or indications of use should be expected when buying jewellery of this type.

--Most Vintage Times pieces have been worn previously and as such will have wear.

--The very large pictures on this website will do more to explain condition than any description will.

--Every item goes through a thourough check at a professional jeweller before being offered for sale.

--Some resoration will generally be done during this process.

--Known issues will be described where found and these will have already been factored into the price.

--Wear will almost always be present on all items at Vintage Times and this condition must be expected.

--Age and wear in this context is not and must not be considered a fault in the product.

Maintenance:

Vintage Times has all jewellery inspected by jewellers, valuers and labs expert in Vintage and Antique Jewellery. Where applicable we will undertake restoration to ensure the item you purchase will be in excellent Antique or Vintage condition. While this does not make the ring any less “authentic” your new ring will appear to have just come off the jewellers bench! We do also sell a limited range of New, Bespoke and also Reproduction jewellery. These pieces will be clearly described as such on this site.

Inspection & a new chapter for your ring:

We recommend that you to have your jewellery regularly inspected by a jeweller as he/ she may recommend maintenance due to natural wear. Normal, natural wear will occur on any piece of jewellery, rings and bracelets in particular, new, vintage or antique. We recommend that you take the advice of any professional to ensure that your gemstones will remain secure in the settings. These security and strengthening updates are generally low cost relative to the cost of the jewellery item and should be expected.

Insurance:  Jewellery is like your car or home, valuable and exposed to wear, damage and loss.  As such, we highly recommend that you insure your jewellery for loss, theft, and damage including but not limited to the loss of stones. Vintage Times is not responsible for the cost of repair for any physical damage or any loss after purchase.

Our Return and Exchange policies:

We want to do everything we can to make your online experience a pleasant one. We understand that making an incorrect choice can sometimes occur when shopping online as opposed to an in person purchase or pick up where one can actually try on and view the merchandise before taking it home. Vintage Times is happy to offer our online customers a 7-day *return or exchange program. (when items are returned in original condition, including valuations if included).

*Returns:

* We offer a no questions asked 7- day return policy for most jewellery purchased online provided it is returned within the specified time in original, unaltered and unused condition. We are happy to offer either credit for exchange or refund your purchase price. Jewellery sold at sale or discounted prices are not returnable for refund or exchange. Packaging and valuations paperwork should be returned undamaged.

* To start the process just email us within 3 days of receipt for online return & exchange instructions and authorisation. Please do not ship goods without authorisation.

* Should you wish to request an exception to the sale/discounted product return policy, please send us an email before purchasing and request an exception to the no return or exchange policy. In most cases we will be happy to offer an exception. We are truly happy to help if we can and will be able to confirm the return status of any item for you, in writing, prior to shipping. Once a sale or discounted item has been shipped approval is not guaranteed be granted.

* Administration fee: Not normally, but we reserve the right under rare occasions to retain a 20% re-stocking / make right fee should the return circumstances be outside of what would be considered normal business practice of a small retail business. (i.e. - not David Jones or Myers) Circumstances can include but are not limited to; the duration of time between purchase and return, condition of returned item, alterations rectification costs including all costs of work done on customers behalf, including resizing, and the restoration costs to return the ring to the stock size. Missing or damaged valuations of returned items are charged at a flat rate of A$140. Paypal fees incurred in the purchase will only be refunded if Paypal agrees to refund these to us.  (As at 18, September 2019)

* Any alterations to the item, including re-sizing, done on your behalf by us or a 3rd party, will void any agreement to accept return or exchange unless previously approved by Vintage Times, (ask, we will work with you if we can - we're here to help)

* Shipping fees are non-refundable. All costs & risks relating to the return of product to Vintage Times are buyers. International shipments must be clearly and properly labeled as the "return" of merchandise. Mislabeling may incur tax and duty which the buyer will be responsible for and which will be deducted from any refund offered. If buyer uses UPS to ship they charge a A$100 Customs Processing Fee as well as the customs fees which the buyer will be responsible for. While we cannot guarantee another carrier will not charge this fee, we can guarantee that UPS will. We recommend any carrier other than UPS.

* All items are packed for shipment under CCTV. All stones have been professionally examined and documented prior to and during shipping.

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