We ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEE the originality, authenticity and description accuracy of EACH item we offer for sale on this website. All photographs are of the actual object represented. We realize that you have purchasing options, including ebay. By choosing our items you are backed by our 30 years of museum experience in the marine antique field. You are assured of quality, authenticity and value without the 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, you may call us at (619) 296-5356 or
. We do not
maintain posted shop hours, however we are usually available weekday
afternoons, Pacific time, and on Saturdays; other times by chance or
appointment. Due to the large number of inquiries we receive, we
cannot answer e-mails or phone messages immediately.
1. PRICES. No buyer's premium! The price shown IS our
BEST "DEALER" PRICE and represents a discount of from 10 to 50%
off the regular retail. We cannot offer additional "discounts" or
accept lower offers. The price of each item is indicated by the whole
number in 
following its description. All prices are in U.S.
dollars. Where shown 
indicates "Price On Request" for
serious buyers. Click and follow the prompts. We do not quote P.O.R.
prices 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 item catalog number and
BOLD description. , Telephone, FAX, and Postal Mail reservations
are all accepted. Available items will be placed on 
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 
are actually SOLD and are no longer available, although their listing
remains posted for 30 days subsequent to the sale. As a courtesy to
many of our customers who are themselves dealers, we do not give out
the price of an item once it is marked .
3. TO PAY FOR AN ITEM. Payment may be made in the form of a
PERSONAL CHECK, MONEY ORDER, BANK WIRE or 
. If you wish to
pay by credit card, please do so by telephone or facsimile
ONLY. For our customers' safety we have chosen not to offer a
so-called "secure" on-line credit card system (more and more these
days, such systems are being compromised).
4. SHIPPING. Your name, street
address (NOT 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
carrier. Items marked
are delicate, oversize or both and require
special packing. Special packing and shipping shall be handled by our
local shipping specialist, "Mr. Peter Wharf, The PACKAGING STORE,
7848 Silverton Ave., Ste. A, San Diego, CA 92126. (858) 549-7225,
<pwharf@wepackandship.com>." A varitey of shipping options are
available to you. The charges for this service are NET to you and can
be billed directly by The Packaging Store. West Sea Company makes
nothing on packing or shipping.
5. TAX. California residents only, add 8% to the net purchase price.
This offering represents only a tiny 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 not shown here.
WE ACTIVELY PURCHASE ALL TYPES OF NAUTICAL ANTIQUES AND MARINE
ART. SINGLE PIECES OR ENTIRE COLLECTIONS PURCHASED. PLEASE
, PHONE, FAX or
WRITE.
