How To Buy A Camera
1) Pick out the camera you want
2) Send me an email with your COMPLETE address and telephone number
I
do not answer inquiries without a complete address & telephone Number
3) Include item serial number and/or description
Once received, I will tell you about availability and the cost for the item, including shipping. I will also send you my name, address, and telephone number
Please understand that I may be away from my email sometimes - family and my career require my time. I will answer your email as soon as I can.
Purchase Requirements
Please Check Item Availability
Below are some general rules on the sale or trade of cameras. In summary, they
translate to a few simple guidelines:
1) The prices are generally not negotiable. These are
my collection pieces, and, I have established what I feel is a fair price given
what I paid, the current market price/availability, and my degree of interest
in selling the item.
2) The prices do not include shipping or insurance - or
3) I will ship to you by either regular Postal Service or United Parcel
Service. The choice will be made on a number of factors, but primarily it will
be decided by the cost of shipping and the availability of insurance to
adequately cover the price of an item.
4) Payment must be in the form of a money order or check in U.S. dollars drawn
on an U.S. Bank. I can not accept non-U.S. currency, or checks drawn on banks
outside the U.S. Don't even ask the question about VISA or MASTERCARD....I am a
collector not a New York Mail Order business.
5) Once we work out the particulars of the transaction, I will provide you with
a mailing address for you to send payment to.
Condition and Function:
The cameras are described as closely as possible. When possible, I have
included grading codes. In general, cameras in 9 and above condition are very
attractive. cameras that are in condition 8 show signs
of careful use. Cameras below condition 8 will shows
heavier signs of use. I have tried to be conservative. It is my hope that when
you get the item in your hand, you find that it was accurately described, and
perhaps a little better than you expected.
When a camera is described detail, it becomes clear that any single code system
does not fully describe the condition. However, when you read a detailed
description listing all of the little buff areas, bright marks, and nicks, the
camera may sound awful. In fact, minor nicks and scuffs may not materially
detract from the camera's display qualities as long as the overall finish of
the item is preserved. I have tried to also give a general appearance
assessment to reflect the way the camera looks when not viewed with a
microscope.
As far as mechanical condition, I will describe the general shutter and
mechanical function. It should be understood that the cameras have not been
lubricated and adjusted by a repair expert, and therefore, the shutter speeds
may not be exactly accurate. In fact, with some of the older Asahiflex and Asahi Pentax
cameras, some shutter curtains may be slow or not fully close. If you want a
properly timed shutter so that you will have exact shutter speeds,
that is a job you will have to take care of yourself. I do not guarantee
the accuracy of the shutters or adjustments made by anyone after they leave my
possession.
Purchase Procedures:
To inquire about an item, please send an email with your shipping address
and the item you are interested in purchasing. Once received, you will be
notified if the piece you selected is available, and the exact amount in U.S.
Dollars drawn on a U.S. bank you must submit.
After you receive the final cost information, you have 2 days (48 hours) to
confirm by email that you will be purchasing the item.
I must receive your payment within 10 days following confirmation.
If you wish to call to reserve a piece or obtain more information, you may do
so, but because of the high cost of returning overseas calls you must catch me
while I am at home. If there are mail problems, you must keep me aware of the
problem and what you are doing to resolve it.
The cost of shipping and insurance is the responsibility of the purchaser. I
will provide you with the best variety of shipping/insurance types and costs at
the time of my response. Simply select the one that best meets your budget and
time requirements. In general, shipping in the
Payment must be made to Frederick C. Sherfy in U.S. dollars
drawn on a U.S. bank. Payments can be made by US Postal Money Order,
International Postal Money Order, Cash, Personal check, Western Union Money
Order, Personal Money Order, Certified Bank Check, or through a wire transfer
to my account. Sending
Foreign Customs Declarations:
Please do not ask me to mark a package as a "Gift" - These transactions are merchandise. Also, the Post Office has informed me that a buyer can direct me to place an amount on the Customs Declaration that they believe is the true value. So, unless you direct me to place a revised value on the form, I will place the sale price of the item. You can only insure an item for the sale price or the revised value you have assigned to an item - whichever is less.
Refund Procedures:
My policy is to provide refund for items that are not as I described. I do not provide warranties or guarantees on cameras. If you purchase an items and a refund is appropriate, I will refund the total amount that you paid. I do not refund any duties or transaction fees. For example, if you country required a duty, or if you bank requires a funds transfer fee, I do not refund those - only the cost of the item and shipping. When an item is not eligible for a refund, I will label it as such in the description. When so note, it is being sold "as-is" without the possibility of return. Foreign refund will be made in US Cash, International Postal Money Order, or other methods at my discretion.
