The Spirella Company

“ You are paying for newly made goods, and that is what we send you. Surplus corsets which may have been handled through one or more deliveries are more or less worn, not noticeably so to our customers, yet to the eye of a sales­woman who is constantly receiving new goods, they would be detected and would reflect on us. Thus, the rule, which we abide by strictly, is for the benefit of both you and ourselves. ”

“ We have hundreds of Saleswomen permanently and constantly engaged in the business who would protest against any different rule than the one adopted. However, it is our desire to correct mistakes we may make in filling orders. ”

“ WE ARE SOMETIMES ASKED by beginners whether or not we will take back goods which may be left on their hands, and refund either the money or new fresh stock instead. We make it a positive rule not to take back or exchange anything that has been sent in accordance with the order. Saleswomen cannot afford to deal with any house which allows the privilege of returning second-hand goods. A rule with us to take back second-hand goods would be an imposition on our Corsetieres. ”