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Grand Central Station Antiques

333 9th St.

San Francisco, CA  94103

 

 

Dealer's Choice

 

 

 Dear Antiques Buyer,

               Grand Central Station Antiques would like to welcome you to our new Dealer's Choice program.  The purpose of this program is to allow our very own sources in Europe that Grand Central Station Antiques has used for many years to freely upload, into designated areas in our website, as much of their inventory as they want. These sources are all reputable dealers with years (in most cases "generations") of experience and a wide variety of goods.

            This program will allow you to pick and choose from literally hundreds of pieces of furniture and accessories that our sources in Europe will upload into our website.  When on our web site you will be given a complete description including measurements and prices.  We will provide several pictures from various angles and close-ups of distinctive decorative elements and particular quality and period indicators, i.e. hand-cut dovetailing, beveled mirrors, etc.

The shown prices will include all the packing, shipping, and receiving details including customs.  Any items purchased will be unloaded in our warehouse and stored for up to 7 days from the day the container is unloaded.  A delivery service will be available for a fee.

The advantages to this program will be that our sources in Europe will be able to upload huge varieties of items. Items that we ourselves could not afford or items that would not be practical to sell in our store. The main advantage is that you will essentially be paying the same prices that we would normally pay as we buy from our European sources.

All items are sold "as is" and there will be no exchanges or refunds. We can help in remedying almost any cosmetic problem like the finish being darker or lighter, shinier or duller than expected, shipping scratches, or whatever.  We are not responsible for repairing these kinds of problems, but we are well aware of who can, how much it should cost, and can get it done for you at a discounted “dealer” rate.

Now, most people are very comfortable with the way that Robert selects and recognizes the quality of furniture. And that is why our Buyer's Club has been so successful.  Well, for a small fee Robert can adjust his schedule and take the time required to personally view and examine the item of your choice. Robert will be able to give you a more detail feedback of the item and take extra pictures if you like. And for some, this will make them more comfortable buying through this buying program.  

Like anything else, problems can arise.  However, you will have real people, here in San Francisco, who can help facilitate the resolution of almost any problem that may come up.  Just keep in mind, if the advantages didn’t outweigh the risks, antique dealers from around the world would not be doing this very thing everyday.

To take advantage of this program you must have access to the internet and be able to pay when you buy.  That is the money has to be in our accounts and ready for wire transfer before our buyers leave the European country in which they are buying.  We spend just 5-7 days filling a container.  Depending on what day the item is put on the internet, you may only have 2 days to get the money to us.  Major credit cards are accepted but for those who prefer paying by check, overnight priority mail might be required.  If the funds are not made available to us before we leave the country of origin, the sale will be cancelled.

It will all be over in 5-7 days until the next time we go to Europe.  Expect to allow 4-6 weeks for delivery of items purchased.          Send your questions or comments to comments@gcsantiques.com  We look forward to hearing from you.

 

Sincerely,

  Antiques for Seven, Ltd., a California Corporation                    dba: Grand Central Station Antiques