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Frequently
Asked Questions
Q. How
do I find the paper I am looking for?
Q. Is this the whole paper, or just
the front cover?
Q. Can you just tell me if a paper
is available, and then I will place an order?
Q. Can
you tell me if there is a specific article or advertisement
in a particular newspaper?
Q.
What happens if I order a paper?
Q. What will my charges be?
Q. The newspaper I got is "flaking"
at the edges, what happened?
Q. I wanted a recent paper (1980), but
you said they were rare. Why?
Q. Can
I purchase extra accessories to protect my newspapers?
Q. Do you have a "live" telephone
number for questions and orders?
Q.
How do I find the paper I am looking for?
A. Just choose the Newspaper you would like in the order
form. Choosing 3 Newspaper choices or leaving it to us to
find ANY newspaper in your exact date (this option is available
in the order form) increases the likelihood of your newspaper
being available. Where relevant, be sure to name the City,
Date and Year that you are looking for. Top
Q. Is this the whole paper,
or just the front cover?
A. This is the complete edition of the paper that was printed
on that date and not a reproduction. Sunday papers have
only the main sections in them. Newspapers published to
mark historical significance and of famous dates may cost
more. Top
Q. Can you just tell me if a
paper is available, and then I will place an order?
A. Unfortunately we cannot provide availability information.
We want to prevent the event of spending valuable time and
cost in extensive searching for a newspaper without a purchase
order guarantee. Newspapers are not guaranteed until an
order has been placed. Please also read our policies
before ordering. Top
Q.
Can you tell me if there is a specific article or advertisement
in a particular newspaper?
A. Unfortunately we cannot provide that information as all
newspapers are stored and bound for authenticity. We suggest
that you research your local library or archive for information.
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Q.
What happens if I order a paper?
A. Here is our order procedure. We submit your request to
our Warehouse for an Archival Search to see if that edition
is available. This takes about 3-5 business days. If the
edition is found, we will ship you the newspaper as soon
as possible via UPS. If the requested paper is not found,
we will advice you accordingly of what newspaper is available
in that same date. At this point, you have the choice of
having the newspaper shipped out to you or canceling the
order. Please also read our policies
before ordering. Top
Q. What will my charges be?
A. Your charges are for the Newspaper in whatever Presentation
Style you choose, plus the shipping costs for the paper
via United Parcel Service. The shipping
costs will vary depending upon the Service Level and
the Presentation Style selected. Top
Q. The newspaper I got is "flaking"
at the edges, what happened?
A. The "flaking" around the edges of the paper
is a natural part of the aging process. Some newspapers
have a tendency to do that more than others. Some papers
will yellow faster than others, too. It depends on many
factors: heat, humidity, the ink, and the rag content of
the paper used. The older papers sometimes fare better than
the more recent ones due to higher rag content in the paper.
We like to think that a certain amount of aging to the paper
gives it character, charm, and an antique feel. Just like
an old photo: it may look worn, and maybe a little ragged
around the edges, but it still has the same meaning, importance
and nostaliga despite the flaws. Top
Q. I wanted a recent paper (1985),
but you said they were rare. Why?
A. The more recent the newspaper (1950's to Present), the
more difficult it is to find! In the 1950's, microfilm was
introduced as a way to store back issues of the newspaper.
This resulted in less quantity of physical newspapers needing
to be archived. Therefore, limited stock of newspapers are
available for these dates and if there aren't availability
for a particular newspaper, it could be a while until a
newspaper of that sort is found again. Top
Q.
Can I purchase extra accessories to protect my newspapers?
A. Yes, you can click
here
to purchase extra accessories to protect your valuable newspaper.
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Q.
Do
you have a "live" telephone number for questions
and orders?
A. We try to operate on minimal cost to give you the best
price and value for your product. Therefore, at present,
all support and orders are done through our website, electronic
mail, resellers, distributors and retail partners. Top
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