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Terms of Sale

PAYMENT INFORMATION

  • Visa and MasterCard are accepted for payment.
  • A $10.00 minimum order is required for credit card purchases.
  • No credit is offered unless agreed to by the seller.
  • If a check or money order is used, payment must be in U.S. funds drawn on a U.S. bank.
  • Pennsylvania residents will be charged 6% sales tax.
  • Any returns must be made within 30 days. There is no need for a reason for any return.
  • Placement of an order constitutes acceptance to the foregoing terms of sale.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
For one-of-a-kind items, orders placed on this web site take precedent over any other type of order (phone, fax, mail, etc.). When you place your order, items are automatically removed from the online catalog, giving you the greatest chance of receiving the item.

POSTAL HISTORY SALES

  • All covers are sold on the basis of the description.
  • Items with expert certificates are sold on the basis of the certificate.
  • Minimum $2.75 per order shipping charge on postal history items. Total shipping charge will depend upon total weight and any required insurance.
  • Orders $601 - $1000 will be sent by certified mail.
  • Orders over $1000 will be sent by registered mail.

STAMP SALES

  • Grading terms used are the hobby standard as described in Scott Catalogs. This includes items that do not have a photo. Any faults will be mentioned in the item description.
  • Items with expert certificates are sold on the basis of the certificate. Any item may be submitted for an expert certificate at time of purchase. Buyer and seller must agree on terms prior to item submission.
  • Minimum $2.75 per order shipping charge on stamps. Total shipping charge will depend upon total weight and any required insurance.

LITERATURE SALES

  • All literature items are in good readable condition unless otherwise noted in the description.
  • Prices realized for auction sales are $1.00 per sale, and will probably be photocopies. Prices realized will only be supplied with orders for the sale catalog; orders for prices realized only will not be accepted.
  • Scans may not show the exact item you are purchasing. Dust jackets may not be included even if shown on a scan. Dust jackets will mostly likely have faults. Please inquire if you have specific dust jacket requirements.
  • Minimum $5.00 per order shipping charge on literature items. Total shipping charge will depend upon total weight and any required insurance.
  • Orders $601 - $1000 will be sent by insured mail.
  • Orders over $1000 will be sent by registered mail.

SALES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES

  • Minimum $4.00 per order shipping charge on stamps and postal history items. Postal history will normally be shipped airmail. Total shipping charge will depend upon total weight and any required insurance.
  • Literature shipping charges will depend upon destination, total weight and any required insurance.