Terms & Conditions
Last updated: October 2026
1. Who We Are
Check the Base is a small independent antiques business based in Scotland, UK.
You can contact me, Shari, at [email protected]
2. What We Sell
Everything is genuine pre-owned antique or vintage.
We describe items honestly, including wear or damage.
If unsure, please ask before buying, we are always happy to answer any questions or send more photos.
3. Provenance & Attribution
Dating and attribution are based on research and visible features -
We love discussing our research and findings, and we welcome buyers getting in touch to ask questions.
Descriptions are our educated opinions.
If uncertain, we will say so.
4. Prices
All prices are in GBP.
Postage is added at checkout — no hidden fees.
5. Orders & Payment
Orders must be paid in full before dispatch.
We accept debit/credit cards, PayPal, and any methods shown at checkout.
6. Postage & Delivery
We dispatch within 2–3 working days.
We pack items carefully and with consideration.
Once the item is delivered please unpack carefully. If there is any damage,
please let us know using the contact form.
International customers are very welcome.
Please send us a message to arrange packing and postage.
7. Returns & Cancellations
Under UK Consumer Contracts Regulations:
- 14 days to cancel after delivery
- 14 days to return after cancelling
Please return items securely packed and in the condition you received them. We recommend photographing the item and your packing before you send it, in case of damage in transit. We may reduce a refund if an item has been damaged or handled beyond what’s needed to examine it.
Refunds will be issued to your original payment and processed within 14 days of return.
If the return is due to our error we will pay postage, otherwise buyer pays return postage.
Your statutory rights are not affected.
8. Watches
Each watch listing says whether it’s sold as working or sold unserviced.
Sold as working: it was running and keeping time when tested, and we’ll send you a video before dispatch.
Sold unserviced: priced as a non-runner. If it’s running at the time of listing, treat that as a bonus.
Vintage mechanical watches need regular servicing, and unless a listing says otherwise, they are not water resistant.
Please check the watch when it arrives and let us know of any problem as soon as possible.
This does not affect your statutory rights.
9. Photos & Content
All images and text are our own.
Please do not reuse without permission.
10. Liability
Liability is limited to the amount paid.
Our liability is limited to the amount you paid for the item, except where the law doesn’t allow it to be limited. We are not liable for indirect or consequential loss. This does not affect your statutory rights.
11. Privacy
Please see our Privacy Policy for how data is handled.
12. Website Hosting
This website is hosted by Krystal Hosting.
We are not responsible for:
- temporary downtime
- technical issues
- interruptions beyond our control
13. Contact
Shari at [email protected]— this is a small business, and you’ll be speaking to a real person.