Carlson's Antiques is based in the Twin Cities of Mpls/St.Paul, MN. We've been in business for over 14 years, specializing in china and pottery. Check out our web site for lots of china and pottery --especially Vintage Fiesta and Roseville, but lots of other items including Weller, Flow Blue and Haviland China !
Carlson's Antiques
We also sell out of Blake Antiques in Hopkins, Minn. If you're in the Minneapolis area, Hopkins has 14 Antique shops and lots of restaurants.
We are members of the Homer Laughlin China Collectors Association. If you are a collector of Fiesta, Harlequin or other Homer Laughlin China check them out at HLCCA
Bill is now making plexiglass display risers from simple 'U' shapes to 2 and 4 stack risers for cases, and corner risers for cases. Also plexiglass cases, covers and holders. We do custom work and will help you design what you need to display your collectibles. Check out our web site!
Some Terms:
We guarantee your satisfaction with our items. If a piece is not as described, and if you aren't satisfied, please let us know within 7 days and we'll refund your purchase price --the item must be returned with our labels and marks intact. We are really tough graders of items, so we try to describe all scratches, nicks, etc. --SHIPPING --we usually ship USPS with insurance. If you have any ship damage, save the box and packing, leave our labels and marks on, and email us and we'll help with the claim. --PAYMENT --We like to get paid! We now accept PayPal, or --check:-ship in 10 days, --money order:-ship right away.
Business Ethics:
We have been working to run our antiques business in a highly ethical manner. Bill is a member of our local Rotary club, and we have adopted the Rotary 4-Way Test as our standard for business ethics. Here is the test --Try it out in your business or your business dealings --it really works!
The 4-Way Test (check out more at ROTARY.ORG )
Of the things we think, say or do:
1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
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