WW2 BRITISH ARMY INFLATION OF A BARRAGE BALLOON PRINT BLOCK
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:52812135 | Country/Region of Manufacture: Egypt |
| Type: PRINT BLOCK |
POSTAGE OUTSIDE OF THE UKDue to continued Covid and Brexit delays with Royal Mail international services we are temporarily using Ebay's Global Shipping. Ebay are quoting unrealistic delivery times for Royal Mail services.If you find that international postage is shown as unavailable please contact us for a quote. We can still send via Royal Mail Tracked service but to our realistic timetable not ebays. With three RM "subsidy" price rises in the past year t...here is not much between the price of Royal Mail and Global (but global seems quicker)
This week I have the first part of a collection of "Airships or Airship magazine". These blocks, made of mahogany with brass or aluminium type fronts, would have been used to print the magazine and probably unique.On the backs are pencil inscriptions such as "No. 11 page 23". Now most of this collection is still wrapped/sealed in their original papers and are unopened. The printing face is either copper or a white metal, probably aluminium. Sizes are in each listing as they vary.Some of the metal faces have some corrosion. If I can open them or they come without papers then I have shown the face. If they are completely sealed I have not opened them as some buyers would prefer unopened packaging. This of course means I have no idea of the condition of the block inside. They are thus "unknown internal condition" and no returns accepted. Sold as seen.DescriptionCondition of block unknown as still sealed.Measures 3.45" x 2.45" and weighs 120g.
24092 / B 285
Please note due to Covid deliveries outside of the UK are taking considerably longer than usual. In some cases to USA 6-8 weeks. Most parcels being delivered within 4 weeks though. By far the quickest and safest method is a fully tracked delivery. In countries with severely disrupted postal services I am having to add a tracked service due to the length of time and number of parcels going missing.I am afraid this is somewhat more expensive but please reassured we only charge you what we are being charged by Royal Mail.The US and Australian postal service has also added a 50% surcharge which is included in your postage costs while the epidemic is on. As soon as the surcharge is lifted I will reduce postage costs, but my apologies they are higher than normal.
Where possible I will combine postage for multiple purchases. It generally does work out cheaper for 2 or more items in the UK and 3 or more items to overseas. Please note insurance has to be added for expensive parcels and a weight limit of 2kg per parcel. Combining postage on global shipping items is not possible and has to be done by the buyer through ebay's global shipping.
In cases where the value of the item is over £35 tracked delivery may be added as compulsory. This is safer and quicker. Any import / customs duties are payable by the buyer.
My prefered method of payment from UK buyers is paypal but I do accept direct bank transfer, cheques or postal orders. For overseas buyers I accept paypal, bank transfer or a check drawn in GBP sterling. I require payment within a week unless I have agreed otherwise. I post my items by Royal Mail unless they are over 2kg in weight or cheaper by courier, and proof of posting is obtained. Please note that shipping to Scottish Highlands and Islands off the coast of UK incur additional postage charges. This is both with Royal Mail and courier services and mainland UK postage rates are not applicable.
All courier deliveries will require a daytime contact phone number so please provide this in the message box at checkout.
IMPORTANT POSTAL INSURANCE INFORMATION - PLEASE READ...Royal Mail's compensation level is now just £20.00 unless insurance is purchased.Items with a weight over 2kg will be sent via courier. A telephone number will be required. No delivery to PO Boxes will be accepted. The buyer is responsible for any customs import duties or taxes payable on the goods they purchase.IMPORTANT If Royal Mail, local postal services or courier companies attempt to contact or deliver the parcel and are unsuccessful, the parcel in most cases is returned to me after a period of time. In these cases the buyer is responsible for any return or subsequent delivery costs.High value items will have been insured and sent with tracking.I AM SORRY TO SAY THESE CHARGES ARE NOT OPTIONAL AND ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH PAYPALS "NEED A SIGNATURE" BUYER PROTECTION POLICY WHERE A PROOF OF POSTING CERTIFICATE IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO PAY INSURANCE THEN PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PAY BY CHEQUE OR BANK TRANSFER AND REQUEST YOUR ITEM BE SENT BY STANDARD POST. THANK YOU.
Please don't be put off by these terms. In 25, 000+ deliveries we have only lost a handful of parcels and all buyers got their money back. Hopefully my feedback speaks for itself, but I run a business and these terms are necessary.A) I pride myself in keeping my postage and packing costs as close to cost as I can and will where possible will combine postage costs for multiple purchases. I will not enter in to negotiations over postage costs. Each item is weighed and accurate postage displayed in the listing.B) If you pay by paypal then you are covered by their "Buyer Protection" and in line with this I have to provide documented insured cover for purchases over £20.00. I reserve the right to insure items in line with this policy. THIS COST WILL BE PASSED ON TO THE BUYER.C) Compulsory insurance - I reserve the right to send the item insured if the auction price goes over £35.00 to comply with paypals buyer protection policy. This is non negotiable if you pay via paypal. If you wish your item to be sent uninsured you may pay via another method but all risks are accepted by the buyer and only the standard compensation of up to £20.00 can be claimed.D) Lost or damaged items - In the unlikely event of an item received damaged or being lost please email me. I will then make a claim on your behalf against the post office. I can claim on lost items only after 25 working days after posting and it can take up to 3 weeks for them to reply to the claim so please be patient. When we are refunded then you will be. No claim can be made for damaged china or glass (post office rules). Successful claims for loss will only reflect the value of the item as the post office will not refund postal charges.E) Overseas buyers are wholly responsible for any customs duty or local charges that may occur within their own country.FEEDBACK I will reply to any feedback given. I want to make sure you are happy so will give feedback when it is received.NON PAYING BIDDERS After 7 days I will send a reminder invoice followed by a "non-paying bidder alert" and a non payer strike against the bidder.REFUNDS I do not claim to be an expert on any subject. I try to describe all my items as accurately as possible. They are however SOLD AS SEEN. Please ask questions if you are unsure of anything BEFORE bidding.RETURNS I sell vintage items. Some might possibly have what I consider "wear" expected with age - slight surface blemishes, tarnishing, very small natural cracks in wood, very slight colour variations. These may not be listed in the description. Anything I feel is damage or a major detraction will be in the listing. If you have any questions please ask them before you bid. After the auction is too late.I hope my feedback speaks for itself and my honesty in these matters.
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