Chiner for You*
*I'll hunt for you
Chineur for you
The Sourcing Service
I go to Paris four times a year to shop for my store. You tell me what you're looking for and while I am there, I'll shop for you too !
This Isn't Off the Shelf
Store inventory shelves are full of stories someone wants to tell you not the things you want to tell your story. This is the opposite of inventory shelves, and way more fun: YOU go first. Tell me what you want, name your number, and I'm off into the Paris markets, in person, on the hunt.
Will I find it on trip one? Maybe! Is that half the fun? Absolutely! No algorithm, no mystery warehouse playing pretend vintage. Just me, an empty suitcase, and a genuinely ridiculous amount of enthusiasm for digging through other people's old treasures until I find the thing to bring home to YOU. There is good stuff. Let's go find it.
How this works:
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Tell me what you're looking for
Category, style or era, rough size, and the reference photos or examples that show me what "right" looks like to you. Just have an idea? A vibe? We will work together to figure out what we are looking for.
03
We connect to confirm
Once you fill out the form I'll reach out to nail down the specifics — what you want, what you don't, your budget, and what "done" looks like. I'll also give you a realistic timeline, because "sourced in Paris" doesn't mean "sourced by Tuesday." The good stuff shows up on its own schedule, not mine.
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The Hunt is on in Paris
I'll begin searching at markets, brocantes, vide greniers and keep you updated. The balance of the purchase is due once you've approved the piece and before it travels back.
You'll hear from me either way, including if I come back empty-handed. If it takes more than one trip, I'll keep looking for you.
02
Set your price ceiling
You tell me the most you're willing to spend on the piece itself. That number is yours to set and I'll tell you honestly if it's realistic for what you're asking for.
04
Pay the deposit
After we meet, the deposit is due. This reserves your search for my next trip. This is not a browsing fee: it means I'm actually looking, on your behalf, while I'm there. Typically this amount is 50% of the agreed price and shipping fees.
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It comes home in a suitcase.
Packed properly and shipped delivered to you. No freight charges, no customs paperwork, no crates to deal with.
Ready for me to go finding for you?
Fill out the form below and I'll be in touch so we can make sure we are on the same page merchandise and time wise. I can't wait to chiner for you!