FAQ
Products
Shipping
What Products do I Sell?
All available products are either vintage or pre-loved. I do not sell any newly manufactured beads. I sell a huge range of beads, pendants, charms, findings, chain, cord and other crafting supplies
What is the Difference Between Vintage or Pre-loved?
All the products in my shop are pre-loved, as they are all secondhand. Vintage products are pre-loved goods which are more than 20 years old. I have a range of stock in my shop which is vintage, dating from the 1970s to 1990s. It's strange to think that something manufactured in 2001 is now vintage!
Do you have more of a Certain Item?
I may do - just ask! Much of my stock comes from taking apart individual items of broken jewellery, so I may only have what is in my shop. Or, I might have a similar item in stock, or waiting to be photographed and listed. Please ask me if you are looking for something specific and I will see if I can help.
Domestic Shipping
I post all items out first class within 2 working days of your order - usually sooner than that. I use cardboard box envelopes to post all orders, which can be composted and recycled, and use paper bags and tissue paper to wrap most of the beads I sell, apart from the smallest beads, which are still sent in plastic bags. If extra padding is required, I use repurposed bubble wrap.
As a sustainable business, I do not make car journeys specifically to post orders. I will either use a post box, walk to the post office, or visit the post office as part of a linked trip, where I am already using my car.
International Shipping
I post internationally, throughout the word. At the moment, shipping can take up to a month internationally, so please be mindful of this if you place an order.
Customs Duties & Other Fees
Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I am not responsible for delays due to customs or for any customs duties. Please check before you purchase if you are not sure.