Payment is required or contact made within 5 days of auction closing. If paying by cheque item will be sent after cheque has been cleared. Recorded delivery is available if required at an extra cost of 72p. Pls ask before check out if required. We cannot be held responsible for items lost in the post but always obtain a certificate of posting and will assist in the event of a claim. We aim to post as soon as possible after payment is received. We post every day except Wednesday (Our local P.O is closed)