Return & Refund Policy
Important: One-of-a-Kind Vintage Items
Every item sold by Treasures of Maimi is a one-of-a-kind vintage piece. We strongly encourage you to review all photographs, the condition rating, and the item description carefully before purchasing.
We comply fully with EU and Spanish consumer protection regulations, including Directive 2011/83/EU and Real Decreto Legislativo 1/2007. Because our items are unique and irreplaceable, strict return conditions apply. Please read the details below.
1. 14-Day Right of Withdrawal (Change of Mind)
Under EU law, you have the right to withdraw from your online purchase within 14 calendar days of physically receiving your item, without needing to provide a reason.
Conditions for Withdrawal:
- You must notify us of your decision to return the item within 14 days of delivery.
- The item must be shipped back to us within 14 days of notifying us.
- The item must be returned in its original condition — unworn, unaltered, and undamaged.
- All original packaging, tags, dust bags, and accessories must be included.
Shipping Costs for Withdrawals:
- Return Shipping: the buyer is strictly responsible for arranging and paying for return shipping. We strongly recommend using a tracked and insured service, as we are not responsible for returns lost in transit.
- Original Shipping: we will refund the full purchase price of the item plus the original standard shipping cost you paid at checkout. If you selected an expedited or premium delivery method, we will only refund the cost of standard shipping.
Diminished Value:
You are liable for any diminished value of the item resulting from handling beyond what is necessary to establish its nature and characteristics under EU Directive 2011/83/EU, Article 14. You may inspect the item as you would in a physical store, but wearing, using, damaging, or removing tags may result in a deduction from your refund.
2. Legal Guarantee & Authenticity (When We Issue a Refund)
We stand behind the accuracy and authenticity of every listing. You are entitled to a full refund, and we will cover all return shipping costs, under the following circumstances:
- Item Not As Described (Legal Guarantee of Conformity): under Spanish law, our second-hand vintage items carry a legal guarantee. If the item you receive differs materially from the listing, such as undisclosed damage or the wrong item being shipped, you are entitled to a refund. Please contact us with clear photos of the discrepancy as soon as you discover it.
- Authenticity Guarantee: we guarantee the authenticity of every item we sell, sourced from Japan's most trusted vintage dealers. If an item is found to be inauthentic by a qualified third-party authenticator, you will receive a full refund, including all shipping costs. There is no time limit on authenticity claims.
3. Damage During Shipping
All items are professionally packaged and shipped with tracking. We are responsible for the safe delivery of your package until it is physically in your possession.
If your item arrives damaged during transit, we require your full cooperation so we can issue your refund and file an insurance claim with the carrier:
- Inspect your package upon delivery. If the exterior box is visibly crushed or damaged, please note this with the courier before signing for it.
- Contact us at treasuresofmaimi@gmail.com within 48 hours of delivery, or as promptly as possible.
- You must include clear photographs of both the damaged item and all original shipping boxes and packaging materials. Do not throw the packaging away.
- Once we receive the required photographic evidence, we will process your full refund and handle the carrier dispute on our end.
4. Custom Sourcing Service
Treasures of Maimi offers a custom sourcing service to help you find specific vintage items. To initiate a custom search, a non-refundable sourcing fee is required. The current amount is shown on the bag request page before you pay.
This fee covers our team's time, expertise, and labor in locating, verifying, and authenticating the requested item.
- If you proceed with purchasing the sourced item, the sourcing fee you paid will be fully deducted from your final purchase price.
- If you choose not to purchase the item, change your mind, or if we cannot locate the item within the agreed-upon timeframe, the sourcing fee remains non-refundable as payment for the completed service.
- Legal Waiver: by paying the initial sourcing fee, you expressly agree that the execution of this service begins immediately. You acknowledge that you may lose your 14-day right of withdrawal for this specific service once the sourcing service has been fully performed under Directive 2011/83/EU, Article 16.
Discount codes created for product checkout and discount codes created for sourcing deposits are handled separately. Any sourcing deposit credit is shown separately from product discounts on the final sourced bag checkout.
5. How to Request a Refund
If you believe your item qualifies for a return or refund:
- Contact us at treasuresofmaimi@gmail.com within 14 days for a standard withdrawal, or as soon as possible for conformity, authenticity, or damage claims.
- Include your order number and, if applicable, clear photographs showing the issue.
- Our team will review your request within 2 business days.
- If approved, we will provide the return shipping instructions.
- Your refund will be processed within 14 days of us receiving and inspecting the returned item.
6. Exchanges
We do not offer exchanges. Every item in our collection is one of a kind, meaning there is no identical replacement available. If your item qualifies for a refund, you are welcome to use the refund to purchase a different piece from our store.
7. Contact Us
For any questions about returns, refunds, or our sourcing service, please contact us at treasuresofmaimi@gmail.com