Tableware Blog — Support Pages
How We Safely Pack Fragile China for Worldwide Delivery
Posted by Mike Eley on
At MrPottery, we understand that replacement china is often more than just a practical purchase. Many pieces carry sentimental value, form part of treasured family sets, or may be difficult or impossible to replace again. That’s why we take exceptional care when packing every order, ensuring your china arrives safely, wherever you are in the world.
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Why We’re Choosing Charity Shops: Supporting Both Circular & Third Economies at MrPottery
Posted by Mike Eley on
For over 30 years, we have helped customers extend the life of their treasured tableware, reduce waste, and keep much-loved sets in daily use. Recently, we have taken this commitment one step further by choosing to focus more of our stock buying from charity shops rather than private sellers.
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Christmas Posting Times 2025
Posted by Mike Eley on
Due to the ongoing challenges of rising business costs this we have reduced the frequency of our packaging and dispatch days from twice weekly to once weekly. This is usually every Monday. It can therefore, be up to 5 working days before your order is...
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Why we don't negotiate
Posted by Mike Eley on
If you are reading this, you have likely received our offer for some tableware you are seeking to sell, and just read the bit, maybe with a little disappointment, that says, "This offer is non-negotiable." So, why don't we negotiate? To save time! Unlike many of...
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Sadly, we can't buy everything
Posted by Mike Eley on
If you are reading this you have likely received an email from us declining your offer to sell us your pre-loved china. We are genuinely sorry about that, but as the title of this document says, "... we can't buy everything." We understand that for some...
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