The pieces that I list for auction on Ebay are primarily American vintage furniture, ca. 1920-1950. If I can be certain that the item is an earlier period piece, I will definitely state that in the auction. Please read my descriptions as I will point out any distress or age factors attributable to the item.
I do not purchase items by the "container load". My furniture and/or decorative accessory pieces are on site and ready to be shipped within a couple of days of receipt of payment! You will not be placed on hold, waiting 4, 6, 10, 12 or 15 weeks to receive your table, desk, nightstand, clock, mirror, etc. I am also not an enthusiast of recent or reproduction "antique style" furnishings. As I view other auctions and note there is not a date/year specification on the listing, I will conclude that it is a repro, no matter how many references are made to its antique style. Read and ask questions if you are the least bit uncertain! Lastly, it is a far stretch for me to provide or list a retailor an "appraised" value of my auction pieces. It's value or worth can only be determined my you and I would not influence your decision to bid by providing a statement in my auction of what I think it would sell for in a "brick & mortar" store. Bear in mind, one can receive 5 very different appraisals from 5 independent appraisers.
Having shipped very successfully via Fedex ground for 6 years (commercial or residential) for small furniture pieces and accessories, I switched to DHL in Februay 2007 when Fedex's ground shipping cost increased. Biggest mistake I ever made! DHL has serious problems with misrouted shipments, over-delayed deliveries, and lost furniture. How does a shipper lose a large 33" carton? I am relieved to be shipping via Fedex ground once again. If a problem arises, I am on top of it and so is Fedex! The tracking number will be emailed either the evening before or the day of shipping. I use Greyhound GPX for oversized items and I love Greyhound! If you would like a UPS ground ship quote, I will provide that for you as a cost comparison. I personally and securely package every item that I ship and take at least 6 digital photos of the "packing process" for insurance purposes. On the outside chance, a piece sustains any damage in transit, it is the seller's/shipper's responsibility to immediately file the insurance claim and follow through in an expeditious manner. It is also imperative that the buyer/recipient notify the seller immediately following receipt of their item and retain the shipping carton and all packaging material. As a seller, I will request from you, digital photographs of the damaged item. I have had 6 claims in 6 1/2 years, all resolved within 2 weeks with either a full refund to include shipping cost or a partial dollar amount to make a small repair. Items are only insured for the auction sale price, not what you think it would cost to replace the item... the ebay auction sold page is also submitted with the insurance claim.
Communication is paramount with me. I request that my customers reply to my direct email/invoice within 24 hours of the close of auction to exchange information. Even though we will not meet personally, I do want to "meet" you via email. I do not use Ebay Checkout because it is impersonal and it is definitely not conducive to my record keeping. Payment for my auctions is due within 7 days of the close of auction. I can usually count on receipt of payment within 3-5 days from cities and towns all over the country. A non-paying bidder claim will be filed should payment not be received after 7 days and the item will be relisted.
Thanks so much for taking the time to read my "Me Page". Hopefully, at some time, we will engage in an eBay transaction and I will do my utmost best to make sure that it is a most pleasant and smooth transaction.
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