Timing
It’s Monday, April 11th. If you’re a last minute guy or gal, you still have a bit of breathing room. If Mom lives at some distance, on-line buying can be the ideal answer. Sunday, May 8th is the big day, so having your selection arrive on Monday the 9th would be a real bummer. Two weeks ahead of Sunday is equally inappropriate. What would be really nice is to pinpoint delivery for the Friday before with UPS home delivery; the Thursday before if you need a little added comfort level. So here’s what you need to do - Click on this link. Check the box for time in transit only and enter both the shipper zip code (18078 if using myTableware.com) and your Mom’s zip code. Up comes the number of days required for UPS ground service. Don’t worry about the cost; that’s covered later. You’ll be surprised to know up to 30 percent of shipments can be delivered the next day by UPS ground - no need for expensive air service - a max of five days via ground even coast to coast. Feeling better now; you have the rest of this week to make a gift choice - an extra four days into next week if Mom is a one-day ground destination. Confused at all; call 1-866-myTable and our gift consultant will go over delivery details. Lastly, whoever becomes your on-line gift source, make sure your gift selection is in stock and ready to ship out the door that day.
How much to spend
Spend what you can afford but no more than you have to; look for what appears to be a good deal. Mom has always been a smart shopper and she expects you to be the same. Many on-line merchants have a threshold for free shipping; it’s $99 at myTableware.com. Also, the cost-efficient on-line seller typically offers $125 or greater retail value for that $99 purchase. This together with free shipping and no sales tax* is a triple bonus deal. Want to share the outlay with brothers and/or sisters; ask your merchant to take separate credit cards for each participant. Thinking of spending less than $99, our rate is $12.99. The value of your time and the cost of gas to get to a store with far fewer choices will cost more than the $12.99. You can always include a personalized gift message with your purchase at no added cost.
What to choose
Make this the year your gift selection will stand out. Some questions to ask yourself. Is Mom a collector of something related to tableware; teapots, figurines, cut glass, a pattern of something? Call and ask about the latest, most unique, or best value in her area of interest. What about something relating to family heritage. For the Irish Mom, an easy choice is Waterford Crystal or Belleek Parian China. We can offer other such connective ideas as well. If you’re thinking about something that will stand out in the home, the possibilities are endless with tableware products. A dining room centerpiece, a table or floor lamp, or a striking vase for the foyer are just a few examples. What about those missing pieces of pattern china, crystal, or flatware for the family dinnerware. It may still be in production; if not, “ Timely” can direct you to a possible source. Just a little extra thought plus possible consultation with our tableware/giftware experts at myTableware.com can make this year a very special Mother’s Day.
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