We Buy Military Collectibles!!!
We Buy Military Collectibles!!!
We do our very best to work with everyone. If you have any questions about the terms below, or have a specific request, do not hesitate to contact us at info@empirespast.com.
We are always looking to purchase items for our website. Whether you are a collector yourself, or you have inherited items a family member brought home, our job is to place these historical items in the hands of responsible and passionate collectors around the world.
We offer competitive and fair prices for your authentic collectibles.
Due to the sensitive historical objects we deal with, our goal is to make certain that the items we sell are going to responsible history minded individuals, whose appreciation and understanding for this time in world history is what continues to pay tribute and keep alive the sacrifices of the Allied forces during World War 2. These objects, regardless of which nation they originate, are a present-day testimony from the days when the world and its population faced the greatest threat to freedom. We pride ourselves with being able to preserve these historical objects for future generations, by placing them with responsible collectors around the world.
Please contact us to learn more about selling your items! info@empirespast.com
All of the items we sell are guaranteed original to their respective time periods.
Any reproductions mistakenly sold here, without being identified as such, will be our full responsibility. Items that are deemed 100% reproduction, and not labeled as such, are eligible for a full refund of the purchase price, shipping costs, and associated fees.
All items are sold in “AS-IS” condition. Most of the items we sell are reaching 80+ years of age, and many factors contribute to the condition of one item over another. To us, this is the beauty of collecting.
All purchases are on a first-come, first-served basis. If an email or message is sent to us requesting to purchase an item, but the item is purchased from the website prior to us reading the message, the buyer on the website will take priority. We do our very best to read emails when they come in, but we must also take into account our website customers purchasing an item still listed as available on the website as well.
,All items are sold with a 5-day “hands-on” inspection period. (Please see our “Returns” section for further information.)
Our policy for the amount of time an item is placed on hold is 24 hours. The 24 hours begins after we respond and agree to the hold. If you think you need a little more time than 24 hours, just ask us.
Please understand, messaging us to ask questions about a particular item does not automatically place the item on hold. If you want to place the item on a brief hold, to secure it while asking your questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. This can avoid a lot of frustration.
Items added to your cart will be available for one hour. After one hour, the items in the cart are automatically removed and are made available again for purchase by other customers. If you would like an item placed on hold for a longer period of time, please email or call us.
We strive to process your order as quickly as possible. Our usual processing time is between 24 to 72 hours after receiving your order. Please note that weekends and holidays can affect when an item may ship. If we are out of town attending a show, or traveling to purchase new merchandise, your order will be processed as soon as we are back in our office.
Available Shipping Carriers are FedEx and USPS. Our default carrier is FedEx, unless unavailable or another carrier is requested. In our personal experience, FedEx is the most reliable and, combined with the competitive rates we receive with our account, is our recommended choice for collectibles. UPS is available upon request.
All of our listed products use real-time shipping calculators based on the size, weight, and destination of the item(s). If FedEx is selected during checkout, the rates will reflect our negotiated discounts that we pass on to our customers.
Shipping times are estimates based on when the carrier receives the item. As stated above, we strive to ship as soon as possible, but this is sometimes not always possible. If you are ordering an item and wish to verify or request a specific delivery date, please do not hesitate to contact us.
All orders above $500 will require a direct signature for delivery.
Tracking will be provided via the selected carrier’s email, when your item(s) have been processed.
We ship to most countries in the world, and help facilitate our customers receiving their purchases safely and quickly in every way possible. Unfortunately, certain countries are considered “high risk” due to the regulations and/or restrictions of items featuring offensive symbols. Empires Past will not be responsible for any items seized, lost, or damaged during transit to those countries. “High Risk” countries include, but are not limited to: Germany, France, Australia, & Austria. IBAN Wire Transfer is the only form of payment we accept from High-Risk countries. If you have any questions about your country, please contact us and we will assist you wherever possible.
Empires Past is not responsible or liable for any Customs seized or forfeited items, if your country’s import laws are violated. It is the buyer’s responsibility to know the laws of their country and any/all associated risks involved.
Empires Past is not responsible for any import duties, taxes, or fees associated with the import of your item(s). Unless instructed otherwise, international shipments are declared at the purchase price. Please contact us directly if you would like a different declaration value.
We currently do not ship to the following countries: Russia, China, and North Korea. Empires Past reserves the right to cancel any international order.
Items returned within the 5-day inspection period will be refunded the purchase price, minus any applicable shipping costs and/or Credit Card/PayPal fees.
Buyers returning items during the 5-day inspection period must inform us they are returning the item. The item must be postmarked with our return address within 10 days of them receiving the item being returned. All items being returned
Items must be returned in the original state they were sold in. Damaged or altered items will not be refunded.
Any items deemed full reproduction, without us stating as such in our description will be refunded in full.
We must immediately be notified of any items damaged during transport.
If you have an item you would like to trade towards an item we have available, please contact us. We are always interested in hearing what item(s) you have available.
All agreements made for trades are final.
We understand that many of these items can be expensive, and sometimes layaway is a helpful means to obtain an item you are missing in your collection. We do all we can to help make this possible for you by offering this courtesy.
Layaway is limited to one item at a time. At this time we do not offer layaway for multiple items.
We like to structure our layaway as follows: less than $1000 – 30 days or less // $1000 to $3000 – 45 to 60 days // $3000 or greater – under 90 days
We require a 30% down payment to be made, to begin the layaway of the item. This down payment is non-refundable if the terms of the agreed upon layaway are violated.
Layaway sales are final.
We are always looking for quality consignments to add to our website. We understand that the ability of a well run website, with the ability to reach the masses of collectors, is a powerful tool when selling items. We extend this service to our customers also wishing to make use of this service. We offer our consigners the opportunity to also have their items listed on our website, alongside our own, giving the highest possible exposure to collectors around the world.
Please contact us directly at: info@empirespast.com to inquire about consigning your item(s)!
Items must be in the care and custody of Empires Past prior to being listed on the website.
Consignment terms are for a minimum of 6 months from the time we receive the item.
We reserve the right to remove and/or return an item at any time.
Due to the varying factors associated with individual items or collections, our commission rates will vary slightly. Final rates will be determined between us and the consignor, after an initial assessment of the item(s).
Our commission rates typically vary from 15% to 25%. Please contact us directly, as our rates will be factored accordingly and fairly.
This webpage is dedicated to all veterans who, through enormous effort and sacrifice, defeated one of history’s greatest evils. The artifacts you will see offered for sale and displayed on this website are physical testimony of an era that saw some of the world’s greatest achievements, as well as its most horrific atrocities. These artifacts are intended for historical and educational purposes only. We strongly condemn the political and racial ideologies associated with these regimes.
