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About "olavemil"


Hello all. Now it's been a long time since I updated this page, far too long. But time is scarce and there is not much time left over for selling philatelic material. I try a little though. The main areas right now has been Antarctic and Arctic material, censored mail from WW1 and WW2. I have a lot of other material as well, and, given time, it will appear. This is material like Scout covers (mainly Scandinavian), Christmas Seals and U.S. covers of many kinds. Plus loads of postcards - not quite sure how to handle them though. And a lot of other areas. There should be something for most of you I think.

A few words about myself. My real name is Olav Emil Skjervik (so there's the explanation of my trading name). I am a Norwegian, living in the southwestern part of Norway, not far from the town Stavanger. I have been a stamp collector for a long time. I am also a radio amateur (callsign LA2GKA) and happens to be interested in geneaology on top of that.

If you would like to see a picture of Hjelmeland, Norway, you can click here

Shipping and handling.

 The exchange rate between US dollars and Norwegian kroner is still low at the moment although it has increased in value from it't lowest point around 5,00 Norwegian kroner to the dollar. Present rate of exchange is around 5.50 Norwegian kroner to the dollar.
Until further notice I shall charge postage and handling as follows (for your information I state postage in Norwegian Kroner (NOK) in brackets):

- for letters up to 20 gram, US$ 2.50 (NOK 12.00)
- for letters between 20 and 50 gram, US$ 4.50 (NOK 23.00)
- for letters between 50 and 100 gram, US$ 7.00 (NOK 33.00)
- for letters between 100 and 350 gram, US$ 13.00 (NOK 65.00)
- heavier letters / packages will be quoted in each case
- registraton fee has risen very much and registered letters will now cost from US$ 20.00 (NOK 110.00) to US$ 60.00 (NOK 339.00), depending on size of package. I will use registered post only when the buyer asks for it.

Please note I will always try to combine shipment if you buy more than 1 item, to reduce postage costs as much as possible. Don't take too much notice to the P&H quoted with each item - the eBay listing system requires it, but to use American standards for Norweagian prices is not all that easy :)

Payment methods.

 I prefer that my customers use PayPal. If you want to pay in other ways, but please ask me first. To pay small amounts in check / money order is inconvenient as it cost around $15 to cash a check in the Norwegian banks. Checks should only be used for amounts from $150 and upwards and only after agreement. Cash cannot be used "legally" on eBay any more. For minor amounts mint US stamps may be used, I will return mint stamps as small change, normally US stamps, but other may be used depending on where you reside and what I have got in stock.

If you are able to use electronic transfer system (SWIFT, Fedwire, Internet banking and such), it's probably OK, but contact me before you do.
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Currently on sale:
Item Start End Price Title High Bidder/Status
160380855613 Nov-23-09 Nov-30-09 05:43:54 $0.99 Belgium, post card with Dutch stamps and postmark No Bids Yet
160381265726 Nov-24-09 Dec-01-09 11:34:25 $0.99 Germany, Sc#177 on nice cover, Hamburg 1922 No Bids Yet
160381265736 Nov-24-09 Dec-01-09 11:34:26 $0.99 Germany, Sc#177 on nice cover, Hamburg 1922 No Bids Yet
160381629873 Nov-25-09 Dec-02-09 13:42:15 $0.99 Germany, Post card to Finland, returned to sender, 1986 No Bids Yet
160381925835 Nov-26-09 Dec-03-09 13:22:42 $0.99 UN, Cover to Lakehurst, returned to sender, 1985 No Bids Yet
160381925859 Nov-26-09 Dec-03-09 13:22:47 $0.99 France, FFC to London, returned to sender, 1974 No Bids Yet
160382211834 Nov-27-09 Dec-04-09 16:35:41 $0.99 UN, Cover to Austria, returned to sender, 1989 No Bids Yet
160382211835 Nov-27-09 Dec-04-09 16:35:41 $0.99 Germany, cover to Spain, returned to sender, 1991 No Bids Yet
160382211836 Nov-27-09 Dec-04-09 16:35:41 $0.99 Germany, express cover, BUXTEHUDE 17.4.79 No Bids Yet
160382211840 Nov-27-09 Dec-04-09 16:35:43 $0.99 UN Austria express cover to Germany, returned to sender No Bids Yet
160382211841 Nov-27-09 Dec-04-09 16:35:43 $0.99 Germany, cover to USA, returned to sender, 1973 No Bids Yet
160382211847 Nov-27-09 Dec-04-09 16:35:45 $0.99 UN Austria, cover to Prague, returned to sender, 1982 No Bids Yet
160382211850 Nov-27-09 Dec-04-09 16:35:45 $0.99 Germany, cover to Vatican City, returned to sender No Bids Yet

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Catalogs I use.
When I put Norwegian stamps up for sale I use the NORGESKATALOGEN 2000 (NK 2000). This is the standard catalogue of the postage stamps of Norway. As far as I am able to I will give a cross reference to Scott, although this may not always be possible. When I put up UK stamps I use the 1994 issue of Stanley Gibbons "Great Britain Concise stamp catalogue". For other Scandinavian countries I will either use AFA (Denmark, Faroes, Greenland, DVI, Iceland) or Facit (Sweden), with cross reference to Scott if possible. I have finally got myself a complete range of Scott catalogs (1998), and I will use this if necessary.

My guarantee to buyers.

 Even though I try to give the best possible description of the stamps I'm selling I may overlook faults or in other ways make mistakes like using wrong catalogue number etc. or pointing to a wrong picture. In those cases I will of course make a full refund if so wanted, provided the fault(s) or misrepresentation are not easily detectable on the picture, in the text or in the two combined.

CHRISTMAS SEALS.

For the time being I'm not offering Christmas Seals for sale. I have many in stock still, and will list them sometimes during the winter.



ANTARCTIC AND ARCTIC EXPEDITION COVERS

Although I'm low in stock on Antarctic material, I am able to secure new stock now and then and I will post them for sale as I get them ready for sale.

COMING UP FOR SALE:



User:boel1105( 219Feedback score is 100 to 499)  Date:Nov-27-09 05:16:30 PST
Praise: perfect transaction
User:rakkasanck( 882Feedback score is 500 to 999) Not a registered user  Date:Oct-24-09 12:46:15 PDT
Praise: An interesting addition for me. Thanks.
User:mstrother( 2707Feedback score is 1000 to 4,999)  Date:Oct-23-09 19:18:07 PDT
Praise: Nice to work with
User:mozzerb( 1264Feedback score is 1000 to 4,999)  Date:Oct-18-09 06:03:57 PDT
Praise: A simple straightforward transaction
User:merlintosa( 1309Feedback score is 1000 to 4,999)  Date:Oct-10-09 18:49:55 PDT
Praise: Useful item smooth transaction
User:wwi( 404Feedback score is 100 to 499)  Date:Oct-02-09 17:17:21 PDT
Praise: Excellent service
User:domfilipe( 279Feedback score is 100 to 499)  Date:Sep-28-09 11:03:06 PDT
Praise: Correct and fast. Good package.
User:cmpleo( 5296Feedback score is 5,000 to 9,999)  Date:Sep-26-09 06:10:17 PDT
Praise: Great item and fast service, AAAA++++
User:kentucky_cat( 1842Feedback score is 1000 to 4,999)  Date:Sep-25-09 10:27:12 PDT
Praise: Thanks for a fast and smooth transaction...
User:kentucky_cat( 1842Feedback score is 1000 to 4,999)  Date:Sep-25-09 10:26:05 PDT
Praise: A+++++++++++++++++
User:kentucky_cat( 1842Feedback score is 1000 to 4,999)  Date:Sep-25-09 10:25:37 PDT
Praise: A+++++++++++++++
User:kentucky_cat( 1842Feedback score is 1000 to 4,999)  Date:Sep-25-09 10:25:13 PDT
Praise: No problems shopping here...will definitely check back from time to time!
User:kentucky_cat( 1842Feedback score is 1000 to 4,999)  Date:Sep-25-09 10:24:36 PDT
Praise: A+++++++++++++++from start to finish!!
User:kentucky_cat( 1842Feedback score is 1000 to 4,999)  Date:Sep-25-09 10:24:08 PDT
Praise: Good communication, fast shipment for safe arrival today...
User:drsurfrat( 685Feedback score is 500 to 999)  Date:Sep-24-09 22:52:06 PDT
Praise: exactly as described, and thank you for your explanation of the stamp.
User:domfilipe( 279Feedback score is 100 to 499)  Date:Sep-24-09 04:17:15 PDT
Praise: Correct and fast. Good package
User:scmojo( 2094Feedback score is 1000 to 4,999)  Date:Sep-19-09 16:43:20 PDT
Praise: Smooth transaction. Fast shipment and good service.
User:5451bob( 1338Feedback score is 1000 to 4,999)  Date:Sep-19-09 11:04:59 PDT
Praise: AAA+++
User:letimbre( 1456Feedback score is 1000 to 4,999)  Date:Sep-10-09 22:20:33 PDT
Praise: Prompt, courteous service. Lot arrived in good order. Thanks!
User:christkindl56( 1678Feedback score is 1000 to 4,999)  Date:Sep-07-09 12:00:23 PDT
Praise: Thank you.

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