I recently purchased a Plant a Tree acorn ornament that say with the purchase of the ornament a tree will be planted. It wasn't cheap, I paid $10 at Yankee Candle in Massachusetts When I looked up Plant a Tree it said that there were no products at this time.

Does that mean I wasted my money and the project was done quite awhile ago. I believe the press release was in 2002 or so. How do you keep track that I bought something and a tree will be planted? How does Yankee Candle tell you I made the purchase. I really believe in the idea but don't want to get lip service and just told by Yankee Candle it will be done. I did ask at Yankee Candle if it was legit and a tree really would be planted and they said yes.

This is a gift for someone who really believes in conservation so I want to give a meaningful gift.

Please let me know.

Laurie S - Massachusetts

RESPONSE

UPDATE DECEMBER 10,2008:
Laurie found a website:
http://www.plant-trees.org/main.htm

That outlines the Plant-A-Tree program. If you click under partnerships and then
Plant-a-Tree Partnerships (http://www.plant-trees.org/partnerships/plantatree.html)
You will see The Seagull Company under the 5,000 to 20,000 trees planted.

Thanks Laurie!

Carl

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Laurie,

I am an independent online retailer of Seagull Pewter and also embrace the Plant-A-Tree program that Seagull launched a number of years ago.

The program still exists and Seagull continues to offer Plant-A-Tree pewter pieces.

In the last few months, I have been asked a number of times how Seagull Pewter tracks purchases and what new forest areas have been positively impacted by the Plant-A-Tree program. Tracking of purchases would actually occur at the point when merchants, like Yankee Candle, buy the Plant-A-Tree items for their stores.

As for reporting on the number of trees planted, this would be a excellent question for Seagull Pewter (which is owned by Royal Selangor - North American President - C.Y Wong. Seagull Pewter does not allow a place for you to leave an inquiry, but Royal Selangor does.

I would suggest you post your question to:
http://www.royalselangor.com/rs2/feedback.php

Make a note that your question is about Seagull Pewter Plant-A-Tree program.

Would like to know the response you get from Royal Selangor/Seagull Pewter.

Carl Chesal
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Hello!
I would like to know if pewter picture frames contain lead, i would be afraid my kids would touch them and put their hands in their mouth, please let me know, as i am considering buying these frames.
Thanks

Michael J - Montreal, Quebec

RESPONSE

Michael,

Seagull Frames contain a small amount of lead and are not ’child safe’ with respect to ’placing pewter items in the mouth’. Normal handling and touching is safe.

Here is the official word from Seagull Pewter:

Pewter is one of the most valuable precious metals in common use today. Fine pewter is an alloy of tin. It can be highly polished or buffed to a satin finish. Pewter, like other precious metals, has set standards that specify that pewter must contain at least 92% tin. Our products exceed the standard of 92% pure tin. Like gold and platinum, pewter does not tarnish. As pewter ages it takes on a soft, even patina which is very pleasing to the eye. Modern pewter is safe and meant for everyday use.
All Seagull serve-ware and baby items are 100% lead free and are food safe.

Carl Chesal
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I gave a friend a potpourri glass bowl with Seagull Pewter floral cutout lid. She wants to use it for a candle. Do you know if the heat from the flame will hurt the pewter lid? Thanks.

Larry P - USA

RESPONSE

Larry,

It will definitely tarnish and score the pewter. Plus the glass is likely not made to handle the heat from the candle.

I DO NOT recommend using it for a candle.

Carl Chesal
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We receive lots of phone calls at Pewter Expressions from customers and retailers alike wanting to contact Seagull Pewter about product shipments, problems or repairs. I do have an internal phone number into Seagull Pewter/Royal Selangor in Mississauga Ontario (Toronto).

Here are some contact phone numbers and websites for both Seagull Pewter and Royal Selangor, who now owns Seagull Pewter:

Seagull Store, Pugwash
9926 Durham Street
B0K 1L0, Pugwash
Nova Scotia
Canada
Tel: +902-243-3850

Seagull Pewter Consumer Customer Service
1-888-955-5551

Royal Selangor
Bayview Village
Willowdale
Toronto
Ontario
Canada
Tel: +1 416 222 4885

Royal Selangor
Sherway Gardens
The West Mall
Toronto
Ontario
Canada
Tel: +1 416 622 1885

Inquires/Feedback:

http://www.royalselangor.com/rs2/feedback.php

Carl & Janet Chesal
Bizfare Enterprise (operating Pewter Expressions)

Hello i am looking for Christmas Napkin holders by Seagull Pewter. I need to find a store that sells these. I am located in Toronto. Can you please let me know where i can find a store that sells them. The store they were previously purchased at no longer carries these products.

Thank you,

Lindsy B - Toronto ON

RESPONSE


Lindsy,

I checked directly with Seagull Pewter. The Christmas napkin holders were made more than 10 years ago and haven't been produced since 1998.

You might have some luck looking at the used market at Usedtoronto.com or craigslist.com.

Carl Chesal
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Pewter Expressions (a division of BizFare Enterprise Inc) of Ottawa Ontario and Seagull Pewter will Plant a Tree with the purchase of Value-Priced Groupings! Beautify your home. Keep our planet green. And save on Seagull Pewter Frames and home décor items.

"Pewter Expressions is committed to doing our part in the Greening of our Planet while providing our valued customers Seagull pewter gift packages at phenomenal savings." states Janet Chesal, Vice President BizFare Enterprise. "We are pleased to be part of the "Plant a Tree" program and excited that Pewter Expressions offers you savings on Seagull Pewter Frames and Holiday Ornaments plus FREE Plant-a-Tree items. Environmentally safe and secure, your Pewter Expressions online shopping experience ensures a healthier Earth."

Seagull Pewter frame packages starting at $189.99 offer you incredible value! Enjoy the beauty and wide selection of Seagull Pewter Frames and Holiday Ornaments. Revel in the satisfaction of giving a cherished pewter gift to family, friends or colleagues.

Our Pewter Expression customers have long enjoyed the benefit of greater savings when they purchase complete Seagull Pewter Sets or Packages. Being environmentally responsible by Planting a Tree is an added bonus. Visit us at PewterExpressions.com and buy your Seagull pewter gift to help Planet Earth!

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"Seagull Pewter Inc" is no longer the name for this world renown pewter craft manufacturer from Pugwash Nova Scotia.

It is now called  The Seagull Company Inc.

Hmmm. No reference to pewter. Could this mean that Seagull will expand its products to include more non-pewter products?

We'll keep a close watch on this and The Seagull Company Inc.

Good Morning, I have had one of your mantle clocks for a few years now and Iove it. However, the clock has stopped working and I am wondering if you sell the clock face works to put back into the pewter frame? The design of the clock is----Echo Mantel Clock.

I look forward to hearing from you. 

Judy M - Nova Scotia

RESPONSE


Judy,

Yes, Seagull Pewter does carry most of the clock (timepiece) replacements.

Cost is around USD$22.50 + shipping

Carl Chesal
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Bizfare Enterprise Inc
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Seagull Pewter Expressions
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I got a Seagull Pewter frame, model number PF 306, 13 years ago. The
hinge on the felt backing recently broke.

Would it be possible for me to order replacement backing? I could send
you a cheque for the amount plus shipping and handling if this was
possible.

Thanks very much.

Claire L - Toronto, ON

RESPONSE


Claire,

Pewter Expressions is an online reseller of some of Seagull Pewter Products. We receive many inquiries about Seagull Pewter from collectors, customers and other retailers. To answer these question we have established a special Seagull Pewter BLOG where we post questions and responses and provide additional Contact Information to both Seagull Pewter and Royal Selangor.

Try these Seagull Pewter contact numbers first. If you have a problem getting the replacement back for your frame, let me know and I will give you an internal phone number for Seagull Pewter in Toronto.

Carl Chesal
--
Bizfare Enterprise Inc
http://www.bizfare.ca
Operating Secure On-line Shopping:
Cool Comfort Wear
Seagull Pewter Expressions
My Leather Expressions
Exquisite Jewelry Designs
Home and Body How To
Communicate Innovate
Coast Pedal Boards
(p) 647-477-2508