Shipping Information

Philatelic material sent to Harmers should be carefully packed in suitable containers (cartons are recommended along with plastic liners) and addressed to:

      H.R. HARMER, INC.
      5 Francis J. Clarke Circle
      Bethel, CT 06801
      USA

  • If collections are sent in stock books or albums, and the pages are not pressed against the book covers, please place a piece of cardboard before the first page and after the last page. Place a rubber band around the pieces of cardboard. Then, band each individual album or stock book.
  • Line all boxes with plastic bag and close tightly at top. This will keep out any moisture.
  • Harmers is not responsible for damage due to poor packaging.
  • The sender's name and address should be shown on the envelope, package or carton in which the material is sent. Shipping expenses are the responsibility of the sender.
  • IMPORTANT: the Consignors Form must be completed and mailed, faxed or emailed to Harmers under separate cover prior to day of shipping. Please read carefully our section on Transit Insurance.

Shipments From Other Countries

  • Stamps sent from countries other than the United States or its Territorial Possessions must be legally exported to be covered by insurance.

Customs Duty

  • The United States does not impose Customs Duty on postage stamps.
  • However, sendings -- particularly is declared in excess of $250 -- may be held by U.S. Customs for "formal entry" processing.  In such instances, Harmers will make appropriate arrangements with a professional broker.
  • Brokerage fees, if required, will be charged to the consignor.

Transit Insurance

H.R. Harmer, Inc. will provide standard insurance against all risks (except terrorist attacks) for material sent by the following methods:

  • Registered Mail, Declare the full value of the contents.  Maximum $200,000 per package.
  • United Parcel Service (UPS). Please contact us for details.
  • Parcel Post.  Package limit 70lbs.  Maximum value insured under our policy $200,000.  Special handling required (if available) and maximum allowable Post Office insurance.
  • Air and Surface Freight. Maximum value of $200,000 per package by Air.  $100,000 per consignment by surface.   Must be insured with carrier for 20% of full value.

Provisions for insurance through Harmers requires prior advice under separate cover. (SEE SHIPPING).   Personal conveyance available by arrangement.

In the event of a loss, the sender will be required to furnish reasonable proof of value.

Payment of insurance claims will be distributed on the basis of 80% to the owner and 20% to Harmers.


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