Welcome to Collector Classics. We work hard to be an eBay DESTINATION site,
a place where there is always a good mix - from those pesky inexpensive stamps
that you need to fill the holes in your collection to good quality collector
stamps to the unique, unusual and rarely seen - something for everyone
regardless of your level as a collector.
We offer items in two formats. We will offer a regular flow of
Auctions with starting bids typically at 10% to 25% of catalog for bargain
hunters. For the more advanced collector, our better, rarer, and most unique
and interesting items will be available for IMMEDIATE purchase through our
"Buy It Now" eBay Store, where you can shop at YOUR CONVENIENCE.
We sincerely appreciate your business. If you
like what you see, PLEASE bookmark us as one of you FAVORITES on eBay and check
back frequently as new material is constantly being added. Over the next
several years, I plan to offer more than 100,000 stamp lots for sale. Thank
you!
DESCRIPTION TERMINOLOGY
My written descriptions will provide a general description of
the item being offered and I try hard to be as accurate as possible. I’ve been
an avid collector for 57 years but I’m human so, if you think I’ve
misidentified something, please let me know! PICTURES provided with each item
are considered to be the PRIMARY DESCRIPTION, so ultimately YOU MUST BE THE
JUDGE of the condition and value of each lot. If you have questions or
concerns, PLEASE ASK!
Here is a list of symbols that I sometimes use, in various
combinations, to help describe my stamps:
MNH = mint
never hinged, MOG = mint with most of the original gum and probably
hinged, UNUSED = mint no gum U = used. If
stamp was originally issued with no gum, it will be listed as MAI (mint
as issued), L = light, VL = very light, XL =
extra light, A = average, F = fine, FVF =
fine very fine, VF = very fine, XF = extra
fine, SUP = superb, Pnn = number of perfs, IMPERF =
no perforations, NWMK = no watermark, SWMK = single
line watermark, DWMK = double line watermark, T =
type, CVAR = color variety, V =
vertical, H = horizontal, PB = plate
block, B4 = block of four, B6 = block of
six, FDC = first day cover
CONDITIONS OF SALE
You will
receive the exact same stamp(s) that you see in the scan(s). Unless specifically stated in the description, stock
pages are not included in the auction.
The CV that I offer as a RETAIL
POINT OF REFERENCE is based on the highest listed catalog price
among Scott, Mystic, Kenmore, Harris, and Brookman catalogs for a non-faulted
VERY FINE specimen. While Scott is considered the de facto catalog standard and
is much more detailed with older classic material, they do not actually sell
stamps. The other catalogs listed do sell stamps, so they tend to have a better
sense of what the actual retail market price is.
Stamps of a lesser grade and condition
typically will sell for less and stamps that are better will often sell for
multiples of this price. The guideline (CV) that I provide is generally
accepted as the price that a very nice stamp will sell for at retail.
Please adjust your bids according to overall condition and relative rarity. I
will try to be as accurate and as descriptive as I can in my listings. If you believe
I have made a serious mistake in identification or description (including
photo) of a stamp you’ve purchased from me, please email me with details and we
will work it out. It is my intention to treat collectors as fairly as possible.
Legally required sales tax is not included in
the item price or shipping charges. These charges, where required by law, are
the buyer's responsibility and will be added to your invoice.
PayPal & Major Credit Cards are accepted.
SHIPPING AND HANDLING
Our Shipping and Handling charge is $2.15 for Auctions and $2.95
for "Buy It Now" items. Small items will be shipped USPS First Class.
Based on total transaction value, some shipped items will be Tracked.
Combined Shipping will be applied to multiple lots purchased
which are paid for in a single invoice. Additional lots paid for and shipped
together as a group will be charged at the rate of $0.35 each.
For larger lots, the specific Shipping and Handling charges will
be clearly stated. Please contact me for possible combined Shipping and
Handling charges for multiple large lots. Large lots may be shipped UPS or
FedEx. Based on lot size and weight, some large lots may not be combinable. I
will do my best to save you $$$ on multiple lots.
I ship most of my small lots using real postage stamps which you
can add to your collection.
RETURNS
Most of our stamps are sold with a 14 day
satisfaction guarantee.
Please note that shipping fees are not
refundable.
Stamps DESCRIBED WITH FAULTS are
not returnable due to faults.
NO RETURNS on collections, accumulations or
groupings with MORE THAN TWELVE STAMPS, so look carefully at the
pictures and ask questions. THESE LOTS ARE SOLD "AS IS" WITH NO
EXCEPTIONS.