Terms and Conditions

Last updated: 13 March 2026

These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the Vintage Top Shelf website and the purchase of products from our store. By accessing this website or placing an order, you agree to be bound by these terms.

1. About Us

Vintage Top Shelf is a UK-based online retailer specialising in pre-owned vintage magazines and related printed publications. All products are sold as collectible physical media.

2. Age Restriction

All products sold by Vintage Top Shelf are intended for customers aged 18 years or over.

By placing an order on this website, you confirm that:

  • You are at least 18 years old
  • It is legal for you to purchase and possess such material in your jurisdiction
  • You are legally permitted to receive such items through the postal system

We reserve the right to cancel any order where age verification is suspected to be inaccurate.

3. Nature of Products

All items sold are pre-owned vintage magazines offered primarily as collectible printed media.

Customers acknowledge that:

  • Items may show signs of age, wear, fading, or other imperfections
  • Descriptions and photographs are provided to the best of our knowledge
  • Minor age-related imperfections are not considered faults

Where a specific issue materially affects an item, this will normally be stated in the product description.

4. Ordering

When you place an order through the website:

  • You are making an offer to purchase the product
  • Orders are subject to acceptance and availability
  • We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order

Once an order has been accepted, you will receive a confirmation email.

5. Pricing

  • All prices are displayed in GBP (£) unless stated otherwise
  • Prices may change at any time before an order is placed
  • The price at checkout is the final purchase price, excluding any applicable shipping charges

6. VAT

Vintage Top Shelf is not currently VAT registered. Therefore, no VAT is charged on any orders.

7. Payment

Payment must be completed at checkout using the payment methods provided on the website.

Vintage Top Shelf does not store payment card details directly.

Orders will only be dispatched once payment has been successfully processed.

8. Shipping and Delivery

Orders are dispatched from the United Kingdom using Royal Mail or other courier services.

  • Dispatch time is typically 1–2 working days
  • Delivery times may vary depending on destination and postal service performance
  • Customers are responsible for providing an accurate delivery address

We are not responsible for delays caused by:

  • Postal or courier services
  • Customs processing
  • Events outside our reasonable control

All items are packaged securely and discreetly.

9. International Orders

Customers ordering from outside the United Kingdom are responsible for:

  • Ensuring the legal import of items into their country
  • Paying any customs duties, taxes, or import charges

We cannot guarantee delivery where items are delayed, restricted, or confiscated by customs authorities.

10. Returns and Refunds

Under UK consumer law, customers may have the right to cancel an order within 14 days of receiving the goods.

Due to the nature of the products, returns will only be accepted where:

  • The item is returned in the same condition as received
  • The return is initiated within 14 days of delivery

Returns will not be accepted where:

  • The item has been damaged after delivery
  • The condition reflects normal vintage wear already described

Customers are responsible for return postage costs unless the item is faulty or incorrect.

Refunds are issued once the returned item has been received and inspected.

11. Lost or Damaged Items

If your order arrives damaged or does not arrive:

  • Please contact us within 7 days of the expected delivery date
  • We may request photographs or supporting information

Where appropriate, we may offer a replacement (if available) or a refund.

12. Product Use

All items are sold as collectible printed media.

Customers agree not to use purchased items in any unlawful manner, including the unauthorised reproduction or distribution of copyrighted material.

13. Intellectual Property

All website content, including text, images, branding, and design, is the property of Vintage Top Shelf or its licensors and may not be reproduced without permission.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Vintage Top Shelf shall not be liable for:

  • Indirect or consequential losses
  • Loss of profits or data
  • Delays caused by postal or third-party services

Nothing in these terms excludes liability where it would be unlawful to do so under UK law.

15. Privacy

Personal data is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable UK data protection legislation.

16. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Updated versions will be published on this page.

17. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Scotland. Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Scotland.

18. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:

Vintage Top Shelf
Email: info@vintagetopshelf.co.uk

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