Hello All,

A little about myself, I've been a collector of stamps, covers and postcards for over 30 years now. I live in Hoosick Falls, New York, but have lived previously in Kentucky and originally from Maryland. I work as a professional field archaeologist through New York and New England. I have also worked as a secondary social studies teacher. I like to travel with my wife when I can. I've been on Ebay since 1999. I auction postal history, stamps, postcards, postal stationery, first day covers, stamps and anything else that's philatelic in nature.

How I conduct my business as a seller here on Ebay.

• I try to write the best detailed descriptions of all items including condition as I can.
• I host my own photos of all items and will show the backs of covers if there's something there.
• I start all my items at 99 cents regardless what the item may be and there's never a reserve.
• I will answer all questions and please message me about any questions about an item.
• I will send an invoice to all buyers shortly after the auction.
• I combine all items a buyer wins with one shipping price at post office costs - I don't make anything off of shipping. *please note* If you win multiple items, please do no send payment until you receive my invoice from Ebay. Ebay cannot correctly add up shipping for multiple items automatically. I have to do it manually when I send the invoice.
• I protect all shipments with protective cardboard stiffeners inside the envelopes and plastic sleeves.
• I use real postage stamps when I ship items. No meters or other labels here. I try to use current commemorative or high face value stamps as needed. I may use some older commemoratives for the very low values as needed.
• I ship the same or next day after receiving payment.
• I leave positive feedback on all paid items the day I ship them.
• I will send all buyers an email the day I ship items to confirm payment, shipment, feedback and also a heads up on upcoming auctions.

Thanks you for reading this and enjoy the auctions! Will Battles