Alternative Markets

Since 1993, PAL CRAFTAID has imported and sold in the United States Palestinian olive wood sculptures and counted cross stitch needlework made by Palestinian
artisans who offer fair wages to th

PLACING AN INDIVIDUAL ORDER....You can contact one of our regional persons nearest to you by phone or email as listed below:
 

See attached individual order form
Follow the links to catalogs for items and prices: needle work catalog; olive wood catalog

We will ship to you by parcel post except when the difference between parcel post and priority mail is miniscule.

CONSIGNMENT AGREEMENT

See attached consignment order form

PLACING A CONSIGNMENT ORDER - Please read carefully. By placing an order, you agree to abide by these guidelines.

1. Order date: you need to place a consignment order at least 4 weeks in advance of your event date. particularly if your event is in November or December.

You can choose items from the website or we have preset boxes of crafts to send that are based on size of expected attendance for the event. The only item which is not returnable is the olive oil.

2. Our shipment to you: Please note how the sculpted items are wrapped particularly protecting the head or fragile parts. Place crinkled paper or packing between each layer of crafts with heavier items on the bottom of the box. You are responsible for the cost of shipment to and from your event.

a) Shipping your consignment will be by USPS and usually parcel post unless the difference between parcel post and priority mail is very small; or unless you indicate that you wish your box of crafts to be sent by priority mail. We will request a signature with a delivery confirmation slip.

b) Upon receipt of the box of crafts, we expect that you will: 1) conduct an inventory 2) keep the box in a dry place and under lock and key. If there happens to be a discrepancy in the inventory, let us know immediately.

3. If you discover any item(s) broken, please notify us immediately; otherwise, we will assume that it was broken while in your care. If you do not notify us, we will charge you for the item(s).

4. Do not remove or change the price tags. We charge a restocking fee of 5% on returned value of crafts with tags removed or changed.

5. Unpackers and repackers - our strong suggestion is that the person(s) who unpack also repack for return shipment. They will see how carefully the items were wrapped and layered to protect each piece particularly parts most fragile like heads of sculpted pieces or wings of angels. Do not wrap two pieces together!

6.Returning unsold items:
Unsold items must be returned to us within five days of your event. Please have fragile marked on the box of crafts being returned. Put layers of paper between each layer of crafts to provide a good cushion and prevent breakage.

a) In returning the ornaments, please tuck in the tag between each ornament. Do not clump them together: it takes a lot of time to separate them out again.

b) Return items in a sturdy box which is tightly packed and has fragile labels on it. Please obtain a delivery confirmation form....this is the only way a package can be tracked in the US postal system.

c) If there are items broken in the return of unsold crafts, you are responsible for reimbursement of those crafts.

7. Payment of crafts - a) Individual checks can be made out to PAL CRAFT AID or you may choose to have the checks made out to your church or organization. If the checks are made out to your organization or church, please alert your treasurer to have a check ready in a timely manner including the cost of postage for sending the box of crafts.

b) Payment is expected to be received no later than ten days after your event.

8. Contributions are gladly accepted. Please be clear if this is a total contribution or what portion of the transaction is a contribution. Also if the contribution is designated for a particular project of Pal Craftaid. Purchases do not qualify as contributions!

9. Preparing for your event: Our experience tells us that interpretation of Pal Craftaid's ministry and projects makes a very significant difference in sales. We can supply interpretative materials to you with stories of how monies have been and will be used to provide help and hope.

Churches who advertise and interpret their Alternative Christmas Market at least a month in advance of the sale have better sales.


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When you purchase a piece of olive wood sculpture or needlework, remember that behind each piece is a face, a family, and a desperate need — a need you can help meet