What is a made order pattern?

Made to order patterns:
Even though many patterns of silverware, china & crystal are discontinued by the companies, they are not all made obsolete.  When they are made obsolete the dies or molds are destroyed & the pattern is never made again. But when a pattern has been discontinued but not obsoleted, from time to time the pattern made be made again.

However it is not profitable for the companies to make one piece.  Either they charge many times the value of the piece or they hold the orders until they get enough to make manufacturing worth their while.

When we order from them, it is a contract that we can not break.  Therefore we require the same contract from our customers.   Payment is made at the time of the order.  There is no return except for damage.

Unfortunately, there have been times where the companies do not get enough orders. They cancel our contract. We refund the money to our customer.

Our recommendation is instead of "Made to Order",  you wait until a preowned piece shows up or you select another pattern that contrasts with your pattern.

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