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do I contact an Antique Vendor?
To contact an Antique Vendor please call the main store at (519)
238-2880. We will relay a message to them, as many of the Antique
Vendors do not have telephones in their individual booths. (Up
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What method of payment do the Antique Vendors
accept?
The Antique Vendors run their businesses separate from Dale's Countryside
Antique Market. The methods of payment will vary depending on the
vendor. Many vendors do offer payment in the form of Cash, Visa
and MasterCard. (Up to
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I have some antiques to sell, would you
be interested?
Yes, we are interested in what you have to sell. We can be reached
at (519) 238-2880 or stop by the store and ask for Dale. If we can't
help you, we will try to direct your inquiry to other dealers that
may be interested. (Up
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Is there an admission charge for entering
your Antique Market?
No, there is no admission to enter our Antique Market. There is
also lots of free parking at the rear of the main store. (Up
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Who do I talk to if I'm interested in being
an Antique Vendor?
If you are interested in becoming an Antique Vendor or just looking
for more information on our Market please contact us by telephone
at (519) 238-2880 or
email info@dalesantiquemarket.com
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Do you offer unfinished furniture?
Yes, all our furniture is available unfinished and finished. (Up
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How do you offer prices so low?
We are 100% family owned and operated, therefore we able to sell
our products for a modest profit. Our overhead is considerably lower
than that of our larger competitors, so we are able to pass these
savings on to our customers. By keeping our prices low and our quality
high, we have been able to establish a large repeat customer base.
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What is Mennonite?
Since the 1920's, furniture made by Mennonite families has been
highly sought after for the creative designs and quality construction.
The word Mennonite is commonly used to describe a religious group
of people that practice a lifestyle without the use of modern technology.
Some Mennonites may reject the use of electricity or the use of
motor vehicles. Other Mennonites have evolved to accept and use
certain modern technologies. Our furniture builders range from the
Old Order Mennonite to the Modern or Conservative Mennonite. This
is a brief and simplified description of a more complex and intriguing
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Is your furniture constructed of solid
wood?
Yes, our furniture is constructed using solid wood. Our builders'
attention to detail does not end on the exterior of the furniture.
European drawer glides are used on our furniture, to ensure a smooth
opening drawer for years to come. A full extension drawer slide
is also available from some builders. All furniture backing is inset
to provide a clean finished look. Our furniture is designed and
built to be enjoyed for a lifetime. (Up
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Does your furniture require any assembly?
No, most of our furniture is fully assembled by the builder. The
only exception to this would be fastening a table top onto the pedestal,
or installing the side rails on a bed. These pieces are kept apart
to assist you in moving the furniture into your house without damage.
There is never any gluing or in-depth construction involved. (Up
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Can I have a custom furniture piece made?
Yes, most of our existing or new furniture designs can be customized
to suite your individual needs. The cost and timeframe required
to build these pieces is determined after consulting our builders. (Up
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What types of wood is your furniture available
in?
The different types of wood available in our furniture differ from
builder to builder. Most of our furniture is available in pine,
oak, maple, and cherry. Certain pieces of furniture are available
in ash and cedar. (Up
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Is all your furniture Mennonite made?
We currently have 30 different Mennonite families building our furniture
for us. In addition to these 30, we have 5 builders who are not
Mennonite, but exhibit the same quality and attention to detail. (Up
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What taxes do I pay?
In Ontario, we currently have a Provincial Sales Tax (PST) and a
Goods and Services Tax (GST) equaling 13% on all purchases. If you
are a visitor from out of the country, it's possible to be reimbursed
for the GST portion (5%) of your purchase, at the Canadian
Duty Free Shop. (Up
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Where is your furniture made?
All of our furniture is made in Southwestern Ontario, Canada. (Up
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Do you have any more store locations?
Our Grand Bend store is currently our only location. We can be found
one mile south of Grand Bend on highway #21. (Up
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When do you have sales on your furniture?
We do not normally hold sales on our furniture. We don't believe
in inflating our prices and than holding sales to create a false
sense of savings. We believe in offering our customers the lowest
price every day of the week. (Up
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Do you have gift certificates?
Yes, gift certificates are available in any denomination and can
be picked up at our store or sent directly to the recipient. (Up
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How do I care for my furniture?
Any furniture that you purchase from Dale's Countryside Antique
Market is constructed and finished to provide many years of enjoyment.
A warm damp cloth is all that is needed to keep your furniture looking
new. When cleaning, always wipe with the grain to avoid scratching
the finish.
Avoid putting your solid wood furniture in front of, or close to
a direct heat source, like a fireplace or heat register. It is normal
for solid wood furniture to expand and contract with fluctuations
in humidity. When humidity levels are low, solid wood furniture
may contract, causing small openings in the grain. As the humidity
rises, the furniture may swell causing drawers to become sticky.
These movements in the wood can be minimized by regulating the humidity
levels in your home. The recommended humidity level is between 25-
35%.
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Are the prices on this site in Canadian
dollars?
Yes, all the prices on this web site are in Canadian dollars. We
do offer a competitive U.S. exchange rate for those wishing to use
American currency. For our current U.S exchange rate please call
the store at (519) 238-2880 or email info@dalesantiquemarket.com.
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