Saved From the Tip: The Shabby Chic Mirror That Could Steal Your Heart

by Chris Harris The Quiet Joys of the 1% Being an antiques dealer means that almost all of what you handle, probably ninety nine percent, is made up of the weird, the wonderful, the beautiful, the clever, the surprising, and the occasionally eccentric pieces that pass through your hands. Vintage and retro artefacts have their … Continue reading Saved From the Tip: The Shabby Chic Mirror That Could Steal Your Heart

Pro Bono Restoration. Where Politeness Goes a Long Way if you Want Something for Free Without Asking.

The power of the glue and clamp.Selling online, I'd say around 95% of transactions go without a hitch. The remaining 5% fall into various categories of problematic. Fortunately, about 4.5% are resolved without issue, through refunds, replacements, or clear communication. The last 0.5%, about 1 in every 200, are the trickier cases that don't end … Continue reading Pro Bono Restoration. Where Politeness Goes a Long Way if you Want Something for Free Without Asking.