SignedOfTheTimes

If you are looking for a certain collectible and don't see it in my shop, please contact me. I have been collecting for decades, and have a tremendous back stock of items, mostly "Mancave"-themed, waiting for me to craft them into displays.

If you have a collectible item that you would like made suitable for display, please contact me. I can do framing and matting for a variety of flat-work (photos , posters, etc.) as well as masks, prop/replicas, and other 3-dimensional items. I can also do some crazy stuff to build a unique piece, as I have a lifetime of skills in construction, electronics, and arts & crafts.

Messages and inquiries can be sent using the Contact Shop Owner link on the main page.

I apologize in advance, if opening up your package is challenging when it arrives.

One of my shop's Core Concepts is that your items arrive undamaged and ready to display. I use top grade materials and techniques that have been proven to ensure the safety of your purchase, short of some idiot driving the truck over it.

I do not offer gift wrapping. When I ship your purchase, I need to focus on protecting the item, and not be worried about protecting the wrapping paper.

PRO TIP: TELL ME THIS IS A GIFT, and I will use Packing Lists without prices, so you can just wrap the item in the shipping box. Trust me, watching them open it will be far more entertaining than repacking it!!

I run an honest shop with integrity. Certifications are, and always have been, a matter of expert opinion; however, some companies have a better reputation that others. And I have to trust experts because I did not personally witness most of the items being signed.

..Frankly, unless you personally saw someone sign an item, you have to rely on experts, too.

Hopefully, my stringent standards are enough:
- I do not knowingly sell fake autographs
- I only buy/trade with other legitimate collectors & distributors of good reputation
- I look for COAs/LOAs from reputable authenticators, and verify the COA online

But, admittedly, I'm not perfect. As a collector, you should always do the math when deciding whether or not to acquire an item.

Good fences make for good neighbors. Therefore, the following policies are enforced for your (and my) protection:

1. All payments must come through Etsy's payment system.

2. I only ship to the address provided to Etsy at the time when the item is bought.

3. For your protection, all items are shipped with insurance and any items valued over $200 are shipped with delivery signature required.

4. All refunds will come through Etsy's payment system, using Etsy's refund processing.

5. Any exchanges, re-work, or repairs will be negotiated and agreed UP-FRONT and prior to exchanging items, accepting goods for re-work or repair, or shipment of items IN EITHER DIRECTION.

You have 24 hours to cancel your purchase.

Once shipped, you can reject the shipment and only the return shipping will be deducted from the refund amount.

PER THE ITEM DESCRIPTION, SALES OF NON-RETURNABLE ITEMS ARE FINAL ONCE THE ITEM IS DELIVERED

For items where returns are allowed, please contact me. It is my preference to work with you to resolve the issue. If we are unable to resolve it to your complete satisfaction, the standard return policy is:
- Must be within 14 DAYS of purchase
- Item must meet the CONDITIONS FOR RETURN (FAQ)
- 25% restocking fee

If an unauthenticated item does not pass reputable 3rd party authentication, I'll accept a return (along with a copy of their rejection statement) for a full refund, at any time.

SALES AND PROMOTIONS CANNIOT BE COMBINED, unless specifically stated otherwise in the sale/promotion terms and conditions. If it's not specifically stated that they can be combined, then they are independent.

- Sales/promotions that specify "item" only apply to the maximum number of items specified in the terms.
- Sales/promotions that specify "purchase" apply to the entire amount of the sale, not including shipping, taxes, or fees; only the item prices are discounted.

Some items may be excluded from a sale/promotion, depending on a variety of factors, such as: cost of production, scarcity of collectible item, size and cost of packaging/shipping, bargain items that are already reduced in price, among other factors not specified here.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT DAMAGED, OR ATTEMPT TO DISABSSEMBLE OR ALTER THE DISPLAY FOR ANY REASON, IT IS UNRETURNABLE.

- All items must be returned with any backing paper and security tape intact.

- Return must include all components sold, including any certification cards, Letters of Authenticity, freebies, and any/all items that were sold as part of a collection.

- If the collectible item itself is returned damaged, no refund will be given whatsoever.

- Any damages to the display will be deducted from the refunded amount.

- All returns are subject to a 25% restocking fee to cover shipping, labor and materials necessary to re-list the item for sale, which can only be reduced or waived at my sole discretion.

All items have a 1-year warranty for craftsmanship and manufacture. (Liability is limited to the item's purchase amount, upon the item's return.) Please contact authenticators for issues with authenticity.

ACCIDENTAL/INTENTIONAL DAMAGE VOIDS WARRANTY. e.g.,
- Dropping/throwing item
- Incorrectly hanging item
- Displaying or storing item in high humidity
- Handling, wearing, using item
- Lost pieces, LOAs/COAs
- Attempts to alter/repair the item

I will be happy to repair any accidental/intentional damage at a reasonable cost. Please contact me for an estimate, prior to sending. Pictures of the damage/issue are helpful.

Please be advised that cases, frames and shadowbox styles change, and exact replacements are not always available.

This is a finished product, ready to display. so the price includes more than "just the item". You're buying displays that you'll treasure for a lifetime and be proud to have in your home. The cost for me to make that for you includes:

The collectible item
+ Materials and labor to make the display, post tit on Etsy, manage the shop
+ Markup for overhead costs (Etsy fees, advertising, tools & equipment)
+ Packing materials and labor to safely ship the item
+ Profit margin* to replace equipment, offer sales/discounts, and absorb setbacks

* Etsy recommends a 200% markup as profit. MY MARGIN IS *MUCH* LESS THAN THAT, and will remain so until I become a world famous celebrity craftsman. :-)

My shop's five (5) Core Concepts are:

- INTEGRITY- I stand by the authenticity of the items I have collected over the years, and my framing and matting craftsmanship.
-- (For more details, see my FAQs about Authenticity and Item Warranty)

- FAIR PRICE: I want to be the best purchase you ever made, not the cheapest.
-- (For more details, see my FAQ about Why Items are so Expensive)

- COMMUNICATION: Every step of the way, I'll give you honest, direct, and immediate updates.

- SPEED: I turn around your order in a day or two, and keep you posted every step of the way.

- ARRIVE SAFELY: I'm going to pack your order so well that it arrives whole and undamaged.
-- (For more details, see my FAQ about Gift Wrapping and Shipping)