1 x Grey Raccagni Zipper

This listing is for one super quality grey coloured zip by the high end Italian manufacturer "Raccagni". It is rather substantial and each one weighs 63g.

The zip is stamped and marked "Raccagni" on the back of the zipper slider.  The bottom of the zip is strengthened substantially with what feels like a plastic coating.

The teeth are metal, a silvery gold colour, and the tape is obviously fabric - a ribbed texture, but sadly I've no idea of the product specifications. This what I can see and measure to note:

Teeth & Zipper Pull Colour: Gold/Silvery coloured metal

Zipper Pull Length 4cm

Zipper Pull Type: Drop swing-type pull with hole to the bottom. Rectangular

Metal Zip Length (approx length of area with metal teeth):  52cm (or the converter states this is 20 inches, rounded up in title for ease)

Fabric Tape Colour: Grey (Note - if you require a colour match, please see terms below - I can help prior to purchase)

Fabric Tape width: 3.5cm

Fabric Tape Length (approx, these do vary a little) 57cm

Fabric Tape Type: Ribbed, textured. 

Flaws: Some are perfect, wrapped in plastic others were loose and may have a few scratches on the metal from storage - they were all put into a large storage container before I obtained them.

I have a large number of quality zips available in various lengths, widths and colours, most are high-end Raccagni and RiRi. They came from a huge bulk purchase of new but unused stock, some bagged and labelled about 3/4 years ago. More zippers will be gradually added into my store.

Terms are really for my curtain products, but the basics are obviously the same: 

Colour:

• I've done my best to show the shade correctly, but your screen may be set up/display differently to mine. To help you determine if the shade/colour is suitable for your needs before purchase, I can include a photo of an international colour standard chart RAL K7 Classic against the item if this is useful for you. Let me know if so and I'll snap a picture and send it through to you.
• Alternatively, you can send a sample of fabric/wallpaper/paint etc. & I will photograph it next to the fabric. These services are offered as a kindness, without charge. Sadly as a tiny business I cannot afford to offer a "borrow my item & return it if it is not quite the right shade for my room" service.

Terms of Sale:

• All textiles/items are preloved, reclaimed, end of rolls etc. Handmade items such as curtain tiebacks or bespoke curtains are created from preloved materials and/or gathered recycled objects. Many are vintage so there may be small or superficial marks from previous use which might be noticed on unpacking, but not usually noticeable during use. Items are checked & significant imperfections are photographed/described.
• I measure as accurately as possible but figures are approximate. Width measurements are taken with material unpleated & laid flat. A metal tape is applied above hems/across the item. An online converter is used to change to inches, note not 100% accurate. 
• Auction items are not ended early unless absolutely necessary. 
• Fabric is cleaned using gentle methods - steam treatment/machine hand wash prior to listing, unless otherwise stated (except tassels/fringing/trims). Your item/s may benefit from more intensive treatment on receipt but beware of following old label info - textiles deteriorate over time, so you may cause rips/tears/holes by using out of date washing instructions (I have accidentally done this myself!).
• Where curtains have been remade & the label removed during the process, I will photograph it & reattach with a safety pin.
• Please ensure you have enough to finish your project, dress your door/window & if purchasing a tie back, please measure (using string perhaps) to ensure the cord length works for the gathered curtain fabric. There are guides online to help calculate. I do not accept returns because your item doesn’t fit or you've calculated wrongly and found on receipt that there's too much/not enough material.
• Tassels on curtain listings are for photography purposes only.

Shipping:

• Recycled packaging will be used.
• Items are dispatched within 2 days of auction end. If faster shipping is required, please message & I will do my best.
• Items will be sent by Royal Mail or courier depending on the size. My small town doesn’t have access to all carriers, so I can’t guarantee use of a specific service.
• I add a small amount extra to pay for purchase of tape, paper, label ink & fuel to drop off as well as packing/drop off time. 
• If you live in the UK but off the mainland, (including NI, Channel & Scottish Isles), please contact me before bidding/purchase for accurate shipping costs - these are often lot more than standard courier rates. I cannot afford to absorb this extra cost on your behalf. I will do my best to get a good quote & amend the listing for you if necessary. If you do not do this & expect me to send using quoted UK mainland prices, I may cancel the order.
• I will ship internationally but only using the Ebay Global Platform. 

Returns:

• Simply contact me within 14 days of receipt explaining why you want to return your item along with photos of the identified discrepancy. If I made an error, it will be a genuine mistake. I'm not perfect, & take full responsibility for anything accidentally missed or overlooked. 
• I may accept returns for other reasons, but only if customers are pleasant & honest about why they don't want the item.
• If agreed, items must be returned in the same condition with all packaging within 30 days. If my error, I’ll pay the postage. If a return is accepted for another reason the buyer pays return postage costs.
• Sadly, occasionally buyers request returns unfairly insinuating an "item is not as described" when it actually is & the information provided has not been read properly by the buyer. I offer free complimentary services for colour-matching, & spend hours measuring, photographing, creating diagrams, checking for flaws & writing detailed product descriptions. Returns cost small sellers a great deal in time & money. If you have not read the product description properly & request a return unfairly, it will be raised with customer services as an issue & a report submitted. Ebay is a kind place & we should all treat each other respectfully to keep it a safe place to buy & sell.

Environment:

• All curtains & tie backs are repaired or made by myself using preloved, recycled fabric using a retro Viking Sewing Machine, a second hand Brother Overlocker or my grannies Singer.
• I recycle header tapes, facing & linings & try to use all the fabric available. Offcuts are used to make all tiebacks, tieback cords, tassels & distributed to craftspeople for using in powertexing, toymaking & similar creative activities. Threads/scraps are saved for use to create surface texture when felting, as tassel skirts or for textile beads.
• If sundries are required such as cotton & header tapes I aim to purchase preloved, not brand new.
• All packaging used is recycled. I even recycle packaging tape – however also buy this new on occasion (but from a non-trading firm, so it will be advertising a redundant business!).

About Me:

• I have Ebayed since 2002. Redundancy in 2020 prompted a craft room clear out of preloved fabric & kick-started a small home business. I began collecting material from two local Derbyshire companies trying to primarily focus mainly on damaged items - restoring, repairing & remaking for reuse.
• 3 years on, textiles are harder to source locally so to enable the business to survive, I had to look further afield. I now buy from private individuals, organisations, businesses (large/small), charities, antique shops, church sales & recently even a closing theatre sale!
• Difficulties obtaining textiles encouraged creativity. Small single curtains are remade into bespoke items. Offcuts create unique curtain tiebacks, matching cords & textile beads. Experiments using lace, dyeing & embellishments began.
• You can follow me on INSTA @revampedcurtains to see projects in progress. I sell only here on Ebay.