My name is Bob and I live in Southern California. I have been selling photographic equipment, movie & television memorabilia and other items on
eBay
since 1997. My personal experience with photography spans approximately 25 years and I have had work published by
Shutterbug Magazine, the British Camera & Darkroom and others. I am also active in
the Hollywood motion picture industry and a member of the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. At one time or another I have worked for all the major Hollywood studios: Warner Bros., Paramount, Disney, DreamWorks, Universal, etc., and for all the major television networks too. And, I continue to scour the Hollywood landscape for collectibles large and small. My favorites are cast and crew clothing and I've sold a great many movie and television, cast and crew jackets, shirts, hats and other memorabilia items over the years.
As an
ebay
seller I have shipped many hundreds of items to buyers all over the world and I'm proud to say I've made many friends in the process.
Auction Tip BID EARLY!
Remember, the earlier bid always wins out over the later bid of equal value.
Simply placing a bid early in the auction that represents the most
you wish to pay for the item will win you more auctions at better
prices than any "sniping" strategy. I know because I do it all the time myself.
I even buy items on eBay this way and resell them to the snipers at a nice profit!
Just decide on the maximum bargain price you want to pay, place that as your bid and move on.
In the long run you will win more auctions at lower prices than any sniper can. And, eBay
has been recommending this exact strategy to bidders from the very beginning!
SHIPPING
We pack all items securely with plenty of padding and use recycled shipping materials whenever possible to help conserve resources and to
hold down your shipping costs.
For shipping within the USA, we ship via US Priority Mail (or US Book Rate when applicable), usually with Delivery
Confirmation tracking. US Priority Mail delivery is fast (2 to 3 days), reliable and very
economical. We can, however, ship via USPS Express Mail for an additional charge,
if you prefer. You can always e-mail us (by clicking on the "ask seller a question" line near the top of all our auction listings)
regarding the shipping cost of a specific item -- please specify the item's eBay Auction Number and the shipping destination.
For foreign sales (when offered) we ship via USPS Air, Surface or Express Mail. Costs vary depending on service desired and destination country.
Please e-mail us for the shipping cost to your destination. Occasionally, an item may be described as being for US Shipping Only. This will be noted in the item's description
and means that only shipping within the USA or its Possessions will be provided for this item. If in doubt, please e-mail your question before bidding.
By the way, we have shipped items all over the world, including many to Europe, Asia and
Australia with no problems. Foreign bidders please note that a customs fee may apply to your shipment. Any such fee is the responsibility of the buyer and we always complete customs forms accurately as required by US law. Questions about customs fees should be directed to your local postal authority or customs agency.
PAYMENT METHOD
We accept PayPal from confirmed USA accounts for USA sales. When payment is made via PayPal we always ship to the confirmed PayPal address.
We do
not accept credit cards directly. We do not accept Western Union cash transfers or MoneyGrams.
TERMS OF SALE
Your satisfaction with our items is very important to us, so please read our item descriptions and terms carefully
and ask any pertinent questions before bidding. All of our merchandise is sold without warranty, "as is" and all
sales are final. Please note that most of our auction merchandise is previously owned unless stated
otherwise and no additional items or accessories are included in our auctions unless
specifically mentioned as being included. In most cases, we only have one of a particular item and when it is
gone, it is gone.
Please do not assume that we can accommodate payment or shipping arrangements different than
those stated in the item description. If there are questions, please email us and receive an answer before bidding.
We try to be complete in our descriptions but if you find some information to be lacking, please
ask us for more information before bidding. If an item you purchased from us is truly found to be
significantly different than described, we do offer a 7 day return (see
full Return Policy below for details).
WHAT DO OTHER BUYERS HAVE TO SAY?
In addition to
our feedback file, here are a few excerpts from notes we have
received from buyers of our items:
Robert,
Just letting you know, that the item arrived in
the mail today. It arrived undamaged, and I just wanted to thank you for
your prompt, and courteous service.
Thanks,
RL
Hi Bob,
The camera arrived safe and sound in yesterday's mail and I'm very happy with it. Thanks for your good packing and quick service. I'll be posting positive user feedback for you on eBay.
Smooth transactions with nice people like you are what eBay is all about!
Best Wishes and good luck in your future auctions,
LB
Hi Bob!
Received the camera yesterday. Thank you for the excellent packaging job.
KS
Hi Bob,
Just received it in the mail. That was fast! The item is as you described
it or better, and I am very happy with it. It was a pleasure doing business
with you.
Thanks,
JT
Dear Bob,
I received the lens today and everything is great! That was fast service.
Thanks loads!
JE
Hi-
It came in yesterday and looks great -- very very mint. I'm going to try
using it some this weekend, and I know it'll go better than ever!
-MM
Bob,
I received the camera today in fine shape. I will be leaving some more
positive feedback for you on eBay. I look forward to doing business with
you again.
Thanks,
-MT
Dear Bob,
Just a quick note to let you know that I received the 3 vintage cameras
and I really like them. I gotta admit, they were in better condition than
I expected (a pleasant surprise) and I do appreciate both the nice packaging
and quickness, and I tried to mention as many of these qualities in your
feedback as I could (80 characters, and I think I used all of them). And,
thanks for my feedback, too! Hope to be working with you again, it was
truly a pleasure.
Sincerest regards,
VR
Robert -
Camera arrived on Saturday - it works as outlined - took photo fine. All
is great!!!
Thanks,
FG
Hi Robert,
I've been looking for one of these for years!
TM
Hi Bob,
I was absent for few days doing water sampling on a scientific ship in
Saguenay Fjord. The camera arrived in perfect shape and in better condition
than expected. Thanks for everything.
Best regards,
SR
Howdy,
Everything looked great thanks for the quick shipping!
RR
Hi Bob,
Just a note to let you know that the item arrived yesterday in fine shape
thanks to your careful packing. It's beautiful (I've never seen one
exactly like it) and it works great. Thanks for such a smooth, pleasant
transaction. I am happy to leave positive feedback for you on ebay.
Thanks for everything,
BW
Hi Bob,
Received hat. Love it!!!! Leaving +feedback now.
Thanks again,
KS
Hi Bob!
Just got it early this afternoon! Very nice! Have already taken
several shots with it. THANKS! Praise feedback is coming your way!
Thanks again!
BY
Hi Bob,
The camera arrived safe and sound and I'm VERY happy with it - it's in beautiful condition as described. Thanks for your quick service and careful packaging.
I'm leaving positive feedback for you on eBay. I hope we can do business again sometime.
Best wishes,
LB
Hi Bob,
I received the camera today! Made it just fine. It is just as described. Works great in manual mode, which is perfect for my son to use in his high school photography class.
Your packing job protected the camera works perfectly!
Thanks again and I look forward to doing more business with you in the future.
Best regards,
WR
Please note that no refund payment or replacement will be made for items that have been tampered with, switched, or damaged after
receipt and we are not responsible for returning such items sent to us. And, no payment or replacement of any kind will be made for any reason without returning the merchandise to us.
For legitimate returns of merchandise, only items found to be significantly different than described would be
eligible for refund or replacement and this must be requested within 7 days of receipt of the item by the buyer. Such request must state
the reason for requesting return and must be approved for return prior to return shipment. We are not responsible for
items sent to us without return approval. Also, items returned with insufficent packaging such that damage occurs in shipping will not be approved for refund. The item must be inspected by our Technician, found to be in same condition as originally shipped and approved for refund before payment or replacement is made.
No other warranty is implied. Items found to have been damaged after receipt, disassembled, different, tampered with or
otherwise not fulfilling the above requirements will not be approved for refund. We are honest sellers
and extend our best efforts at fairness when dealing with honest and responsible buyers whom we have found to be the vast majority.
However, fraudulent or irresponsible attempts at obtaining payment under this policy will not be eligible for refund and will be reported to appropriate authorities and to eBay.
Shipping, insurance and customs fees represent services rendered by others and are non-refundable. We are not responsible for damage or loss of merchandise during shipping. Such claims should be made to the carrier involved such as the USPS. The addition of insurance to shipments at additional cost is the responsibility of the buyer at the time of sale.
WHAT ELSE DO WE HAVE FOR SALE?
We have a continual flow of new items coming in and going out.
Click the ebay image below to see a list of our current auctions.