Velvet Market
Delivery and disputes

Clear delivery.
Fairer resolution.

Sellers choose and pay their own postage. Velvet Market records the seller-stated delivery charge, shows it before payment and provides the support route for eligible issues.

Launch scope: UK mainland delivery first. Northern Ireland, Scottish islands and other offshore addresses will be confirmed separately. Each seller sets a delivery charge per listing based on the item and their postage cost; Velvet Market does not set or absorb that cost.

Delivery

Seller responsibilities

  • Set a fair delivery charge for each listing.
  • Dispatch within two working days unless a longer time is shown before purchase.
  • Use tracked postage and discreet, plain packaging.
  • Tracked delivery is normally expected within two to three working days after dispatch.

Buyer visibility

The seller-set charge is displayed beside the listing and in the basket before payment. Where a basket includes several sellers, each seller’s delivery charge is shown separately and added to the total.

Cancellations and returns

Before dispatch

A buyer may request cancellation before dispatch. If accepted, the order is cancelled and the payment is refunded through the payment provider.

After dispatch

Do not return an item directly to a seller. Contact Velvet Market first so an approved, privacy-safe return route can be provided where appropriate.

These rules do not remove statutory consumer rights. The final return position depends on the item, seller status and applicable law.

Refunds

When a refund may apply

Refunds may be considered for an accepted cancellation, non-delivery, material difference from the listing, or an item that arrives damaged, subject to evidence and the final terms.

How refunds work

Approved refunds are sent through the payment provider to the original payment method. No manual off-platform payment is permitted.

Disputes

Raise a case

Report non-delivery, damage or a material listing mismatch promptly, with honest details and supporting evidence.

Review

The seller may be asked for dispatch proof and relevant information. Velvet Market may pause settlement while a case is reviewed and will communicate the outcome.

False claims, abusive contact, evidence tampering or repeated misuse may lead to restrictions or account closure.

Payment status

Checkout remains in review mode until an approved payment provider is connected. No card payment, order, refund or seller payout is active yet.