Pictures: Any
scratches or blemishes seen in pictures are on the top loader, sleeve or case.
I don’t bother listing anything that isn’t in near perfect condition. I take
super close pictures in natural light with my camera, or scan it on my scanner;
both of which will pick up scratches/blemishes on the case. I am happy to
provide more pictures of the card itself outside of it’s case, however I won’t
break a seal to do so (Hit Parade, Topps Pristine, Leaf, etc). Any questions,
let me know.
Shipping:
Let’s talk shipping. It stinks. It costs a lot, no way around it. However, it’s
a necessary evil to deliver exactly what you want to you directly. Think of it
as a convenience fee for someone pulling a card you want and getting it right
to you. I don’t add any surcharges for any of the shipping materials, sleeves,
top loaders, magnet cases, etc. My general “rule” is I will ship any card
$39.99 or more in a magnet case. Anything less goes into a sleeve and top
loader and is wrapped in multiple layers of protection. I also will combine
orders and offer free shipping for any total order of over $100. I also try and
remember to set free shipping for any buy-it-now listings of over $100. If I
miss marking it as free shipping, let me know and I will change before you purchase!
I know it’s tempting to go for the free shipping options, but I’ve had multiple
experience where free shipping of a $100+ card was thrown in an envelope with a
regular stamp. I generally get to the post office once a day, so chances are
your shipment could be out the same day, or at worst the next. I have it marked
three days handling just in case something happens.