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Returns & Refunds

Last updated: April 2025

Contents
  1. Eligibility & return window
  2. Non-returnable items
  3. How to initiate a return
  4. Condition requirements
  5. Refunds
  6. Exchanges
  7. Shipping costs
  8. Your rights under the CPA
  9. Contact us
01

Eligibility & Return Window

We accept returns on eligible items within 7 days of the confirmed delivery date. To be eligible, your item must meet the condition requirements in section 4.

Returns requested after 7 days of delivery will not be accepted unless the item is defective or damaged, in which case the Consumer Protection Act provisions in section 8 apply.

02

Non-Returnable Items

The following items cannot be returned:

  • Items marked "Final Sale" or sold at clearance pricing
  • Items that have been worn, washed, or altered
  • Items without original tags and packaging
  • Gift cards and digital products
03

How to Initiate a Return

To start a return, email us at customersupport@vintage808info.com within 7 days of delivery with the subject line "Return Request — [Your Order Number]".

Include the following in your email:

  • Your order number
  • The item(s) you want to return
  • The reason for the return
  • Photos of the item if it is defective or damaged

We will respond within 2 business days with return instructions. Do not send items back before receiving a return authorisation — unauthorised returns will not be processed.

Important: Returns sent without prior authorisation will not be accepted and will be returned to the sender at their own cost.

04

Condition Requirements

Items must be returned in the same condition in which they were received:

  • Unworn and unwashed
  • Original tags still attached
  • In original packaging where possible
  • Free from odours, stains, pet hair, and damage

We reserve the right to refuse a return or charge a restocking fee if the item does not meet these conditions.

05

Refunds

Once your return is received and inspected, we will email you to confirm receipt and advise whether your refund has been approved or rejected.

Approved refunds are processed to the original payment method within 5–10 business days. PayFast refunds are subject to PayFast's processing timeline.

Shipping fees are non-refundable unless the item was defective or we made an error with your order.

Please note: We do not refund the original shipping fee unless the return is due to our error or a defective product.

06

Exchanges

We offer exchanges for different sizes or colours where stock is available. To request an exchange, follow the same process as a return (section 3) and specify which item and size you would like in exchange.

Exchanges are subject to stock availability. If the requested size or colour is unavailable, we will issue a refund instead.

07

Shipping Costs

Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer unless the return is due to a defective product or an error on our part, in which case we will cover the cost of the return courier.

We recommend using a trackable shipping service. Vintage808 is not responsible for items lost or damaged in transit during a return.

08

Your Rights Under the Consumer Protection Act

As a South African consumer, you are protected by the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (CPA). Nothing in this returns policy limits or overrides your rights under the CPA.

Under the CPA, you have the right to:

  • Return a defective product within 6 months of purchase for a repair, replacement, or refund — your choice
  • Receive goods that are of good quality, in good working order, and free of defects
  • Receive goods that match the description, sample, or demonstration provided

If you believe your rights under the CPA have been violated and we are unable to resolve the issue, you may contact the National Consumer Commission.

Questions about a return?

Email us at customersupport@vintage808info.com and we'll get back to you within 2 business days.