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February 15, 2009

Where Have All the Dollhouse Miniatures Shops Gone?

Filed under: Miniatures Resources — Zoolabees Dollhouse Miniatures @ 12:51 am
Unfinished Doll's Dollhouse by Handley Classics

Unfinished Doll's Dollhouse by Handley Classics

Looking for a dollhouse miniatures store in your area? Having a hard time finding one? From New York City to Los Angeles and Seattle to Miami, we receive countless e-mail inquiries from customers wondering where they can go to purchase dollhouse furniture, miniature accessories, dollhouse kits and dollhouse supplies. Unfortunately, those seeking an in-person miniatures shopping experience, are finding it difficult to shop for miniatures in person. While small independently-owned dollhouse miniatures stores do still exist, many are going the way of the dinosaur.

With our tough economy, increasing competition and overhead costs and the growth of the internet over the last 15 years, many miniatures store owners have found it more cost-effective to sell online. While it is disappointing to some dollhouse enthusiasts that they can’t see, touch and feel the vast array of dollhouse miniatures merchandise in person, the move to online selling does ultimately benefit our dollhouse miniatures customer.

1. Lower Prices – Lower overhead costs mean lower prices for miniature buyers! Without the added overhead of store rent, utilities and excess employees, dollhouse store operators can sell their products at more competitive prices. For those miniature lovers on a budget, this is a huge plus – now you can afford to buy that extra end table or miniature lamp!

2. More Product Selection – Selling online allows some dollhouse miniatures retailers to offer a larger product selection. Depending upon the physical size of a store location, some dollhouse retailers can only afford to stock so many items for sale. There are currently over 20,000 different miniature dollhouse items for sale on the market today. Almost every miniature item from sewing tables to miniature baby bottles and tiny dollhouse copper tea kettles to fine lace curtains are available. Selling online allows retailers to reach a larger market and offer more miniatures for sale.

3. Convenience – We all know that shopping online offers more convenience than shopping a store in person. Buying doll house furniture and miniatures is no different. There’s nothing more fun than surfing the internet at 11:00 PM on a Sunday evening in your pajamas as you dream about the tiny accessories and beautiful collector miniature furniture that will someday fill your dollhouse.

Shopping online is a great benefit to all dollhouse miniatures customers. Look for websites with detailed photographic images of their dollhouse miniature products. This will allow you an up-close view of the miniatures before you buy. Also, look for important information in the product description such as details about quality and materials, scale and precise measurements.

When looking for an online retail store, be sure to also check the store’s return policy. Zoolabees Dollhouse Miniatures offers an excellent no-hassle return policy. We do this because we understand you can’t view the merchandise in-person and we want to make sure all of our customers are 100% satisfied with their purchases.

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