Mint - As new. No visible flaws or wear. All parts/pieces intact.

Excellent - Has been used and may have minor noticeable flaws that don't detract from the use or aesthetics of the item. All parts/pieces intact.

Very Good - Light wear and/or noticeable flaws that may warrant optional repairs, but can still be used as intended. May be missing parts/pieces, but doesn't impact use.

Good - Visible wear with minor flaws that may warrant repairs before being used as intended. May be missing parts/pieces, but doesn't impact use.

Fair - Numerous flaws and/or especially fragile. Likely needs to be repaired before being used. May be missing parts/pieces that impact use.

Poor - Extensive damage. Cannot be used as intended without repair.

You may return the item to me for any reason within 15 days of purchase date, shipped at your cost, for a full refund less the shipping cost to you. After 15 days of purchase, I will review returns on a case by case basis. Please note: I will not accept returns after 15 days of purchase because you are unhappy with the color of an item. Color is subjective and cannot be guaranteed online due to differences in screen resolution, settings and other factors.

Damaged items: with proof of damage, I will refund 100%, including cost of shipping, within 15 days of purchase (not shipment or delivery). Fragile items such as glassware will be double boxed to insure they will get to you unscathed.

Lost items: Full refund, including shipping cost to you, for items that have not been delivered within 60 days of shipment date.

I make every effort to ship within one business day. I typically go to the post office every week day at 3:30 pm; as long as I get your order prior to 1 pm PST, it will usually ship that same day.

For US orders, I will ship either USPS parcel post (2-8 days), first class for packages weighing up to 13 oz (1-3 days) or priority mail (1-3 days). I will also ship via USPS Express Mail upon request (overnight guarantee). If you have a preference for one of these shipping methods, please contact me prior to payment and I will adjust the shipping rate accordingly.

Shipments to Canada, Australia and New Zealand usually take 6-10 business days, but sometimes longer. Please contact me with your specific country information for more details.

Yes, absolutely! If you purchase multiple items from my shop, there is an excellent chance I will be able to combine everything into one package and give you a refund on any shipping overage.

However, if you order multiple fragile items, sometimes there is no shipping discount because of the amount of packaging necessary to keep your items safe during transit. Please contact me if you have specific concerns.

I am fanatical about packaging. I go out of my way to wrap fragile items with utmost care to insure they arrive at their new home safely and undamaged. Fragile items are double boxed whenever possible, and much bubble wrap is used.

For large items such as sewing machines and typewriters, I follow shipping best practices to the letter to ensure that it arrives safely on your doorstep.

I am a vintage sewing machine collector who has purchased machines online only to have them arrive in pieces when they get to me. I will do everything I can to prevent that heartbreak from happening to my customers.

I'm sorry, but I've had to suspend shipping to most non-US locations. I currently ship to North America, Australia and New Zealand only.