Reserve Your Expert Search
Access our network of 200+ European dealers with a $100 refundable search fee. Fully refunded when you purchase.
Fully Refundable
5-7 Day Results
60+ Years Expertise
200+ Dealers
How It Works
Submit Your Search Request
Tell us what you're looking for — style, period, dimensions, budget, and timeline. The more details you provide, the better we can curate options for you.
Pay $100 Search Reservation Fee
This covers our initial research, dealer outreach, and authentication process. Secure payment via Stripe, connected to our Mercury Bank account.
We Activate Your Search
Within 24 hours, we contact our network of 200+ dealers across Paris, London, and Edinburgh. We authenticate provenance, negotiate prices, and curate the best options.
Receive Curated Options (5-7 Days)
You'll receive 3-5 exceptional pieces with photos, provenance documentation, condition reports, and pricing. Each option is hand-selected to match your criteria.
Your $100 is Refunded on Purchase
When you purchase any item we source for you, we refund the $100 immediately (same day). If you don't purchase, consider it a consultation fee for our expertise.
Why We Require a Search Fee
Sourcing museum-quality antiques requires significant time investment. Each search involves contacting our network of 200+ European dealers, authenticating provenance, negotiating on your behalf, and coordinating international logistics.
To ensure we dedicate our expertise to serious collectors, we require a $100 search reservation fee. This approach allows us to provide the white-glove service our clients expect, without wasting time on casual browsers.
This fee is fully refundable when you purchase any item we source for you. If you choose not to proceed, consider it a consultation fee for our decades of expertise — you keep our research and recommendations.
Dedicated Expertise
Our full attention on your search, not divided among hundreds of casual browsers.
Curated Quality
Only pieces that meet our authentication standards and your criteria.
Best Prices
We negotiate on your behalf, often saving you 20-30% vs. retail.
Risk-Free for Serious Buyers
If you're genuinely looking to acquire a piece, the search is free (refunded on purchase).
How We Compare
| SourceMeIt | Traditional Dealers | Online Marketplaces | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront Cost | $100 (refunded) | $0 | $0 |
| Final Markup | 10-15% | 30-50% | 20-30% |
| Custom Sourcing | ✓ | Limited | ✗ |
| Authentication | Christie's-trained | Varies | Self-reported |
| Dealer Network | 200+ | Own inventory | Public listings |
| Total Cost (on $25K item) | $27,500 | $32,500-$37,500 | $30,000-$32,500 |
* Savings example: On a $25,000 purchase, you save $2,500-$10,000 compared to traditional dealers, even after the $100 search fee (which is refunded).
Ready to Find Your Perfect Piece?
Reserve your expert search today. $100 refundable search fee, fully refunded on purchase.
Secure payment via Stripe • Fully refunded on first purchase
Questions about the search fee? Contact us or read our FAQ below
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I pay $100 just to get a quote?
This isn't a quote — it's a comprehensive search across our 200+ dealer network in Europe. We're contacting dealers, authenticating pieces, negotiating prices, and curating options specifically for you. That takes 4-6 hours of expert time. The $100 ensures we're working with serious collectors. And remember, it's fully refunded when you purchase. So if you're genuinely looking to acquire a piece, the search is free.
Other dealers don't charge a search fee.
You're right — most dealers don't. That's because they're either selling from existing inventory (not sourcing custom pieces for you), marking up prices 30-50% to cover their time (you pay more in the end), or providing surface-level service to hundreds of casual browsers. We do things differently. We source pieces you won't find anywhere else, negotiate the best prices, and dedicate real expertise to your search. The $100 fee (refunded on purchase) ensures we can provide that level of service.
What if you don't find anything I like?
Then you keep our research and recommendations for $100 — essentially a consultation with 60+ years of combined expertise. We'll show you what's available in your budget, explain why certain pieces are priced as they are, and give you market insights. Plus, we'll keep your search active. When the perfect piece comes through our network (and it will), you'll be the first to know. Most clients find something they love in the first round.
How quickly will I get my $100 back if I purchase?
We refund the $100 immediately (same day) when you complete your purchase. The refund processes through Stripe back to your original payment method within 5-7 business days.
I'm just browsing. Can I skip the fee?
Absolutely! Our portfolio, blog, and heritage page are all free to explore. You'll get a great sense of our expertise and the types of pieces we source. The $100 search fee is only for clients who want us to activate a custom search — contacting dealers, authenticating pieces, and curating options specifically for them. When you're ready to move from browsing to acquiring, we're here.
What if I need something urgently?
For urgent searches (48-hour turnaround), we offer a VIP Search Service with a $500 reservation fee (also fully refundable on purchase). This activates our entire network including private collectors who don't list publicly. Contact us directly to discuss your timeline.