I lost a sale today (and quite a good one), because after checking out, the customer didn't like the expected delivery date. This encouraged me to check what the customer is shown when they buy, and I was actually surprised and pleased to see that Ebay quotes "11 to 35 business days" for postage to the USA. Australia Post quotes a somewhat hopeful 15+ business days, so Ebay is more aligned with the real-world scenario. I can't believe that I haven't checked this before, but I know my response to "where's my order" will be different now, and slightly less accommodating, knowing that the buyer was told "11 to 35 business days" for delivery when they checked out.

This is something a little unusual that I picked up from the US a couple of years ago. I've sent it to Tasmanian Stamp Auctions and it's included in this month's sale. This is their description: "NEW SOUTH WALES · 1903: PMG's Department notepaper with c.t.o. 9d brown & ultra "Commonwealth" issue perf 12.25x12.5 SG 330 affixed · typed "With ...... compliments" and dated nearly a month before the day of issue!" I bought it because it was different and I've never seen anything similar, and I only paid $12. The opening bid at auction is $200. I'll let you know how it goes!

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I was asked this in another community. This was my answer, which I think sums it up nicely! "In pure monetary terms it's the ugly piece of paper in the first pic. British Guiana 1856 1c black on magenta. One copy is known. The catalogue value isn't shown in monetary terms, but is indicated with the infinity sign ∞, the only stamp listed thus. It's valued at around $10,000,000 However, if you ask a hundred collectors what their Holy Grail is, you'll get a hundred different answers! Mine is in the second pic. I need it to complete a set. I had a copy, but traded it for a room full of stamps (yes, really, we're an odd breed), and I only need around £800 for a new one. Once I get it, I'll have a new Holy Grail, and thus the quest continues!"