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A commitment to my customers

My name is Mark Ray and I have been dealing independently in antiques, vintage and collectibles since 2017.

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Mark Ray, owner and founder of Antiques Central

My mission is to search the Birmingham and Central England region for antiques and vintage with outstanding design and wherever possible for items that are original and untouched. My passion is picking through dusty barns, antique markets and private collections for those unique pieces that exude quality and craftsmanship. My promise is to provide you with the best customer service I can, so if you are looking for a curated collection of affordable, decorative and functional antiques, vintage and collectibles, you have come to the right place!

If you have any questions about the stock I have for sale or if you think I can improve the service I offer, please do not hesitate to contact Antiques Central direct by using the contact form provided.

I look forward to hearing from you.

At Antiques Central I buy and sell small antiques, so if you have an item you are interested in selling, please message the office using the contact form provided and we can discuss your options in more detail.

Antiques Central is a UK based business and I do not buy or sell internationally as I deal exclusively with the UK mainland.

I do not buy glass or ceramics due to issues with safe shipping. Please do not send unsolicited items to Antiques Central as I do not purchase sight unseen, or offer a valuation or appraisal service. I do not buy large antique pieces, such as furniture, greater in size than stools as I find the cost of shipping and insuring such items prohibitive. Neither do I deal in full house clearances. I do however make house calls in the West Midlands region on appointment.

I also receive a large amount of enquiries every day and will always give each one my full attention but if you are selling something I am not interested in, I may not have time to get back to you but I really do appreciate the time you have taken to contact me.

My published prices include the shipping and postage cost to UK mainland addresses only. All of my shipping is via Royal Mail tracked and signed for delivery, or for larger items I use Parcelforce 48. The cost of shipping is based on a UK mainland delivery address and is included in the purchase price at the point of sale, so you will know exactly what you are paying for your order, with no hidden costs for postage.

As part of the Antiques Central green policy, I use recycled boxes and packaging for all orders.

If you require further clarification on the above or are considering making a purchase and have a question, please use the enquiry form to contact the office direct and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

Alternatively you can consult my Terms and Conditions, call me direct on Mb: 07398 610 463 or email Antiques Central direct using the email address below.

Email address: antiquescentraluk@gmail.com

Mark Ray

Antiques Central

Buying, selling and shipping