Jeannie Bottle Question & Answer Page
Q. How come you don't have a flashy website and sell several bottles or items at a time on ebay or on your site?
A. I paint each jeannie bottle one at a time. It would be impossible for me to have several bottles on ebay at one time without having them mass produced by other people. I do this all myself, there is no "we" here, just me!I do a lot of custom orders, something else I couldn't do if they were mass produced. I’m an artist, I am here to paint your bottle for you, not create flashy distractions!
Q. Do you paint on ceramic or just glass beam bottles?
A. I only paint on authentic 1964, Jim Beam Whiskey bottles, I do not paint on ceramic bottles. The prop was painted on the same Whiskey Bottle so I want your bottle to be as close to the prop as possible! And with the bottle already an antique, the value of your Jeannie bottle will increase while a ceramic bottle wouldn't as much.
Q. Do you take incremental payments?
A. I know for people this can be a big expense, but I like to see people have their dreams come true in obtaining their very own Jeannie bottle. Just email me and we can work something out if you like.
Q. Do you offer refunds? I do offer a refund if you are not satisfied with your bottle. You must notify me within 5 days via email of receiving the bottle and return it within 7 days of receiving it. I will fully refund minus shipping costs.
Q. What kind of preparation and paints do you use?
A. I use both enamels and acrylic paints. I prep the bottle by a thorough washing, then air drying, removing any oils using a bottle preparation solution.
Q. Do you sell just the plain Jim Beam bottles unpainted?
No, I only paint them, I don't sell the plain unpainted bottles.
Q. If I send you my own bottle for you to paint, can you do that and will you give me a discount?
Yes, I have done this for several customers. Depending on the average cost I'm currently paying for a Jim Beam is how much your discount will be. Your discount will usually be 40-50 dollars.
Q. Where do you get all your Jim Beam bottles?
A. Usually on Ebay, I have to bid for it like everyone else! They can sell anywhere from 15.00 to over 100.00 depending on the demand for that auction, week, month, who knows why! Flea markets and estate sales are another avenue to find these treasured bottles! I had a customer find one for $1.00!
Q. If I place an order, how long will it take?
That depends on how many orders I am currently working on. I can have it to you in a week, or sometimes the wait is longer, especially around the Holiday Season. Just email me and I'll be happy to tell you how long it would be to receive your bottle.
Q. How long does it take for you to paint my bottle?
A.When I am starting on your bottle I send you an email to let you know I've started. A few days later, usually 3 to 4 days, I email you with photos of your bottle for your final approval.
Q. Do you require a deposit, when should I pay?
A. You can pay anytime after you place the order. You do not have to pay until I am finished with your bottle order UNLESS it is a special custom order that you've requested, then I require payment or a deposit up front.
Q. How do I take care of my bottle once I receive it?
A. I include with your bottle a little information sheet on care of your bottle.
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