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Vita Vinci · Prestigio and Avanza
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Two lines, the same finish. Prestigio with solid wood and a 10-year warranty, Avanza for every day with a 5-year warranty. Everything in a gift box.
Compared
Why Vita Vinci?
What you get from us, and what you usually get with cutlery in the same price range.
| Prestigio | Avanza | Typical in this price range | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packaging | Wooden gift box | Black gift box with clasp | Cardboard box or blister; wood usually in MDF |
| Handle | Solid wood, every piece unique | ABS, dishwasher safe | Plastic or wood print |
| Bolster | Solid, mirror-polished | Solid, mirror-polished | Thin or absent |
| In the hand | Heavy and balanced | Heavy and balanced | Light |
| Corkscrew | XL, double hinge | XL, double hinge (in the wine set) | Standard size, often single hinge |
| Warranty | 10 years | 5 years | 2 years (statutory) |
| Returns | 30 days | 30 days | Usually 14 days |
Column 3 describes what is typical for comparable cutlery sets and corkscrews in the same price range. Specifications per product are on the product page.
How ordering from us works
Four promises, in black and white
Everything is in stock in Amsterdam. Ordered on a weekday before 16:00, shipped the same day with track & trace. Shipping in the Netherlands is free.
Not what you expected? Send it back within 30 days and you get the full purchase amount back, even if it was a gift. You pay the return shipping.
10 years on Prestigio, 5 years on Avanza, on material and manufacturing defects. If something breaks under normal use, we replace it.
ESSIM B.V., Amsterdam, since 2011. Call +31 20 793 7013 on weekdays from 9:00 to 17:00 or email us. You speak to the importer.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
When will I receive my order?
Everything is in stock in Amsterdam. Order on a weekday before 16:00 and it ships the same day; in the Netherlands it usually arrives the next working day, with track & trace. Shipping is free.
What is the difference between Prestigio and Avanza?
Prestigio has a solid wood handle and comes in a wooden box; hand wash, 10-year warranty. Avanza has an ABS handle, comes in a black MDF gift box, is dishwasher safe and has a 5-year warranty. The steel is the same for both.
Can I return it if I don't like it?
Yes. 30 days to decide and a full refund, even if it was a gift. You pay the return shipping.
Where is it made?
Vita Vinci designs and has its products made in China to its own specifications, with checks on materials and finish. We prefer to say that up front. That is also why we offer 30 days to decide and a multi-year warranty.
How do I pay?
With iDEAL, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, credit card, Bancontact or pay later via Klarna. Payment goes through the secure Shopify checkout.
Can the wood go in the dishwasher?
Prestigio (solid wood) no: rinse, dry immediately and add a drop of oil to the handle now and then. Avanza is dishwasher safe.
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