My Policies and Beliefs:

I believe you deserve an honest and up-front description of the item on which you're bidding.  If there is a flaw in the item, I will state it in the description.  I do, however, occasionally make mistakes or commit oversights.    If you receive your item, and it is not as described, please contact me immediately about arranging a refund.  I also believe it is the buyer's responsibility not to make assumptions, and to ask questions before a bid is placed.   Most problems or concerns can be cleared up with a little communication, but your bid is a binding commitment, and any uncertainties you have should be addressed before you make the commitment to buy.   I check my email several times a day, and I'm always very good about addressing your questions or concerns in a timely manner.

Payment:
I accept most forms of payment.  Paypal is of course, king of eBay.  It's safe, instant, and free for the buyer. Sellers do incur a fee by accepting Paypal payments and some sellers charge an additional fee for accepting Paypal payments.  I do not.     I also accept well concealed cash, money orders or checks as payment.   If you have excellent feedback (100+ at 99% positive) I will not hold your check until it clears.  Your shipping will be immediate.  As stated in my auctions, payment is due within seven days of the purchase.  If you are sending payment from overseas, via snail-mail, please contact me to let me know payment is on the way.  If   payment is not received within seven days, Non Paying Bidder notice will be sent.   Please understand that this notice is the only way a seller can have his fees refunded by eBay.  If payment has not been sent or arranged in a timely manner, the item will be relisted and negative feedback will be left for the bidder.    Please note that I can only accept US DOLLARS.  If I receive payment in any denomination other than US dollars, the item will be considered unpaid, and the transaction will be slowed.

Shipping:
I ship most items via USPS first class mail.  I go to the post office most weekdays.    Under nearly all circumstances, if your payment is received Monday through Thursday, your item will be shipped the same-to-the next day.  I take care to package your purchases properly and safely.  CDs, records, glass, or other breakable items are packaged securely in padded mailers, or with bubblewrap or other padding if necessary.    Clothing is generally sent in plastic, self-sealing, mailers.  These are lightweight and water-resistant.  If you shop around on eBay, you'll likely agree that my shipping rates are fair, and in many cases, much lower than what others are charging.  For most auctions, my combined shipping policy is stated clearly.    The first CD is $2.99 shipping to US addresses, and $1/each additional.   The first t-shirt is $3.85+$1 each additional.  If you are purchasing a variety of different items (like one CD and two t-shirts) I'm happy to give you a shipping discount as well.  Please email me to see what we can work out.  As stated in my auctions, however, shipping charges are not negotiable and non-refundable.  Most of my auctions are for relatively inexpensive items (less than $50) so it is seldom worthwhile to purchase insurance for your item.  I've had very few instances (5-6 over the course of thousands of auctions) where the postal service has lost an item I've shipped.   Please understand that I am willing to insure your item at a cost of $1.30 per $50, if you decide you want insurance. This price is for items shipped to US addresses.  Overseas insurance will be (significantly) more.    I will not be responsible for uninsured items.   The same goes for tracking information.  You must request tracking information and insurance before your item is shipped.  If you request it afterwards, I may have no information to give you, other than the date I shipped your item.