Welcome to the Royal Doulton Collector Store!
Whether you are a past customer or new customers, this online store is dedicated to serving those who seriously appreciate the superb designs and fine craftmanship found in Royal Doulton. The selection of pieces may not be as large as those of the top dealers in the world, but hopefully you will discover and appreciate better pricing and more personal and professional service.
I am Don Mead and I have been seriously collecting and trading in Royal Doulton pieces since 1999. Before that, my family was avidly collecting figurines. In as much as anyone who appreciates fine art, collectors of Royal Doulton understand that this company is exceptional in every way.
The convenience, selection and prices found on the internet are unbeatable. After factoring in time and fuel to attend auctions, antique stores, malls or markets worldwide, there is no quicker or less expensive way to find most anything you want. Just five years ago you would never have had the opportunity to see, let alone buy the vast majority of pieces you now see available regularly.
For the Royal Doulton collector much of the news today is good news - greater supply, convenience and lower prices. Unfortunately, the only thing that stands in the way of a truly wonderful shopping experience is the number of unprofessional and dishonest sellers. All too often, pictures are too small, too dark, too fuzzy, or otherwise not helpful. Descriptions can be incorrect, puffed up, deceptive or worse, incomplete. Shoddy packing has resulted in more damage and customer dissatisfaction. Now days you have to be more and more concerned with fraudulent activity. This site has the most secure form of encryption available in the private sector. I know first hand how frustrating all this can be which is why I am determined to provide the best customer service possible.
Everyone wants a good deal but do not underestimate the value of a good trading partner. I am a collector first and a dealer second. My prices are fair and below virtually every dealer's price. I cannot compete with eBay but having dealt on eBay for years, I can assure you that all is not what it appears. You trade here and Customer Satisfaction comes first which is backed up with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee! The most important thing to me is that you be treated honestly and fairly and that you have a satisfying experience dealing with Royal Doulton Collector. If ever a piece is mistakenly misrepresented, you will receive a full refund including all shipping charges. And, if for any reason (no questions asked) you are not satisfied with the item, simply return it within 30 days and you will receive a full refund of the purchase price less shipping, handling and insurance of course. If you need to return an item for any reason, simply notify me by e-mail within 3 days of receipt.
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Thank you for shopping at Royal Doulton Collector
Don Mead
