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Welcome to T&J Collectibles!

Here is some useful information regarding our auctions, grading, and shipping. 

SHIPPING:  Shipping prices indicated in out listings are for shipping in the United States only.  Foreign buyers - you will receive an email from us at the auction conclusion with an adjusted shipping rate. We will gladly combine shipments to help save you postage, we ask that PAYPAL payments are also paid in ONE transfer.  We ship on MON-FRI, no shipping on Saturday's (that's our auction day).  Books and large paper lots are always shipped via MEDIA MAIL rates - CORRECT shipping address is very important with media mail, there are no return shipments if the incorrect address is given.  We ship via USPS only.  Faster shipping is available if requested but will incur a more expensive rate.  Books are normally shipped in a nice padded envelope - special request shipping procedures are gladly accepted but may incur additional fees due to size and weight changes.

INSURANCE: Usually at buyer's discretion otherwise it will be noted in the description.  We package to protect items, but will not be responsible for loss or damaged items during shipping if uninsured.Registered mail and/or delivery confirmation will incur additional fees - please let us know if you require these.

POSTCARD/TRADECARD GRADINGS: MINT: A perfect card just as it comes from the printing press. No marks, bends, or creases. No writing or postmarks. NEAR MINT: Like mint but very light aging of very slight discoloration from being in an album for many years. Not as sharp or crisp. EXCELLENT: Like mint in appearance with no bends or creases, or rounded or blunt corners. May be postally used or unused and with writing and postmark only on the address side. A clean, fresh card on the picture side. VERY GOOD: Corners may be just a bit blunt or rounded. Almost undetectable crease or bend that does not detract from overall appearance of the picture side. May have writing or postally used on the address side. A very collectible card. GOOD: Corners may be noticeably blunt or rounded with noticeable slight bends or creases. May be postally used or have writing on address side. FAIR: Card is intact. Excess soil, stains, creases, writing, or cancellation may affect picture.

PAYMENT: Payment is expected within 14-days. We generally send a reminder at this time followed by a non-paying bidder warning after 30-days. We accept PAYPAL, check, or money order.