VINTAGE POSTCARD

A very nice vintage postcard showing a view of the P & O Line S.S. Kashgar.

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POSTCARD & PAPER GRADING SYSTEM

MINT ~ It is very rare to get postcards in this condition, PERFECT with no flaws, Pristine.

NEAR MINT~ Cards have very light aging or very light discoloration from being in an album. Not as sharp or crisp as Mint. No obvious flaws. Has sharp corners, clean, might be postally used, but writing doesn't effect or detract from the postcard itself.

EXCELLENT ~ Cards have very minimal light edge/corner wear. May have very minimal light marks or specks, the tiniest bit of corner bumping. Very minimal/light scuffing, scratching surface wear. Back might be postally used with message and have some age wear.  

VERY GOOD~ Cards may have light and mild edge/corner wear, minor surface wear, minor stains and or light marks, light scuffing/scratching, mild impressions or light cancel marks, minor light small bends/creases. Might have some minor corner bumping, or may have a bit of bending and or creasing at tips.  Might have album marks, signs of aging.

GOOD~ Cards may have some overall wear, moderate edge/corner wear, moderate surface wear, stains, cancellation marks, (sometimes an impression of a cancellation mark on front) moderate bends/creases, moderate writing. Cards may have obvious corner bumping with bent and rounded corners. Edges may have some moderate chipping or creases in spots. Back may have discoloring/yellowing, staining, soiling, or dried glue reside, and or album paper stuck to back. Stamp might be missing.  Might have a small tiny tear, foxing, noticeable defects but still collectible.

FAIR/POOR~ These cards have major flaws, creases, bends, writing, tears, stains, marks, etc. Corners may even be chipped away. Edges are shipped and soft. Front & back surface may show soiling, scratching, and scuff marks. Obvious, noticeable defects, but someone out there might be interested in the subject matter.

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CONDITION:   Very Good+  ~ SEE SCANNED PHOTOS ~ I HAVE SCANNED MY PHOTOS (FRONT AND BACK) ~ BIGGER THAN STANDARD SIZE OF POSTCARD ~ SO YOU CAN JUDGE YOURSELF OF THE CONDITION OF THE CARD. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL ME. 

The yellow wavy lines, and or hatch marks, and or checkerboard marks  that you might see on some of the cards, are from my scanner and are not part of the postcard.

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Shipping & Handling Charges ~ See Below

USA

 1~ card: $1.95* 

2+ cards: Will be determine at time of purchase

CANADA

1~ cards: $3.50

2+ cards: Will be determine at time of purchase.

EUROPE AND ALL OTHER COUNTRIES

1- card: $4.00

2+ cards: Will be determine at time of purchase.

I take care in shipping cards, so they are well protected. They are well packaged in HARD CARDBOARD & PLASTIC TO KEEP CARDS DRY. More Expensive Cards will be packaged in Hard Rigid Plastic 4 x 6 Side Loaders.

I also pay someone to do my shipping for me, and I don't make anything extra on the shipping prices. I strive to make my customers happy and if for any reason you are unhappy with your purchase I will be more than happy to refund your money back for the cost of the card. No questions asked.

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PLEASE EMAIL ME FOR OTHER ADDITIONAL PRICES AND QUANTITIES OR IF YOU HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS.

PAYMENT:  I accept paypal.

THANKS FOR LOOKING AND GOD BLESS!

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I DO COMBINE SHIPPING WHEN YOU BUY MORE THAN ONE CARD!

I SHIP FAST!!! THE VERY NEXT BUSINESS DAY! (I CAN'T SHIP ANY FASTER THAN THAT, SO IF YOU THINK YOU DIDN'T RECEIVE YOUR CARD IN A TIMELY MANNER IT IS THE MAIL SERVICE AND NOT ME) CUSTOMERS COME FIRST AND I AIM TO PLEASE!!!

My shipping address is:

Maine Coast Collectibles

44 Tannery Lane

Yarmouth, Maine 04096