eBay My World: framewizard( 1728)

I have been a custom picture framer for 28 years. My wife and I own HOLMES CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING, 2389 Tapo Street, Simi Valley, Ca 93063 805-584-0072. I am a history buff and as such I have collected books and magazines for the last 35 years.

In 1999 I decided to share my collection by selling part of it on E-Bay. I sell mostly old ads from the 1840's to the 1970's, books, single magazines, bound volumes of magazines, as well as other misc. collectibles.My book and magazine collection ranges from history to motorcars to hunting and fishing to fashion. In other words, I bought whatever struck my fancy. LOL!! To find a map to our location please go to one of of websites, www.holmesartcenter.com. I just got my second website online, www.fromgrandpasattic.com please take a look and let me know what you think. I really would appreciate your input.

I buy a wide variety of things. Our house reflects the personality of both my wife and myself. I am a natural born American, my wife and step son are from the Philippines.We really ENJOY estate sales, garage sales and flea markets.

Magazines, books, brass, art, figurines, carvings, antiques, unique items.

English, Filipino, Visayan

THIS IS EASY, 1950's and 1960's ROCK 'N ROLL!!!!!!!!!! IT RULES!!!

ANTIQUES ROAD SHOW, OF COURSE!! And it's English counterpart

I have been on E-Bay since 1999 and I really like selling and sharing with others. I have developed relationships with my REGULAR customers and always look forward to new ones.I have been a custom picture framer for 28 years and as such I bring new meaning to being anal, especially when it comes to packing my items for shipping.The packaging materials I use does raise my cost of shipping but I am happy to say I HAVE NEVER HAD AN ITEM DAMAGED DUE MY PACKING! If you want an item enough to bid on it, then I am going to do my best to see it gets to you in the same condition as it was when I listed it! I put the following text in EVERY ITEM I list on E-Bay and I really believe and follow it, I would like to leave you with these thoughts, CHECK FEEDBACK BEFORE you do business with ANYONE, PLEASE check their CURRENT feedback rating. I DID NOT; BOY DO I WISH I HAD!! Last but not least, ALWAYS LEAVE TRUTHFUL FEEDBACK NO MATTER IF IS POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE! You owe it to your fellow E-Bayers!

I started Holmes Custom Picture Framing in 1979 on a ranch in Newbury Park. I worked in a 30X40 garage. I did not have a storefront at that time so I did wholesale framing for interior designers and furniture showrooms. My neighbors found out that I did custom picture framing and they would bring the artwork to my house. I would place their artwork on my dining room table and show them different mat colors and frame samples until we had the best combination. I opened my first store on Erringer Road in Simi Valley. It was only 850 square feet, so I had to do the actual framing at the workshop at the ranch in Newbury Park. I purchased Nora's Art Gallery located on Valley Fair and soon closed my store on Erringer Road and moved the inventory to the new location. We were located at 2256 Tapo Street from January 1997 until we moved to 2389 Tapo street on February 21, 2005.

I DO NOT AND WILL NOT ACCEPT PERSONAL OR BUSINESS CHECKS! ALL CHECKS WILL BE RETURNED TO SENDER! I DO accept U.S. / international money orders but payment through Pay Pal SHIPS NEXT BUSINESS DAY! Buyer is expected to pay within 7 days from end of auction or the item will be offered to the next highest bidder or put up for auction again at my discretion.

I discount shipping and handling for ALL ads, not whole magazines or large signed and numbered prints.Please use the calculate button to find cost of shipping and handling on the first ad. Then all additional ads won and shipped in the same package are only $2.00 each!

I do my best to accurately describe each item, so I offer all items as is.I have NEVER had one of my descriptions questioned.

George Holmes, Holmes Custom Picture Framing, 2389 Tapo Street, Simi Valley, Ca. 93063 805-584-0072 or george@fromgrandpasattic.com

I have had several e-mails from E-Bayers asking how far we are from The Reagan Library. The answer is, NOT VERY FAR, only about 9.5 miles or if you prefer 17 minutes! We have started a section in our custom picture framing/art gallery for original ads, magazines and books. When you are in the area please stop by say hello and have coffe, tea or a soda with my wife and I. We look forward to seeing you. To find a map to our location please go to one of our websites, www.holmesartcenter.com. I just got my second website online, www.fromgrandpasattic.com please take a look and let me know what you think. I really would appreciate your input.