Applewood
Antiques
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Antiques How to Sell To Us We will buy China, Crystal, Fiesta, Glass, Silver & Collectibles. If you would like to speak to someone about selling your pieces of china, crystal, fiesta, silver or collectibles, please call us at 1-902-354-2147. We are available 9am to 4:30 pm Atlantic time. It is best however to send us an Email with photos of your item(s). As the old saying goes: "a picture is worth a thousand words." We will let you know if we are currently purchasing pieces and we will Email an offer back to you indicating the prices that we will pay for pieces in excellent condition. Our offer will list the items that we can purchase, with a corresponding "per piece" price that we will pay. Once you have determined which pieces you would like to sell to us, simply fill out the offer by indicating the quantities that you are sending. Then multiply the quantity of each piece being sold by the price we have indicated to arrive at the total amount you should expect to receive for your pieces, if they pass our quality inspection. We reserve the right to be the sole judge of the quality for each item and to limit quantities purchased. Please carefully review the "Offer to Purchase" for further terms and conditions. When you have completed the form as above, include a copy with your shipment to us (important packing and shipping guidelines are outlined below). If you have any difficulty or questions regarding any of these items, please call us at 1-902-354-2147, available 9 am to 4:30 pm Atlantic time, or Email us using this link: Email The following are general quality requirement guidelines we use when deciding whether to purchase items. Please keep in mind that we are unable to purchase pieces with chips, cracks, repairs, stains, or excessive wear. China: We are interested in all types of China. Individual pieces as well as sets, partial or full. We are able to buy some pieces (at reduced prices) that are crazed or have minor flaws. Crystal: We are interested in individual pieces or sets, partial or complete. Fiesta: We are interested in all Vintage Fiesta pieces and some post 1986 pieces. Please email us with a list of the items you have and we will return your email quickly. We are able to buy some pieces (at reduced prices) that have minor flaws. Glass: We are interested in Depression Glass; 30's, 40's, 50's glass; and other coloured glass. We are able to buy some pieces (at reduced prices) that have minor flaws. Silver: Please discuss your monogrammed silver plate or sterling with us. Collectibles: We are interested in a wide variety of collectibles. Pictures of your collectibles are vitally important. Please include as many photos of your items as you can. Packing & Shipping Guidelines Due to the fragile nature of many types of tableware and collectibles, sometimes pieces can be damaged in transit. By following the proven guidelines outlined below, you'll be greatly reducing the chances of your pieces arriving broken or chipped. Wrapping Merchandise Wrap each piece individually in two or more sheets of newspaper, bubble wrap or foam. Start at one corner and wrap diagonally. Secure pieces of the same size together in bundles with tape. Use extra padding around delicate handles and stems. Teapot, coffeepot and sugar bowl lids should be wrapped separately and then taped into their position. Flatware pieces should be wrapped individually to minimize scratching. Please check with your carrier for their wrapping instructions. Packing Merchandise We recommend that you double box your items by placing one box within another and packing with at least two inches of crushed heavy brown grocery bags, newspapers or other padding between all six sides of the cartons. Keep in mind that the larger the carton, the higher the rate of breakage due to shifting or overloading. Place heavier items in the bottom of the carton. Separate bundles and individually wrapped pieces with newspaper, bubble wrap or foam cushioning. Bundles of plates, bowls or platters should be placed around the edges to absorb extra shock. Before sealing a carton, pad the top and sides of the box as full as possible to prevent air pockets or pieces touching the sides. Contents should not move when the box is shaken. Seal the carton with 2" to 3" carton sealing tape. Please do not use masking or cellophane tape to seal boxes. Shipping Merchandise Mark each box with the word "fragile" and label the outside with the total number of boxes in your shipment (i.e., #1 of 3, #2 of 3, etc.). For your convenience, we ask that you package the china, crystal, flatware or collectibles separately. All paperwork should be attached to the outside of the box with a packing list enclosure (invoice envelope). Insurance requirements vary by shipping company. Check with your shipping company to verify that your shipment is adequately packaged per their instructions and has insurance based on the offer price of the merchandise. If the merchandise is shipped through a courier service and arrives damaged we will notify you and the carrier.They will communicate directly with you concerning the damage and settlement of claims. Please understand that once we have notified you and/or the carrier, the settlement of the claim is between you and the carrier. |
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