Snow Globe Repair

Please note that we do not sell repair kits or glass globes.

What happens if I break my snow globe? Can it be fixed?

Accidents do happen, and glass is by its nature, very breakable. If you drop your globe, save all pieces except glass shards (discard broken glass carefully). We can often replace the glass, liquid and confetti or snow and rebuild the globe for a repair charge which will be quoted to you at that time. Please be aware, that due to the time and handwork involved, it may cost more to repair your snow globe than the original globe cost.

However, we know many people have snow globes that are special to them for sentimental reasons, and if you choose Snow Globe Central for your repair, we will do our best to make your snow globe good as new again.

If the base breaks as well, contact us and we can quote a replacement cost for current base designs.

Repair and Shipping and handling costs for repaired snow globe within the 48 Continental United States:

3 inch snow globe repair is $30.00 plus $17.80 for UPS ground service for a total of $47.80
4 inch snow globe repair is $35.00 plus $18.80 for UPS ground service for a total of $53.80
5 inch snow globe repair is $40.00 plus $20.75 for UPS ground service for a total of $60.75
6 inch snow globes repair is $50.00 plus $24.50 for UPS ground service for a total of $74.50

We cannot repair snow globes larger than 6-inch diameter glass globe.

I broke a favorite snow globe - but it's not one made by Snow Globe Central. Will you still fix it for me?

What do I need to do to have my broken snow globe repaired?

Can you replace just the glass globe in a snow globe?

Please email us with as much information as possible on your damaged snow globe. We can repair many snow globes, depending on the size of glass globe that is needed. The diameter in the base opening is the primary measurement we will need. (This is the largest measurement straight across the circular opening in a globe base where the glass meets the base.) We can often replace the glass, liquid and replenish snow or sparkles that we show on our site as needed to rebuild a favorite globe.

On the base of your broken or cracked snow globe, measure the diameter of the circular opening where the snowglobe fits into the base. The diameter is the largest line straight across from point a to point b.

Glass replacement globes for snow globes and water balls are most commonly available with diameters of 2.25 inches, 2.75 inches and/or 3 inches.

If your base opening is one of those sizes, or just slightly larger, we should be able to replace the glass on a broken or damaged snow globe or water ball. If you need another size, let us know and we will tell you if that size is available.

4 Inch Broken Globe An opening of 2.5-2.75 inches at the base (or close) is usually a 4 inch diameter glass globe.

5 Inch Broken Globe An opening of 3.00 inches or close is usually a 5 inch diameter glass globe at the largest point across.

We can not fix mechanical parts or broken bases or attachments. We cannot repair broken snow domes made of plastic. We do not sell glass globes or repair kits.

We do not fix any type of light(s) or motor or anything controlled by battery or electrical plug.

What is the repair charge?

An estimated repair charge will be quoted to you after we receive the information needed. Price range is typically $30.00 for 4 inch snow globe and $35.00 for 5 inch snow globe, $45.00 for a 6 inch snow globe (if the work can be done).

Please do NOT ship a broken snow globe to us for repair without emailing or calling first. We can often tell by your description of the globe and the damage, whether this is a snow globe we may be able to repair, or not. If you send a globe to us for repair, you will pay for shipping both ways - once to deliver the globe to Snow Globe Central and then to have it shipped back to you. Shipping charges are in addition to repair charges.

Email:
Phone: 303-294-9469

International Shipping and Repair Charges

Please call with your location/destination information and we can advise you of the expected shipping charges for a finished globe. Remember, broken snowglobes will weigh less than complete/repaired snowglobes which are filled with liquid. A snowglobe, the protective packing material and box may weigh more than four pounds, so for some people adding up the cost of shipping to Snow Globe Central for repair, the cost of repair and the return shipping cost may not be worth it for the repair.

Other Shipping Conditions

Contact us by phone or email in advance so we may discuss the range of charges with you before you ship your broken globe for repair. Snow Globes which are shipped to us without prior notification or contact will be held for 30 days and then discarded if we do not get a respose back to our phone call or email.

If you send a broken globe to us, and we cannot fix your broken globe, we will not pay to ship it back to you. Please email or call first so we can discuss the repair with you before you incur shipping charges.

Although a broken snow globe (without liquid) may be shipped to Snow Globe Central for repair by U.S. Mail, we cannot return it to you using the same method due to Postal Service requlation regarding against the shipment of liquid. We typically use UPS for shipping domestically, and may use UPS or FedEx internationally for return shipment of globes. This allows tracking of the globe as it is returned to you. Please check with us so we can give you a close estimate of return shipping charges when you contact us and describe the globe and size of the globe.

Please note: The cost of shipping a liquid-filled snow globe internationally may cost more than the retail value of the globe.