WELCOME!!

OUR DAUGHTERS PUT OUR WEDDING PHOTO IN THE PAPER FOR OUR 40TH ANNIVERSARY.....SURPRISE!!  and......I am so thankful they didn't put a current photo in....

AUCTION STUFF & INFO!!

I have decided to list all that stuff necessary for successful transactions in this "me-page" - my auctions started looking too cluttered!!  Occasionally I will add something important - but it will ALWAYS be in the auctions first - so that the regulars don't have to look at this page all the time!  Does that help??

I appreciate your questions if something is not clear or I forgot an important detail!  I am one of the few sellers who leaves feedback after the bidder pays (I don't hold you hostage waiting for yours!!) - and always include the shipping date in the feedback - it simply eliminates a lot of emailing back and forth!  Please - before you ask "if and when" your item has been shipped - look at your feedback first!  So much time is wasted checking and emailing when it is really unnecessary!!

I reserve the right to cancel any auction which doesn't generate any (bidding) interest.

I WILL HAPPILY COMBINE AUCTIONS FOR ONE COMBINED PAYMENT - BUT PLEASE WAIT FOR MY INVOICE!!  A modest handling charge is included in the flat rate for shipping.  If you win several auctions, I add this handling charge only once and will adjust your shipping in the final invoice.

  95% of my listings come directly from Europe - most likely from Germany. Linens which have a smokey or disagreeable smell or are badly stained are laundered before listing - unless they have never been laundered before. In that case - I allow the new owner to be the first one to launder.   Other merchandise is cleaned before shipping unless stated otherwise in auction.

Unless specifically noted - the items in my auctions are used and vintage, some antique!  I mention any defects as I see them - but it is not fair to expect like-new merchandise!  Lots of wonderful stores sell new things - I try to bring you unique treasures from the Old Country - with history, ambiance, and charm!

Since all of my shipped items either have delivery confirmation* or insurance (d.c. charge is included in my shipping charge - insurance is optional at the bidder's request) - sometimes a small, slim item will arrive at your house with a few foam peanuts inside.  No - I haven't lost it!!  The post office does not allow d.c. on items unless they are at least 3/4 inches thick - THAT'S WHY!

>>>>>INFO FOR MY FELLOW SELLERS!<<<<<

If a customer pays with Paypal and you do NOT have delivery confirmation on the item - the customer can say they never received their item, Paypal will do a CHARGE-BACK and take the amount the bidder paid out of your account!  It does not matter if you sit there with your postal receipt to their zip-code in your hand and have the emails to prove that the customer DID NOT WANT INSURANCE!!!!  I thought that was sufficient.....WRONG!!  The Paypal assurance to the bidder/payer  states that the item has to be traceable through the internet......that it has been shipped and/or received.  A scrupulous bidder did that to me.....and won....and left negative feedback in addition!!  I sincerely hope that person never bids on your auctions - since that little stunt was not her first one....

Now - delivery confirmation is part of my shipping charge.  The post office states that items for delivery confirmation have to be at least 3/4 inches thick.....so I put a few foam peanuts in the envelopes so they too qualify for d.c.

I hope I helped someone out there today!!