FAQ
18 questions, in six categories.
For anything not here, talk to Mateo or write at /contact.
Shipping
- Where do you ship?
- Malta, EU, UK, US, and rest of world. Quote on a country at /shipping or via Mateo.
- Free shipping threshold?
- Free over €150 within Malta. €12 EU, €25 UK, €35 US, €55 RoW.
- Lead time on a copper pan?
- In stock; ships within 24h of order. Malta 1-2 working days; EU 3-6 working days.
- Lead time on a pendant?
- Made to order in Florence; 4-6 weeks before it ships, then standard transit.
- Can I track my order?
- Yes. Tracking is emailed when the package leaves the warehouse or workshop.
Lead times
- Why are sheets king-only made-to-order?
- The Lithuanian mill schedules king fitted in long-fibre runs rather than stocking it. 4-6 weeks.
- Can I cancel a made-to-order item?
- Yes — within 24h of order. After that the workshop has started; we can't cancel.
- Made-to-order ship from workshop or warehouse?
- Direct from the workshop. The warehouse only handles in-stock and re-tin returns.
Materials
- Is the copper dishwasher-safe?
- No. Copper hates the dishwasher. Hot water and a soft cloth.
- Linen feels stiff out of the box?
- Wash it once. It softens. By wash three it's where you want it.
- Can the brass be re-polished?
- Brasso, once a quarter, if you want it shiny. Most people stop after the first year.
- Re-tinning copper?
- €60 plus return shipping. Send to the warehouse, we send to the Pyrenees, you get it back ~6 weeks later.
Returns
- Return window?
- 14 days from receipt, unused, in original packaging. EU CRD.
- Return shipping cost?
- Free pickup within Malta. €15 deduction from refund outside Malta.
- Can I return made-to-order?
- Only if faulty. EU CRD permits this exception for personalised goods.
Wholesale
- Wholesale terms?
- 10% off above €1500 order. Above €5000 we quote per project — Mateo handles those.
Gifts
- Gift wrapping?
- Free linen wrap on any order. Add a card with handwritten note at /cart.
Concept
- Is this a real shop?
- No — Marsalforn Home is a concept site by concierge.studio. The brand is invented; the cart and contact form are real but no card is charged.