Margaret's Doll World
Mundesley · Norfolk · 35 years
A one-woman doll restoration business in Norfolk that also takes teddies and other old soft toys. The work listed is re-stuffing, new eyes and ears, mending holes, new growlers and new arm and leg pads, and no prices or turnaround times are published.
Getting hold of them
When they are open
- Monday
- 9am to 5pm
- Tuesday
- 9am to 5pm
- Wednesday
- 9am to 5pm
- Thursday
- 9am to 5pm
- Friday
- 9am to 5pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
As published by the business on Apple Maps. Ring before travelling.
Email is the way in. They do not take cold calls.
If it gets lost
Not stated
This is a blank on their page, not an answer from them. We have never asked anybody in this trade the question. Of the 185 businesses we have read, 4 have written anything down about losing an item: 2 say it is insured, 2 say the risk is yours. The other 181 are silent, and silence is not a policy either way.
If you would rather not have to phrase it
“Before I send it, can I ask what happens if it gets lost or damaged while it’s with you? I’m not trying to catch you out, it just can’t be replaced. Whatever the answer is, could you put it in an email so I’ve got it in writing?”
“No, we don’t cover it” is a fine answer to get. It tells you to insure the post yourself for the full amount, both ways.
If it is lost or damaged
Their website does not say what happens if your item is lost or damaged while they have it.
Ask before you post anything you could not replace. Only four of the businesses we hold publish an answer to this.
What they take on
- Full restoration and rebuilds
- Mending and seams
- Restuffing
- Eyes and noses
- Joints
What they won’t do
The part every other directory leaves out. None of this is a criticism. It is how you avoid three wasted weeks.
- Restores to as-new unless you say otherwise
- Doesn't say anywhere whether you send it by post or bring it in. Ask before anything else
Getting it there
- Doesn't say whether they take work by post
- Doesn’t say whether you can bring it in
Money
- Fixed menu of prices, so you know before you send it
Anything else they say
- Our Services Include - • RE-STUFFING • ATTACH NEW EYES & EARS • MEND HOLES • NEW GROWL • MEND SHATTERED FACES • NEW ARM & LEG PADS
- We repair all types of dolls and can also repair porcelain plates and bowls. We also repair vinyl and reborn dolls, antique jointed dolls bodies, plus fingers and toes.
- We can mend nearly all what ail If in doubt please check with us It is done with little fuss.
- We also sell Re-Born Dolls
- Margaret's Doll World,4 Church Meadow, Cromer Road, Mundesley, Norfolk,NR11 8FB
- Margaret's Doll World,The Lodge,Coast Road,Bacton, Norwich, NR12 0EU
- 01692 650 738