Detailed Description
I only sell authentic stamps and covers in my store. I purchase most of the modern stamps directly from USPS, Royal Mail, Canada Post, Hong Kong Post Office and Authorized Dealer of China Stamps.
Since I have multiple copies of the same item in my inventory, the picture is the scan of any one of them. If you have any particular question about the stamp(s), please send me a message before you bid or place the order.
Abbreviations
Anniv | Anniversary |
APU | Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (Stamp Printing Company) |
AVR | Avery Dennison (Stamp Printing Company) |
BCA | Banknote Corporation of America (Stamp Printing Company) |
BEA | Bureau of Engraving and Printing (Stamp Printing Company) |
BWP | Black & White Pictorial Postmark |
CCL | CCL Label, Inc. (Stamp Printing Company) |
CDS | Circular Date Stamp Postmark |
DCP | Digital Color Pictorial Postmark |
DCTS | Die Cut to Shape (a special Canada Stamps variant which comes from Canada Post Quarterly Collector Pack) |
FDC | First Day Cover |
horz | horizontal |
Imperf | imperforated |
MNH | Mint Never Hinged |
NDC | No Die Cut |
NDN | Nondenominated |
NMS | Non Machineable Surcharge |
PNC | Plate Number Coil |
SSP | Sennett Security Products (Stamp Printing Company) |
SV | Stamp Venturers (Stamp Printing Company) |
Vert | Vertical |
WAG | Water Activated Gum |
Pre-order item
For any pre-order item, I will always ship it out together with everything on the same invoice once it is available. If you want other items arrive earlier, please let me know and I will split the invoice before you pay.
Large/Special Order
If you have any special order (large quantities, special stamps), please check with me directly. I have not posted everything due to the limited eBay store space.
Shipping & Handling Time
Most of the items (except Pre-order items and FDC) will be sent out within 1 business day after you pay the invoice. Please review the positive feedback from the buyers. The actual delivery time varies due to the destination.
Shipping & Handling Fee
US Domestic Delivery Options
Delivery Option | S/H charge for first item | S/H charge for additional item | Tracking Number | Estimated Delivery |
Economy Shipping | Between $1.21 and $3.50, depends on the size of the biggest item | Free | No Tracking Number | 5 to 10 days |
USPS First Class* | Between $6.99 and $7.54, depends on the size of the biggest item | Free | With Tracking Number | 3 to 5 days |
USPS Priority Mail** | Additional $10.30 on top of Economy Shipping | Free | With Tracking Number | 2 to 4 days |
USPS Express Mail** | $29.80 | Free | With Tracking Number | 1 to 3 days |
International Delivery Options
Delivery Option | S/H charge for first item | S/H charge for additional item | Tracking Number | Estimated Delivery |
Economy Shipping | Between $2.22 and $10.31, depends on the size of the biggest item | Free | No Tracking Number | 10 to 20 days |
eBay International Standard Delivery* | Between $18.31 and $28.30, depends on the size of the biggest item | Free | With Tracking Number | 8 to 16 days |
Registered Mail** | Additional $17.76 on top of Economy Shipping | Free | With Tracking Number | 10 to 20 days |
* If the order is over USD $35, we recommend buyer to select USPS First Class or eBay International Delivery for better tracking and buyer protection.
** eBay does not list USPS Priority Mail, USPS Express Mail and International Registered Mail as delivery option. Buyer should request the invoice explicitly so that we can add the surcharge,
Combined Shipping Discount
The combined shipping discount can be applied only on the items showing up in the same invoice. The shipping fee of each eligible additional item is free. If you have any question, please check with me before you pay. I will always get back to you within 12 hours.
Important tips to save shipping fee -
If you are purchasing multiple stamps through "Buy it now" option, please make sure all the items are in the basket before any payment. Please review the invoice carefully to ensure all the items are listed there so that eBay System can apply the combined shipping discount properly.
Otherwise, eBay / PayPal will charge the FULL shipping fee for each item and they withhold the transaction fee & commission based on FULL shipping payment. There is no easy way to refund the difference unless we cancel all the transactions one by one.
If you have any question, please check with me before any payment.
Package Loss Responsibilities
In order to offer the lowest shipping fee, I am sending all items by Economy Shipping without tracking number. I cannot be held responsible if the packet is lost due to USPS. If you need extra shipping protection, please consider other delivery options.
US Stamps Plate Number
The actual plate number of the US Stamps may vary unless it is specified in the Item description / title. If you need the exact plate number shown in the picture, please check with me before you place the order.
US Stamp Sheets Plate Position
The actual plate position of the US Stamp Sheets may vary unless it is specified in the Item description / title. If you need the exact plate position shown in the picture, please check with me before you place the order.