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Standing Giraffe
Height 20 cm
CARE INSTRUCTIONS: For care simply use soapy water with a damp cloth for cleaning. Dry immediately. Please do not submerge in water and do NOT use disinfectant or hot water.
Hand Crafting of each Ostheimer Piece:
From the draft to the finished product Ostheimer toys pass through many hands while they are designed, sawed out, sanded, rubbed-off, painted, oiled, and shipped out: and each step in this long process of careful handcrafting is inspired by wish to give children toys of truly high quality to play with. This way, each Ostheimer wooden figures becomes a valuable individual piece of work.
To bring the artistic layout into shape, the accurately drawn silhouettes of our figures are stamped onto the finely planed planks. Even at this point it is necessary to work with care, taking into account the shade and grain of the wood to suit the proportions of the figure. Carried out with flair and accuracy the sawing creates the basis for the correct profile of the figures. The pre-sanding removes sawdust and smooths the surface of the wood. Next, the lively form of the figures is created by an artist. Thus we create the characteristic form, which is distinctive for our toys. A soft final touch of the contours finishes the process of shaping our figures and prepares the surface for the following paint-work. Now our figures are gently painted by hand using a fine paintbrush. Thus, they get their tender, child-oriented appearance. Transparent colours allow the beautiful wood texture to amplify its warm charisma. An immersion bath in high-quality organic oil imparts our wooden figures with colour retention and protects the surface. Not before our figures have passed a final quality-check and been given the Ostheimer-seal of quality, are they carefully packed and delivered to children all over the world.
Shipping within Canada
We offer free shipping to Canadian addresses with any order over $150. For orders of any amount under $150, we charge a flat rate of $15.
We make every effort to process your order as quickly and carefully as possible. All Canadian shipments are sent by Canada Post and UPS using expedited parcel service. All packages are insured up to $100 and can be tracked online. Once your order is shipped, we will send you an email with your tracking information which you can monitor here on canadapost.ca
*Some exceptions apply for the provinces of Nunavut, North West Territories, and Yukon, with a flat rate of $20 on all orders & Free shipping on orders over $300.
*Local Pick-Up is a shipping option. Pick up is at our store located: 92 Gore Street East, Perth, Ontario.
United States Orders
We offer $10 flat rate shipping on all orders over $150. For orders of any amount under $150, we charge a flat rate of $15.
International Orders
For the rest of the world, you will be charged based on location at check-out.
Estimated Delivery time: Please allow 10-14 business days however this can vary depending on location.
Further Information:
Our packaging is made of eco conscious materials, and we try to limit overwrapping and waste as much as possible.
Aprikose cannot be held responsible for packages that are late, lost or damaged by Canada Post and UPS and that customs and duties and other taxes are the responsibility of the customer.
Some items have non-standard dimensions and may require additional shipping charges. If needed, we will contact you after your purchase to inform you.
Returns
Your satisfaction is our top priority. If for any reason you are not pleased with your purchase, we will gladly accept return within 14 days of receiving your purchase.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Non-returnable items include magazines and undergarments, including socks and underwear. Only regular priced items may be refunded, unfortunately sale items cannot be exchanged or refunded.
To complete your return, follow this link to our Returns Center.
Please do not send your purchase back to the manufacturer.
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund. If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within a certain amount of days.
Exchanges (if applicable)
Lost or Damaged Item Policy:
At Aprikose we take utmost pride in curating high grade products. Our Quality Control policy is is of great importance, and we can assure you that upon selecting and packing your orders that we do so with care and attention to detail. We do not proceed to send a defective item, however, if your item(s) are damaged in transit - we encourage you to investigate this issue with respective Carrier (UPS, Canada Post). We cannot take responsibility for any orders once they leave our pocession. This may include items that are: damaged or lost in transit, or have been damaged upon recieval.
We are happy to offer the occasional sale on specialty items. However, due to the nature of discounted products: all sale items are final sale and cannot be returned or exchanged. If you are disatified with an order placed during a sale, we encourage you to gift to a friend, family member, or someone in need!
Gifts
If the item was marked as a gift when purchased and shipped directly to you, you’ll receive a gift credit for the value of your return. Once the returned item is received, a gift certificate will be mailed to you.
If the item wasn’t marked as a gift when purchased, or the gift giver had the order shipped to themselves to give to you later, we will send a refund to the gift giver and he will find out about your return.
You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.