Our Service Pledge

I want to see return customers in our shop and I think the quality of service and the merchandise I offer will insure that relationship.
I usually ship within 2 business days after payment has been received. If there is going to be a delay in shipping, I will notify you before the transaction is completed. I, in turn, expect payment of a purchase order within three days.

My sincere pledge to you; I will not sell, or freely distribute your private information to anyone. Your privacy is of utmost importance to me. When you give me your personal information, it is used to accurately process and ship your order, nothing more. This is my guarantee to you as my valued customer.

About Us

Welcome to our shop here on Ruby Lane! Robert & I have always tried to offer a diverse inventory of vintage items for your shopping pleasure without the hassle of an auction format. I will do my best to continue to grow the business we created together.

Every item listed in our shop is priced and available to be purchased.

We started the business more than 48 years ago and I am continuing to acquire knowledge along the way. I have a vast library of reference books and utilize the internet when researching items I list for sale. I don't consider myself to be an expert in any field but try to be knowledgeable in all of the items I offer for sale and try to represent them accurately.

Regarding sales, discounts and Wish List items. We are not a "big box" store. That being said, I don't have a large margin to offer big discounts. This is my full time business in which I have to make a living to pay my bills. I try to price our inventory reasonably for both of us. Often I won't participate in Ruby Lane's frequent promotions like the Ruby Red Tag sales HOWEVER from time to time I acknowledge items that have been put on a Wish List by offering modest, temporary discounts. Wish List items are anonymous. I have no way of reaching out to an individual with an item from our shop on a Wish List. Time sensitive FLASH Sale prices also occur on some items.

Regarding payment options. I accept PayPal payments and Money Orders BUT I also accept credit card payments (Visa/MC/Amex & Discover). Include a message when you place you're purchase order and I will gladly send you an invoice through Square which will allow you to make the secure payment online, or if you prefer you may call me directly to give me your payment....whichever makes you feel most comfortable. I respect your information and I will treat it with complete confidentiality.

We always bought with you, the collector, in mind! I am NOT a collector holding back the good stuff. I own and have in my possession all of the merchandise that I offer for sale. It will be packaged and shipped by me and not a third party. The best items I find are always offered to you, our customers. That has been our practice for more than 45 years and I intend to continue that way. No matter what you collect, I think you'll find something of interest in our shop! I take your business seriously and have done so since 1978. I want to see return customers in our shop and I think the quality of my service and the merchandise I offer will insure that relationship.

As you browse our inventory I hope you'll find lots of fun and interesting items. We have old toys including tin, wind up, cast iron, celluloid and battery operated toys. I also sell antique advertising items, black memorabilia, cookie jars, talc tins, old samples and celluloid mirrors. We have a variety of porcelains and pottery including pieces from Germany and Japan. We have S & V items, Frankoma pottery, Nippon and more . You'll also find old safety razors and other shaving items, tools, art deco items, thimbles and a variety of tape measures and other sewing accessories. We have glassware, old books, postcards and sheet music. You might also find some of your old friends like Reddy Kilowatt, Hopalong Cassidy, Popeye, Elsie the Borden Cow and other advertising mascots!

Stay awhile and look around....who knows what you'll uncover! I hope you'll enjoy the variety of vintage items we have for sale in our shop. If you have fun, please share us with a friend!

YES, I do accept Lay-Aways

I look forward to my relationship with you and hope you'll find your experience with me on Ruby Lane a pleasurable one.