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Buy with confidence, return with ease

Thirty days to change your mind. Free collection when something is faulty. Refunds within five business days of approval. No complicated hoops — just tell us what happened.

30-day window Free on faults R149 change of mind Refunds in 5 days

1. Your 30-day right to return

We want you to be certain about your equipment. If an item is not right for your kitchen, you may return it within 30 calendar days of delivery provided it is unused, in its original packaging, with all accessories, manuals and inserts intact. This is in addition to your rights under the South African Consumer Protection Act, and in line with Google Merchant Center’s requirement that return terms are transparent before purchase.

2. Return summary

Return window30 calendar days from delivery
ConditionUnused, original packaging, complete accessories
Return methodCourier collection arranged by Velrovia Group (or return by own courier)
Return cost — faulty / incorrect itemFree (we pay shipping both ways)
Return cost — change of mindFlat R149 collection fee
Refund methodOriginal payment method (card, EFT or bank transfer)
Refund timelineApproved within 2 business days of inspection; paid within 5 business days
Restocking feeNone, except large appliances returned without original packaging

3. What can be returned

  • Unused small equipment: urns, chafing dishes, serving sets, dispensers, blenders and griddles.
  • Unused large appliances: convection ovens and display fridges, in original packaging and without installation damage.
  • Faulty items and items damaged in transit — reported within 48 hours of delivery where possible.
  • Incorrect items supplied due to our error — collected and replaced at our cost.

4. What cannot be returned

  • Made-to-order, customised or engraved equipment.
  • Opened hygiene-sensitive products and consumables such as chafing fuel cans.
  • Equipment damaged by misuse, incorrect voltage, water ingress, unauthorised repair or using the wrong cleaning chemicals.
  • Items returned after the 30-day window, unless faulty and covered by warranty.
  • Items missing serial numbers or with removed safety labels.

5. Damaged or faulty on arrival

Please photograph the outer box and the item, and email sales@velroviagroup.co.za within 48 hours. Never use damaged electrical equipment — unplug it and let us guide the next step. We arrange a free replacement or a full refund including courier costs. If the fault appears later, our warranty policy applies instead of the returns process.

6. Warranty is separate

Faults that appear after the 30-day return window are handled under our Warranty Policy. Warranty repairs are free for manufacturing defects, with spare parts held in Mbombela. Where a repair is not possible, we replace the unit or issue a credit.

7. How to start a return

  1. Email sales@velroviagroup.co.za or call 073 592 7535 with your order number.
  2. Tell us the item, the reason and whether you prefer a refund or exchange.
  3. We reply within one business day with a return reference and courier window.
  4. Pack the item securely, include accessories, and hand it to the courier.
  5. We inspect, then refund or dispatch the replacement.

8. Business orders and delivery fees

Original delivery fees are refunded only where the return is due to our error, a fault or transit damage. For change-of-mind business orders, VAT is refunded as part of the total and a credit note is issued against the tax invoice.

9. Consumer law

Nothing in this policy limits your rights under the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 or the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002, including your right to cancel an online purchase within the cooling-off period and to receive goods of good quality that match the description.

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The return process, step by step

01

Tell us within 30 days

Email sales@velroviagroup.co.za with your order number (AE-YYYY-XXXXXX), the item and the reason. No forms, no interrogation.

02

We confirm and book a courier

We reply within one business day with a return reference and a collection window — free for faulty or incorrect items, R149 for change of mind.

03

Pack it as it arrived

Original carton, inserts and accessories where possible. Need the carton? We can send one; a packaging fee applies for large appliances.

04

Inspection and refund

We inspect within two business days of arrival and refund to your original payment method within five business days of approval.

Common return questions

How long do I have to return catering equipment?

30 calendar days from delivery for unused equipment in its original packaging. Faulty or incorrectly supplied items can be reported within 30 days and are collected at our cost.

Who pays for return shipping?

We cover return shipping in full for faulty, damaged or incorrectly supplied items. For change-of-mind returns we charge a flat R149 collection fee, deducted from your refund.

How long does a refund take?

Refunds are approved within two business days of inspection and paid to your original payment method within five business days of approval. Bank transfers can take a further 1–2 business days to reflect.

Can I exchange for a different product?

Yes. We will offset the value of your returned item against any replacement and invoice or refund the difference. If the replacement is more expensive, we issue a secure payment link.

What cannot be returned?

Made-to-order items, opened hygiene-sensitive goods, consumables such as fuel cans, and equipment damaged by misuse, incorrect voltage, water ingress or unauthorised repair.