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Most items do not require bidding, but offers are welcome. If you, or a loved one has an illness, and you need a book on the subject, you will not be charged for the book. Just write me. All you will pay for is the S&H, plus my listing fee, and EBay’s commission.

We treat all books just prior to shipment with a book cleaning agent to remove any dust or residue. The cleaner is often mistaken for tobacco smoke- but quickly dissipates when removed from the shipping envelope

 Yes, I will ship to another address, gift wrap, or enclose a personalized card or bookplate.

Finally, if there is a problem of any sort contact me rather than giving in to a knee jerk reaction of submitting a negative feedback.

Thank You!

 

“Vietnam Memorial “ laser -etched paperweight  keepsake. Beautiful gift for any one who had been  “ In country”.  Pure, clear crystal image done with state of the art technology. Comes in gift box. Measures 3 inches x 2 inches.

 

Many on-line booksellers describe their books using a comprehensive grading system but I don’t since almost always these are new or like mint copies. Grading is very subjective and I have been burnt too many times myself.  Not all books will be in publisher’s wrap and occasionally there may be may be very minor imperfections but I will try to note these. We sell high quality material – no book club editions. You will never get a beat-up or abused copy, and you will be satisfied. If you are not, I’ll make it good. 

 

I have sold books for a fraction of the prices you’d find at even the best discounted merchants. While you may find a similar title listed for less, the chances are that the shipping and handling charges will marginalize that “bargain”.  And so called “Free shipping”? Well, don’t you love paying three times what you should? Be careful of "standard rate shipping", usually it means you will pay a lot more than you should.

 

 

Feedback:  Most welcomed. But use common sense – don’t be deterred by an occasional negative – you just can’t please everyone. Too, some individuals feel compelled to yield this tool without making an attempt to contact me – bad form. The few negatives feedbacks I received were withdraw because they were mistakes and intended for other sellers, so please be careful - Negative feedback is deleterious – you can always contact me and you will receive an answer.  Please contact me first if you are not pleased, or if there is a problem of ANY  sort.  

 

A SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT TEXTBOOKS:  Textbooks are problematic for me so I have elected to list them as new. Some may actually be used copies but in new condition. These books sell upwards of a hundred dollars in college bookstores. But unlike them, I don’t believe in extortion and have priced them realistically.

 

 

A NOTE ABOUT NEW BOOKS THAT ARE NOT RECENTLY PUBLISHED: Some books listed as new are indeed new, but were published several years ago. These  are from new old stock, meaning that the book  has never been used but may have wear from long term storage.

 

A NOTE ABOUT ANTIQUARIAN AND COLLECTIBLE BOOKS: Monthly carrying costs increase when a listing has several photos. Since the proper evaluation can not be done without several detailed photos, they will be provided upon inquiry or expression of interest.

 

 

Our items are subject to prior sale. Though unlikely that you may purchase a book that has been sold through another site, should it happen you will be immediately refunded.

 

 

Refunds:  I have no set policy since every case is different but I guarantee satisfaction.  Refunds for delivery or condition problems that may arise must be requested by email within 5 days of receipt of the item. Returns are only allowed if the item differs significantly from the description in the listing.  I make every effort to accommodate you. I have voluntarily refunded when inadvertently paid twice or when the postage was not the actual amount. In general: no fuss, and no problem.

 

Handling Charges: I hate handling charges but rising costs necessitate it. I have heard horror stories about buyers getting banged on this – and it is unconscionable.  When you make a multiple purchase there is only one handling charge since the handling charge represents our costs for the bubble envelope we use, the printing of labels, the time and expense to go the Post Office and prepare customs documents where necessary.

 

Shipping: Domestic shipments are made by MEDIA MAIL unless you specifically ask for another service. On occasion I have shipped media mail when the customer wanted another service but we always refund the difference in such an instance.

 

 

Seller assumes no responsibility in the event of loss or damage of uninsured items

 

 

Military: Of course we ship to APO addresses. I will not charge for  books  destined to US service personnel stationed in a combat  zone. Pay only S&H, and my listing fee and EB fees.

 

 

International Customers:  I enjoy doing business with you!  I would appreciate it if Canadian buyers use Postal Money Order in US FUNDS, please.

As a general rule, I recommend GLOBAL PRIORITY MAIL WERE AVAILABLE. I will always give you options however to find the most economical way to ship.

 

Paying with a credit card:  Yes you can use a credit card –through EB.

 

 

Paying with a credit card from outside the USA: Non Pay-Pal  users  can also make a payment by credit card through Moneybookers. Please contact me for details.

 

 

 

About Me: I can’t adequately convey my thanks to the very many of you who have turned this venture into a journey. A journey filled with unexpected delight as customers have become friends.

My active involvement as an independent  publicist  allowed me to collect many titles, some by authors I represent but most were the works of any number of writers I was not familiar with, and on a myriad number of subjects. 

 

The propensity to acquire books, for whatever reason, brings with it the need to continually assess and expand one’s lebensraum.  Booklovers understand that even though it is possible to accommodate one’s personal space to invasion by marauding copies of Dickens, the time comes when you feel like you are in that episode of Star Trek,  The Trouble with Tribbles - that “they” are everywhere. That I had slipped over the edge was apparent when I found a copy of the “The Spy Who Came in from the Cold “ in my refrigerator. 

 

In truth, my acquisitions had purpose. My aggregate was intended for distribution to missionaries, schools and others. Logistically, getting books to those who really need them can be a Herculean task at times.  It also requisites a good deal of money. So, with financial resources strained, I decided to sell off some books to help to defray these costs. I am not then, a book seller in the conventional sense.  As for this being lucrative; well it is probably a lot less viable than you imagine. Too, I happen to adhere to the quaint notion that integrity demands going all out for the customer. Oh, I have been taken advantage of and have encountered some people whose frugality would make Scrooge wince, but I have also had wonderful experiences too. I have taken chances on people and it has been a fruitful effort: As Will Rogers said, “ Why not go out on a limb? That’s where the fruit is.”

 

A book must be an ice-axe to break the seas frozen inside our soul.  ~Franz Kafka