Thanks for coming to shop with us here at The Vintage Merchant!

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Graduate of The University of Hawaii, with a major in Fashion Design.

We are proud to be a member of the Vintage Fashion Guild.

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As with all good VINTAGE merchandise, our inventory values go UP rather than decline with time.

We are in an interesting marketing situation, as age is an attribute, rather than a detriment.
We rarely mark down an item if its been here for a month, or a few months, or even for years,
as we're not in rush to "get rid" of our inventory,

these are COLLECTIBLES, that we treasure, and that our clients treasure, as well.

Occasionally we have a curious shopper who requests that we discount an item BECAUSE they've noticed it in our online shop for a while,

or question why an item that they've been watching will RISE in price, rather than go down...

This is the awesome nature of vintage collectibles and antiques...

and as much as we're THRILLED that trends come (kitschy Enid Collins bags)

and go (camouflage clothing),

once a virgin second-hand shopper owns quality vintage with one-of-a-kind personality,

they understand how enchanting, clever and exciting our world is!

If you're thinking that a price is a bit steep on an item,
please feel free to make an offer.

We do have absolutely wonderful wares that we have totally fallen in love with...
and therefore find it really difficult to part with...
so, sometimes we price with emotion (research-based, of course, but emotion, none the less!),
rather than a mathematically strict marketing formula.

Also, SOME collectors refuse to handle vintage merchandise if it has ANY flaws of any sort...
depending on the item, it's rarity, the current demand, AND the condition,
we do handle SOME collectible pieces that are less than perfect.

Now, especially, "vintage," "vintage look," and "vintage inspired" is "in" in a big way.
Look in practically any shop that carries only NEW merchandise, and you'll see
clothing, furnishings, ANYthing and EVERYthing made and marketed as "vintage",
even though it's just been manufactured to "look" vintage.

We always describe each of our AUTHENTIC vintage items in detail, and provide loads of photographs, as well.
In addition, we will happily send extra photos via email to clients with questions.

All that being said, please notice that

WE DO CONSIDER ALL OFFERS!!
And will either accept or counter, depending on the item, and the offer.

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We do not have a brick and mortar shop, we work out of our home, so we do not list our address,

thank you for understanding .

If you'd like to stop by in person some time to check out a specific item, though, email us,
and we'll try to set up a time when it would be convenient for you to come by.

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We REQUIRE Paypal for all orders now.

It is by far the most secure online payment method for YOU and for us,

and remember, WE pay the payment transaction fee rather than you.

PLEASE NOTICE: We only ship to the address that is stated in your PayPal payment.

Should you need your item shipped to another address, please log into your account and make the necessary changes before processing payment.

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Our Layaway Plan (or Lack Thereof):

We have had at least half a dozen customers BEG for a chance to do layaways.
Each and EVERY ONE PROMISES they will pay within a certain time frame (30 days, 60 days, 90 days...)
Many never made a second payment, and a few never even paid their initial deposit.
"can you hold it til Friday?",
"my car broke down, can I pay on the 15th...",
"oh my Grandma is sick, so I can't pay until after the 1st..."

ONE customer that we agreed to do a layaway with agreed to pay within 30 days.
We received her final payment 3 MONTHS LATER.

So, no, we have never ( NOT ONCE ) had a positive experience with layaway,
and will never offer it as an option again.

We require payment via Paypal, and suggest you ask them about payment plans.

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Sizing Vintage Clothing

Labeled sizes are SO variable:

SO

we always list our clothing by measurement.

We HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you take a similar garment from your own wardrobe that fits the way you like,

then lay it flat and measure it.

Compare your measurements to those of the item you are interested in,

keep in mind how tight/loose you like to wear your clothes (knits can stretch, corduroy won't),

and the ultimate decision is yours.

The Vintage Merchant

Thanks for shopping with us!