Terms Policy

Our Terms and Conditions

Throughout the website you will see some abbreviations used. Below you will find what these stand for.

SG – Stanley Gibbons (Catalogue)

BW – Brusden White (Australian Catalogue)

Michel – German Catalogue

RSC – Rhodesia Study Circle

CP – Campbell Paterson (New Zealand Catalogue)

PTS – Philatelic Traders Society

Stamp condition:

UM – Unmounted mint/mint never hinged

MM – Mounted mint/mint hinged

FU – Fine used

GU – Good used

CTO – Cancelled to Order

Postmark:

SC – Single Circle

DC – Double Circle

DCA – Double Circle Arcs

DCAJ – Double Circle Arcs Joined

TC – Triple Circle

Dispatch & Delivery
We aim to dispatch orders on the day of ordering (if before 12:00 Mon to Fri) or the following working day however, we cannot guarantee this if other commitments intervene.

How can I pay for my order?
We only accept payment by PayPal if you have an account. Select ‘PayPal’ via the payment radio buttons at checkout.

Where will you ship to?
We will ship anywhere in the UK, Europe, North America and Australasia.  For other countries please contact us before placing an order.  Please note, for security reason we only ship to the billing address on the given PayPal invoice.

What is your returns policy?
H & C Fare Stamp wants to ensure you are happy with your order.  We will accept returns, if for any reason you are unhappy with your order, within 30 days of the order being received.  If items are not as described or damaged or lost in transit please notify us as soon as possible.

  • Please notify H & C Fare Stamp directly before returning any item, this must be within 14 days of the order being received.
  • Items must be returned in the same condition as they were received.  We will not process refunds if the items are returned damaged (unless previously notified) or lost on return.
  • If the items are returned in the same condition (unless notified of damage in original transit) we will refund the full purchase price, plus basic postage, but you are responsible for the return postage.
  • If any items were modified at your request, e.g. separation of booklet stamps, we cannot accept returns.