Payment is due within FIVE DAYS of auction closing when paying thru PayPal (and really; if you're using PayPal there's no reason to not pay promptly). We welcome Cashiers Checks & Money Orders. We also accept Personal Checks (USA ONLY! Bounced checks incur a $35.00 FEE). But please don't send cash. When paying with Check/Money Order please include a copy of the invoice with remittance. Please notify us within FIVE DAYS, so we're not wondering what happened with you. International Money orders must be made out in US funds.
Personal Checks may take up to 5 days to clear
Please allow me to invoice you as the online calculator can be mighty unfair!
Combine and Save; $1 each additional eligible item, Will Ship Worldwide!
Shipping (Media US Only)
1ST.Paperback is $3.00 each additional is $1.00
1ST Hardcover/Large Softcover is $4.00 each additional is $1.00
Boxed Items are $6.00 and sold individually (we will combine large orders into one shipping box)
Optional Insurance is $1.65 for the first $50.00 of coverage, incremental increases thereafter, please visit; http://www.usps.com/insurance/welcome.htm
Delivery confirmation is .75c
Please bear in mind that Personal Checks may take up to 5 business days to clear!
I will upon request upgrade to Priority (quoted by weight and distance)
Canada/Overseas
$5.00 1ST Paperback, $8.00 Overseas
$11.00 1ST Hardcover/$14.00 Overseas(Estimate, depending on size, weight & destination)
$12.00 Boxed Set/$16.00 Overseas (Estimate, depending on size, weight & destination)
In many cases parcels will be weighed @ PO and you will be provided with options in your invoice, So Please Wait for IT! (I'm looking to save you money; not gouge you!)
Larger orders may ship Priority Box, $25 and up (depending on weight & destination) shipping costs seem to rise with frightening regularity, please inquire.
High value items ($100 US) will require Registered Mail an $11.00 Charge
Insurance may not be available for your country, please visit; http://www.usps.com/insurance/welcome.htm
Finally; I ship one day a week (usually Fridays) keeps handling charges low, bear in mind your prompt payment insures your prompt shipment
Please read ALL the terms and conditions prior to bidding or buying, your bid/purchase will be considered to mean you have read them and agree!
Returns; We offer refunds ONLY if item description is seriously off (Read; Dropped the ball!). Remember descriptions are subjective; when in doubt ask before you bid. You're bidding to buy, not to try; buyers remorse is not an excuse, nor a reason for return. The Postal Services presently run by a rather uncaring lot who will treat parcels with little concern. I pack well, but the Postal Services is not my employee, most of my items will ship Media Mail (keeps your cost low); Once it's out of my hands I've no control over condition or transit time. I WILL ABSOLUTELY NOT OFFER A REFUND FOR LOST OR DAMAGED ITEMS! SO PLEASE: GET THE INSURANCE!
I hang onto your insurance receipts till I've received your Feedback. If something happens in transit contact us IMMEDIATELY! I'll get the ball rolling ASAP so you get your money back! Under no circumstances will we refund Priority/Overseas shipping.
Again; This is a one man operation; if something's a miss, contact me, I want you happy & satisfied with your item(s)
I've been collecting for over a quarter century, and enjoy offering a wide variety rare and hard to find books & games, thanks for looking!
GRADING OF ITEMS; is important to collectors of S&S and Sci-Fi. I grade carefully and will err on the side of caution
VERY FINE; A nearly new paperback; may have been read but no cover crease is obvious. No markings or imprints.
FINE; Excellent condition, gloss remaining on covers, pages closer to white, maybe slight tanning. No repair of any kind, very slight wear to book, has been carefully read. Crease to cover may be visible upon inspection, but does not rule, Owners name or stamp may be present.
VERY GOOD; Or Near Fine; shows some signs of wear. Gloss remaining on covers, may have minor creases or slight spine roll, pages maybe ivory in tone. May have some minor chipping or cracks, owners name or stamp may be present.
GOOD; An average copy showing wear, though not yet falling apart. Spine may be loosening top or bottom, may have small repair (tape). Pages maybe more tan than white. Creases may be evident in cover. May have some watermarks, chipping, or cracks.
FAIR/ ACCEPTABLE RC; Reading copy showing some considerable wear, though not yet falling apart. May be taped, spine might have loosening, top and bottom. Pages are tan more than white. Heavy creases in cover; may have watermarks or stains.
A Quick Note on New/Mint I will rarely if ever use these terms, by definition vintage items can't be New/Mint and Very Good. It is or it isn't. Remember before you bid or buy ask! I don't like unpleasant surprises and I'm sure you don't either
I purchase from a variety of resources; Internet, Estate sales, eBay auctions & others. I am knowledgeable and able to grade items accurately, however as a dealer I can not attest to whether items have come from a pet and or smoke free environment. I attempt a thorough examination of each item, with genuine antiquarian collectibles I try to keep the handling to a minimum. And might miss something (rarely but might happen) this is a one man operation; if something's a miss, contact me, I want you happy & satisfied with your item(s)
I welcome your inquiries and attempt to respond quickly, if you've questions regarding item specifics or shipping please inquire a couple of days prior to auction end so I've a chance to get back to you!