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Buying terms
Dear collector, dear fellow dealer
let's start with the most important right
away - we have a nearly unsatiable need for postal history of
the world, any country, any period, any range of prices, and
we are constantly buying - not only pretending to buy, but actively
buying! - single items, collections and job lots. They have to
satisfy only very few criteria:
- Every item we buy must be a commercial cover,
i.e.it must have been through the mail, serving a genuine purpose.
It is well understood, that unadressed and/or overfranked FDC
do not fall into this range. However, so-called "philatelic
mail" may be of interest, if the face value of the stamps
corresponds to the actual postage rate.
- Every item we buy must be of sound quality.
While we allow for the usual traces of having been in the mail,
we do not buy covers with torn flaps, large tears, stamps removed
or fallen off, illegible postmarks or damaged stamps.
- The seller makes the price. You are kindly
requested to quote a price for every item you wish to sell to
us. If you wish to sell for the highest price, which is reasonable
and understandable, you are kindly requested to submit your material
for auction. We will either accept or decline your offer.
- Please note, that for the time being, we
do not buy large size or legal size covers. Those are extremely
difficult to sell. Maximum size acceptable: 180mm x 130mm (7
in.x 5 in.). Asian style "vertical size" is no problem
for us, if it's domestic mail.
It's that easy, and it doesn't get any easier. If the above criteria
are met, we will be glad to have the material shipped for inspection,
and we will settle or return within 48 hours. And this is how
it works:
- Send your goods to us by registered airmail.
If you are anxious about arrival, attach a return receipt.
- Quote your preferred method of payment. We
will either pay by post giro transfer or by postal money order
free of charge to you. If you choose a bank draft for payment,
bank charges will be deducted from amounts of less than 100,000
Japanese Yen or the equivalent (ca.US$900). Cash payments (banknotes
by registered mail) are possible only in certain cases and at
the seller's risk. Please enquire.
- If the items sent are not commercial covers,
or if our quality standards aren't met, the seller pays for return
postage. If we return due to prices beyond what we would be willing
to pay, we pay for return postage.
- Payment or return are guaranteed within 48
hours of receipt.
- If you are a regular buyer, you can also
instruct us to put any amount due as credit against your future
purchases. Please note, that past purchases have to be paid for
in cash, not in goods.
And now, we, the friendly and efficient team
of The Cover Exchange, are looking forward to receiving
your shipment.
This is your way back to our English
index page.
And here, you'll find some useful advice about
shipments to Japan.
And here, you'll find a list of collecting
areas we're looking for.
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