Let me take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Marc Breitsprecher and I have been collecting ancient coins since 1977. I have been a part time dealer since 1997 and a full time dealer as of 2005. I hope you have enjoyed browsing our website. Along with my webmaster Kendrick Erickson we have tried to provide a user-friendly environment in which to buy coins and hope you have found this to be the case. Comments and questions are always welcomed.

Ordering coins from Ancient Imports is easy and we try to make a number of options available. If you see a coin you like but cannot afford it right now we would be glad to work with you on a payment plan that works for you.

You may contact us using the contact form which is available from the menu at the bottom of this and every page on the website.

PAYMENT

• Payment within the US can be made by: cash, personal check, money order, PayPal or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express). Personal checks may be held to clear.
• Minnesota residents will pay a 6.5% sales tax.
• International payment including Canada can be made by: cash in USD, money order in USD, PayPal or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover) or wire transfer. All wire fees must be paid by the buyer.
• All coins are reserved until payment is received; at this time they are marked sold. The easiest way to purchase a coin is to click on the thumbnail image and then click the "add item to cart" button. This will walk you through our checkout and give you all of the payment and shipping options.
• You will receive an automated e-mail confirming your purchase. Coins are generally shipped the same day or next day depending on when we can get to the post office. There are times when we are away for a few days but this is the exception rather than the rule and in this case orders will be mailed as soon as we return.
• Please note that all items are subject to prior sale as we have several sales venues.

SHIPPING

IN THE UNITED STATES

• We have lowered our shipping costs and fees by using the latest technologies offered by the USPS and non-postal private insurance coverage through DSI of Sherman Oaks, CA.
• All orders are shipped fully insured first class mail. Orders under $100 will be charged $3 and orders over $100 will be charged $5 for first class shipping and handling--just trying to keep things simple!
• Book orders will be shipped at actual cost either first class or media rate. Coins are shipped in a double padded envelope first-class mail through the United States Postal Service.
• Expedited services are also available and these options are given during checkout. We can ship anywhere in the US in 2 business days for $16.25 plus insurance costs via USPS express mail service.

OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES

• Uninsured Airmail shipping is available for any order under $100. The cost is a $3.00 shipping and handling fee for as many coins as you order. The coins are sent out Airmail in a padded mailer at the buyer's own risk. We offer insurance at very fair cost so only choose airmail shipping if you are willing to accept the risk.
• Fully insured Airmail is available for all orders and is mandatory on orders over $100. The cost of this service is quite affordable at a flat rate of $6 for orders under $100 and $11 plus 1% for orders over $100.
• Orders may also be shipped using USPS Global Express Mail. The charge varies by country, see the USPS website for current rates. They range from $16.25-$30.00. Orders over $100 are charged an additional 1%.
• All import fees, duties, or customs fees charged by the country of the buyer will be the sole responsibility of the buyer. It is impossible for us to know what these fees are so please direct your questions on these matters to your country's customs department.
• We are currently unable to ship to the Russian Federation and the Ukraine.

RETURN POLICY

• All coins and artifacts are guaranteed to be genuine, authentic and as pictured. I buy all of my coins from very reliable sources. COA's are available upon request.
• All coins are attributed from my sizable library of ancient numismatic references and then photographed using the state of the art digital equipment. As a general rule coins will be better than the image. All images are processed to look just like the coin on my computer monitor and monitors do vary in quality and consistancy.
• Coins can be returned at any time for documented questions of authenticity and can be returned with two weeks for any reason--complete satisfaction is the only acceptable outcome of any transaction.