** Vintage Chrome Postcard **

Original Antique Collectible Postcard

Posted or Unposted

Historic Paper Ephemera



Authentic Vintage Chrome Postcard

A Rare Piece of Postal and Cultural History



Offered for sale is an original vintage Chrome-size postcard, a genuine piece of collectible paper ephemera that may be either posted (used) or unposted (unused). Whether you are a postcard collector, historian, genealogist, scrapbook enthusiast, or vintage paper memorabilia collector, this postcard represents a unique opportunity to own an authentic survivor from a bygone era.

This vintage postcard may feature historic architecture, local landmarks, street scenes, tourism imagery, transportation subjects, regional attractions, Americana, small-town history, scenic views, cultural landmarks, or other collectible themes popular with postcard collectors worldwide.



Item Details

  • Type: Original Vintage Chrome Postcard

  • Size: Chrome (approximately 3.5" x 5")

  • Condition: Very Good to Good Vintage Condition

  • Postmark Status: May be Posted (Used) or Unposted (Unused)

  • Era: Vintage Original

  • Material: Printed Cardstock Paper Ephemera

  • Authenticity: Original Vintage Item Not a Reproduction

  • Storage Environment: Smoke-Free

Ideal For:

This collectible vintage postcard is perfect for:

  • Postcard collectors

  • Deltiologists (postcard enthusiasts)

  • Local history collectors

  • Genealogists and family historians

  • Vintage travel memorabilia collectors

  • Americana collectors

  • Architectural history enthusiasts

  • Paper ephemera collectors

  • Scrapbooking and journaling projects

  • Framing and vintage wall décor

  • Historical research collections

  • Unique gift giving



Why Collect Vintage Postcards

Vintage postcards provide a fascinating glimpse into the past, documenting historic locations, architecture, tourism, transportation, businesses, cultural traditions, and everyday life. Many postcards have been lost, discarded, or damaged over the decades, making surviving examples increasingly desirable among collectors.

Original postcards continue to be sought after for their historical significance, artwork, postal history, handwritten messages, genealogy value, and investment potential within the collectibles market.

Condition Description

Unless otherwise noted this postcard remains in Very Good to Good Vintage Condition, consistent with normal age, handling, mailing, storage, and preservation.

Please carefully review all high-resolution scans as they serve as part of the item description.

Age-related characteristics may include:

  • Light toning or age tanning

  • Minor corner wear

  • Edge wear

  • Small creases or bends

  • Surface scuffs or handling marks

  • Minor album residue

  • Postmark, cancellation, writing, or mailing wear (if posted)

Such characteristics are common among authentic vintage postcards and help confirm their originality and historical authenticity.



Secure Packaging & Fast Shipping

Your postcard will be professionally packaged to help ensure safe arrival:

  • Protective archival sleeve

  • Rigid cardstock reinforcement

  • Secure shipping materials

  • Carefully handled and stored

Orders placed before 5:00 AM EST (Monday through Saturday) typically ship the same business day.



Returns *

Shop with confidence.

  • Returns accepted within 60 calendar days unless otherwise noted

  • Buyer satisfaction is paramount

  • Most returned items will be subject to a minimum restocking fee as outlined in the original listing



Postcard Shipping Information

Most postcard orders qualify for eBay Standard Envelope with USPS Tracking:

  • 1 postcard under $20 value: eBay Standard Envelope

  • Up to 3 postcards under $50 total value: eBay Standard Envelope

  • 4 or more postcards may ship in multiple Standard Envelopes (subject to eBay value limits)

  • Larger orders typically ship via USPS Ground Advantage or calculated shipping

Please note that eBay Standard Envelope tracking updates primarily through USPS sorting facilities and delivery may require up to 14 days.



Additional Shipping Policies

  • Books and magazines ship via Media Mail when eligible

  • Other paper collectibles and ephemera ship using calculated shipping

  • Orders ship only to the buyer's registered eBay address in accordance with eBay policies



About West Coast Ephemera

West Coast Ephemera has specialized in authentic vintage postcards, antique postcards, postal history, First Day Covers (FDCs), postage stamps, retro advertising, historical paper collectibles, travel memorabilia, and rare ephemera from around the world for over 27 years.

New inventory is added regularly, including:

  • Vintage Postcards

  • Antique Postcards

  • Real Photo Postcards (RPPC)

  • Linen Postcards

  • Chrome Postcards

  • White Border Postcards

  • Divided Back Postcards

  • Undivided Back Postcards

  • Postal History

  • Postal Collections

  • First Day Covers

  • Vintage Advertisements

  • Historic Paper Collectibles

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  • New arrivals

  • Flash sales

  • Collector discounts

  • Special promotions

  • Seasonal sales

Thank you for supporting small businesses and helping preserve the printed history of the past.



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    * Important Condition & Policy Disclosure

Please review the shipping and return policies in both this listing as well as our business policies before making your purchase.

All ephemera items offered for sale - including, but not limited to, postcards, advertisements, paper collectibles, and related memorabilia - are vintage or previously owned items and are sold in the best condition available at the time of listing.


Many items may be categorized as New under eBay's condition guidelines; however, due to age, storage, handling, and prior ownership, actual condition may vary from modern expectations of a newly manufactured item.


Many items listed as Used have generally been handled, circulated, mailed, displayed, stored, or otherwise previously owned. Normal signs of age and use may be present, including but not limited to folds, creases, corner wear, pinholes, edge wear, stains, writing, smudges, scratches, discoloration, or other condition issues common to vintage paper collectibles.


High-resolution scans and photographs are provided as part of the item description and should be carefully reviewed prior to purchase. Buyers are encouraged to ask any questions or request additional information before completing a transaction.


Returns requested due to personal preference, buyer remorse, or dissatisfaction unrelated to an error in the listing will be handled in accordance with the stated return policy.


No warranties, guarantees, or representations are made beyond those expressly stated in the listing and seller policies.



Shipping Damage & Return Policy Disclosure



Please review the shipping and return policies contained in both this listing and our seller policies before completing your purchase.

All items are carefully packaged using materials and methods designed to meet or exceed USPS shipping standards. We take reasonable precautions to protect items during transit, including the use of appropriate internal and external packaging materials. However, once a package enters the carrier's possession, it is subject to automated sorting, transportation, and handling processes that are beyond our control.


While uncommon, packages or their contents may occasionally sustain damage during shipment. Examples may include bends, folds, creases, punctures, crushed packaging, or other transit-related damage.


In the event an item arrives damaged during transit WE DO NOT OFFER partial refunds, credits, or price adjustments. In addition, all original shipping and handling charges are non-refundable.


Buyers may return the item for a refund in accordance with our stated return policy. Return requests MUST be initiated through eBay's return system and should clearly indicate that the item was damaged during shipment.

Returns requested for reasons other than shipping damage are subject to the terms and conditions outlined in our seller policies, including any applicable restocking fees. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to reduce or waive all or part of any applicable fee when circumstances warrant.


No warranties, guarantees, or representations are made beyond those expressly stated in the listing and seller policies.



Return & Restocking Fee Disclosure



Please review the shipping and return policies contained in both this listing and our seller policies before making your purchase.

Unless otherwise prohibited by eBay policy or applicable law, most returned items, regardless of the reason for return, will be subject to a minimum restocking fee of $1.99. Certain items may be subject to higher restocking fees, which will be disclosed in the original listing, when applicable.


Refund amounts are calculated based on the total transaction amount paid by the buyer, including the item price, applicable sales taxes, shipping and handling charges, and any other buyer-paid fees associated with the transaction. Any applicable restocking fee will be deducted from this amount when the refund is processed.


If the remaining balance after all applicable deductions exceeds $0.00, that amount will be issued as the buyer's refund. If the remaining balance is $0.00 or less, no refund will be due.


We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to reduce, modify, or waive all or part of any applicable restocking fee when circumstances warrant.


No warranties, guarantees, or representations are made beyond those expressly stated in the listing and seller policies.