Fair Trade Guatemalan Cotton Teddy Bear Backpack, purse

This little backpack/purse is perfect for toddlers and pre-schoolers.

• Fair Trade made in Guatemala of 100% cotton.
• Attached tag details more info about the producing group.
• Easy-access 10" long zipper large enough for little hands to get items in and out.
• Adjustable black double strap.
• Black cotton lining.
• Dark, bright red is the predominate color (may look more orange-ish in the photos than red).
• Measures approx. 10" x 8" at bottom.
• The bears head and feet are stuffed and firm, giving him a more three-dimensional look.
• Not large enough for school books, but for toys, smaller childrens books, childs wallet...
• Dry clean only.

 **Please know that by purchasing fair-trade products, you are helping to improve the economic and social standing of under-privileged people. Buying fair-trade reinforces local economies and creates self-sustainable employment through reasonable and just practices.**

Paypal is preferred, but you may pay with your credit card through PayPal's service.

Payment within 24 hours of the end of a sale is appreciated; if not, I will send a friendly reminder.

Payment is EXPECTED no later than 7 days after the end of a sale.

All packages will be mailed no later than 2 working days after payment for your purchase (not counting holidays). I use the U.S Postal service for nearly all shipments.

Many of the boxes and all of the filler used to pack your item will be from recycled materials. PLEASE reuse or recycle the boxes and filler you receive. Your local shipping centers gladly accept foam peanuts and similar packing filler.

International shipments will be shipped Priority Mail only to facilitate tracking and avoid lost or stolen merchandise. Yes, I know international shipping rates are very high, but I do not set the rates.

International Buyers – Please Note:

·       Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.

·       Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.

·       These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up – do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.

·       I do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts" - US and International government regulations prohibit this behavior.

See refund policy for general terms.

Note to International buyers: I only ship to Canada, Europe (except Italy and Greece), Australia, Japan and Hong Kong. Other countries will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact me at shopandgiveback@verizon.net to inquire about specific countries.

My company, 'Shop and Give Back' was formed in order to offer progressive and 'green' products which have minimal environmental impact, and to offer and introduce Fair Trade products to American consumers

I purchase from mostly smaller, ethical companies, nearly all of them American-based. I believe it is important to support small American business, especially in these difficult economic times.

5% of every sale is donated to charity, usually to The Best Friends Animal Society, unless otherwise noted.

Contact me at shopandgiveback@verizon.net.  All comments are welcome.