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This is a hobby/private collector site, strictly mail order, or local pick-up (Sarasota, FL). Items sold collector to collector, or to anybody with money!
I know this is a long page, but it has ALL the details you need and then some, and you can at least skim the Bold and Red text quickly so you know the main stuff. The 'detail' is
there due to years of doing this, and finding so many people who don't know what they're doing when buying online or via mail order. If you're an experienced buyer, you can jump to the basic ordering info and get things started, but PLEASE come back and read the
beginning paragraphs so you know what I expect of customers, ok? Things will go much smoother that way. Thanks.
I'm an experienced collector and seller, so I know both sides of the table, and I have plenty of references. You'll only be dealing with me, and I am (or was) a
collector just like you, and bought much of my stuff via mail order, so am familiar with the problems, and do my best to make sure they don't happen when you order from me. (And a lot of that depends
on you reading this page, ok?) I did FL. conventions/shows from '89-2000, and have done mail order for 18+ years now with no complaints, so order with confidence! You can check out my
feedbacks from customers on my newer guestbook on Guestbook World,
and my older guestbook, and there's many more from before I added the guestbooks.
And for you people selling anything, I'M NOT BUYING, that's stated all over my site, so offers to buy collections or items will be ignored. I'm also not trading, or interested in your service, newsletter or carrying your products, so please don't spam me with those e-mails, thanks.
The 2 Big Expectations/Rules:
#1 - PLEASE REPLY IN A TIMELY FASHION. I generally answer e-mails within minutes to hours, so expect a fast reply (except in the morning--I'm not on the computer 'til the afternoon, Eastern time zone, and then late at night too),
so if you start a deal, or ask a question about buying something, PLEASE CHECK YOUR E-MAIL LATER THAT DAY/evening or next day at the latest for my reply, and reply back then, and not 2-3 days later, ok? This especially goes for those "not online but a couple days a week" people when there's no reason you can't be on more
(see next paragraph for exceptions), ok? 24 hours or less to reply to e-mail is considered normal by me and most sellers, under most circumstances, and 48 hours is plenty/overly long for the vast
majority of people. We can get done on your day on the computer if you'll check and answer your email then, especially if you're on in the afternoon, ok? No seller likes to be kept waiting, and you may lose out to someone else if you take too long to reply.
Now if you're one of those "very busy" people, or an emergency/health care worker, law enforcement, firefighter,
military or the like, and it's not likely for you to reply that quickly due to life/work, PLEASE TELL ME THAT AT THE START, it's only common sense, and is something you should always warn everyone
of, ok? We can't know how busy you are if you don't tell us. Then I'll know to give you more time to reply than normal before I do follow-ups, or give up waiting and maybe sell the item to someone else.
If you only have internet/e-mail at work, school or library etc., please let me know that before you leave for the
day/weekend/business trip after you've contacted me (check your mail again before you leave work too!), so I don't wonder why you haven't responded back for days.
#1A: I won't hold items unless there's a confirmation of the order ("I'm interested in/is it available?" on your 1st e-mail doesn't qualify as a
confirmed sale), so again, you may lose out to someone else if you're slow to confirm an order. I do 1 or 2 follow-ups if I haven't heard back in a couple days, then I may delete e-mails and pull stuff off hold, so if you
snooze, you may lose. And check your junk mail folders too, as sometimes "good" e-mail is getting routed to junk mail folders, and people don't know and don't look.
#2 - KEEP ME INFORMED RIGHT AWAY OF ANY PAYMENT DELAYS, order changes, etc., and reasons for them, if they're not state secrets or highly personal stuff I don't need the details too, ok? If you're going out of town, or are already out of town, and won't be able to mail
payment 'til you get back days later, PLEASE TELL ME AT THE START, not a week later when I ask you when/if the money got mailed because it hasn't come yet. If it's a sudden trip,
try to get someone to e-mail me as soon as you can to let me know, if you can't, ok? If you suddenly can't afford the purchase, just be honest and say so-- don't just stop
answering my e-mails 'til I give up. Communication saves a lot of stress and extra e-mails, so PLEASE don't forget to tell me if payment has been delayed AS SOON AS YOU CAN.
#2A - I expect payment to be mailed within a day or two after the deal is completed, under most
circumstances, unless told differently beforehand, so it's best to wait until you HAVE the money before you tell me you want to buy something. If you won't be able to send the money for a week or more, it's ok to ask in advance about shipping costs, condition details, etc., but please SAY UP FRONT you can't pay until the end of the week
or next payday, because I'll only hold stuff a couple days in advance of payment being sent, not 5 days or more anymore. I have less patience all the time for
"delay tactics" that people use to get me to hold stuff until they actually have the money, so I'll pull stuff off hold if I suspect that's what's going on, ok? Honesty is the best policy. Don't get ahead of your wallet, etc. etc. .
And please confirm when the money has been mailed, thanks. I recommend sending me a phone number for back-up in case either of us has computer trouble.
I have been known to cancel an order if you don't abide by the rules, especially if I've reminded you once, or already asked you to read this page. You don't like it when sellers are slow and don't keep you informed, right? So why do so many think I won't mind it from customers?
Life is too short, I'm gettin' too old, so I mind it (insert ominous music here), so now you've been warned  . You treat me right, I'll treat you right, it's as easy as that. So as Yoda would say, "Remember what I have taught you, young Netwalkers. Save your order it can, save my sanity, it will!" 
Have I  that in enough now? Good! And now, actual ordering info:
Ordering Basics:
AOL people need to put my e-mail address on your "approved" or "friends" list BEFORE you write me, or use a non-AOL account, otherwise
my reply will be blocked (check your junk folder), and I'm really really tired of that, ok? This advice may apply to other heavily spam guarded e-mail accounts, so be aware of how your account works.
Obviously there's no shopping cart or automated payment system (you can pay with your bank's online bill pay checks though), so we'll have to do this the 'old fashioned' way,
and that's how it will stay until someone trustworthy comes along to compete with that 'PP' company. My Resources
page has links/reasons I don't use them, if you must know. And I know all about the warnings to only use credit cards on the internet, but I don't qualify for a direct CC merchant account, and many 3rd party card services are expensive, untrustworthy, have poor customer
service, get hacked all the time, and too many scam buyers have figured out how to scam the system to get free goods, especially with PP. I've been here for years, and I will NOT run off with your money! My guestbooks will attest to my integrity as a seller, so as Ripley's says, "Believe it, or not."
Site is kept up to date, so unless there's an "on hold" by an item, it should be available, unless just spoken for or in negotiations.
So here's what you do, preferably AFTER you've read this Order page:
me about the item(s) you're interested in (JavaScript choice must be ON to see/use my e-mail links), with at least your zip code, or your WHOLE address if you're sure you're buying, so I can figure the shipping/insurance etc. and tell you
faster, and not have either of us have to wait another day or more for another e-mail with that info. (Learn how to do "copy & paste" on Webmasternow.com
if you don't know already--will open in new window-- practice it, and thank me later.) If you click on the e-mail link and it doesn't work/won't open to your e-mail page, here's a .gif
image so you can read it, but it's NOT hyperlinked to anything:  . OR just hold your cursor/arrow over the e-mail text link, and it will show the e-mail
address down in your status bar and you can write it down off that--the part AFTER "mailto"--and type it in your e-mail "To" field. I don't do instant messaging, for multiple reasons.
I'll get back to you with the total costs ASAP, you confirm your order, I'll e-mail you an invoice, then you send me the money (scroll down a little for my address, and it will be on the invoice
too), and when the money arrives, I send you the stuff and let you know. For you new-to-this people, yes, I have to get the money before I mail the stuff, that's how internet ordering/mail order works.
Or if you're in a big hurry or your email is down, call Charles @ 941-966-6816 (that's in Florida) AFTER 2 pm Eastern time zone, any day, including holidays, and
preferably BEFORE 8 pm Eastern time. But e-mail me ALSO if you can, ok? If I'm not available by phone right then, please call back later, as I
don't return long distance calls normally (have no cell phone, so no free long distance, ok?), so it's up to you to pursue things. If I give you my e-mail address on the phone, or you give me
yours, and you don't hear from me within the time I told you I should be able to reply, please call back or e-mail me, as it's likely one of us got the address wrong. Try try again, as the saying
goes. Questions about "I own this, what's it worth/where can I sell
it?" are for e-mail, google, or my Resources/Links page, ok? There are price guides at most bookstores for most collectible things, and some free ones online, so check them out.
My mailing address/make payments to (best to write this down now, so you have it done, in case your computer crashes and loses the info in my e-mail, or you accidentally delete my e-mail):
CHARLES K. REAGLE
600 EAGLENOOK WAY
OSPREY, FL 34229-9458
(Osprey is a small "town" in mid-Sarasota County, about 60 miles south of Tampa.)
I DON'T take credit cards or PayPal, sorry. I take money orders, online bank checks, Western Union
transfers and the like, and personal checks (please read and follow the rules for checks, or pay via another method, thanks), concealed cash
(but no coin change, and cash is risky to mail), credit card advance checks are ok too, but will wait until they clear. More details below, please read at some point.
I only ship in the U.S., and to military APO/FPO addresses, and maybe Canada, no overseas, unless you know someone I can ship to here that will ship to you. Canadians, click here to jump down to info for you.
Exact shipping charged, no handling or other padding fees like most auction sellers do.
Satisfaction is guaranteed, or money back, unlike with most auctions. More details down the page too.
IMPORTANT: I'll have you print out an e-mail with the order
info for the item(s), and ask you to sign it and send it with the payment. Or hand write that you're buying whatever item, and the total price on a piece of paper
and sign that, in case we do the deal by phone, or there's a hurry to get the payment out, or you have no printer or it's broken. But I'm now requiring a signed order of some kind, in case of problems with the payment.
If you jumped from the top to the Ordering Basics, please now read the 2 main rules, thanks.
Further Shipping info:
I ship only in the U.S.A. (all 50 states and U.S. territories like Puerto Rico too), NO OVERSEAS, unless you have friends/relatives in the U.S. I can ship to, then they can ship to you.
I will ship to military APO/FPO addresses, but not to overseas addresses that are private residences, just so you know. Military people please tell me where you are in
general, i.e. state/country if possible and allowed. Restrictions may apply to certain goods, so I need to know for that reason too. Canadians, click here to jump down to info for you.
Exact shipping charged, give or take a little sometimes. Cost depends on item weight, shipping method,
and distance on most things, none of this "blanket/one charge for everything" or rip-off shipping costs based on item price! I'm usually cheaper than most commercial sites or auction sellers, and some things
are occasionally offered with free shipping. I usually ship through the Post Office, and UPS is available (recommended for statues and framed art). When applicable, I'll
give you choices of rates/costs. I don't charge any "handling" fees either, so compare shipping costs before you buy, as my total price may be cheaper, even if I'm
higher on the item price than other places. If I'm using UPS, I usually go through a Staples, sometimes an Office Depot, as they charge regular UPS shipping/insurance and are much closer to me than the main UPS center. I go by what the UPS website says.
I heartily recommend getting insurance on stuff over $20 or if it's semi-fragile, or you don't want to go through any problems if you don't get a package or it
comes damaged, ok? I try to pack things well (better than many I've ordered from!), and will work with you if something happens to your item if not insured, but I have to cover my butt from the few
dishonest types out there, ok? Postal insurance is $1.70 for 1st $50 of value, $2.15 for $51-$100 value, $2.60 for $101-$200 value, $4.60 for $201-$300, and then $.95 PER $100 of value over that.
The P.O. and UPS do not refund insurance or shipping fees, so any claims filed will be refunded the item cost/insured value only.
I can normally send orders out the same or next day after payment is received, unless it's by personal check. I always confirm arrival of money, and mailing of order. If sent UPS, Express Mail, or with Delivery Confirmation, you get the tracking number too.
Payment methods accepted:
● Post Office Money Orders preferred. That means from the actual Post Office if at all possible please (costs $1.05 cents up to $500), it saves me time,
gas, and running around, and you get the stuff faster.
● Then other money orders, from convenience stores, grocery stores, gas stations, banks, etc.. Keep your copies too!
● Bank checks sent from your online account. Free from most banks now.
● Cashiers checks.
● Personal checks accepted, but must clear (usually only a few days now, but depends on the bank, so expect a 5-6 business day hold time before I ship your order), unless I've dealt with you before or your bank has branches here.
Extra ID info required on checks, please read and follow the rules here.
● Concealed cash (no coin change) for cheap stuff is ok too, but not recommended, and no responsibility is taken if it gets lost or stolen in the postal system.
● Credit card Advance checks, but must clear. Be aware of the fees and interest rates.
● Western Union or Moneygram money transfers when there's a hurry. More info.
IMPORTANT TIP: If mailing me a money order, take a stamped/addressed envelope WITH YOU when you go get the money order, so you can mail it then too. Too many people just get the m.o. first and then forget for days to mail it, and
they don't TELL me that, and that makes me waste time e-mailing them to ask "where's the money?"
Other payment options are noted down the page, click here to jump down.
PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THE PERSONAL CHECK RULES BELOW, OR DON'T SEND A PERSONAL CHECK!
Rules for Personal checks:
#1: No starter/temporary checks.
#2: Check must have your name and home street address (not just a P.O. box) imprinted on it, or business address if a business check.
#3: Put your home and/or business phone number (preferably both) on it, if not printed on check.
#4: Put your driver's license number and State on the front, just like at a store, and make sure it's correct. If you don't have a license, or don't want to put that info on the
check, then I need sex/gender, date of birth, and height. Checks without this info will be returned, and the deal cancelled, unless you forgot and will give me the info so I can write it on the check. And none of that info is kept on my computer, even if e-mailed to me later, and none is used unless there's a problem with the check that's not being cleared up like it should.
OR, if your bank has a branch near me (and there's multiple big banks in same area as mine), I can forego having that I.D. info since I'll cash the check at
your bank, but I'll need to know who you bank with ahead of time, so tell me that up front when you know you'll be paying by check, it will save us e-mails, ok?
If giving this info bothers you too much, please get a money order or an online check from your bank, which is free with many banks. I'd rather wait
a few extra days for that, if necessary, than 5-6 or more days for a personal check to clear anyway, and I'm tired of explaining the check policy again to
people who don't agree with it and send a check without the ID info, and don't tell me ahead of time. If you don't feel comfortable giving all that info, I understand, but it's what
required for identification by my state in case there's any problems with the check, and due to bad experiences with a couple bad personal check senders I
have to be more strict now. Plus, it costs me $2 of gas to go to my bank and back (or any of the multiple banks in that area), and I don't go out much, so I may wait a day or two after receiving a check before I deposit it, in order to combine
trips, so that may delay things even more. As noted above, you can get money orders from many places, with all kinds of business hours. Thanks.
VERY IMPORTANT NOTE! Paying by personal check means you agree
to these terms: If you bounce a check with me, you will be liable for ALL my bank fees and possible legal fees/expenses/penalties that may arise from that action,
including below minimum balance fees, and fees/expenses from any checks of mine that bounce because yours did, although I try to be careful about that. I expect people to
correct the problem IMMEDIATELY after notification, and IMMEDIATELY pay me back for the fees, unless some extenuating circumstance exists that will delay you paying, and I expect
to be told about that THEN, not a week later, if possible. I'll give you a reasonable time to correct things, but failure to follow through may eventually force me to file charges,
and you don't want that, right? Bouncing a check is a crime, and can cause you all kinds of problems and lots more money, so take it seriously. I do. Make SURE your bank account
can cover your check BEFORE it gets here, check it again when I tell you it arrives, and make SURE other family members aren't withdrawing money and not telling you, or that you
haven't forgotten about your bills paid automatically. Do not rely on Direct Deposits or transfers being available for withdrawal in the nick of time. Some
people don't seem to realize that newly deposited/transferred money may not be available for withdrawal for 24-48 hours, or that the dates change for direct deposits some months, so don't take things involving banks and computers for granted. Thanks.
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No C.O.D.s (Collect On Delivery), unless I've dealt with you before and there's a time crunch. I will not run off with your money! I don't make enough doing this to do that even if I wanted to. You pay up, you get your goods, simple as that.
Other payment options:
I can take time payments for orders over $50, let's talk! (25% deposit normally required, and will provide other details via e-mail, as it varies with the item/expense.)
You can use Western Union money transfers if you're in a hurry. They charge a decent fee of course, but it's faster than Express mail, and may be cheaper than Express mail for payments under $75, and
they take credit & debit cards. Money can be received at my local WU agent location within minutes of being sent, OR next day, for a smaller fee (I think it starts at $9.99). You can do it online too, but apparently it's cheaper to use cash at a Western Union Agent Location, which they don't tell you on the site.
Be aware that using a credit card may be considered a Cash Advance, with all the fees and interest rates that apply, so check with your card company. More info about their various options can be found
at WesternUnion.com, or 1-800-CALL-CASHsm.
Travelers Express MoneyGram is another service like Western Union. Limited to
$899.99 per transfer for online payments (and a $3000 monthly limit for internet transfers), but you can send much more in person at a MoneyGram retail location, which you
can find on their site. You can pay via ACH debit from your bank account, or Credit Card (Visa or MasterCard) for online transfers, or use cash in person at a MoneyGram retail
location. However, there's a $500 monthly limit for credit cards. According to their website "fee estimator", online transfer fees start at $15, but the percentage
drops the higher the amount.
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More tips and policies, PLEASE READ:
Satisfaction guaranteed, should you disagree with the grading/condition or something's wrong with the item that I missed, or return for refund/exchange, excluding shipping, within 7 days of receipt, as long as item is in same condition as sent. (Unless damaged,
then save the box and all packing, and we'll file the claim work, if insured.) Returns are NOT accepted simply because you don't like it, or it's not what you
expected, or you found it cheaper after mine's been mailed--please make sure you know what you want, and ask for details. I've had no returns (that weren't the fault of the
shipping service damaging something), so order with confidence, but always ask for more details if you're unsure about a description, or if you're extra picky! I want people to be happy with what they buy, and I want to keep the money!
Please LOOK AT THE CALENDAR and note if it's near the 1st of the month and you have bills or rent
due soon, before you go asking to buy stuff and then delay paying or cancel on me because you didn't realize bills were due and you can't afford the stuff for another 2 weeks. You
wouldn't believe how often that happens, and it mystifies me that so many people "forget" what time of the month it is (and don't save money ahead for bills), hence this "tip." You're welcome.
If you have someone else mail payment, please make sure they did it when they were supposed to, as
many times I'm finding payments delayed for days/weeks because others were responsible for mailing and they didn't do it for whatever reason. I keep my customers informed when
payments haven't arrived when expected, so if you get an e-mail from me saying "no payment by today," etc., PLEASE reply quickly and let me know when/if it was sent,
and check right away with whoever else was in charge of mailing, and not 5 days later after I tell you again it still hasn't come, thanks! Nothing is more
frustrating than to be told "the money will be sent today/tomorrow/payday" and then it doesn't show up for a week or more because it didn't actually get mailed until
days later than planned, and no one bothers to TELL ME THAT.  I don't do that to my customers, and they wouldn't tolerate it, so please don't do that to me, thanks!
Note to Canadians: I've pretty much stopped selling to Canada, due to all the hassle,
mostly for Canadians: currency exchange fees, customs duty tax, $5 customs handling fee, goods tax, province tax, money order fees, prohibitive mailing cost
to send things insured, etc., and me having to explain all that all the time to new buyers so they're not shocked when they get the customs bill. And UPS Ground charges a hefty
brokerage fee starting at $20.01 item(s) value (on top of the shipping
charges), and a possible fee for them advancing payment for customs fees, and a C.O.D. fee, on top of your other fees/taxes! So I no longer recommend UPS Ground service to Canada. So if you can
handle all that, and you're aware it may cost you much more that the U.S. price, and you can afford that, then we can talk. Or if you've bought from me before and know all this,
I'll still sell to you. Payment must be made in U.S. funds on a money order (no personal checks!), payable through a U.S. bank. Canada Post international money orders are preferred too. (click to jump back to shipping/payment info)
Generally if you don't hear from me by 2 days at most, it either means my computer is broken/power
outage, I'm having service provider probs, or your e-mail server won't let me reply, or my reply got sent to your junk mail folder (so check that!), so please contact me again by phone or from another e-mail address from a different provider.
Privacy policy: I don't sell, rent, give away or pass on any of your info to anyone, unless I have your
permission, and that's usually only for references. I don't have an ezine or newsletter. The only info I keep is your name and an e-mail address, for my
reference/records only, and sometimes I'll contact past customers about new additions to the site, but that's about it. Drivers license info on checks is not stored on the
computer either, or used for any purpose unless there's a problem with a bad check that isn't being cleared up.
Useful shipping links:
U.S. Post Office Domestic Postal shipping rates
USPS online shipping rate calculator page
USPS Zip Code Lookup
The UPS (United Parcel Service) rate calculator
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