Reviews and Testimonials

WithAPast is not really set up to allow customers to easily review their purchase or their experience with our online store. We don’t solicit reviews from our customers and have not installed any third-party applications that use customer data to solicit reviews on our behalf. However, we do understand that many like to read about the experiences others have had with an online store before they are comfortable making a purchase. So, we have compiled on this page, a sample of the feedback we’ve received over the last several years.

January, 2026

Thanks for the attention to detail and sending the forgotten plate! Yes, I just got the cup and saucer from the trio. But everything else is lovely and arrived very well packaged. Hope I can purchase fron you again in the future!

E

December, 2025

I just received my fluted champagne glass purchased ,and I was so pleased they all made here in kamloops safely. I have been looking for these crystal glasses after having a terrible mishap and broke the glass given to me by my late mother. She received these as a gift on her 25 year anniversary. Then gave them to me when I got married, so when they broke I felt terrible. I don’t normally write reviews but felt that the amount of care you company put into carefully packaging my order was second to none. Thank you for finding these lost vintage items and finding a home for them. I wish you all the success in your company.

A

December, 2025

I just wanted to thank you for packaging my 4 bowls so well. I am very pleased with them, they look new! Two Old Country Roses bowls were to complete a set I have, and the 2 Jenny Lind bowls I bought because this pattern was my Mother's, and they reminded me of her.

So pleased with my purchase, I would buy from you again.

December, 2025

I just wanted to let you know that this shipment was received safely, in good order and no damage. They were packaged extremely well.

The 4 dishes were the same pattern as the set that my mother had purchased in 1945 at Eatons, Toronto. But none of that set has remained. So I was very pleased to find them on your site and delighted when they arrived.

Thank you!
N

November, 2025

Thank you, Pauline. They arrived in beautiful condition. My husband and I received these flutes as a wedding gift 30 years ago. Over that time we have slowly lost 4 of them. I am so happy to have the full set again!

October, 2025

Dear Pauline,

Your box arrived today and everything arrived safely and very well packed. I am so excited to add these pieces to my tea set of china. I enjoy having the ladies over to my house for tea and light lunch. I am so happy and excited to have the tea tray for my tea pot, the sandwich tray and the salt & pepper which are hard items for me to find anywhere.

This special china order I just could not pass up ordering from you as it brings so much pleasure to my retirement entertainment with the ladies in my garden club and my senior center. Thank you so very much!!! Your china found a good home. It will be used with happiness.

Sincerely,

August, 2025

Hi Pauline,

I picked up the linens today, thank you very much for so thoughtfully packaging everything and the extra pieces! Their numbers are now even more perfect for future gatherings and occasions. :) I was very delightfully surprised when a websearch for Irish linens directed me to your website, I've only ever seen on Reddit of the lucky few who've found them in consignment shops or from antique dealers, and mostly in the United States. Very happy to have found your store! I'm also very happy to chance upon the plain "Irish Linen" napkins, they are the perfect canvas for my embroidery hobby!

Thank you,
T

July, 2025

I just wanted to write to thank you.
We received the glasses ordered. They were packaged fantastically and arrived safely and in unbelievable time.
We had a selection of similar, if not identical, glasses that had slowly broken over the years and when the lion glass broke my fathers favourite he has very sad to be able to add to the set and have the family's favourites back has been a fantastic surpise.

Thank you very much
Best
G

May, 2025

Pauline, the pillowcases arrived, beautifully (and sustainably!) wrapped, in record time. they are lovely pieces that have a permanent spot in my home. Thank you for the bonus pillowcase. I collect vintage pillowcases with white crochet trim in all sorts of patterns, so I already mix-and-match.

Thank you, and I’ll check in with your shop frequently!

Feb 29, 2024

I gave this company a try because I found the Royal Albert Lavender Rose Creamer and Sugar Bowl I desired on their website as I browsed the internet.
I was overjoyed to received it in truly mint condition. The seller was very responsive to my inquiries and has beautiful products, many of them not posted. I surprisingly I received a perfect spare matching saucer as a gift.
I write this review not because of the gift, but because my order received was exactly as described and pictured and I received it much sooner than expected. I would definitely buy from this seller again and highly recommend them.

December 21, 2023

I hope you are well. I just wanted to say the napkins arrived today (earlier than expected) and they are beautiful! I’m so pleased with the purchase.
Thank you so much for all your help with it. I hope you have a lovely Christmas.
Best Wishes,

October, 2023

I wanted an Ayers blanket. It reminds me of our off the grid stay in Quebec. This one was in excellent condition and arrived quickly. Thanks so much.

March 10, 2023

Happy Friday! The order arrived early - everything is perfect and really pretty! Thanks so much for your excellent service :)

K

Thu, Jan 19, 2023, 1:19 PM

It is beautiful - just as in the picture you posted. It arrived triple bubble wrapped in a sturdy carton. Thank you for the great care given in shipping it. It has been a pleasure working with you.

September 22, 2022

I wanted you to know that the beautiful statute arrived this afternoon in perfect condition! Thank you so very much for the care that you took packaging her. She is truly beautiful.
Again, thank you so very much.

Apr 27, 2022

Just received the linens today - they are gorgeous! The tablecloth is exactly what I was looking for.

Well packaged and fast shipping. I will certainly look to buy from your shop again.

Best wishes from a very happy customer!

Feb 22, 2022

I received the box of glasses today. Wow! You are GREAT at packing. Thank you again for excellent customer service!

Feb 15, 2022

We received the glasses. Thanks so much! They're wonderful - exactly as described:) We will be sure to tell our friends about your store and come back soon for more purchases. Thanks again!

Jan 7, 2022

It has been such a pleasure, I am so glad a I chose With A Past to contact and help make this present so special. I really appreciate the amazing customer service throughout the whole experience. Kind regards.

Dec 31, 2021

Good afternoon,

Our Waterford Alana Hock Glasses arrived safely this morning. I had to drop you a line to say how truly amazed I was to receive them so quickly, considering you are located in the US and me in Canada. I would like to thank you also for how professionally they were wrapped, so as to arrived safely.
Once again, thank you so much for the speed in executing my order and for me receiving them. I wish you are yours a Healthy and Prosperous New Year.
With best regards,

Oct 15, 2021

Thank you so much. I received the crystal and I am so pleased with the speediness that I received these items , how they were packed and the overall positive feedback from this company. I could not be more pleased!! Thanks again

Sep 5, 2021

Hi there,

Just wanted to say thank you for such an easy, quick purchase. Extremely well-packaged, and really prompt delivery. I'm really impressed and thankful to have experienced such fine service.
Thanks!

Dec 6, 2020

Hello! Wanted to let you know that the glasses arrived today, in perfect condition. Really thrilled to find them!

May 15, 2020

I just wanted to let you know that everything arrived safely and that I love this set so much. I actually already had the creamer and tea set from a thrift-store find years ago, and have had an eye out for matching pieces for a while. I love the Bauhaus lines of these lovely pieces!
I also really appreciate how well-packaged everything was, AND that you used tape that's thick enough to peel off without damaging the wrap. It will be re-used on this end as well!
Anyway, thanks so much for your attentive sale, and I will be sure to keep an eye on your lovely store.

Sep 29, 2020

I received the packaged and everything is in perfect condition! Thank you again for all your help with the purchase and for taking such care in wrapping the china. I love it!!!
Thank you,

May 15, 2020

Sep 29, 2020

I received the packaged and everything is in perfect condition! Thank you again for all your help with the purchase and for taking such care in wrapping the china. I love it!!!
Thank you,

Sep 24, 2020

They came today. And they are absolutely beautiful. Thank you!

Feb 3, 2020

Got the package. Seemed intact, opened one glass thus far and it was beautiful. Many thanks. Will check your site and hopefully buy some more down the road. You run a great business. Great service and communication. I appreciate it.
Many thanks!

J, Texas, USA

Feb 17, 2020

The port glasses arrived in this mornings post. They are perfect! Thanks very much.

Dec 15, 2019

I’ve been meaning to respond and say thank you!
Very happy with the glasses and again thank you very much.
Very best wishes for Christmas and the New Year.

Oct 23, 2019

Thank you so much for your help with everything and the excellent customer service you have provided!!! I will absolutely let you know if there are any concerns!!

I will send along a photo of the display when it is up and running J It will be stunning!!

Thanks again and have a lovely day!!

Sep 11, 2019

And thank you for taking such good care of our order – the glasses are not only beautiful but were splendidly wrapped for shipment!
It is a pleasure to work with you – you have been unfailingly kind, and clearly care so much about the quality of your beautiful work - I hope your venture goes /continues to go at least as well as it should!
Thank you again,

Sep 1, 2019

Thank you so much – it has been just so nice to deal with you – and I do appreciate your advice about computers (I have had problems in the past ...)
With very best wishes,

Dec 13, 2019

I received the glasses yesterday and they are beautiful, and in perfect condition. Thank you! I appreciate you expediting this order as quickly as you did, and we will do business together again in the future.
Many thanks, and happy holidays!

August 22, 2019

The box with beautiful vintage Webb Corbett crystal arrived in perfect shape yesterday and I am very pleased.
A super packing job done by you -- the box could be dropped from the Space Needle and nothing would break!
I wish I could leave a 100% perfect rating someplace for you. You deserve it. I hope we can do business again.

Jan 13, 2019

Just want to say thank you for sending the cornflower tumblers.
They were packaged with great care. They are in mint condition; very pleased. They are same as the ones I have.
Hope we can do business again. Hope to help you out with some customers.

Many Thanks
ME

Thu, Jan 3, 2019

thank you again for your help! The package made it in plenty of time and was just perfect for our Peter Rabbit themed 1 year old birthday party :)
Thank you again and hope you had a great holiday and New year!

Fri, Dec 14, 2018

Just wanted to let you know I have the tea pot and it is perfect! it was packed so well, thank you for that.I am so happy with it, and I feel peace knowing it will then go to my little granddaughters. So, all in all, your tea pot will be used, loved and appreciated by a whole family of women now and in the future!
Thank you again for such an agreeable transaction and I wish you a very Merry Christmas with much health and happiness in 2019.

Kind Regards,
ME

Wed, Jan 24, 2018

Thanks so much for the care and time spend to ensure my teapot was packaged up so well. I can’t wait to try a cup of tea out of it.
The 8 piece set I have is over 60 yrs old and has been eaten off of twice. My mom could never find this Teapot to complete her set. Thanks so much!!

Mon, Jan 22, 2018

I received the pair of Fenton Berries and Blossoms candlesticks in today’s mail. Everything is perfect! They look mint. Thank you so very much.
I am a detail person, and must compliment you on your beautiful handwriting! You packed the box VERY well, the handwritten note on such cute paper is extra special.
You made this transaction pleasurable, and even personal with the extra touches you added. Again, thank you so very much. Blessings to you and yours.

Fri, Jan 19, 2018

i received my sugar shaker this morning. he arrived in perfect condition and i thank you so much for the save arrival due to your packing.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Fri, Nov 17, 2017

I received my order today and thank you for packing it so very well. The additional jam jar is a surprize and very kind of you. hope all goes well with you and yours this holiday season.

Tue, Aug 1, 2017

Hi With A Past,

The pieces arrived in good condition. I am pleased with the order.
Thank you, Pauline

Fri, Jun 23, 2017

Wanted to let you know the pinwheel dish arrived in great condition. I appreciate your careful packaging. It is as close to the one I had as possible. Thank you so much.

May 26, 2017

The tea service looks as it has never been used. So well conserved! I will take a picture of the complete set and will send it to you.
Thanks again,

Sat, Mar 4, 2017

Very impressed with your diligent management of our order. Looking forward to doing business again.

Thank You
F

Mon, Nov 14, 2016

The Royal Albert PEACE candy dishes arrived safe and sound. The packaging was great; the enclosed stuffing will make great fire starter bases.
I appreciated the enclosed note, it is a nice customer service aspect you don't see much anymore.

Fri, Jul 22, 2016

I love your site and I'm sure I will be shopping with you in the future!

Jun 11, 2016

Received my item with which I am very pleased. If you know anything about where it is from, the age or the artist please let me know. If not, no problem. I was very pleased with the fast shipping and nice packaging. I'll be checking out your site again.
Many thanks,

Mon, Jun 6, 2016

Thank you so very much. I am always a bit nervous dealing with a new company, but your immediate attention speaks volumes about the integrity of your business.
Many thanks,

Apr 16, 2016

Just wanted to let you know, I got the package and the set is so wonderful. Thank you.

March 14, 2016

I received the order today and the place settings are gorgeous! As you stated on your website, they are in "exceptional" condition! I'm so pleased.

Mar 9, 2016

To let you know the crystal cream and sugar set arrived safely and all in one piece. I am very pleased with them. I was impressed by how well you had packaged them and how quickly they arrived all the way from Canada!
So with many thanks for your excellent service.

Tue, Aug 1, 2015

Hi With A Past,
Thanks so much for the 4 Port glasses (Waterford, Lismore). I got them today all intact and beautifully packed. I will have to some port and try them out.
All the best and thanks for great service.