Subject: French Bronze Enamel Guilloche Mirror (only)

Hi Kat,

I received the mirror today and it's breathtaking.  It's so large and striking!  Wow.  Although I read the dimensions on your site, I still didn't expect it to be so big! 

The portrait is one of the largest and loveliest I've ever seen on an antique mirror.  I already possess several high quality French portrait mirrors and I've seen dozens of others, so I think I know . . . lol.  The colors of this mirror are beautiful and the lady's 18th century period dress and hair ornamentation are gorgeous. 

Thank you so much for the layaway and the careful shipping. I knew I would love it! It caught my eye the moment I saw it on your site! :0)

                                                                                                                    ........ Ligia

Note: This purchase was for the mirror only, not the powder box.

Subject: Egyptian Influence Sterling Silver Enamel Guilloche Pendant Watch

Hello Kathy,

The beautiful watch has arrived safely and has been ticking happily since.   You are right, the watch is way better for real than the photos show.   I am happy to leave well (enough) alone.  It really does not need any restoring.   Thank you so much for a very lovely watch which will be much treasured.

                                                                                                      Best wishes,
Rose

Subject:  Lilac Schuco Compact Bear

Hi Kat,

Just to let you know little bear is safely at his new home (I haven't decided on a name for him yet!).  I decided to collect him myself from the post office depot at Rotherham where he was being held awaiting customs charges.

Kat, this little bear is absolutely adorable - I love him!  His expression, colour and condition are amazing!  I am so pleased with  him!  I'm showing him off to everyone - he's quite a little star!

Thank you for your help in getting him to me, it's been a pleasure dealing with you - I shall treasure this little bear forever!

Best Wishes,
Linda (Great Britain)

Subject:  Compacts Received

Dear Kathy,

I have received the 2 compacts!  Great pieces!   Excellent!

I am very pleased with them and your overall customer service and I am looking forward to future deals with you again!

                                                                                                   Thanks again and my best regards,
David S. (Isle of Cyprus)

Subject:  Compact Order

Kathy,

Today I received the compacts that I ordered. Before I opened the package I thought that the speed of delivery was amazing - but after I saw the beauty and condition of the compacts, I knew that the fast delivery wasn't an accident.  I was absolutely awed by the quality of each compact.  WOW!!!!!

Tri-State (Milady's Vanity) looks like a class act! 

Thanks a lot................
Johnny M.

Subject:  French Bronze Vanity Set

Hi Kathy,

My wonderful purchase arrived late yesterday ...... I just love it, thank you so much.  I'll keep watching and hope to buy again.  

Best regards,
Judy

Subject: - #7712 (photo) and #8769

Hi Kathy.  I received the purses yesterday and they are all I thought they'd be.  I adore them!  Thank you so much for the magazine; very interesting - and the article on the tapestry purses was very informative and quite pleasing to the eye, as the pictures were beautiful.  It's been a pleasure 'meeting' you, Kathy, and doing business with you.  I have no doubt you'll be seeing me again ... whether you want to or not. :-)  Thank you.

Regards,
Deanie

Subject: Gucci Cupid Sterling Compact

Hi, I received the above compact today. I do love it and I want to thank you for sending it so quickly.  I will be watching the internet to see what you add to your list.                                  

Sincerely,
 Francine Feir

Subject: VANITY PURSES

As always, it's been a pleasure to do business with you.  There is a link to your site on the Antique Purse Collectors Society website.  I believe it says about Tri-State (Milady's Vanity), "if you want the best and can afford it."  I've learned that less than the best is never satisfactory for long ... and that I can find the best of what I want at Tri-State -- at a fair price for the outstanding quality, rarity, and service.  And you can quote me.

 Sally D.

Subject: Purse Arrived!!

Hello Kathy,

My purse arrived this afternoon.  It is always so exciting opening a package from Tri-State (Milady's Vanity).  It is so beautifully wrapped. The penny inside is so clever and was a neat surprise.  I am convinced that the purses are always more beautiful than what the pictures show on the computer.

Thanks again for making this dreary day a joyful one...........

Rae  

Subject: FULPER Cleopatra Powder Box

Hi Kathy!

She's here!  She is wonderful!!  I am totally delighted with her.  I can't blame you for not wanting to part with her.  She is gorgeous and the glazes are exquisite!

Your service was great too -- she arrived without a mishap, though she was COLD  (it's this weather) and she was packaged extremely well, even expertly.

Hope to purchase from you sometime again.

Kindest regards ...
Lady L. (Lauri)

Subject: I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!

I just received the Whiting & Davis Vanity Purse - and it's even more gorgeous than my expectations!  The condition is exactly as you represented it (actually, better) in all those e-mails and photos.  The packaging was perfect.  And it arrived even sooner than I anticipated.

In all of my years of collecting all kinds of things, this is the largest purchase I ever made online -- without actually seeing and touching the item.  Your patient service and quality merchandise have calmed my fears -- and proven, again, that working with a reputable dealer is always a good experience, regardless of how you purchase.

It's a pleasure to add such a gem to my collection ... and to do business with you.

Sally D.

Subject: Petitpoint Purses #9864 and #8765

Dear Kathy

Hi.  Today I received the purses safely.  Both of them are so lovely!  I really love them. They will become the most favorite purses of my collection.

Thank you for selling me the superb and beautiful purses!!   ;-D

Regards, Lily (Japan)

Subject:  Order for Compacts

Hi, I just wanted to let you know that these two beautiful compacts arrived and they are perfect!  Thank you so much for such beautiful and pristine items.  These are the third pieces I have ordered from your website and they have all been exactly as advertised and in excellent condition.  This is greatly appreciated.  

Many thanks!

Sally B.

Subject:   Little Green Compact!

Hi Kathy,

It came today and it's about the cutest thing I've ever seen.  I got it to go with one of my all-time favorite beaded purses ... which just happened to come from you also ... an awesome beaded peacock purse, with amazing fringe, and a green celluloid frame.  Remember?  Anyway the little compact perfectly matches the frame ... like they were separated at birth! ;-)  Thanks!   Can hardly wait for the other two.

Sue L

Subject:   Compact & Vanity Purse

Kathy,

My package just came.  They are both gorgeous!!  Thanks so much for letting me do the long layaway.  I could not have got them any other way.  You have such wonderful things!!!!!   Your website is still my favorite!!!!  I am interested in another purse and compact and will contact you later. The compact is absolutely fantastic!!!  I have never seen anything like it.  It is even prettier than the picture.  I was expecting it to be larger, but I love the smallness of it.  I will cherish them both forever.  They are fantastic!!!!!   Can't wait to get some more.

You can rest assured they went to a good home!!!!!!

Thanks!
Dixie W 

Subject:  Item 9854 Purse

Hi Kathy,

I wanted to let you know I received the purse today & I love it!  Thanks for packing it so carefully.  It's gone to a good home  :-)

Have a great evening.  Hope to do business with you again.

Delores

Subject:   Compacts Received

Thank you Kathy. I got the two compacts, both of which were even nicer than they appeared on-line.  In fact I was so smitten with the green saddle bag shape Elgin compact that I had to get the White Elgin, #8214, which is the same style.

I appreciate the details provided on each piece, especially the dimensions which is very important.  And the variety of photos, especially the interior ones.  Also, I really appreciate how well you wrapped the package to protect the contents.

You have the nicest selection of compacts I've found, the best quality, the most informative descriptions, and most thorough photos.  Love browsing the site.

Thanks again.  Great website!
Myra 

Subject:   #9141 R&G White Gold Silhouette Compact with Finger Ring

Hi Kathy,

This compact arrived today and it is gorgeous! So far, out of all the items I have ordered from these particular sites, this is only the second item I have really been thrilled with and I am certain that I will like your other merchandise just as much.  Thank you also for your promptness, your patience, and your excellent packaging.

Thank you again,  
Yvonne

Subject:   Peacock Purse!

Hi Kathy,

I signed for the peacock purse today and it is absolutely fantastic.  So beautiful!  It is so much FUN (and unusual) when you get something and it is actually more wonderful than you had hoped!

Thanks again for another awesome purse!

Sue L.

Subject:   Mesh Purse Order

Dear Kathy,

I received my purse today.  This is my first vintage purse purchase and I just love it!  Thank you for making it so easy to locate and purchase this item online.  What a great experience!

Thank you.
Staci

Subject: Silver Compacts

Hi Kathy,

Received the compacts yesterday, and I am delighted.  Thank you.  You did an excellent job packing them as well.  Looking forward to the next purchase.

Kay

Subject: Purse #7653

Dear Kathy,

I received the purse yesterday evening and I am totally thrilled with it! It is indeed exquisite and I love the frame! Cabbage roses are my favorite and I really love ornate frames.  I am so thrilled to be able to have this absolutely wonderful purse!!!

Thanks so much!

Regards,
Kathy F.

Subject:  Five Beaded Purses

Hi,

Just wanted you to know I just received the 5 beaded bags I had ordered.  I am so pleased with them.  They will look beautiful hanging on the wall with my others.

Thank you for your prompt service.
April

Subject: Purse Received

Hi, I received my red vanity bag and just love it!  Now, I just have to figure out how to take the old lipstick out and put mine in, but I know I shall enjoy using it ... a lot!  It is quite the conversation piece!   

Many thanks.........  
 
May

Subject: Scenic Beaded Purse

Hi Kathy,

The purse arrived today and it is beautiful. I will be watching your website....hope to do business with you again soon....if anyone would be nervous about purchasing through the internet, working with people like you would rest all fears!

Thanks, Gloria

Subject: Blue & Gold Purse

Hi Kathy,

I received the purse today and it truly is really gorgeous.  I am thrilled with it and look forward to using it as well as admiring it.

Thank you, Melina

Subject: Purse Order

Hi Kathy,

Just to let you know, I have today received my 2 purses, they are gorgeous, will have to order some more.  I am very pleased.

Many thanks,      
Janet (England)

Subject: W & Davis Scenic Castle By The Lake (#5950)

Kathy:

We received the W & D Scenic Castle purse yesterday.  It is everything you described and more.  We are very pleased and impressed with the entire transaction.

Bill & Patty E.

Subject: Whiting & Davis Dresden

Dear Kathy,

Just wanted to let you know that the purse arrived today & I do love it. It really is gorgeous.

Delores

Subject:  Purses

Dear Kathy,

The  three purses arrived yesterday. My wife was delighted!

Best Regards,
Luc

Subject:  Whiting & Davis Mesh Purse

Dear Madam:

I received the Whiting and Davis mesh purse today.  The purse is so beautiful and in such good condition I'm amazed.   The purse really cheered my spirits up.  In addition to this and the fabulous scenic tudor purse, I would like to purchase another purse from you.  

Thank you.

B. D.