discounts

On the sale of antiques, we offer discounts based on your method of payment.

packing & shipping

• We will follow any instructions you may have for packing and shipping.

• The fee for packing and shipping depends on size, weight, method of delivery and the packing materials required for the safe arrival of your merchandise. We sometimes use a professional packing service.

refunds for internet purchases

We will refund your purchase price (less any shipping or delivery expense) as long as:

• You return the item (including any keys, presentations boxes, etc.) within 7 days after the item arrives at your address.

• The item (including any keys, presentations boxes, etc.) is in the same condition it was in when you purchased it.

• The method of refund is identical to the method of payment (except for wire transfers, in which case we will send you a refund check).

refunds for in-store purchases

We will refund your purchase price (less any shipping or delivery expense) as long as:

• You return the item (including any keys, presentations boxes, etc.) before the close of business on the 2nd day after the sale.

• The item (including any keys, presentations boxes, etc.) is in the same condition it was in when you purchased it.

• The method of refund is identical to the method of payment (except for wire transfers, in which case we will send you a refund check).

layaway

We are always happy to help you purchase fine antiques. There is never a charge for purchasing on layaway, but the first 10% of the purchase price (plus sales tax, if applicable) becomes nonrefundable after 30 days.

sales tax

In Texas, sales tax is applied unless . . .

• The item is shipped to you by common carrier to an address outside of Texas, or

• You sign a Texas Resale Certificate showing a Sales & Use Tax Permit number.

On custom framing, we offer a 5% discount if you pay for your order 100% up-front. (The other way to pay is half up front, the balance upon completion.)

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On the sale of brand new items, we do not offer any discounts, but our prices are oftentimes below standard retail on these items.

conditions of sale

Our Promise of Good-Faith Dealings

We endeavor to describe items accurately, but WE DO NOT GUARANTEE OUR DESCRIPTIONS. The thing is, it is frequently just not possible to say with certainty that any antique is “this-and-such” or has a certain value. Even the great museums and their teams of experts have been known to make mistakes when assessing authenticity and value. So while we are happy to tell you what we know – or think we know – about an item, we want to make it clear that we do not pretend to be experts. It is in this spirit of frank and open disclosure that we impose these CONDITIONS OF SALE . . .

Concerning items that have been previously owned by someone other than the manufacturer, BUYER AGREES THAT:

(1) All items are SOLD AS IS & WITH ALL FAULTS and without any representation, warranty or assumption of liability, whether express or implied.

(2) ALL IN-STORE SALES BECOME FINAL at the close of business on the 2nd BUSINESS DAY after the day of sale (except as may be stipulated in the section “Instructions & Special Arrangements” on the front side of the invoice). ALL INTERNET SALES BECOME FINAL at the close of business on the 7th BUSINESS DAY after the day of sale (unless you have made other arrangements with us prior to the sale).

(3) Bonaparte Antiques may refuse to accept a return or pay a refund on any item that has been ALTERED or DAMAGED in any way whatsoever and/or returned with MISSING PARTS (keys, display boxes, etc).

(4) We may elect to hold any item purchased until we have collected in GOOD FUNDS (as evidenced by a cleared check, cleared cashier’s check or credit card purchase approved by our credit card processor) 100% of the invoice Balance Due.

(5) Items purchased on LAYAWAY require a minimum 10% DOWN PAYMENT. At 3:00 p.m. (in Houston, Texas) on the 30th calendar day after the sale, the minimum down payment becomes NONREFUNDABLE.

(6) We are not responsible for the loss or damage to items you purchase and leave in our care, custody and/or control including, but not limited to, items in transit whether or not in our care, custody and/or control.

(7) WE ARE NOT AN EXPERT OR APPRAISER and you have not relied on our experience, judgment, skill or opinion in deciding to purchase any item from us.

special orders

We ask that you pay 100% up front for special orders. Your payment is NONREFUNDABLE (unless the item arrives damaged, defective or is simply not what you ordered or specified).