Frequently Asked Questions

• How often do you get new scrap metal sculptures for sale?
• Are your sculptures suitable for keeping outside?
• Do you accept payment by cheque?
• Is there meaning in your order code?
• Are your sculptures available in any shops?
• Are your sculptures suitable for children?
• Do you sell to wholesalers?
• What are your delivery times?
• The sculpture I like is 'Out of Stock', can it be still be ordered?
• Can I have my own sculpture commissioned?
• Are the photographs on your web site genuine?
• What materials are your sculptures made from?
• My question has not been answered!

How often do you get new scrap metal sculptures for sale?

We usually receive a shipment every 2 - 3 months. Once unpacked, and checked, the sculptures are photographed and appear on our web site for sale.
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Are your sculptures suitable for keeping outside?

Each sculpture is coated with high quality automobile grade clear lacquer. This is sprayed on using professional equipment under dust free conditions. The resultant finish gives strong long lasting resistant to corrosion. However if the sculptures are kept outside, over time the great British climate will eventually breakdown the lacquer causing an attractive weathered effect. If preferred this can be avoided by annual cleaning, and the application of suitable corrosion inhibitor.
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Do you accept payment by cheque?

No, with regret we are no longer able to accept payment by cheque.
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Is there meaning in your order code?

All our sculptures are given a item number of the form XX-XXXXXX

Eg. PR-032012 or AL-060014#1

The first two characters give the type of sculpture, i.e.. AL for an Alien sculpture, PR for a Predator sculpture, etc. These characters are then followed by a six numeric characters. The first three give the approximate height (or length, if greater) of the the sculpture in cm's, i.e.. 032 = 32 cm's, 060 = 60 cm's. The next two numeric characters give the version number, usually 01 or 02. The last digit gives the number of major parts that the sculpture can be broken down into for shipping.
Larger sculptures (those over 50 cm's) may be followed by #1, #2, etc. This is a unique number for a sculpture which forms part a limited edition. This gives customers the advantage of being able to order the sculpture to which the online photographs show. Therefore, for example, if you see pictures of large Predator sculpture posing with a spear, you can order against the item number, and if it includes a #number, you can be sure that the sculpture your receive will be the same in the photographs. With our smaller sculptures, we can not guarantee that the actual sculpture you receive will look exactly the same as in the photograph. Although it will be of the same size, it may have a different pose.
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Are your sculptures available in any shops?

No, at present our sculptures are only available by mail order, and can be ordered through the THAI CRAFT online shop which allows secure credit, or debit card purchases to be made. Alternatively orders may be placed over the telephone.
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Are your sculptures suitable for children?

No, our sculptures our intended for static exhibition use only, and are not toys. The nature of their construction often leads to sharp edges, sometimes pointed metal such as scrap screws, and nails being used to make claws, or spines.
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Do you sell to wholesalers?

In an attempt to give our customers the very best value for money, we keep our profit margins to a minimum, leaving us little room for further reductions even for large orders. For this reason, we can not generally offer trade customers the discount they require to make it econimically viable for them to resell our products.
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What are your delivery times?

Orders are dispatched within 48 hours of placement. Our standard delivery service can take up to 3 working days, an express service is available at extra cost.
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The sculpture I like is 'Out of Stock', can it be still be ordered?

If a sculpture is shown as being 'Out of Stock', it can not be ordered through the online shop, but may be ordered over the phone. 50% of the products cost will be required when placing the order, with the remaining 50% payable once the goods are in the UK, and ready for dispatch. Typically deivery would be about 3 months.
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Can I have my own sculpture commissioned?

Yes, you can have a sculpture of your choice created. This service is only available for large free standing sculptures, and glass topped sculpture tables. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
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Are the photographs on your web site genuine?

Yes, all photographs on our site are genuine, and have been taken by us. In particular, those of sculptures for sale have been taken at our office in the UK.
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What materials are your sculptures made from?

Our sculptures are made from genuine scrap metal parts, including those from automobiles, and motorbikes. The scrap metal used is virtually 100% steel, with small amounts of copper, and ceramic material used occassionally. The applied lacquer is acriylic based. No toxic materials are used in any of our sculptures.
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My question has not been answered!

If you have a question that is not covered here by our Frequently Asked Questions section, please contact us.
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