If one asks the average clock shopper what are the very best brands of clocks out there historically, including grandfather clocks, mantel clocks, and wall clocks, the answers given will be all over the map. Interestingly, though, one can be sure that much of the time one will here of Tiffany & Company as the best [...]
1-800-4CLOCKS gets dozens of calls every day from individuals wanting to know "how much" their clock is worth. Even more complicated is people who call who already have had appraisals done on their grandfather clocks, wall clocks or mantle clocks. Aside from the fact that our website states we charge $100 an hour for research on [...]
We at 1-800-4CLOCKS.com are ready to DEAL! As the state of the USA Governments somewhat controversial Cars Allowance Rebate Program (CARS) Cash for Clunkers Program (which we think is great!) is in a state of uncertainty, we wanted to let the world know that we will be willing to accept Clunkers for Clocks or Clocks for [...]
Growing up in the great US of A, the poster in this Blog has naturally seen a zillion, or perhaps a google, of television episodes where there is a clock that is a mainstay in the background. Grandfather Clocks in the background come to mind immediately from such shows as The Cosby Show and All in [...]
At 1-800-4CLOCKS, we have been absolutely besieged by Customers who want to sell items they own which contain solid gold in it's different forms, e.g. 14 gold, 18k gold, etc. The television advertising Cash4Gold has only accelerated this trend. By the way, our personal view is one that sending away one's gold to an entity without [...]
We are always seeking feedback from our customers on how we can improve the grandfather clocks and other clocks we offer, as well as input on adding new ones. We had ventured into the Pet Clocks™ niche, which we are still pursuing, albeit with fewer resources than we had originally planned. We read today about a [...]
Grandfather clocks have always been one of the quintessential gifts for Fathers Day from their grown children. We see this happening this time every year, and it's wonderful to see grown children willing to be so generous to the ones who in many cases gave or helped make them what they are today, and in some [...]
We have written on our Blogs about grandfather clocks in The White House over many years, including the Oval Office, and the President's Private Office. The antique grandfather clocks have graced the White House for many generations over time. If only the clocks could talk, what stories they would tell. Less chronicled than the White House [...]
At 1-800-4CLOCKS, we are always seeking customer input to be innovative and to meet customer needs and desires. This is true whether it be for grandfather clocks, wall clocks, mantel clocks, atomic clocks, or whatever timepiece. We recently received such a fascinating suggestion, and one we thought worthy of sharing and are interested in any and [...]
Colibri, the Owner of Seth Thomas Clocks, makers of wall clocks, mantel clocks, atomic clocks and more, was forced into Receivership last month, and sadly, apparently 250 emplyees were told on that same day that they had no jobs. Another retail victim of the recession. The Company re-opened very briefly, with a skeleton staff to ship [...]