Terms of service
Hold Policy
Because we are a small business and each of our items is one-of-a-kind, we are not able to hold items for customers prior to purchase. Therefore, we cannot remove an item from the website for sale while a customer is researching shipping quotes.
Making an Offer
As the buyer, you have the option to make an offer on any item for sale (see the “make an offer” box). When you make an offer, The Art of Antiquing will receive notification of the offer and then will respond with an accept or reject of the offer. If accepted, the buyer will receive a link with a “click and buy” option with the new price. In the meantime, the item will not be put on hold or removed from the website until the buyer has purchased it through the link. Buyers should be aware that items may be purchased by another customer during that time.
Coordinating Your Own Shipping
If you would prefer to manage your own shipping you can select “Free: Pickup at Retail Store/Buyer Will Arrange Shipping”. You can then either pick up your purchase at no cost or arrange for an alternate shipping method. After purchase, the buyer must contact The Art of Antiquing within five days of purchase to coordinate the shipper picking up at a date and time no later than three weeks from date of purchase. Please be aware that if you choose to manage your own shipping you will be responsible for any packing and/or crating required to safely ship your purchase. Once you’ve coordinated shipping, you can reach out to The Art of Antiquing to schedule a pickup date and time. The Art of Antiquing will hand over your purchase unpackaged and as is and the sale will be considered final upon pickup. Any damage or loss will be your responsibility.
Free Local Pickup
Local pickup allows customers to avoid shipping costs. Customers must bring ID with them when picking up the item. After purchase, the buyer must contact The Art of Antiquing within five days of their purchase to coordinate a pickup date and time, which must be completed within three weeks from date of purchase. Failure to coordinate local pickup within five business days could result in a cancellation of the order, and failure to pick up the item within three weeks could also result in a cancellation of the order. All sales are final once the buyer takes possession of the item.