Jim Vaughn

Muleshoestamps 

P.O. Box 76

Norvelt, PA 15674

What can you expect if you bid on my lots?

• Buying and selling on eBay is one of my hobbies.  Most of my items will be sports collectibles or philatelic items.  However, I love to visit flea markets and auctions and may list an occasional item in other categories if I feel that I can list it at a reasonable price.

• I make every effort to keep the shipping cost at a minimum.  Most of my lots request postage cost only.  When special packing material is required I may add a slight increase over postage.

• I will send you an invoice within 24 hours of a lot closing.  All the payment terms and shipping information will be completed.  Sit back and relax, no need to do the checkout thing.  We do it all for you.

• I will keep you informed regarding the progress of our transaction.  I will let you know when I receive your payment and when your lot is shipped.  If there is a tracking number involved, I will let you know what it is.

• I try very hard to accurately describe my lots so that you know exactly what you are bidding on.  However, if you are not satisfied with a lot, let me know.  I don't want to have dissatisfied customers. 

• About 40% of my sales are transacted with eBayers outside the  United States.  I particularly enjoy this opportunity to promote global commerce and international understanding.  I have had customers in over 50 countries and all seven continents (that includes Antarctica).

Who am I?

• I have been a eBay member since March 1999.

• I have been a stamp collector for about 55 years.  I collect Canada, Antarctic, Channel Islands, 19th century worldwide, aerophilately, perfins and postal history and exhibit at local shows.

• I design pictorial cancellations.

• I chose the name "Muleshoestamps" because it reflects my interest in wagon trains and philately.  Yes, mules wear shoes (there is probably a picture or so of some mules on the wagon train website).  No, my Jenny is not a mule in the mine (as the rhyme goes*) - my Jenny is pictured in the background.

• I am President of the Westmoreland County, PA Philatelic Society.  I write their monthly Newsletter and maintain their website.

• I am a member of the Appalachian Wagon Train.  I help with publicity and administer their mail program.  I am also their webmaster.

• I have been a member of the American Philatelic Society since 1985.  My membership number is 138131.

• I enjoy ice hockey.  Especially Johnstown Chiefs hockey.  I  would rather attend a minor league game than an NHL game.  I find minor league hockey to be a much more personal and satisfying experience and I get to watch the players, coaches and officials advance to the higher leagues.

• I am a retired electrical engineer.

*  My Jenny's a mule in the mine.

    I drive her without any line.

          On her bumper, I sit.

          And tobacco I spit.

    All over my sweet Jenny's spine.

(Unknown author - old mining rhyme)

Thank You For Taking The Time To Visit My Page.

jvaughn@wpa.net