We can no longer offer stain samples on request. We have
approximately $22.00 invested in each set of samples and
due to requests by browswers and not buyers it has caused
a price increase to our customers who do purchase. We will
now offer color samples for a fee of $24.95 that will be
refunded when you make your purchase. Thank you for your
understanding in this situation.
Below is a common email showing why we do not send samples:
Hi,
I am interested in your quartersawn oak bookcases. Could
you let me know if you provide samples for color matching
with existing decor?
Thank You
Paul
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Our reply: Hello Paul;
Thank you for contacting us at Mission Oak Designs.com
Yes, I do offer color samples. When placing your order
there is a select
color choice drop down box, you simply go to the bottom
box and request
samples instead of selecting a color. That will trigger
the system to send
wood samples.
Thank you again for contacting us at Mission Oak Designs.com
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His Responce: Thank you for your quick response.
I have been looking for a company that is passionate about
providing quality
craftsmanship in the products they produce. After reading
your web site, it
seems to me that you are quite particular in the way that
you manufacture
each clients order.
I followed your instructions below to get a sample of the
colors for your
quarter sawn oak; however, when I went to check out, I was
asked for my
credit card for the order.
I am excited to have found your site and am truly interested
in purchasing
your products. Is it possible for you to send me a couple
of color samples
of your wood without my having to purchase the product first?
If so, we
have 2 areas in our home that we would like to place your
quarter sawn
products. The first color we need to match would be a chestnut
color and
the second would be to match our floors, which are red oak.
Could you let me know if you are able to send me a couple
of samples and if
you are, could you forward them to me at the following address?
Paul Geish****r
--------Blah blah blah blah: we sent
2 sample sets and the he still never purchased.-------------
Do you think it's fair these
people do this and cause YOUR prices to go higher?
Please do not ask for free samples
Purchase
Stain Samples Now $24.95
Please note:
The stain color will vary from board to board depending
on the grain of the board, the age of the board, the growth
pattern of the board. Your color settings on your computer
will change the color also. This
chart is used to get an idea ONLY. Finish
color may not match this chart exactly. Please keep that
in mind when ordering your color choice. Ebony stain
is NOT BLACK LACQUER! If you want
black Lacquer you must order it, additional costs will apply.
We at Mission Oak designs use all Minwax products.
For an actual color chart please visit your local hardware
store and ask for Minwax color samples.
