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WE
WILL BE HAPPY TO PROVIDE SCANS OF HIGH-DOLLAR ITEMS OR
SPECIALLY ENGRAVED / MARKED ITEMS. However, we CANNOT
take the time to scan well-described small parts, etc.
REQUESTS FOR SCANS (of edged weapons) will be honored;
however, we must limit the number of scans being specially
prepared for our customers.
Our toll-free ORDER No: (800-851-2665)
is manned from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST Monday - Friday.
Feel free to take advantage of this toll-free number when
placing orders. This number is not accessible to
collectors in the state of Virginia. SHOULD YOU DESIRE
TO CONTACT ME OR A MEMBER OF OUR STAFF PERSONALLY, we
can be reached at (540) 373-9150 or (540) 371-2665. These
two telephone numbers should be used when not placing
an order, as our toll-free number is reserved for CUSTOMER
ORDERS ONLY. For your convenience, you may place a recorded
message/order 24 hours a day at (540) 373-9150. Include
your full name and address, along with the item(s) you
wish to purchase, and we will acknowledge your order via
letter. Should you request that I return your call, I
will do so on a "collect" basis only, as the cost to do
otherwise has become prohibitive. JRB&M has the capability
of receiving/sending printed matter including text, diagrams,
sketches, etc. via FAX. Our JRB&M dedicated FAX number
is: (540) 373-0087. FAX communication is tailor-made for
placing credit card orders, book orders and/or placing
specific items on our current list "on hold". This FAX
number is also available to our overseas customers by
dialing the respective country code for the United States,
followed by (540) 373-0087. FAX will totally eliminate
the long delays experienced by using the International
Postal Service! You can also send images and recieve images
via e-mail.
| Order
Our Catalog by Mail |
Order
the "Johnson Reference Books and Militaria Sales
Catalog" by mail and you will recieve it weeks before
it appears on the web. Don't let all of the good stuff
pass you by.
Our sales catalog offers a listing over
2,100 items of authentic WWI and WWII German edged weapons
and accouterments for sale, in addition to numerous out-of-print
references on the subject of collecting WWI and WWII edged
weapons. Published at least quarterly. Order as many catalogs
that you would like to recieve, and new copies will be
mailed automatically as they become available.
Ordered within the US: $10.00@
Ordered outside the U.S. (air
mail): $15.00@
We strive to offer our customers
only the "upper-end" condition artifacts; i.e., items
in Near MINT condition or those pieces that are so rare
or unusual that quality becomes less important and is
compromised. We are delighted to have you as a friend
and a customer, and if there is any way that we can help
your collecting pursuits, please be sure to let us know.
In return, if you have friends who do not know about our
catalogs and service, would you please be so kind and
send us their names and addresses? If any collectible
ordered from this catalog does not fully meet your expectations,
by all means return it to us! You will receive a prompt
refund or exchange, whichever you prefer.
All items purchased via credit card
MUST be refunded via a credit to the same account, unless
you wish to establish a credit with JRB&M for future purchase(s).
NOTE: Should you decide to return merchandise, WE MUST
BE NOTIFIED WITHIN THREE (3) DAYS AFTER YOU RECEIVE YOUR
ORDER. ALL RETURNED ITEMS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE SAME
CONDITION IN WHICH THEY WERE SENT. Cleaning of edged weapons,
disassembly and any damage occurred during disassembly,
or removal of accouterments may void the return privilege.
Books can only be returned in the case of damage or misprint.
ALL VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES ARE NON-RETURNABLE unless defective.
All returned items will be subject to a small handling
charge. The return of consignment items MUST BE MADE WITHIN
THE SPECIFIED 3-DAY return privilege limit, as the consignor
is paid by JRB&M at that time.
All merchandise is subject to prior
sale, and all prices are subject to change without notice.
Payment for purchases may be in the form of personal check,
money order or cashier's check, or any of the following
major credit cards: American Express, VISA and Mastercard.
THE MINIMUM CREDIT CARD CHARGE IS $10.00. NOTE: Service
charge for returned checks is $50.00@. All transactions
conducted via United Parcel Service (UPS) C.O.D. will
require money order or cashier's check ONLY. Payment from
foreign countries should be via credit card, International
money order, a check in U.S. Dollars with a Federal Reserve
routing number, a German check in Deutsche Marks (DMs),
or a telegraphic transfer into our account. For additional
information, please call Johnson Reference Books &
Militaria at (540) 373-9150.
Note:
Johnson Reference Books and Militaria only accepts US
Dollars. This currency conversion is provided only for
your convienience. Major credit cards convert currency
automatically accurate to the exact time of purchase.
| Domestic
Shipments - UPDATED FOR LIST #98 - July 31, 2003 |
JRB&M prefers to use United Parcel
Service (UPS) for all domestic shipments of books, edged
weapons, parts and accouterments. UPS shipping charges
to a US destination (Alaska and Hawaii not included) are
$6.00 per book or per parcel (plus insurance--see below)
for parts and accouterments. For edged weapons, JRB&M
uses the following shipping chart for domestic shipments:
| Shipping
Rates |
| Standard
UPS |
2nd
Day Air |
Insurance
Rates |
| 1
Item - $ 9.00 |
1
Item - $16.00 |
$
101 - 500 Add $ 2.00 |
| 2
Items - $ 11.00 |
2
Items - $19.00 |
$
501 - 1000 Add $ 4.00 |
| 3
Items - $15.00 |
3
Items - $23.00 |
$1001
- 1500 Add $ 6.00 |
| 4
Items - $19.00 |
|
$1501
- 2000 Add $ 8.00 |
| 5
Items - $21.00 |
|
$2001
- 3000 Add $11.00 |
| 6
or more - $23.00 |
|
$3001
- 4000 Add $16.00 |
| |
|
$4001
- 5000 Add $18.00 |
|
|
$5001
- 7500 Add $26.00 |
|
|
$7501
- and Up Add $37.00 |
-For swords, call for 2nd Day
-For swords, add $2.00 per item
| Policy
Regarding International Packages
- UPDATED 07/03 |
JRB&M prefers to use the United States Postal
Service (USPS) for all international shipments of
books, edged weapons, parts, and accouterments. Current
USPS shipping regulations requires ALL packages to include
a Customs declaration and an invoice with an additional
USPS Insurance Form 3813-P for insured shipments. Customers
should advise JRB&M how the package is to be shipped
(Air or Surface), declared Customs value and, if applicable,
amount of insurance ($200 minimum on edged weapons).
THE
CUSTOMS VALUE DECLARATION, INVOICE AMOUNT and INSURED
VALUE MUST BE THE SAME, and the CUSTOMER is RESPONSIBLE
in case of loss or damage for ANY UNINSURED AMOUNT.
1.
Air Parcel Post Rates with $200 insurance for one dagger
(3 lbs.):
COUNTRY: Rate: Cost for Each Add'l. Pound
| COUNTRY |
RATE |
COST
for Each Add'l. POUND |
| Argentina |
$30.00 |
$3.00 |
| Australia |
$30.00 |
$4.00 |
| Belgium |
$30.00 |
$3.00 |
| Canada |
$30.00 |
$2.00 |
| France |
$30.00 |
$3.00 |
| Germany |
$30.00 |
$3.00 |
| England
(Great Britain/UK) |
$30.00 |
$4.00 |
| Italy |
$30.00 |
$3.00 |
| New
Zealand |
$30.00 |
$5.00 |
| Norway |
$30.00 |
$3.00 |
| Russia |
$30.00 |
$3.00 |
| Saudi
Arabia |
$30.00 |
$3.00 |
| South
Africa |
$30.00 |
$4.00 |
| Spain |
$30.00 |
$3.00 |
| Sweden |
$30.00 |
$3.00 |
| Switzerland |
$30.00 |
$3.00 |
| Thailand |
$30.00 |
$5.00 |
2.
Book Rates:
A. Air Parcel (insured) - Same as Paragraph (1) above
for daggers
B. Global Priority Mail (GPM) (uninsured -- IF AVAILABLE)
- 1 Book - $10.00
C. M-Bag - For large or heavy book orders (uninsured)
- Call, FAX, or Email for specific shipment costs. Book(s)
can be shipped Air or Surface.
NOTE:
All international shipments can be shipped via UPS at
Customer request. Please call/FAX, or Email for specific
shipment costs.
Due to pressing business demands, we
can no longer conduct research for collectors. However,
we can recommend a person who does it professionally:
Mr. Robert E. McDivitt
Military Research Services
205 San Juan Court
Williamstown, NJ 08094-3021
Rob is a professional Librarian and
can be reached from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. EST at (856)
875-6114. e-mail: mcdivittjr@yahoo.com
Webpage:
www.militariaresearch.com
Layaway arrangements can be made by
enclosing 1/3 down with the initial order (or, if reserving
an item via telephone, a payment of 1/3 MUST follow within
seven (7) days of phone call) and remitting the balance
remaining within 90 days. Arrangements for a longer pay-off
period can be made by speaking directly with me. PLEASE
NOTE: Any item on layaway for more than 30 days will be
subject to a 5% restocking charge if returned or released
from hold. A minimum charge per item will be $5.00, with
a maximum charge not to exceed $100.00. Please order by
item and list number, i.e., "#110 on list #88, etc.".
Feel free to list alternate choices, as many items are
one-of-a-kind, and may have already been sold by the time
your letter, FAX or phone call arrives.
All figures and comments herein
on investment potential are provided based on past performances
of similar items and my experience in the edged weapon
field; they in no way constitute a guarantee of future
increases in value. In the opinion of this firm, when
purchased for investment purposes, edged weapons should,
like any other collectible, be considered a long-term
investment. Experts recommend retention of at least 4-5
years, and preferably 5-10 years.
| Are
You Interested in Selling Your Collection? |
I am always looking to purchase either
single daggers or complete collections. Please keep me
advised of what you may have available. Describe your
sale item(s) thoroughly, including condition and desired
price. Should you have access to a Polaroid camera, a
close-up photo of the item(s) would greatly assist me
in determining whether or not I have an interest in purchasing
the item(s). Digital pictures can be sent via e-mail.
Unfortunately, JRB&M has been receiving
too many unsolicited items for consignment. The only ones
that can be accepted are THOSE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PERSONALLY
BY LTC (Ret.) THOMAS M. JOHNSON.
If you would like to place a full-page
advertisement in my next sales list, you may do so for
the very minimal price of $65@ for a full-page advertisement
or $40@ for a 1/2 page advertisement. Also available:
Back Rear Cover - $150.00. REACH THE RIGHT MARKET!
| Availability
and Originality |
Our list provides an outstanding array
of original, quality edged weapons, accouterments and
parts. It is the result of numerous veteran and collector
purchases. I continue to ferret out some remaining original
parts in Europe. PLEASE NOTE: The items offered by JRB&M
are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. Everything
in this sales catalog was available upon completion of
the list. Any items that have been crossed out were sold
just prior to this catalog being sent to the printer.
We realize it will be impossible to satisfy all of our
customers and would like to take this opportunity to thank
you for your patience and apologize if an item has been
previously sold. I would like to reiterate, all edged
weapons offered on this list and any future sales lists
are original in all respects unless stated otherwise,
i.e., we are not offering to our customers any refurbished,
revamped and/or "restored" edged weapons. If a dagger
or sword makes our list which has a recovered leather
scabbard or any replaced part(s), it certainly will be
so noted in both the description and the price. In our
view, fair is fair! Here are a few words of advice: "Don't
delay. Order at once!" The combination of our reasonable
prices and outstanding service insures another JRB&M sell-out
list. Good hunting, for both pleasure and treasure!
