Gail Wilson Designs

If I have any good business sense, I got it from my grandmother who managed to run a small jewelry store with military precision for over 50 years (and prosper) in a mill town in Vermont, which saw all other businesses, large and small, come and go with the various times. Her secret was clubs. When I designed the Early American Doll Series, I had originally figured it as a complete set of things including a doll and all her clothes, furniture and accessories. Then I feared that people couldn't afford it, but it came to me that one of my grandmother's clubs would work. It is presented in an affordable format and is a fun way to collect with a surprise to look forward to each month and in the end you will own a wonderful collection for yourself or for the future.

• Clubs for finished things are based on the total value (with a 10% discount) divided into equal monthly payments, which means some months the payment is worth more than what is received and some months less, but in the end the club member comes out even. In clubs with finished things, we need a month's notice for withdrawal so that we can even out the money spent that far - we may owe the customer, or the customer may owe us.

• Clubs for kits represent a significant savings (25%) over the regular prices. The monthly payments remain the same no matter the price of the kit and in some clubs, more than one kit is sent in some months.

• Custom clubs can be arranged for people who want other than what would normally be in any series. Read more about this option below. Call, write or email to discuss your selections.

• SHIPPING is added to each club for each shipment, but it is kept low. Kit clubs have a shipping rate of $6.50 per month except in occasional shipments with say more than one kit being shipped or the size affecting shipping rates. Finished clubs will vary by item being sent but will be as low as possible. Foreign shipping rates are variable depending on weight. Foreign rates are currently $11.00 for kit clubs to Canada, $13.00 most other places (sometimes more if weight/size is higher). Note: Due to the rapidly changing world of shipping rates these may change according to increases set by UPS and the USPS. Rates above current effective July, 2008.

• Payment options are to sign up with a credit card - this is the easiest as we charge right when we are ready to ship and customers do not have to remember to send a check. But of course, you are welcome to sign up using checks sent each month by the 15th.

• Join any of the clubs at any time.

Note: Prices set up below are subject to change.

Early American Basic Club ~ This club for finished things is for the Early American Doll Series. The club starts with the 12 month Basic Club - 20 foundation items - then you can decide to continue on to eventually receive the whole series, belonging in segments which you can decide on as you go. Joining a club means a discount on the finished items. Cost for this foundation club is $75/month plus shipping. Join this Club (Clicking here will add this club to your shopping cart).

New Early American Furnishings Club ~ This club is for those who already have all or most of the other items and wish to get the brand new things as soon as they are ready. For Dollhouse owners, all of these items will fit in your dollhouse, even if you have it "complete" - always room for more. The concept for this club is the same, but it will only be shipped as new items are completed basis. First item is a Laundry Wash Table with wringer and set-in scrub tub (original is in the Wenham Museum and charming indeed). Cost for this club is $85 per shipment plus shipping. Join this Club (Clicking here will add this club to your shopping cart.)

Hitty Club for Finished Hitty Things ~ Read more about Hitty on her page. (Click here). This club will have the Hitty doll, her clothing, hats and bonnets, furniture and lots of accessories, including a four-poster bed, secretary, bench, chairs, rug, carrying travel case, wardrobe and much more (18 items). The new set-up for this club is that you will receive all the items in the initial series in monthly shipments for one year. (Previous club people - your clubs were based on 10 shipments of the same number of items but a higher monthly payment due to shorter time). You can join anytime. Payments will be $75 per shipment plus shipping. Join this Club (Clicking here will add this club to your shopping cart).

Note Hitty Club: This club usually begin with the Hitty doll. If you already have Hitty, mine or another Hitty, you can opt out of receiving the doll and begin with the next item. Just let us know by email if you wish this option - we will adjust your club's last payment accordingly.

Custom Clubs for Finished Things ~ Custom clubs for finished items may also be set up. Suggestions are: Clubs for angels, clubs for 12 dolls of your choice or clubs for finished furniture such as all the large cupboards, not included in the Basic Early American Series, or any 12 items you want. We add up your items, take the finished things discount (10%) and then divide by the number of months you wish to belong (12 or more), or the size payment you wish to make, to get your monthly payment. Send us your list. Click here to submit list. (This will send you to the place to send an email).We will send an email back to you confirming the payment and details. Join this Club (Clicking here will add this club to your shopping cart, but there will not be a dollar value until you send your list then we will let you know).

Join a finished things club and receive as an incentive, a coupon for 20% off any finished item under $200.

Kit Clubs represent a significant savings over the regular prices (20-25%). Some months lower priced kits are grouped. Shipping is added to each club for each shipment, but it is kept low. Payment options are to sign up with a credit card - this is the easiest as we charge right when we are ready to ship and customers do not have to remember to send a check. But of course, you are welcome to sign up using checks sent each month by the 15th.

Historical Folk Doll Kit Club ~ $38/month plus shipping. This club is open ended until the series is finished.
See Historical Folk Dolls. Join this Club (Clicking here will add this club to your shopping cart.)

Early American Kit Club ~ This series has a total of 35 items (includes Basic Doll, her doll's doll and the Companion Doll). In order to receive all the items, you may choose one of the programs below, or if you do not want to receive all 35 items, you may set up the items you do wish to get (minimum of 12) in a Custom Club (see below). See Early American Dolls page for more details about all of the items in this series.

Complete Early American Kit Club ~ 35 Items in 24 months $34/month Join this Club
Complete Early American Kit Club ~ 35 Items in 18 months $45/month Join this Club
Complete Early American Kit Club ~ 35 Items in 12 months $68/month Join this Club

Custom Clubs ~ The only requirement is 12 months of belonging - you choose the kits. Concept: Choose any 12 (or more) kits at any price. We add them up, take the club discount (25%) and then divide by the number of months you wish to belong (12 or more), or the size payment you wish to make, to get your monthly payment. Send us your list. $20-30/month average payment plus shipping. Click here to submit list. (This will send you to the place to send an email).We will send an email back to you confirming the payment and details. Join this Club (Clicking here will add this club to your shopping cart, but there will not be a dollar value until you send your list then we will let you know).

Hitty Series Kit Club ~ This club will receive all of the Hitty Series kits. Read more about Hitty on her page. (Click here). This club was formerly every other month, but beginning in 2006, new people joining will receive shipments every month for one year (now that there are enough new items to enable this to happen). You can join anytime. Payments are set at $35/shipment plus shipping. Join this Club (Clicking here will add this club to your shopping cart).

Note Hitty Club: This club usually begins with the Hitty doll kit. If you already have Hitty, mine or another Hitty, you can opt out of receiving the doll and begin with the next item.Just let us know by email you wish this option.

Join a kit club now and as an incentive, receive a coupon for 20% off on most supplies (only a few exceptions) and 25% off any kits or patterns not to exceed $100. Plus, enjoy getting kits once a month at a good discount.

Kit Clubs represent a significant savings over the regular prices (20-25%). Some months lower priced kits are grouped. Shipping is added to each club for each shipment, but it is kept low. Payment options are to sign up with a credit card - this is the easiest as we charge right when we are ready to ship and customers do not have to remember to send a check. But of course, you are welcome to sign up using checks sent each month by the 15th.
Historical Folk Doll Kit Club ~ $38/month plus shipping. This club is open ended until the series is finished. See Historical Folk Dolls. Join this Club (Clicking here will add this club to your shopping cart.)
Early American Kit Club ~ This series has a total of 35 items (includes Basic Doll, her doll's doll and the Companion Doll). In order to receive all the items, you may choose one of the programs below, or if you do not want to receive all 35 items, you may set up the items you do wish to get (minimum of 12) in a Custom Club (see below). See Early American Dolls page for more details about all of the items in this series. Complete Early American Kit Club ~ 35 Items in 24 months $34/month Join this Club Complete Early American Kit Club ~ 35 Items in 18 months $45/month Join this Club Complete Early American Kit Club ~ 35 Items in 12 months $68/month Join this Club
Custom Clubs ~ The only requirement is 12 months of belonging - you choose the kits. Concept: Choose any 12 (or more) kits at any price. We add them up, take the club discount (25%) and then divide by the number of months you wish to belong (12 or more), or the size payment you wish to make, to get your monthly payment. Send us your list. $20-30/month average payment plus shipping. Click here to submit list. (This will send you to the place to send an email).We will send an email back to you confirming the payment and details. Join this Club (Clicking here will add this club to your shopping cart, but there will not be a dollar value until you send your list then we will let you know).
Hitty Series Kit Club ~ This club will receive all of the Hitty Series kits. Read more about Hitty on her page. (Click here). This club was formerly every other month, but beginning in 2006, new people joining will receive shipments every month for one year (now that there are enough new items to enable this to happen). You can join anytime. Payments are set at $35/shipment plus shipping. Join this Club (Clicking here will add this club to your shopping cart). Note Hitty Club: This club usually begins with the Hitty doll kit. If you already have Hitty, mine or another Hitty, you can opt out of receiving the doll and begin with the next item.Just let us know by email you wish this option.
	Join a kit club now and as an incentive, receive a coupon for 20% off on most supplies (only a few exceptions) and 25% off any kits or patterns not to exceed $100. Plus, enjoy getting kits once a month at a good discount.