Queen Freddie Mercury Night At The Opera Etc Vintage 1970s BUTTON BADGES X 4
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:34663332 | Non-Domestic Product: No |
| Custom Bundle: No | Genre: Rock |
| Artists/ Groups: Queen | Modified Item: No |
| Type: Concert Memorabilia | Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom |
As from September 4th 2013, ebay have decided that they are no longer content to charge commission only on the final sale price, but also on the postage and packing charge, so unfortunately I have had to raise these charges by the same percentage. If and when ebay reverse this policy, my shipping charges will be reduced by 10%.I am disposing of my extensive collection of badges and patches, which I built up mostly at concerts in the 1970s and 1980s. The majority are rock and ...heavy metal, but there are a few of other genres. I will also be listing a few T shirts and magazines (Kerrang!, NME, Sounds, etc.), plus concert programmes and related items, so please keep watching my listings. I have made every effort to keep all my items in excellent condition (although this has not always been possible with the paper items), so the vast majority are as new or nearly so. These metal backed button badges measures approximately two and a half inches (6 cm.) across, and are in good overall condition, but atmospheric moisture has penetrated the lamination on one of them (which is slightly smaller), resulting in the spots of discoloration visible on the scan, a natural consequence of the passage of time. There is also some tarnishing on the back.I purchased these at concerts in and around Manchester in about 1976/7/8/9.These badges are reflective, so the scan may appear a little distorted, but the item itself is perfectly clear. Some of them may have slight tarnishing to the metal back and rim, a natural consequence of the passage of time, which does not, however, detract from the visual appeal of the badge.
Front and back are shown on scan. Fastens with semicircular pin device.I am also selling a number of similar items, so please check my other listings.Payment accepted in sterling by cheque, postal order or International Money Order. Please note that Canadian or US Money Orders in USD cannot be cashed in England; only International Money Orders made out in Pounds Sterling are acceptable. British banks are no longer accepting Eurocheques. If you would like to pay by PayPal, please read the following SLOWLY and CAREFULLY: PAYPAL PAYMENTS: I reserve the right to ship only to confirmed PayPal addresses, which must in each case match the address notified to me by ebay at the time of sale.The carriage quoted includes insurance. This is to comply with with PayPal's Seller Protection Policy. Details of this, and PayPal’s other policies, can be found on the PayPal website. If you would like to pay by PayPal, please make sure that you are thoroughly familiar with all of PayPal's terms and conditions. The cost of insurance is, for the UK, £1.30 for Recorded Delivery, and this has been included in the postage amount. This gives coverage up to £50. Above that amount, Special Delivery is advisable. This costs £6.70 for items weighing less than 100g, and £7.50 for items weighing between 100g and 500g. Rates for heavier items are higher, and I can supply details on request. Special Delivery means that your item is insured for up to £500.For overseas purchases, International Signed at an additional cost of £5 has been included in the shipping amount. This gives cover up to £50. This service is not available to box numbers outside the UK because of postal regulations, so any bidders who do not have a street address registered with ebay are kindly requested to make alternative arrangements with me before bidding.
Only one insurance fee per consignment is charged, so there would be savings if more than one purchase were to be combined. I realise that insured shipping is not always cost-effective on items of low value, and so I used to offer shipping without insurance, at buyer's own risk, which many customers welcomed, as it was much cheaper, but since 22 September 2009, ebay have removed the ability of the customer to choose insurance as an optional extra. Therefore, all my listings will have a combined handling/shipping charge which is inclusive of insurance. Please contact me IN ADVANCE OF BIDDING if you would prefer shipping without insurance. This will not be possible should you wish to pay by PayPal, unless you have good feedback, live in a country with a reliable postal service, and can send payment by PayPal's Friends and Family facility.I would rather not be paid by echeque, and you will not receive your item before any such payments have been cleared, which on past experience can take anything up to 3 weeks. Please ensure that your Paypal account is in credit before sending any payment.My preferred method of payment is by bank transfer or cheque drawn on a UK bank. If you can pay by this method, tracking and insurance will be optional and this could result in a considerable saving in postage expenses.Please bid only if you agree with ebay/PayPal's terms and conditions. POSTAGE AND PACKING CHARGES (INCLUDING INSURANCE): UK £2.75, Europe £9.75, rest of world £10.75 (including ebay surcharge).
COMBINED POSTAGE: As my items vary so widely in size, shape and weight, it is not possible to quote postage prices that take into account all possible multiple purchases, so if you win more than one item, please do not complete checkout or send payment before requesting and receiving a combined invoice, otherwise ebay's automated system will overcharge you. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.
I will gladly combine items to save on postage, but if you are thinking of placing further bids, please alert me BEFORE your first item has been packed, as I would prefer not to have to unpack and repack items.Please note that I never end auctions early, as it is not fair on other bidders. Anyone making such a request will automatically be added to my Blocked Bidders list, along with non-payers, those who repeatedly pay late or retract bids without good reason, and those who refuse to return feedback when requested.In the unlikely event that you are dissatisfied with any item(s) you receive, please have the courtesy to contact me before having recourse to ebay's automated returns procedure. I offer a no-quibble refund on all my items. Finally, please do not be concerned if you do not hear from me immediately following the end of the auction, as I often have to work away from home for several days at a time. !
On 30-Jun-12 at 19:05:36 BST, seller added the following information:
On 04-Jul-12 at 12:10:00 BST, seller added the following information:
Front and back are shown on scan. Fastens with semicircular pin device.I am also selling a number of similar items, so please check my other listings.Payment accepted in sterling by cheque, postal order or International Money Order. Please note that Canadian or US Money Orders in USD cannot be cashed in England; only International Money Orders made out in Pounds Sterling are acceptable. British banks are no longer accepting Eurocheques. If you would like to pay by PayPal, please read the following SLOWLY and CAREFULLY: PAYPAL PAYMENTS: I reserve the right to ship only to confirmed PayPal addresses, which must in each case match the address notified to me by ebay at the time of sale.The carriage quoted includes insurance. This is to comply with with PayPal's Seller Protection Policy. Details of this, and PayPal’s other policies, can be found on the PayPal website. If you would like to pay by PayPal, please make sure that you are thoroughly familiar with all of PayPal's terms and conditions. The cost of insurance is, for the UK, £1.30 for Recorded Delivery, and this has been included in the postage amount. This gives coverage up to £50. Above that amount, Special Delivery is advisable. This costs £6.70 for items weighing less than 100g, and £7.50 for items weighing between 100g and 500g. Rates for heavier items are higher, and I can supply details on request. Special Delivery means that your item is insured for up to £500.For overseas purchases, International Signed at an additional cost of £5 has been included in the shipping amount. This gives cover up to £50. This service is not available to box numbers outside the UK because of postal regulations, so any bidders who do not have a street address registered with ebay are kindly requested to make alternative arrangements with me before bidding.
Only one insurance fee per consignment is charged, so there would be savings if more than one purchase were to be combined. I realise that insured shipping is not always cost-effective on items of low value, and so I used to offer shipping without insurance, at buyer's own risk, which many customers welcomed, as it was much cheaper, but since 22 September 2009, ebay have removed the ability of the customer to choose insurance as an optional extra. Therefore, all my listings will have a combined handling/shipping charge which is inclusive of insurance. Please contact me IN ADVANCE OF BIDDING if you would prefer shipping without insurance. This will not be possible should you wish to pay by PayPal, unless you have good feedback, live in a country with a reliable postal service, and can send payment by PayPal's Friends and Family facility.I would rather not be paid by echeque, and you will not receive your item before any such payments have been cleared, which on past experience can take anything up to 3 weeks. Please ensure that your Paypal account is in credit before sending any payment.My preferred method of payment is by bank transfer or cheque drawn on a UK bank. If you can pay by this method, tracking and insurance will be optional and this could result in a considerable saving in postage expenses.Please bid only if you agree with ebay/PayPal's terms and conditions. POSTAGE AND PACKING CHARGES (INCLUDING INSURANCE): UK £2.75, Europe £9.75, rest of world £10.75 (including ebay surcharge).
COMBINED POSTAGE: As my items vary so widely in size, shape and weight, it is not possible to quote postage prices that take into account all possible multiple purchases, so if you win more than one item, please do not complete checkout or send payment before requesting and receiving a combined invoice, otherwise ebay's automated system will overcharge you. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.
I will gladly combine items to save on postage, but if you are thinking of placing further bids, please alert me BEFORE your first item has been packed, as I would prefer not to have to unpack and repack items.Please note that I never end auctions early, as it is not fair on other bidders. Anyone making such a request will automatically be added to my Blocked Bidders list, along with non-payers, those who repeatedly pay late or retract bids without good reason, and those who refuse to return feedback when requested.In the unlikely event that you are dissatisfied with any item(s) you receive, please have the courtesy to contact me before having recourse to ebay's automated returns procedure. I offer a no-quibble refund on all my items. Finally, please do not be concerned if you do not hear from me immediately following the end of the auction, as I often have to work away from home for several days at a time. !
On 30-Jun-12 at 19:05:36 BST, seller added the following information:
On 04-Jul-12 at 12:10:00 BST, seller added the following information:
