FAQs
General Questions
What is Echoes of Empire?
Echoes of Empire is your gateway to owning rare antiques through a unique subscription service. We offer weekly prize draws for a chance to win valuable pieces and guaranteed delivery tiers for curated antiques, plus an online store with subscriber discounts. Perfect for newbies and seasoned collectors alike.
Who is this for?
Whether you’re starting your collection or seeking museum-quality treasures, our service is designed for you. With over 50 years of family expertise, we make collecting easy and a smart investment against inflation.
Why choose Echoes of Empire?
We simplify the antique world, delivering high-quality pieces weekly or monthly—saving you time while offering assets that grow in value. It’s history, made yours.
Subscription Options
What subscription options do you offer?
We have two exciting types:
Prize Draw Tiers:
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Lite(£11.99/month): 25 entries into weekly draws for antiques worth hundreds or more.
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Standard (£20/month): 100 entries, plus early access to new listings and store discounts.
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Elite (£29.99/month): 250 entries, with early access to new listings and bigger discounts.
Guaranteed Delivery Tiers:
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Bronze (£100/month): One local collector’s piece, valued at £100+.
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Silver (£750/month): One high-quality antique or antiquity, valued at £750+.
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Gold (£2500/month): One gallery-quality item + Free Item, valued at £2500+.
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VIP (£10,000/month): One museum-quality piece + 3 Free Items (e.g., jewelry, antiquities), valued at £10,000+.
Can I switch between tiers?
Yes! Upgrade, downgrade, or switch between prize draw and guaranteed tiers anytime. Changes apply at your next billing cycle.
What kind of antiques can I expect?
Our pieces range from local finds (Bronze) to museum-worthy jewelry, antiquities, and antiques (VIP). Expect Roman relics, Victorian treasures, medieval artifacts, and more—each authentic and unique.
Our pieces range from local finds (Bronze) to museum-worthy jewelry, antiquities, and antiques (VIP). Expect Roman relics, Victorian treasures, medieval artifacts, and more—each authentic and unique.
Prize Draw Questions
How does the prize draw work?
Subscribers in the Lite (£11.99), Standard (£20), Elite (£30) tiers get 25, 100 or 250 entries into our weekly prize draws. Winners are randomly selected and announced via email and our website every week.
Subscribers in the Lite (£11.99), Standard (£20), Elite (£30) tiers get 25, 100 or 250 entries into our weekly prize draws. Winners are randomly selected and announced via email and our website every week.
How many winners are there each week?
Typically, 5-10% of prize draw subscribers win weekly, depending on participation. More entries, better odds!
Typically, 5-10% of prize draw subscribers win weekly, depending on participation. More entries, better odds!
What if I don’t win?
You still get store discounts and a fresh chance every week. It’s a low-cost thrill with big rewards.
You still get store discounts and a fresh chance every week. It’s a low-cost thrill with big rewards.
Guaranteed Delivery Questions
What do I get with a guaranteed delivery subscription?
Each month, you’ll receive one antique based on your tier:
- Bronze: Local collector’s pieces.
- Silver: High-quality antiques/antiquities.
- Gold: Gallery-quality items.
- VIP: Museum-quality treasures.
Can I choose my antiques?
Guaranteed tiers are expertly curated for surprise and quality. Want something specific? Shop our online store instead.
Guaranteed tiers are expertly curated for surprise and quality. Want something specific? Shop our online store instead.
Payments and Billing
How do I pay for my subscription?
We accept major credit/debit cards via secure payment processing (e.g., Stripe). Subscriptions renew monthly automatically unless canceled.
We accept major credit/debit cards via secure payment processing (e.g., Stripe). Subscriptions renew monthly automatically unless canceled.
When will I be charged?
You’re billed on your signup date, then monthly on that day (e.g., signup March 18th, next charge April 18th).
You’re billed on your signup date, then monthly on that day (e.g., signup March 18th, next charge April 18th).
Can I cancel my subscription?
Yes, cancel anytime via your account or by contacting us. You also get a 14-day cooling-off period after signup for a full refund if no items have shipped, per UK law.
Yes, cancel anytime via your account or by contacting us. You also get a 14-day cooling-off period after signup for a full refund if no items have shipped, per UK law.
Delivery and Shipping
When will my antique arrive?
Prize draw winners receive items within 1-5 days of the weekly announcement. Guaranteed tier subscribers get their antique in the first week of each month. We use fast priority shipping, with delivery times varying by location.
Prize draw winners receive items within 1-5 days of the weekly announcement. Guaranteed tier subscribers get their antique in the first week of each month. We use fast priority shipping, with delivery times varying by location.
How much is shipping?
Shipping is free within the UK for all prize draw wins and guaranteed deliveries. International shipping may have additional fees—contact us for details.
Shipping is free within the UK for all prize draw wins and guaranteed deliveries. International shipping may have additional fees—contact us for details.
What if I’m not happy with my antique?
Returns are free within 30 days. Contact us with photos if an item arrives damaged or isn’t right, and we’ll replace it or refund you—no fuss.
Returns are free within 30 days. Contact us with photos if an item arrives damaged or isn’t right, and we’ll replace it or refund you—no fuss.
Store Purchases and Discounts
Can I buy antiques without a subscription?
Yes! Our online store is open to all—browse and buy specific pieces anytime.
Yes! Our online store is open to all—browse and buy specific pieces anytime.
What discounts do subscribers get?
Subscribers enjoy 10-20% off store purchases, with higher tiers unlocking bigger savings. Join any tier to start saving!
Subscribers enjoy 10-20% off store purchases, with higher tiers unlocking bigger savings. Join any tier to start saving!
Investment and Value
Are antiques a good investment?
Absolutely. From local pieces to museum-quality treasures, antiques often appreciate, offering a solid hedge against inflation. Start small or go big—your collection grows with you.
Absolutely. From local pieces to museum-quality treasures, antiques often appreciate, offering a solid hedge against inflation. Start small or go big—your collection grows with you.
Do you provide authenticity certificates?
Every antique includes a description of its origin. For Silver, Gold, and VIP tiers, or prize draw wins, we offer certificates of authenticity on request.
Every antique includes a description of its origin. For Silver, Gold, and VIP tiers, or prize draw wins, we offer certificates of authenticity on request.