eBay My World: mrkateb( 661)

Fan of classic Disney since childhood--favorites are the film characters from the 50's era, especially Alice. Also love horror and sci fi movies, have a small collection of movie memorabilia (beyond Disney), and Barbie-scale props & furnishings.

Working on getting my business back up and running (physical shop locale) and will eventually utilize ebay to sell (hopefully more than I do to buy!) Sell much of the same as I collect--also have a partner w/warehouse of vintage clothing & houseware stuff, decorator items, fabrics and more. Drop me a line if you're looking for anything along those lines--I can probably arrange to put it on here for you or help you locate things too. I usually attend all of the major Pacific NW antiques expos so if you can't, perhaps I can be of service.

English, Italian

art, design, animation, sculpture

Current favorite is Trophies, by author, actress and activist Heather Thomas---it's a brilliant take on behind the scenes of high profile charity doyennes and their various mishaps on the way to and from success...Highly recommended. Senior Year-- a very funky but overall sweet trash novel for pre-teen girls, came out in the 50's...Always makes me chuckle over its sappiness, reading it now and then makes me feel like I've visited with old friends... Geeky friends, but old ones.

Disney's Alice in Wonderland, the original 1968 Night of the Living Dead, the 1974 Spanish horror trash Night of the SOrcerers--lots of 50's giant insect flicks--cheesy 70's horror....Vintage Disney classics (anything 1973 or older is about my era)

80's new wave and punk, groups like The Cure, The Smiths, Kate Bush, Simple MInds, Depeche Mode, Peter Gabriel..Current groups like Coldplay I also listen to.

Absolutely Fabulous, Strangers WIth Candy, Wonder SHowzen, Weeds

I've spent 75% of my life reading about, learning about, purchasing and selling vintage Disney memorabilia, ever since the term was officially coined back in the mid-70's by author Cecil Munsey (Disneyana--the first actual book written about collecting Disney merchandise)...My sister bought me that book when I was about 7 or 8 and I was hooked. Thanks, Jo! :) Have spent a lot of time going to auctions and shows, hosting and participating in local antiques related events, have partnered in a shop selling retro and vintage housewares, clothing and designer decor items...If I don't have it I can probably find it for you!

I prefer Paypal payments, but also money orders and checks via snail mail (checks have to clear before I send merchandise)...Will always try to work with buyers needing special arrangements though, so always ask.

See below about my thoughts on shipping policies from a buyer's perspective. As a seller, I will always charge exact shipping costs as they end up being for me to send merchandise out. I don't normally tack on extra expenses for boxes or packing as I try to always recycle and reuse, but in special cases or elaborate shipping situations calling for the use and purchase of additional packing I usually require this to be covered by a buyer...Will always communicate any necessary additional shipping costs ahead of time whenever possible. Insurance is always recommended but always optional for the buyer to choose. I will always try and be negotiable. I will NEVER charge excessive shipping costs or include hidden fees or 'handling' costs.

Unless otherwise specified, I feel that it is the buyer's responsibility at ANY auction, whether online or off, to know what they are bidding on and committing to buy. I expect interested bidders to ask any and all questions they need to pre-bid, and I will always try to answer them asap. There are always exceptions, but as a rule I try to stick to a policy of 'All Sales Final'. Damages occurring during shipping are not my responsibility, and while I will always pack carefully and thoughtfully I do recommend that buyers choose to pay for postal insurance if concerned. Special circumstances and situations will always be considered.

Feel free to contact me through E-bay's 'contact seller' tool any time. I will eventually add some discussion modules here once I become more active as a seller. If you just want to chat about similar interests however, you can visit my site and email me through the contact info found there -- warning, it's a tribute site to the very cheesy & sleazy 70's horror flick Night of the Sorcerers. Just go to NightOfTheSorcerers 'dot' com, and you shall soon be there. Just remember to bring your sense of humor and check any P.C. vibes at the door. :)

I greatly appreciate the spirit of 'old school E-bay', and I appreciate those who extend an effort to be open and honest about what they are selling, and who ask fair prices for their items at initial listing. I certainly respect all users' rights to conduct their own business as they see fit, but I personally feel duped or cheated when I end up paying exhorbitant shipping costs, especially when there are 'handling fees' of unknown origin added in. Being open and honest with others is the best policy, and I appreciate those who try to do so with me.