All About MeWhat everyone should know about me
WELCOME to Aimi’s Collectibles on eBay (aka aimi-s)!
Our Comprehensive Customer Satisfaction policy includes:
• Accurate descriptions;
• Professional service;
• Item, Earth & People friendly packing; &
• Reasonable S/H fees (pls see my guide)
Things I sell
Noritake,
Nippon,
Made in Japan,
Baccarat,
China,
Crystal,
Glass,
Vintage,
Collectibles,
Antiques,
Silver,
Tobacciana,
Figurines,
Vases,
Books,
& More ~~~ Gifts for Lovers of Beauty & Art for Everyday ~~~~ Things I buy
Food,
Books,
Water,
Books,
Healthcare Services,
Books,
Internet Services,
Books,
Ice Cream,
Books,
Toothpaste,
Books,
etc. Things I collect
Languages spoken:
English, Some Spanish, a few Japanese & Pohnpein words
InterestsHobbies
Favorite Books
Favorite Movies
My Life as a Dog,
The Others,
Pan's Labyrinth (El Laberinto del Fauno),
March of the Penguins,
The Painted Veil,
Before the Rain,
The Shawshank Redemption,
Schindler's List,
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,
Charlie the Unicorn goes to Candy Mountain,
and many others. Favorite Music/Bands
Favorite TV Shows
Aimi
In Japanese, Aimi is a female name that consists of two Japanese characters. The first, AI means ONE WHO LOVES ~ the second, MI means BEAUTY or BEAUTIFUL. In Japanese, the terms are not automatically combined to mean LOVER OF BEAUTY ~ yet, here they are. Here, the meaning is also expand—moving beyond a mere name for one person (or a business), Aimi’s Collectibles is for all who love beauty.
Each item in Aimi's store has been carefully inspected, researched and authenticated. Thus, can relax and enjoy their timeless beauty as well as their rich history.
I posted an image of A MERMAID (1901) by John William Waterhouse (1849-1917) in my store because she has collected beautiful things from what appears to be the Pacific ocean near where I have lived most of my life (in Japan, Micronesia, and now in California), yet also as a symbol of all things that are beautiful, especially those that come into existence as a result of the mixing of multiple elements.
Business InformationHistory/background
Aimi's
Education: University of San Diego
Experience: Noritake Collector for 30+ years;
Business Owner/Operator for nearly 2 decades
Memberships:
The Noritake Collectors Society (NCS) & the International Nippon Collectors' Club (INCC)
Payment policy
--- PAYPAL and BIDPAY: Payments are due within 3 days of auction end. We only ship to the payer’s confirmed shipping address (please verify and confirm the payer’s address prior to auction end). --- Money Orders (MOs): USPS MOs PREFERRED (will also accept MOs from Major US Banks & some international MOs) payable to “Aimi’s Collectibles” for the amount due (please also include the item number on the memo line). Payments via MO should be postmarked within 3 days of auction end. --- We will also consider other payment options; please inquire prior to auction end.
--- WE USUALLY SHIP WITHIN 1-5 DAYS OF CLEAR PAYMENT. ---
Shipping information
We usually ship within 3 business days OF CLEAR PAYMENT via USPS with Tracking & Insurance. ---------------------- IF PAYING VIA PAYPAL, we usually only ship to countries approved by PayPal and to confirmed shipping addresses. --- INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING is available to most countries, yet if PAYING VIA PAYPAL, as mentioned, usually only ship to confirmed shipping addresses, and with insurance and tracking. Since most international addresses are not confirmed and international shipping rates that have proper tracking vary considerably, please verify payment and shipping options prior to bidding. --- SHIPPING & HANDLING CHARGES --- We generally charge our actual cost (or less) to send your items to you safely and promptly as a S&H fee (pls see my guide).
Return policy
Our Customer-Friendly Return policy applies to most auction purchases. The policy allows you to email or phone to make arrangements to return the item for a refund of the winning bid amount (less restocking fee, if any) within 3 days of the item's delivery, as long as it is in the same condition as when it was sent. If the shipping agent damages the item, we will assist with the insuance claims process as long as the buyer SAVES the item and all packaging.
Contact information
Please contact us via eBay or search for Aimi's Collectibles to obtain additional contact information.
Guides
Please see our guides and let us know what you think. We will be glad to improve them based on your comments, concerns and corrections.
Brief Bibliography / Sources Cited
Spain, David H. (DHS) ~~~ Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.: Noritake Collectibles A to Z., 1995;
Collecting Noritake A to Z, Art Deco & More, 1999;
Noritake Fancyware A to Z, 2002; Art Deco Noritake & More, 2004.
Van Patten, Joan (JVP)~~~~ Collector Books:
The Collector’s Encyclopedia of Nippon Porcelain,
Second Series, 1982;
The Collector’s Encyclopedia of Noritake, 1984 (2000);
Van Patten’s ABC’s of Collecting Nippon Porcelain,
2005; Neff Alden, Aimee (ANA)~~~~ Collector Books:
Collector's Encyclopedia of Early Noritake, 1995., Morikawa, Takahir ~ Maria Shobo Co., Ltd.: Masterpieces of Early Noritake, 2003; Page, Bob, Dale Frederiksen & Dean Six ~ Replacements, Ltd.:
Noritake, Jewel of the Orient, 2001; Meyer, Florence E. ~ Wallace-Homestead Book Company: The Colorful World of Nippon, 1971;
Kovel, Ralph and Terry ~ Random House Reference:
Kovel's Dictionary of Marks -- Pottery and Porcelain:
1650 to 1850, 1995.