●●●VERY IMPORTANT ●●● Please note that the USPS does not offer economy shipping for close destinations unless the item is dangerous and must travel by ground. Otherwise, Priority will be the service offered. Considering that some buyers are across the country, I am listing Ground Advantage first due to the weight of the packed carton. I will need to change the invoice to ●●●Priority●●● if you are in or not far from NYS. Sometimes the shipping costs are similar for more distant zip codes in which case I always choose Priority which is faster. SO PLEASE WAIT TO PAY!
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THIS AUCTION FEATURES A TRULY WONDERFUL COLORFUL CERAMIC WEDDING THEME PLATE DECORATED WITH A VERY CHARMING BRIDE & GROOM INTERPRETATION. THE AMERICAN ARTIST IS THE WELL KNOWN AND AVIDLY COLLECTED SANDRA MAGSAMEN. SHE IS ALSO A PROLIFIC AWARD WINNING AUTHOR OF ADULT AND CHILDREN’S BOOKS. I HAVE SEEN SIMILAR PLATES HAVING A WHITE REVERSE SIDE. IN MY VIEW, THIS ONE IS QUITE SPECIAL BECAUSE THE GORGEOUS SHINY BLACK SURFACE IS ALSO ON THE BACK SIDE. THE ARTIST’S SIGNATURE IS IN THE CENTER. AROUND THE OUTSIDE OF THE RAISED UNGLAZED BASE RING IS A [paraphrased] QUOTE FROM SHAKESPEARE’S HAMLET WHERE HAMLET IS WRITING TO OPHELIA OF THE TRUE DEPTH OF HIS UNENDING LOVE FOR HER.
Doubt thou the stars are fire,
Doubt that the the sun doth move,
Doubt truth to be a liar,
But never doubt I love.
THE SURFACE IS VERY SHINY AND THE VERY PRETTY COLORS LITERALLY ●●●POP RIGHT OFF THE PLATE.●●● THIS PLATE IS QUITE HEAVY BUT IT CAN BE HUNG ON THE WALL [with proper hardware] OR DISPLAYED ON A PLATE RACK OR PROPPED UP ON A PLATE RAIL. I DO NOT KNOW THE EXACT AGE OF THIS PARTICULAR PLATE SO AM GUESSTIMATING THE 1980s DECADE FOR THE EBAY TIME PERIOD FIELD. THIS WILL BE SO LOVELY GIVEN TO A SPOUSE-TO-BE. IT WILL SURELY BE A VERY APPRECIATED PRESENT FOR A SPECIAL COUPLE IN YOUR CIRCLE OF FAMILY & FRIENDS. I PACK EXTREMELY WELL SO YOUR SHIPMENT WILL BE ●●●WORRY FREE.●●● THANKS FOR VIEWING MY LISTING AND ●●●GOOD LUCK●●● IF YOU DECIDE TO BID.
THE MEASUREMENTS:
Approximately 12 1/4" across edge to edge and 1 1/4" high off the table. The weight is just over 4 pounds 9 oz. The completed carton will ship insured at the 6 pound rate Priority or Ground Advantage depending on the buyer’s zip code.
It is IMPERATIVE not to send a payment before I determine if the shipment will be sent Priority or Ground Advantage which will depend on your ●●●location.●●● It will be great if you will send me a heads-up message that you want to buy this item and include your zip code. This way if your location is not very far away I can change the calculator. Once a purchase is made I cannot make any changes to the listing. Please be sure to WAIT for my contact in order to avoid an error. eBay will prompt you to pay right away but if you are a Domestic Buyer I believe you can wait.
THE CONDITION:
The overall condition is excellent considering that it has been “pre-enjoyed.” ●●●Please allow the photos to guide you as they are the lion’s share of this description.●●● This is what I see: the lightest handling [a couple of very tiny faint marks on the black border]; some tiny white dots on the black that I believe are part of the manufacturing process; there are some light scuffs and scratches here and there on the unglazed base ring. Otherwise, I do not see anything of serious consequence to describe. ●●●I hope I have not missed anything. If I did, it was surely minor and 100% unintentional.●●● Just about 99% of the collectibles I offer are vintage/pre-owned and may show a small amount of handling. I never list items with major flaws or serious damage. I often heighten the contrast in my pictures to bring out all the details. The color you see may be slightly brighter or different than it actually is. Please inquire if you are concerned.
●●●●● Please be sure you can accept the things described above. Please ask questions if you need more information. By bidding you are stating that you have thoroughly read my condition paragraph and viewed the photos carefully. This Magsamen Wedding Plate is presented as found and as described to the ●●●best of my ability.●●●
I will accept a return of this Magsamen Wedding Plate and will certainly refund your money if there was gross negligence in my descriptions or photos. ●●●Buyer’s Remorse is against eBay’s policies and is very unfair to me so please be sure you have read the conditions paragraph and viewed the photos closely and want to own or gift this item.●●● Contact must be made within 36 hours of the day your item arrives. The item must be perfectly packed [as I prepared it] and returned in the ●●●exact same condition●●● as it was when I sent it. Please note that if your item arrives damaged due to mishandling by the postal workers the included shipping insurance will reimburse you for your purchase. Be sure to save the carton and all the packing materials. This is ●●●required●●● in order to file a claim with the USPS.
Important: I have not successfully completed a sale unless my buyer is happy and satisfied. It is imperative to contact me with any concerns once you receive your shipment. If there is a problem, please ●●●do not open a case●●● before contacting me. I always promise to do my best to fix whatever may have gone wrong with our transaction. Please ●●●do not post negative feedback●●● before giving me a chance to resolve any ●●●unlikely problems.●●●
SHIPPING INFORMATION:
Insurance and tracking will be included in the shipping cost to any domestic destination including the State of Illinois for transfer by the ●●●eBay International Shipping Program.●●● There is no handling fee. A confirmed address is required. Payment should be received within 4 days of the auction's end date.
●●●VERY IMPORTANT●●● Due to internet tax laws, eBay calculates, collects and remits sales tax on behalf of sellers for items shipped to customers in the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NY, NV, OH, OK, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI & WY. Additional states will be added to this list as required.
Please understand that when I use the shipping calculator it is for your convenience so you can approximate how much you will be adding to your bid. It is just an estimate determined by weighing a partially packed item. It makes no sense for me to complete a box not knowing if the item will actually be sold. Most of the time the amount is correct but occasionally, after securely packing the item, the weight brings the shipping charge to the next pound cut-off point. Sometimes the box weighs less than anticipated! In order to prevent an error it is important to wait for my contact letter and invoice.
The continually rising postal rates have created a difficult situation for sellers. I have no control over the price of shipping. If your zip code is far from my location please check the cost before bidding. Please note that I ship very promptly but sometimes the mail service is not as fast as anticipated. If you are the winner please take this into consideration when using the 5 star rating system. Thanks……….ppaacckkrraatt
An important note to my valued bidders: Please be advised that clicking a ●●●score of 4●●● is unsatisfactory according to eBay's seller standards and is considered a negative, so a ●●●rating of 5●●● across the board is what I always strive to achieve. After you have received and examined your item, if you feel I have not earned a 5 star rating in any of the categories, please contact me immediately through the "Contact Seller" tab and allow me to correct anything you think is ●●●less than promised.●●●
Non-domestic bidders: please be aware that you are fully responsible for any and all import duties, tariffs and taxes imposed by your country. Import duties, taxes and fees 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.
eBayers please read: I am always ready and able to provide attentive communication in order to insure a smooth and pleasant transaction. I work very hard to maintain ●●●100% positive feedback●●● and receive ●●●perfect 5* DSR ratings.●●●
Feedback is a key indicator of a buyer's or seller's reputation and is very important to exchange. Positive feedback tells me that your shipment arrived safely and that you are a happy buyer. In the unlikely event that there is a problem with your shipment please notify me immediately and give me the opportunity to resolve any issues you may have. As always, thanking you kindly for your eBay business.
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