Finding the right grandfather clock can be a difficult task. However if you really pay attention, we are quite sure that you will find exactly what you need.
One tip that we have come across that very few people consider is to think about the kind of wood that your grandfather clock is built with. While many quality clocks are built out of a strong wood like oak or pine. Many clocks by inferior companies are being made with particle board or multi-ply wood. These kinds of woods are not made to last as long as something like oak, maple and other hard quality woods. When you’re shopping for wood, try to find what kind of wood a clock is made out of.
We take pride here at grandfather clocks to assure that all our clocks are made out of quality woods and other materials. Nothing is left to the imagination. All of our clocks are made with quality parts and materials. From our antique style grandfather clocks to our modern chic cuckoo clocks, everything has quality behind it.
What’s amazing to us is the number of companies importing cheap balsa type wood from China for their clocks. We do our best to make sure that everything of ours is made from quality American woods.
The reason you should be extremely careful about these things is because you want your clock to last as long as possible.
Take the following simple grandfather clock scenario
: You have two seemingly identical grandfather clocks, one is $200 and one is $300. You would think that the $200 clock would be the better deal (Assuming that the quality is the same). However in this example, one is made out of cheap wood and one is made out of quality wood. While a 50% increase in price might seem like an issue, it could save you much money in the long run.
Imagine the lifespan of these two grandfather clocks
, let’s say the $200 clock will last 5 years, while the $300 clock will last 20 years. Now that you’ve got a grasp on the years of the clocks, it would make much more sense to buy the one that lasts longer. The cost to own both clocks per day is quite similar : Less than one penny a day to own. However the slightly more expensive one will last a much longer time.
