K.S. Policies (Updated September 18, 2025)

Returns: Accepted, no questions asked.
Refunds: Issued upon receipt of the returned item. If I made an error, original postage is refunded as well.
Images: Close-ups and back-scans available on request; I highlight any faults in photos and descriptions.
Authenticity: Guaranteed genuine or your money back.
Facsimiles: Clearly marked as "Facsimile" with forger's name if known (e.g., "Fournier Facsimile").
Cinderellas: Speculative/unauthorized issues are marked as "Speculative" or with the printer's name if known (e.g., "Feigenbaum issue")
Packaging: Rigid mailers, glassines, and protective sleeves; non-machinable surcharge added when needed to prevent bends.
Customs & Taxes: I declare items as "philatelic material / postage stamps" with accurate values; import VAT/duties are collected by your country or platform at checkout when applicable.

Combined Shipping

Ordering multiple items? Use Request total / Request combined shipping at checkout.
If the platform charges full postage per item, I automatically refund the difference after packing.

MNH - Mint Never Hinged: Original gum, never hinged.
MLH - Mint Lightly Hinged: Light hinge mark visible.
MVLH - Mint Very Lightly Hinged: Barely visible hinge trace.
MHR - Mint Hinge Remnant: Hinge remnant; gum may be disturbed.
NG - No Gum: Unused, no gum.
NGAI - No Gum As Issued: Issued without gum (e.g., some early Saudi Arabia).
CTO - Cancelled to Order: Cancelled in bulk; not postally used.
Used: Postally used with legitimate cancellations.

Occasionally I list WWII-era and other controversial postal material for historical research only. No ideology is endorsed.

Purpose: Sold strictly as postal history artifacts for study.
Presentation: Factual descriptions with full scans; any symbols appear only as part of the original material.
Pricing: Priced conservatively to discourage speculation.
Compliance: Buyer is responsible for local import laws; some destinations are excluded due to symbol restrictions.

USPS First-Class Mail (letter): 3-5 business days (can be up to 2 weeks). Look for an envelope from "K.S."
USPS Ground Advantage (package): 2-5 business days, tracked and insured.

Economy - USPS First-Class International (letter): 10-14 business days (may be up to 6 weeks).
USPS First-Class Package International Service (FCPIS): 7-21 business days, tracked and insured.

Destinations served*:

North America & Caribbean: Canada, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Panama
South America: Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay
Europe: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Asia-Pacific: Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Republic of China, Thailand, Philippines, Turkey
Middle East & Africa: Israel, Egypt, Kenya, South Africa

*If your country isn't listed, message me for an estimate.