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Our Pledge
- Background
: Hey everyone. Just a little background about ourselves: we are comic book (Golden Age, Silver Age & Modern Age- across the spectrum, so to speak), graphic novel, modern book bibliophiles, along with these other quirks: PEZ & more PEZ, tin robot & space toy (sci-fi fanatics), action figure (Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Justice League, Transformers, He-Man/MOTU, etc.), diecast car (Hot Wheels, Johnny Lightning) mega-collectors ourselves, & want to be sure that anything you win from us will reach you in the best collectible condition- & in the safest possible manner. In other words, we collect what we sell, & we truly care about the items we trade!
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Experience
: We have seen the best & the worst on eBay (we have been buying/selling on eBay for over 8 years now), & our pledge to you is that you will NEVER in any way be disappointed with our service. We are a "hands-down" business & emphasize low-volume auction sales (instead of big, impersonal conglomerates with pages & pages of listings), so that we can serve YOU better. We have fun doing this (we lead full-time lives when we are not on eBay), & we try & list items whenever our schedule permits. Thanks to all our past customers for making it happen, & thanks to all our future customers for putting your trust in us!
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Service
: We will provide you with the best quality service, & you are our top priority- no questions asked!! We maintain a high standard for personal service, & are proud of it (please check our feedback record if in doubt.) Please contact us first if you have any problems, & we will work with you until there is complete satisfaction on both ends.
What We Have to Offer... 
Thanks for visiting this page. Please stroll by as often as you like, & see what virtual_odyssey ( 2821 ) has to offer...maybe something you need, or have been looking for...comics, art books, hardcovers, graphic novels, signed first editions, action figures, toys, video games, videos, CDs, DVDs, musician's gear, electronics...you never quite know---we have a wide range of taste when it comes to collecting (or any other collectible not mentioned...)
Remember: We are always buying, so if you have collections for sale, please drop us a line, & we will be more than happy to "look" over them. Just visit any of our auctions to send us a secure e-mail.
Shipping Charts
[from Zone 1 Zipcode] |
Shipping
Time (can vary)
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Delivery
Confirmation/Tracking (included w/ shipping cost)
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Materials/Handling
Fee (*Single-Item Auction Only*)
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Package Weight
Limitations
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Priority Mail
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2-3 days
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FREE
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$1.50 per auction (varies)
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n/a
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First
Class-Mail
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2-5 days
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FREE
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$1.50 per
auction (varies)
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up to 13
ounces
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Parcel Post/Media
Mail
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2-9 days
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FREE
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$1.50 per
auction (varies)
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n/a
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- Shipping services used for auctions are the following: PRIORITY MAIL, FIRST-CLASS MAIL, PARCEL POST, MEDIA MAIL, UPS, Fedex, or DHL GROUND or Express Services (as specified on auction page) within the USA- please refer to the updated chart below for Priority Mail Zone Rate (based on area zipcode) shipping charges & refer to smaller chart above for miscellaneous shipping information. **If you want your package shipped a certain way, just ask us- we will be more than glad to quote you a variety of shipping options.**
- All packages include extra heavy-duty wrapping no matter what shipping method you choose. There are no "hidden" shipping costs or any other miscellaneous shipping markups besides the packaging/handling fees noted above in the chart. An additional packaging/handling fee might be added to some auctions, depending on the circumstances (type of item in auction, or for 1-day or 3-day auctions, etc.)
Please visit the
USPS
website for more information on
Zone Rate
shipping:
http://www.usps.com/prices/priority-mail-prices.htm
 PRIORITY SHIPPING
CHART
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USPS ZONE
1 & 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 | WT
1 Lb $4.95 $4.95 $4.95 $4.95 $4.95 $4.95 $4.95 | WT
2 Lb $4.95 $5.20 $5.75 $7.10 $7.60 $8.10 $8.70 | WT
3 Lb $5.50 $6.25 $7.10 $9.05 $9.90 $10.60 $11.95 WT
4 Lb $6.10 $7.10 $8.15 $10.80 $11.95 $12.95 $14.70 WT
5 Lb $6.85 $8.15 $9.45 $12.70 $13.75 $15.20 $17.15
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For your convenience, please find below an international shipping rate chart. Look up your country at the bottom of the list & use the rate group # listed next to it & the weight of the item (determined by referencing the auction in question) to determine the expected final postage fees.
We will be more than happy to combine shipping for international bidders as well. Chart given below is for First Class Mail International (Airmail, 7-14 business days, with no insurance, standard delivery, registered option for additional $10.80) shipping ONLY.
Please contact us if you wish to have your package shipped by Priority Mail International (6-10 days, partial insurance included with service), or Express Mail International (5 days, with secure tracking & insurance included with service).
Please ask about insurance rates and/or registered mail options for overseas-bound packages.
First Class Mail International Rates: 7-14 Day Estimated Delivery Time (depending on customs clearance)
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Weight Not Over (oz.) |
Rate Groups |
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2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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4 oz. |
$1.90 |
$2.83 |
$3.80 |
$3.80 |
$3.80 |
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8 oz |
$2.86 |
$5.03 |
$7.00 |
$7.00 |
$7.00 |
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12 oz |
$3.81 |
$6.53 |
$8.65 |
$8.65 |
$8.65 |
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1 Pound |
$4.76 |
$8.03 |
$10.30 |
$10.30 |
$10.30 |
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4 oz. |
$5.71 |
$9.53 |
$11.95 |
$11.95 |
$11.95 |
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8 oz. |
$6.66 |
$11.03 |
$13.60 |
$13.60 |
$13.60 |
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12 oz. |
$7.61 |
$12.53 |
$15.25 |
$15.25 |
$15.25 |
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2 Pounds |
$8.56 |
$14.03 |
$16.90 |
$16.90 |
$16.90 |
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4 oz |
$9.51 |
$15.53 |
$18.55 |
$18.55 |
$18.55 |
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8 oz |
$10.46 |
$17.03 |
$20.20 |
$20.20 |
$20.20 |
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12 oz |
$11.41 |
$18.53 |
$21.85 |
$21.85 |
$21.85 |
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3 Pounds |
$12.36 |
$20.03 |
$23.50 |
$23.50 |
$23.50 |
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4 oz. |
$13.31 |
$21.53 |
$25.15 |
$25.15 |
$25.15 |
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8 oz. |
$14.26 |
$23.03 |
$26.80 |
$26.80 |
$26.80 |
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12 oz. |
$15.21 |
$24.53 |
$28.45 |
$28.45 |
$28.45 |
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4 Pounds |
$16.16 |
$26.03 |
$30.10 |
$30.10 |
$30.10 |
Currency listed in US$ - current 2009 published postal rates above do not include a packaging & handling fee (in most cases there is an added fee of between $1.50 - $2.00 to cover for expenses.) Delivery services to some countries may be limited- please check with us before bidding. If you do not see your country on the list, please contact us for a shipping quote. We are not responsible for customs holds or delays.
Rate Groups:
For shipping to the following countries:
Canada – 1
Mexico – 2
Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea – 3
Hungary, Poland, Romania, Russia, Turkey – 4
Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain (UK) and Northern Ireland, Ireland, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland – 5
Sorry, but we no longer ship to Italy because of country's strict customs regulations.
Shipping
Information
(1) Within the United States, we ship via the following services: USPS Express, Priority, First Class, Parcel Post & Media Mail & we also have a UPS, DHL & Fedex account for bulk orders or heavier items. For international customers, we ship via the following services: USPS Express International, Priority International & Airmail Parcel Post (for packages weighing under 4 lbs.). We basically ship anything, anywhere, anyhow!! For domestic shipments, we provide FREE tracking/delivery confirmation on all packages.
(2) Why not use flat-rate shipping all the time? Isn't it more convenient? With flat-rate shipping, some buyers end up getting charged more for shipping (because they are closer to our zone), so in order to be fair for everybody, calculated shipping will be available (even for international buyers- in most cases,) so potential buyers will have the chance to calculate shipping rates right on the auction page!
At other times, a basic flat-rate shipping will be applied to some items such as CD's, games or books, so it all depends on the circumstances & the product being sold. All in all, it's all to your advantage! We are trying our best to keep shipping, handling & material costs as low as possible!
**Please do not contact us about shipping costs/rates- all relevant information is included in the auction & posted on this page- please make use of it!**
(3) Orders usually take 48 hours to ship after we have received payment, or payment has cleared. Business days do not include weekends or holidays (we need time off too!)
An automated system will notify you when payment has cleared & when your item has shipped.
(4) We are not responsible for orders lost or damaged in the mail if insurance is not requested - no exceptions- this is the buyer's responsibility. Insurance is strongly recommended for any & all buyers.
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If you are happy with our service & would like to exchange feedback, we will gladly leave feedback once feedback is left for us. So many auctions are unaccounted for, & we think it's only fair since we are trying so hard to keep people happy. Thank you for your cooperation & understanding in this matter.
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Terms & Conditions:
All auction sales are final & items are bought according to the description given in each auction. We are fair & honest with our descriptions & grading, & are confident that our products will please the buyer. We truly hope that you enjoy your purchase(s), & will make every effort on our part to make sure that all items are listed accordingly. Please read the description carefully to make sure this item fulfills your requirements before you bid. We will refund or replace defective or lost items
that were shipped with insurance, but cannot refund or exchange items unless there is significant error in the description. Please honor your bid & we will do our best to provide you with prompt, honest, sincere & excellent service. SERIOUS BIDS ONLY, PLEASE, AND BID ONLY IF YOU INTEND TO PAY. Seller has the right to revise item(s), cancel any auction(s), or
end auction listings early.
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us if you have any questions.
All names/logos bearing the
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owners.
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Also, please visit our partner site and support
John Dolmayan's comic business venture, and/or visit Torpedo Comics at the biggest conventions throughout each year. Stay posted to the TC Message Boards on his website for up-to-date information.
John Dolmayan's (System of a Down fame)
Spankin' New Website, Sure to Delight
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