AquilaStamps Stamps From A Collector For Collectors Stamps, covers and all of the different collectable areas surrounding stamps have become a way of life for many of us. There is a special passion that is part of stamp collecting. All collectors are different and each one has their own area of collecting they love. For many of us the devotion to stamp collecting is deep rooted and provides a tremendous amount of satisfaction and many enjoyable hours spent pouring over our collections. I have devoted over 50 years of my life to stamps and stamp collecting. Consequently my goal here on eBid is to share with others a wide variety of stamps and covers that are fun and interesting. In some cases unusual and seldom seen material will be available. We are always posting new items for auction. Please check out our auctions as you may find that special item you have been looking for. We maintain memberships in The American Philatelic Society (APS), The American First Day Cover Society (AFDCS), The American Topical Association (ATA), The Polonus Society (Poland Stamp Society), and a Life Membership in The Florida Stamp Dealers Association (F.S.D.A.). When it comes to shipping our goal is to keep postage costs to a minimum and always combine lots to keep postage even lower for all buyers. When auctions close an invoice is sent to the winners. The invoice shows the shipping charge we have computed using your location based on your eBid information. If you have any concerns or questions about shipping send us an E-Mail and we will be happy to answer your questions. Also feel free to E-Mail us with any other questions. An E-Mail link can be found on any auction page or simply use this link for E-Mail. You may wish to see our website at www.aquilastamps.com. Shipping and Insurance All auction lots are carefully packed to prevent damage. We ship by USPS First Class Mail for destinations within The United States. All others are shipped by USPS First Class Mail International (Air Mail). These are the least expensive methods. We have done our best to keep all shipping charges within a sensible range and will combine auctions for one shipping charge. Insurance We supply any necessary insurance for items shipped within the United States and to most other countries. All Insurance costs for any shipment is paid for by AquilaStamps. We do not include any charge, hidden or otherwise, to cover your items while in transit to you. It is not our policy to bill our customer for any insurance charge. You will see the insurance (if insured) indicated along with the Shipping Method on your paid invoice. Our Insurance Carrier is Shipsurance and our Certificate Number is: 312308. Registered Mail within the United States, in addition to postage, is $10.75, foreign destinations would require $11.50 for Registered Mail. We also Ship by USPS Priority Mail© for $4.95 within the United States and Priority Mail© International for $13.95 to foreign destinations where it is offered. At the close of the auction we send winning bidders an email with the total amount due including postage. To add insurance or registered mail, or upgrade to any type of Priority Mail, please reply to our email and tell us your shipping preference. We will compute the new cost and email you a revised invoice. We always ship your items per your instructions. For any questions please contact us at See our website at http://www.aquilastamps.com for other offers We use email for all auction related communications. Because some Email systems filter unknown addresses make sure you add our address aquilastamps AT gate.net to your address book. Our auction management system will send invoices, notices and auction information to your email address. Also if you wish to communicate with us our email address is aquilastamps AT gate.net.