Do you buy items?
We do a limited amount of buying from the public. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. If you have some photos or a description of your items that you can email, we'd be happy to take a look and let you know if it's something we're interested in.
What is your hold policy?
We will hold an item for two hours if you are looking at a piece in our store. IN PERSON HOLDS ONLY.
Do you deliver?
Yes! Delivery fees are based on location and size--
$95 within city limits of Ozark (20 minutes one way), $115 for Nixa & Springfield (20 minutes one way), $125 for Rogersville, Battlefield, Saddlebrook (25 minutes one way), $150 for Branson & Strafford (30 minutes one way), $175 for Willard & Branson West (45 minutes one way) Each additional piece is a minimum of $10 per piece. A multiple piece cabinet will be charged per piece as it will be loaded and brought in separately. Additional $20 for every 15 minutes overage on time allotment based on GPS from 140 N. 20th Ozark
Do you ship items?
We gladly ship small items, but unfortunately we are not set up to ship furniture. We would be happy to coordinate with a mover of your choice.
Can I return my items?
Returns are accepted for up to 2 weeks with original receipt and we will put the item on consignment for you for 70/30. After 2 weeks from purchase it is a case by case basis and is a 50/50 consignment. Because we do not offer cash/credit returns, you will receive payment once it sells.
Is this a consignment shop?
Yes and no. On occasion, we do take furniture pieces on consignment. We are mainly estate liquidators and most of our inventory comes from full estates.
Where do you get all your products?
We buy and consign full estates, and sometimes take items on consignment from individuals. If you are downsizing, combining households, or taking care of the estate of a family member we will come to your home and give you a quote to come in, pack it up and haul it away! We pay you AND clean out your house!
We also carry several lines of new merchandise including Inis body care, Mend on the Move Jewelry, Howard's Products, CeCe Caldwell Chalk & Clay Paints, and Cheerful Giver candles galore!
How much is your item worth?
We are not professional appraisers, we just know what we like and what it will sell for at The Avant Garde'n. This doesn't mean you might not see a higher price for your item on eBay or in another shop. Remember, just because we might not want to buy your item does not mean it's not worth anything - it just means it doesn't fit in our niche of the market.
Who paints your furniture?
Believe it or not, most of our items are sold 'As Found'! Sometimes we do give an item new life with a fresh coat of paint or by distressing an existing finish, but most often we just shop for items we can sell as they are found.
Do you offer custom painting?
Unfortunately, no. We have found that every piece takes time to paint and color differently depending on its original finish, so we prefer to offer items only in their finished state, or for those with ambition to makeover at home.
Do you build custom furniture?
Unfortunately, no. We have found that custom furniture takes much time and staff to complete projects in a timely manner. We carry many consigned custom built pieces.
What forms of payment are accepted?
In our store and warehouse, we accept cash, checks, and all credit or debit cards, including MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express. We also have gift cards available for purchase. At our estate sales we only accept cash, and we will accept credit cards for a fee with minimum $25.
Why are your prices so low?
We strive to price our items fairly and to sell, which ensures a high turnover and fresh inventory each time you visit.
Why are your prices so high?
(We actually get this one from time to time). There are a lot of overhead expenses involved in running a shop. So while you might find a similar item 'for $2.00 at a yard sale', why battle those early birds when us folks at The Avant Garde'n have done the work for you, and then lovingly paid rent to house the item until you found it, where it was fabulously merchandised in a well-lit and air-conditioned showroom!