How to Order:

We absolutely GUARANTEE the originality, authenticity and descriptive accuracy of ALL items we offer for sale on this website or your money back.

ALL photographs are of the actual object represented. We realize that you have purchasing options, including eBay and other websites. By choosing our items you are backed by our 35+ years of museum experience in the marine antique field. You are assured of quality, authenticity and value without risk of purchasing from an unknowledgeable or disreputable seller.

We have striven to be as thorough and precise in our descriptions as possible. When known, we have provided names, attribution, background, history, provenance, etc. However, if you still need to speak with us directly concerning a particular item you wish to purchase, call 619.296.5356 or Email. We do not have regular store hours, but we do maintain 24/7 telephone contact.

ORDERING

1. PRICES. No buyer's premium! The price shown is the "best dealer price." Please feel free to check other on-line retailers. You will find our prices significantly lower for comparable items. The price of each item is indicated by the whole number in BOLD following its description. All prices are in U.S. dollars. Where shown  Request Price  is for serious buyers. Click and follow the prompts. We do not quote  Request Price over the phone. Our catalog is for the benefit of our customers, not for curious surfers seeking a price guide.

2. TO ORDER AN ITEM. Notify us immediately of the item(s) you wish to purchase. Please specify the item catalog number and the BOLD description. Email, Telephone, and Postal Mail reservations are all accepted. Available items will be placed on HOLD for 5 working days pending receipt of PAYMENT IN FULL. All items are sold on a first come first served basis. In the event of duplicate orders the earliest postmark or earliest time we receive a message shall take precedence. Items marked SOLD are actually SOLD and are no longer available. The listing remains posted for 30 days after the sale. As a courtesy our customers, the price of an item SOLD will not be published.

3. TO PAY FOR AN ITEM.  Payment may be made by CASH, CHECK, MONEY ORDER, BANK WIRE, , or . If you wish to pay by credit card, please do so by telephone.  For our customers' safety we do not offer so-called "secure" on-line credit card processing because more and more these days, such systems are being compromised.  DO NOT send credit card details via e-mail.

4. SHIPPING. Your name, street address (NOT a P.O. Box) and telephone number are required for shipping. Most items under 25 pounds UPS dimensional weight are priced F.O.B. San Diego, meaning we pack for you FREE! UPS is the peferred carrier, providing a discounted rate. Items marked  are delicate, oversize or both and require special packing. If you prefer, a varitey of altenative shipping options are available to you.

5. TAX. Sales tax applies to California residents only. Add 8% state tax computed on the net purchase price. Shipping, insurance and labor are not taxable.

This offering represents only a portion of the inventory presently available to you at our facilities. We encourage your inquiries concerning the availability of other items you wish to acquire that are not offered here.

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