Ask Jeeves (But It’s Us)
So…Can I Return This?
Just like burning a CD, there’s no undo button.
No Take-Backs, Right?
Uh-huh...This isn’t a Tamagotchi, you can’t reset it. All sales are final.
Spill The Tea On Shipping Fees
We don’t just pull numbers out of a Lisa Frank notebook. Shipping is calculated by the weight of your goodies and how far they have to travel. The further or heavier the pricier the trip.
Ship Happens...But When?
We ship in two business days, which is quicker than downloading a song on LimeWire. After that, it’s up to the carrier. If they’re running late, they’re your hotline.
Do You Offer Layaway Like It’s 1995?
We’re keeping it 2025, not 1995. We accept all major cards and online payments, so you can check out now and start enjoying your finds right away.
Where Do You Even Find This Stuff?
Somewhere between a flea market and a fever dream.
Okay, But Is It Actually That Cool IRL?
Totally. Just remember that vintage = perfectly imperfect. If you have questions, just ask!
Where's Mabel's Time Machine Physical Portal?
We have a booth over at Full Moon's Vintage Village located at 835 Lafayette Road in Hampton, NH.
Mabel's Time Machine will not take special orders at Full Moon's Vintage Village. Think of our booth like a satellite location for some of our treasures, with its own orbit, rules, and policies. Full Moon's Vintage Village has their own rules and policies (which you can find on their website). We LOVE you visiting our booth at Full Moon’s Vintage Village, but that’s their zone. It’s kinda like visiting your friend’s house - you play by their rules. My online shop? My rules.
Booth vs. Website: Same Playlist Or Different Mix?
If it’s in the booth, it’s living its best life. The only time you’ll see a double feature is with art prints - they like to hang out both online and off. We rotate stuff, so if you catch a booth gem on our socials, keep tabs on it like your crush’s MySpace in 2004. If it doesn’t sell faster than Zenon zapping to Proto Zoa, it might just time travel into the online shop.
Will You Go Full Carmen Sandiego To Find My Item?
Like, duh...within reason. I'm happy to keep my eyes peeled if you reach out, but I can't promise I'll find it. Think of it as sending Carmen on a mission: I’ll try my best, but sometimes the loot is hiding in another decade.
Creative Control Center
Is This Your Work or a Clip Art Glow Up?
100% original. If I wanted clip art, I’d fire up Windows ’95.
Can You Do Custom Pieces Or Nah?
Yep. Tell me your vision, and as long as it's in my lane, we'll chat and see if it's a match.
What’s The Return Situation For Artwork?
Policy is the same for all: Whether it's a slinky or an art print, once you place the order, it’s locked in like your AIM screen name.
Your Prints Cost More Than a Blockbuster Poster…What Gives?
You’re paying for original vibes, not a big box store poster.
Photography Priced Like That? It’s Just A Pic, Right?
If it were just a pic, your flip phone could do it. This is art, and that takes work. Time, gear, editing, and the brain power behind it are all factored into the price.