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Juke Box Hero

Purveyor and Dabbler in the Unique and Unusual

(and also a liquidator of stuff I just no longer need or use)

Veni...Vidi...VISA

I Came...I Saw...I Bought


- Now accepting PayPal only -

eBay Member Since: Saturday, Apr 28, 2001 | Current Date / Time: Jul-05-08 15:33:42 PDT

Hello and welcome to my 'about me' page

First of all, let me begin by saying that I've really enjoyed participating within eBay land for over seven years now. I'm also happy to say that the majority of my transactions have been extremely pleasant experiences. eBay has allowed me to obtain some very hard-to-find items, has provided me the opportunity to make a few extra dollars, and has also allowed me to make many new friends. Oh BTW, although my feedback profile does not reflect it - thanks to about 25% of the others who deemed it an inconvenience to leave me any sort of feedback whatsoever, my transactions total should actually be listed near the 1,200 'successful transactions' mark...that's a lot of eBay transactions for one who buys a heck of a lot more than what he actually sells...heh...heh.

If you've ever been one of my successful winning bidders, then you already know that I'm friendly, helpful, and that I'm also an easy person to get along with...really! I have never taken advantage of anybody and I don't expect nor tolerate being taken advantage of either, and although I participate in eBay as a hobby only, I am still serious about being both a Buyer and a Seller...as indicated by my excellent feedback history. It’s unfortunate, however, that it only takes a handful of ‘knuckleheads’ to have to ruin it for the majority of us who are just trying to have a good time buying and selling. Thanks again to all of you who have made my eBay transactions a trouble-free and pleasant experience! To help keep our community a safe one, please find the time to leave appropriate feedback for all of your transactions...whether it be as a Buyer or as a Seller. Thanks for your help.

~ Notice to Sellers ~

Aside from my periodic selling phases, you'll in fact notice that, lately, I've been more of a Buyer than a Seller. I actively purchase high-end quality Hawaiian print shirts (my recognizable trademark when in public), original film soundscore (OSS) CDs (not to be confused with CD soundtracks...yes, there is a major difference), and fine quality tobacco pipes from England, Ireland, Italy, Denmark, Holland, Germany, France, Japan, and America, plus other various vintage and rare briars, as well as those made of catalin...like the Hilson 'Fantasia' line. Although both my music and tobacco pipe collections would most certainly rival any others, I am always 'on the look-out' for those items which I personally feel are unique and possibly rare, still reasonably priced, as well as those items which I feel would make a fine addition to one my extensive collections.

My payments are always quick if not immediate, I do not nor have I ever made false claims, I always leave appropriate feedback with each transaction and I also expect timely reciprocation. If I pay for USPS 'Priority Mail', then I expect to receive the item(s) shipped to me via USPS 'Priority Mail'. If I pay for delivery confirmation, then I expect the shipment to be sent to me with such confirmation attached and the same goes for optional shipping insurance. If your shipping amount is unreasonable, then you'll probably not find me bidding on your item(s). I also very rarely bid on items which carry an additional handling/packaging fee.

In the past, I had actually received two 'negative' feedbacks from two dishonest Sellers; the first from one whom I had reported to eBay/PayPal for selling me an item with obvious undisclosed damage, and the second from another obvious 'scammer' whom I had reported to eBay/PayPal for never actually shipping me the items which I had immediately paid for - which in fact was confirmed via eBay/PayPal/Seller communique. Well, since those 'negative' feedbacks were solely issued in retaliation by those two dishonest Sellers whom I had reported to eBay/PayPal for fraudulent/dishonest business practices, eBay subsequently removed those unjust 'negative' feedbacks and has since restored my 100% 'positive' feedback rating...as both an honest Buyer and an honest Seller. Fortunately for the eBay community, it appears that one of these Sellers has ceased doing business since that time, and I just hope that the other dishonest Seller has finally 'cleaned-up his act' and has not been allowed to do the same thing to other innocent Buyers.

Irregardless, because dishonest Sellers like the aforementioned had intentionally tried to damage/ruin my perfect 100% 'positive feedback' rating by leaving me 'unjust' retaliatory 'negative' feedback, although I paid both Sellers quickly and thus fulfilled my end of the obligation, eBay has since revised their Buyer/Seller feedback program. This is in part due to the fact that others, as well as myself, had grown tired of 'falling victim' to this type of unscrupulous/dishonest circumvention practiced by dishonest Sellers who had utilized eBay's feedback feature solely as a tool of retaliation, which in turn, had caused many innocent Buyers to become somewhat leery of leaving appropriate 'negative' feedback for those dishonest Sellers who rightfully deserved it.

I applaud eBay for finally considering one of my suggestions, as the 'newly updated' (05-08) feedback profile program has finally gone into effect. So, thanks to eBay, my 100% positive feedback rating (as both a Buyer and Seller) has once again been restored. Now, I just hope that eBay will soon begin implementing a 'mandatory feedback' program which will force both Buyers and Sellers to leave appropriate feedback for each transaction incurred, and to also avoid Sellers from holding feedback 'hostage'...so-to-speak!

So, to sum it all up...it's simple: Whether you're an occasional Seller or even a'PowerSeller', don't try and take advantage of me by shipping me something other than what you had listed (advertised) and what I had won and paid for! Don't try and ship me an item of a different color/size/style/model number, etc. Also, don't attempt to send me an item with undisclosed damage and which was not conveniently represented in your auction photos, as I will contact eBay/PayPal 'in a heartbeat' as soon as it becomes evident that I might have been 'taken advantage of'! Also, don't advertise an item unless you are 100% sure of what you actually have and also don't advertise an item unless you actually have it and also intend on shipping it! Also, if you are not in the position to ship your items in a relatively reasonable amount of time (within a couple of days after you have received payment), then maybe you shouldn't be selling anything in the first place?

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~ Notice to Buyers ~

'Terms & Conditions'

I remember the days when I wasn't forced to place a 'Terms & Conditions' section within my auctions, but obviously times have changed. Unfortunately, I've now been forced to protect myself against unscrupulous/dishonest Buyers/Sellers, as well as those individuals who just won't and/or refuse to read and understand my simple instructions!

Please Read And Understand The Following Before Placing Your Bid

Due to a recent trend where a few winning bidders have decided to take it upon themselves to personally change my auction terms to suit themselves or even actually refuse to follow through with their end of the commitment, I will now be forced to report these individuals to eBay and they will receive the appropriate 'negative' feedback (irregardless of their excuse)! This is because eBay still charges me for listing the item, as well as, an additional fee after the item has been won buy a winning bidder (whether I actually receive payment or not). I'm tired of having to pay for needless fees which result from the inappropriate actions by an increasing number of inconsiderate 'deadbeat' bidders.

Please don't waste your, mine, and eBay's time by placing erroneous bids and/or asking questions which have already been answered in my 'Terms & Conditions' section...eBay is serious business and not your personal forum to be playing 'childish games'!

  • Bidding: Serious Bidders Only! - Your bid is a contract - Place a bid only if you're serious about buying the item. If you are the winning bidder, you will enter into a legally binding contract to purchase the item from the seller. Failure to follow through with your end of the contract may lead to referral for criminal prosecution with the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of California.

  • Please ask any and all questions prior to placing your bid and also before the auction is over. Please read my item descriptions thoroughly and read and understand my 'Terms & Conditions' prior to placing your bid or asking any questions which may have already been answered within this section.

  • Also, please understand that I really try to photograph, scan, and describe items as accurately as I know how. Unless noted otherwise, all items are ‘used’ and sold ‘as is’ and ‘all sales are final’. So again, please bid accordingly.

  • I reserve the right to cancel any and all bids from those bidders with a ‘zero’ feedback rating, with a ‘negative’ feedback history, and /or from those who have a history of frequent eBay User ID changes. If you're a sincere prospective bidder who falls into one of these categories, then I suggest you contact me prior to placing your bid...to avoid being canceled!

  • I also reserve the right to cancel any and all bids from those individuals utilizing 'junk' e-mail addresses; i.e., @hotmail.com, @yahoo.com, etc. At my discretion, individuals utilizing these types of addresses might have their bid(s) canceled, and their e-mail address, as well as their eBay user ID permanently blocked from my system!

  • I will not consider any bidders' request(s) to end my auctions early. This is not only unfair to me, but it's also unfair to my other bidders as well, so please don't ask!

  • International Sales: Sorry, but I will now no longer be shipping to any foreign country and I will not entertain any requests asking me to do so by any foreign bidders (irregardless of how good your feedback history is), so please don't ask. Unfortunately, this now also includes Canada and Mexico.

    Due to the advent of several complex foreign privacy laws, and also as a result of several unsuccessful attempts by several foreign buyers to renegotiate fixed USPS shipping charges and/or also unsuccessfully trying to coerce me into falsifying customs documentation, I will now no longer ship to any foreign country and I will not entertain any requests asking me to do, so again, please don't ask!

    If you're an international bidder and the preceding offends you, then please understand that this was not my intention by any means. Fortunately, the majority of my prior international sales have actually been trouble-free and I thank those foreign buyers for making these particular transactions a pleasant experience. Unfortunately, there have been a few which have been a 'total nightmare'; thus, ruining it for everybody else! Thanks for understanding.

    So, if you're an international bidder, then please do not bid on my auctions...No International Sales!

  • Communication: I expect timely responses to all of my e-mails and payment requests. Whenever possible, I will always try to quickly respond to e-mails which contain 'legitimate' questions regarding items that I'm currently offering-up for auction; however, all non-pertinent e-mails will be forwarded to eBay, as well as to my IP, as unsolicited 'SPAM' mail and your e-mail address will also be permanently blocked from my system (no exceptions)! Also, please don't waste my time by intentionally asking me questions which have already been previously answered within this section!

  • After you have received your item(s) and you've determined that you are in fact happy with your purchase, I would like to be advised simply by having 'positive' feedback left for me. Please rest assured that I will most definitely reciprocate. I always reciprocate feedback and this can be verified by reviewing the feedback which I have left for my Buyers and Sellers alike.

  • Payment: PayPal Only! Because I've finally grown tired of unscrupulous/dishonest bidders and their tiresome 'the check is in the mail' excuse, I will now only accept payment in the form of PayPal. Sorry, but I will no longer accept any other forms of payment. By no longer doing so, this should facilitate immediate payment, and also reduce unnecessary e-mail communication, repeated payment requests, and continuous follow-up; however, I still expect that all PayPal payments be made within three days after the auction's end. If you're knowingly going to be away for sometime after an auction is to end, then just simply don't bid...unless you're still able complete your PayPal payment within three days after the auction's end! Auction currency is U.S. dollars ( US $ ) unless otherwise noted.

  • I will not entertain winning bidders' request(s) to compile 'phony' and/or 'doctored' receipts. Not only will these individuals be reported to eBay, but they will also be reported to the proper authorities!

  • Non-Paying Bidders: A report will be filed with eBay if no payment is received by the seventh day following the auction's end. At that time, the item may possibly be re-listed (my prerogative); however, 'negative' feedback will most certainly be left for the non-paying bidder (no excuses/no exceptions)!

  • Shipping: My shipping charges are fixed and non-negotiable. If you believe that my shipping amount is too high, then just simply don’t bid, but please keep in mind that I really do try to 'zero in' on the correct shipping amount. Although the postal service has now made it somewhat difficult to do so with their recent rate structure changes, I feel that I have still done a pretty good job in estimating the actual shipping charges. I do my best to include a legitimate shipping amount in all of my auctions in order to facilitate immediate payment by reducing unnecessary e-mail communication.

  • I do not have any 'hidden charges' whatsoever. I also do not charge 'packaging/handling' fees nor do I 'charge extra' for packing material (as many other Sellers have begun doing lately). I will however, try to recycle boxes and packaging material whenever possible.

  • I only ship Mondays through Fridays (excluding U.S. Postal Service holidays) and only during U.S. Postal Service operating hours (8am-5pm PST).

  • I will not ship outside the continental USA (to Hawaii or Alaska) without having first been contacted and the shipping costs/arrangements having been discussed and agreed upon in advance (prior to your bid)...no exceptions!

  • I will not be held responsible for any item(s) lost or damaged during transit. Although I personally feel that I do an excellent job securely packaging items for transportation, I still recommend that you purchase shipping insurance whenever it's available....just in case! It usually only runs about $1.65 for the majority of the items that I sell. Here's something that always strikes me as being rather odd: Why is it that a buyer who spends only a few dollars for an item usually always opts for shipping insurance, but the buyer who spends substantially more always seems to decline it...go figure?

  • Feedback: Although an increasing number of Buyers and Sellers find it an inconvenience to leave appropriate feedback, I still leave appropriate feedback for each and every transaction. I update feedback daily and I have always reciprocated. Please do not e-mail me requesting feedback be left after having made your payment, as it will be done! Please rest assured that, unlike some others, I will most definitely reciprocate...if haven't left you appropriate feedback first. I always reciprocate feedback and this can be verified by reviewing the feedback which I have left for my Buyers and Sellers alike...although many have never reciprocated themselves?

    • So, now that we’re clear and you've read and now also completely understand my 'Terms & Conditions', I ask that you please place your bids accordingly. Again, please allow me to reiterate that I'm really an easy person to get along with...really, I am. All I expect is that your payment be made quickly, and that all transactions flow smoothly and flawlessly...that's all!

    Thanks for visiting my 'about me' page and for also viewing my auctions.

    Have fun in eBayland and good luck!

    "Remember, if you like it...buy it, because you only regret what you don't buy." ~ Ralph Kovel - 'Flea Market Finds' - 06/27/03


    Here's what some of my happy bidders/sellers have had to say:

    User:oasis85( 2075Feedback score is 1000 to 4,999)  Date:Jun-17-08 20:20:45 PDT
    Praise: A pleasure to deal with - Item ships Thursday June 19
    User:wnt2befree( 8281Feedback score is 5,000 to 9,999)  Date:Jun-07-08 18:11:55 PDT
    Praise: Lightning fast payment and great communication. Thanks and come back soon !!
    User:tigressrecords( 232Feedback score is 100 to 499)  Date:May-24-08 12:22:05 PDT
    Praise: a+
    User:musishun1( 199Feedback score is 100 to 499)  Date:May-23-08 09:47:14 PDT
    Praise: Good buyer, prompt payment, valued customer, highly recommended.
    User:musishun1( 199Feedback score is 100 to 499)  Date:May-23-08 09:47:14 PDT
    Praise: Good buyer, prompt payment, valued customer, highly recommended.
    User:redsretrorelics( 2423Feedback score is 1000 to 4,999)  Date:May-22-08 13:14:49 PDT
    Praise: 5 - S * T * A * R * S * ! ! !
    User:yogadidit( 449Feedback score is 100 to 499)  Date:May-21-08 22:57:33 PDT
    Praise: Fast payment. Great communication. Thanks!
    User:whiteltdeditions( 635Feedback score is 500 to 999)  Date:May-19-08 09:04:23 PDT
    Praise: EXCELLENT TRANSACTION
    User:salesstuff2you( 2176Feedback score is 1000 to 4,999)  Date:May-14-08 07:05:52 PDT
    Praise: Excellent Transaction!!! Thanks!
    User:410ninahelentao( 24Feedback score is 10 to 49) Not a registered user  Date:May-09-08 05:51:38 PDT
    Praise: Good buyer, prompt payment, valued customer, highly recommended.

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