Antler Chandeliers: Chandeliers Made From Real and Faux Antlers

Antler Chandeliers: Good Things To Know Before Buying

When buying antler chandeliers off of eBay or anywhere, there are some things to make sure you know before you make your purchase.

Is the antler chandelier made from real antlers, or is it a reproduction?

Do you care? Many faux antler chandeliers look very, very, real, and can cost a lot less.

Is it new or used?

Are there enough clear photos of the chandelier that you feel you know exactly what you're getting?

What is the weight and dimensions of the chandelier?

How many lights are there?

Are shades included? Hint: Often, they're not.

Does it come with a chain, cord, etc. to hang it with?

Will there be sales tax?

Will the seller ship to your location? Most antler chandeliers we've seen on eBay are shipped to anywhere in the USA and worldwide, but it's always smart to check.

What the shipping charges will be?

Is insurance for shipping the antler chandelier optional or automatically included?

Is there a reserve? If so, you can email the seller and ask them to reveal the amount of the reserve price. Many sellers will cheerfully disclose their reserve price when asked, but not always.

Every eBay item for sale has a "Seller info" area. Be sure to check this area to view the feedback rating that previous buyers have left for that particular seller. There is also an area where a potential buyer can read comments left by previous buyers.

If you have any questions be sure to ask the seller before you bid on an antler chandelier. Look for the "Ask a question" link in the "Seller info" area to ask your questions.

Antlers Compared To Horns: Fun Facts To Know

Antlers are found on animals in the family Cervidae.

Horns are found on animals in the family Bovidae (with the exception of the Pronghorn Antelope which is from the family Antilocapridae).

Antlers are made of one component, bone.

Horns are made of two components: 1) a bone core, and 2) a sheath of keratin.

Antlers are not a permanent part of the animals' skull. Antlers are grown, shed, and re-grown annually.

Horns are a permanent part of the animals' skull and therefore are never shed.

In most species antlers are found only on males, but in caribou/reindeer are found on males and females.

In many species horns are found on both males and females, but in some species are found only on males.

Antlers typically branch out.

Horns do not branch out. In other words, the tip of a horn ends in only one point on each side of the head.

The bone of an antler is alive only during the growth stage of the antler. Once the antler is mature the bone dies.

The bone of a horn is alive throughout the lifetime of the animal.

New To eBay?

eBay is famous for its highly successful feedback system. Each item for sale on eBay shows the seller's feedback rating from previous eBay transactions in the "Seller info" area:

This number shows how many transactions the seller has had on eBay. Since a seller on eBay can also be a buyer on eBay, this number includes transactions for both buying and selling.
This is the seller's feedback rating. Feedback is left by other people on eBay who have purchased something from, or sold something to, this seller.
You can read comments left by others who have done business with the seller. Tip: When buying something on eBay it's a good idea to read these comments. Make sure any seller you do business with has a lot of positive comments left for them as a seller, not just as a buyer.
You can use this link to contact the seller of the item. Always ask the seller any questions you may have before you bid or buy.

Screenshot of Meet the seller area

If you have never bought anything on eBay before, you will need to register with them. Registering is FREE. eBay requires registration in order to attempt to verify your identity to keep eBay a safe place to buy and sell, and to make sure you are over 18 years of age.