Some Common Questions

 
~Privacy~
Q: What is your privacy policy?
A: The Goth Rosary does NOT share or sell any information about its customers and visitors. All customer and visitor information is used by The Goth Rosary only for the purpose of internal marketing analysis, contacting contest winners, confirming sales orders or follow up on requests for information.

~Safety~
Q:  Is it safe for me to use my credit card? Is your site secure?
A:  Yes. The site is equipped with Secure Socket technology.
When using a secure browser the personal data you send us
 such as name, company name, email address, credit card information, etc.
is encrypted during the transmission process and cannot be decoded by others.

~Payment~
Q: What are my payment choices?
A: We accept Visa, Master Card, Discover, and American Express through Authorize.Net.
 If you want you can pay by PayPal.com.  Or mail your personal check or a money order to: GothRosary, P.O. Box 4613, Bremerton, WA 98312 USA

~Shipping~
Q: How do I send a gift?
A: At check out fill in the order as if you where sending them to your address.
Then put the “Ship Gift To” information in the Comments Box when checking out.
This will also make sure to remove any way of knowing the price of the products.

Q: How do I know that my order was shipped?
A: When I pay for the shipping online I get an email confirmation or a customs declaration number.  Then I personally take each package to the post office making sure it is accepted into the postal system.

Q: Do you charge a shipping/handling fee?

A: We charge you actual cost plus a one-dollar processing fee.

Q: What if the cart overcharges me for shipping?
A: You will be promptly refunded the difference.

Q:  Can I order if I live outside the United States?
A:  Yes. We are happy to ship worldwide.

Q: How soon do you ship items?
A: Most items ship with in 3 to 5 days Monday - Friday excluding postal Holidays by U.S.P.S. mail.  In the following cases: add approximately 10-14 more days for the assembly of all custom rosary items. Also add on 2-4 more weeks for goods ordered from our distributor.

Q: How long will shipping take during the Holiday/ Christmas/Yule season?
A: From Washington State those packages sent before December 17th should arrive at their destination in time for December 25th. Pending any natural disasters, customs inspections or political related delays, which I have no control over.

Q: What if I need something very fast?
A: For an additional  $20.00, an “in house rush" can put your order to the front. Please contact me should you need these services.

Q: Where do I send my Goth Rosary for the free repairs offer?
A: Just mail back to me All the broken or tarnished parts; enclose a note stating what needs to be repaired and your information so I can contact you.  Mail to: GothRosary P.O. Box 4613 Bremerton, WA 98312-0406 USA

~Service~
Q: How often do you check your emails?
A: At least once a day.

~Policies~
Read Our Policies

~Samples~
Q: Can I get fragrance samples?
A: Yes, we offer a scent sample pack in it you get a sample of each of The Goth Rosary fragrances. This way you can try them all and know you’ve not missed a thing. 

Q: What do I do with my scent samples when I am done with them?
A: Passed them on to a friend. Or you can use them to scent your drawers, your car, your personal letters, purse or wallet.

Q: Do you have product samples?
A: Not at this time.

~Pricing~
Q: Can I buy your items at wholesale prices?
A: Currently we are too small to offer wholesale pricing.

Q: Is there a minimum order amount?
A: No minimum required.

~Products~
Q: Is the quality as good as it looks on the website?
A: I sell only what I use myself and think it is wonderful.

Q: Can I get my fragrance product in a different size?
A: I am only able to offer my products in the sizes shown on the website.
CHANGE IS COMING!!

Q: Do I need to shake some of the products?    
A: Yes, Please shake your wash, lotion & conditioner products before use.
Separation is natural because The Goth Rosary uses no stabilizing chemicals.

Q: Is custom fragrance blending available?
A: Sorry, not at this time.

Q: Do you have other scents than what are shown?
A: We offer the scents formulated exclusively for GothRosary.
      You can add your own oils to our non-scented “Nothingness” products.

Q: What is the shelf life of your products?
A:  At least a year, often longer.

Q: Do you sell oils?
A: No, I do not sell my fragrances as oils

~Rosary Items~
Q: Can I buy some of the bead or parts shown on the 'parts page'?
A: I don't sell the parts or beads as beads and parts. I sell them only completed in custom designed rosary items.

Q: Where can I get the beads and parts if you don’t sell them?
A:  They are available through bead sellers in catalogs, stores or online.

Q: What do you mean by 'inverted'?
A: To drill or fix an item requested so it hangs upside down.

Q: Why do you offer free repairs on the rosary items you make?
A: I think you can't enjoy something if you never get to use it.

Q: Where do I send my Goth Rosary for the free repairs offer?
A: Just mail back to me All the broken or tarnished parts; enclose a note stating what needs to be repaired and your information so I can contact you.  Mail to: GothRosary P.O. Box 4613 Bremerton, WA 98312-0406 USA

Q: I have a rosary that is broken. Do you fix them?"
A: Please send me a scan of the item and I'll check to see if I have parts that will match or complement your item. We can talk price after I see if I can fix it.

Q: I want a traditional Catholic rosary; do you make 'normal rosaries'?
A: Yes, I make traditional rosaries. Please contact me; I'd be happy to make yours.

Q: Do you make other beaded items, such as Anglican rosaries, Malas or custom work?
A: Yes, yes, yes and yes! I would love to work with you to make what you desire. 

Q: Why do you make Goth rosaries?
A: I make them because I thought they should exist and they didn't.

Q: Why do you offer skulls?

A: Skulls are symbolic. Man has always had wonder in awe about death. Many cultures set aside time to show a respect for those who are no longer with them. St. Francis kept a human skull to remind him of his own mortality.  The All Saints Church in Sedlec, Czech Republic decorated in human bones symbolizing the Resurrection. Mostly, I just love skulls, as the daughter of an Archeologist the whole idea of death has never bothered me. I find skulls beautiful and fascinating. I have them decorating my car and my home. Skulls prove that life is temporary, unpredictable and encourage me to enjoy every moment.

~Miscellaneous~
Q: I love your stuff, how can I help your business?
A: Keep coming back, tell friends, share my site, give out my cards or add a link to your web page. Know that it is your support that makes it all possible.

Q: Do you hate Catholics?
A: Certainly not, I happen to like all beliefs.

Q: Are you Catholic or a reformed-Catholic?
A: No, I am neither a Catholic nor a reformed-Catholic.

Q: Would you like me to pray for you?
A: If praying for me makes you happy, I would be honored.

Q: Why do you offer skulls?

A: Skulls are used in Tibetan prayer beads and that there are Day of the Dead rosaries made by the Mexican culture used to honoring those who have passed on. St. Francis kept a human skull to remind him of his own mortality. There is also The All Saints Church in Sedlec, Czech Republic decorated in human bones symbolizing the Resurrection. These are but the tip of the iceberg as man has always had wonder in awe about death. Many cultures have some type of time set aside to show a respect for those who are no longer with them.

Mostly I just love skulls, as the daughter of an Archeologist the whole idea of death has never bothered me. I find skulls beautiful and fascinating. I have them decorating my car and my home.

Q: Why would anyone want an inverted symbol?

A: I receive requests and I try in every way possible to make my buyers happy!

Q: Aren’t inverted crosses evil?
A: Perhaps a customer is paying homage to St. Peter (the first Pope) who was crucified upside down because he did not feel he was worthy to die in the same manner as Jesus.

Q: Do people pray with Goth Rosaries?

A: I have no idea what buyers do with their custom beaded items. I do know it is not my place to pass judgment on others.

Q: Why use the name 'AntiSally'?

A: Close friends of mine have several children to whom I am their "Auntie" but because a certain small person exclaimed: "You're not my REAL Aunt!" The alternate spelling was born and it stuck! I like it, although some may see it as negative at first glance, it isn't at all, in fact it warms my heart to know I am someone's "anti"!
As for the Physics issue:  Yes, if I am in the same room with myself I am pure energy. How else could a one-woman operation like this keep all her buyers so darn happy! *Grins*

Q: How do you pronounce the name "Samhain" and what does it mean?
A: See this link: http://www.personal.utulsa.edu/~marc-carlson/holiday/sam4.html

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