Archive - March 2008 Badge-a-Minit and Tecre Button MakersPosted Mar-13-08 21:39:35 PDT Updated Mar-19-08 14:45:41 PDT We sell Tecre brand button makers on ebay. However, we sell both the standard button parts that fit in these machines and the parts that fit Badge-a-Minit button makers. If you own a Badge-a-Minit or Badge-a-Matic button machine, make sure you read the title and description that says "Badge-a-Minit". Badge-a-Minit is NOT a standard size. Badge-a-Minit and Mr. Button machines are the only two companies that use this size. (at least for now). We will probably move to the metric system for labeling the button sizes because it would actually make things easier. For example, Tecre Standard button parts are 55mm and Badge-a-Minit is 57mm. 56mm is about 2.20" and 58mm is about 2.28". Both companies describe them as 2-1/4". Now do you see why there is such a confusion. Be on the look out for the metric conversion. Canadian Shipping MethodsPosted Mar-13-08 21:31:59 PDT Unless you really need your order fast, I don't suggest shipping with UPS Standard. I always, always, always suggest shipping with the US Post Office. Email me and let me know what you are interested in getting so I can send you the quote before you "Buy It Now". International Shipping QuotesPosted Mar-04-08 11:29:20 PST On all of our listings it says that international customers should contact us for a shipping quote. You might wonder why. Well if you check the international shipping quotes on the ebay site it will only give you a couple of options. And now the US Post Office offers some great shipping options for less. For those that don't know, our post office offers Priority and Express shipping methods outside the US. All parcels leaving our location will have tracking numbers and insurance. The shipping charges include insurance. We are not responsible for any taxes or other fees imposed by your country either. We don't have a listing of every country and tax rates based on value of the package. In order for the package to be insured for lost or damage we have to put the real value. Hope this was helpful, Erica I can't believe eBay has a blog for us.Posted Mar-03-08 20:48:50 PST I get tons of emails through the ebay message center and now I can hopefully have a directory on this blog to help everyone faster. We find ourselves answering the same questions day after day. The time used to answer the same questions over and over again can now be relayed to post even more information about button makers. There are other questions that you might have that you just can't wait for me to answer through email. Now you will be able to browse the posts for immediate help. I don't mind giving quotes for international orders, and actually I would love if more of you would let me help you. I am really only 1-2 emails away. I know it is really hard to believe that I am busy, but if I don't get to your first email, email me again and if that doesn't work call me. That's what the toll free number is for silly;) Well I hope all of you are as happy as I am. Take Care and Chat With You Later, Erica Moreno (most of you already know me) BuyButtonParts |