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Important Message To Our Patrons: We have suspended all antique furniture and accessory sales effective immediately. Most of the inventory appearing on our website has been sold and we are unsure at this juncture what the future holds for us as a true antique furniture dealer. Both our physical and virtual store sales have been trending downward since the mid 2000's and we are frankly now at a level that no longer makes it economically viable to continue to market our products in this fashion. We are not alone in this respect as many other antique dealers have met similar fates. The marketplace has been flooded with old furniture pieces that are not antiques and new furniture which has been finished to look old at prices that are very often lower than what we must pay to buy genuine antiques and then of course there is the expense of refurbishing or restoring them. At the same time, personal tastes appear to be changing. The investment aspect of a true antique through appreciation rather than the typical depreciaition suffered by other furniture, no longer seems to be a prime factor in the buying motives of the majority of furniture buyers. The old adage that wealth is built by accumulating things that appreciate not depreciate is one that has perhaps been replaced by thinking that focuses on a much shorter perspective. Our hearts are simply not into the prospect of changing our product mix to meet this new trend in furniture demand and while we are sure that a market for true antique furniture continues to exist albeit at a reduced level, our locale and the internet are no longer the vehicles they once were for success. We are disappointed to say the least because we really enjoyed the hunt for great antique pieces, the restoration work and the beauty of the final product we sold. We took pride in that endeavor and experienced great satisfaction through the many wonderful customers who supported us throughout the years. We cannot thank them enough.

 

Here are a few messages, mis-spells and all, from some happy customers who took time to let us know how they felt. Hearing comments from our customers is always appreciated, good or bad. We like the good ones more though. Honestly, we have never received a complaint from any of our antique customers or repair customers. We did, however, receive some criticism from a web-site visitor once. They thought the display of antiques that had been sold with antiques for sale on the same page was confusing. We agreed, so we moved our sold antiques to a separate page Antiques We Have Sold. We would like visitors to our website to have a clear vision of the kinds of antiques we sell now and in the future. Being particular about our antiques means going without sometimes when the selection doesn't suit us. This means our inventory fluctuates depending on availability. Being able to see things we have sold in addition to our current inventory helps, we think, to understand the kind of antiques we could have tomorrow, next week, next month.

8/30/02

Kathy and Mike,
Many thanks for the fax giving details on the curved glass. I appreciate you taking the time to look that up and send it to me.
The table looks great. Thanks for all your help.
Bill M 

10/21/02 

Hi, The lamp arived in fine shape. Thanks again, Robert 

7/22/03

Hi, The chair came today. It is lovely as well as very comfortable. Thanks so much!!!
Nancy S 

7/23/03

Mike, Just a note to let you know the Hall Tree arrived today. It looks great!  Arrived without a scratch. Thanks again.
Jim 

9/19/03

Mike & Kathy, Just wanted to tell both of you that we got the bookcase home and in one piece. It looks wondeful and your restoration work is excellent. Please keep an eye out for a marble top wash stand.
Best regards,
John S 

10/3/03

Dear Mike and Kathy Knull
Item: Large Victorian Mahogany Framed Mirror
Reference Number: A032107LA1
Message: Hi Mike and Cathy, The mirror arrived today, safe and sound. You were quite right, it is a lovely piece. THANKS AGAIN.
Sincerely,
Stephen C. C 

12/1/03

Hi Mike and Kathy, I just want to left you know that my wonderful chestnut commode was delivered today and it was cratered perfect and it came in great shape and I love it. I really did enjoy spending the money on this wonderful chestnut commode.
Thanks, Linda H 

2/11/04

Hallo Mike! Now I`ve got the table and I want to say it is wonderful and really looks like the picture. Also the the leaves are turn out well. I a was little angry about the customs office because the duty was 16% and before when I got the Information they said 7%. But o.k. in spite of this I am glad that I`ve bought the table.
Thank you
Jutta 

2/20/04

HI KNULLS--MY ITEMS HAVE ARRIVED SAFELY--ALL ARE GREAT--THANKS FOR THE TERRIFIC TRANSACTION--HOPE WE CAN DEAL AGAIN.  REGARDS, CHERYL P 

4/18/05

Hi Mike. I've been meaning to write you and haven't had the chance. I wanted to let you know that the chair is great-thank you. I really appreciate you bringing it with you on the trip. It worked out perfectly. It was really easy to get to your friend's house. I'll keep checking your site! Thanks Terry K 

7/15/05

Just to let you know that we finally got the chest sometime last week and we loved it. Thanks for your assistance.
Rachel P 

7/27/05

Message from Buyer: The vase arrived today in perfect condition. It is even prettier than in the photo. Thanks. Patricia W 

10/10/07

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Knull,  We bought a rebuilt dining table from you last summer on closeout at your Mt. Dora store.  You may recall that at first we felt we had made a mistake. I wanted to let you know the story has a happy ending.  We finally found a set of chairs that are perfect and the set as a whole is perfect.  The chairs interestingly are rattan! Somehow the contrast of very traditional and the beachy look is perfect for our Florida home.  The table is beautiful and we are very happy with the craftsmanship.  You do very nice work. Hope things are going well for your business. Sincerely, Frank 

2/25/08

Dear Mike: I just wanted to write and let you know how much we are enjoying our restored furniture. We cannot begin to express our satisfaction with every aspect of our dealings with you and Recrafters. From the initial meeting with you and Kathy at our home and through the entire restoration, you and your company exhibited true professionalism and an earnest desire to be sure that the customer was completely satisfied. Your work is that of an artist who is never truly satisfied till every detail is perfect. And that you did. Everyone that comes to our home comments on the beautiful furniture and we must dig out the before and after pictures. They are absolutely astounded in the transformation...

Sincerely yours, Janice H.

5/28/08

Hello Mike, Just a note to say that the Federal cherry stand is even nicer looking "in-person" than its' photo. It arrived this afternoon without incident. Thanks for the careful packing and the very attractive finish on the piece. Len

2/11/10

The washstand arrived safely and I truly love it!  I have never seen an item wrapped so carefully for shipping.  Thank you very much.
Michele

 

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