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NO. 16. MERCHANDISE RATES BY MAIL. 6 Karat and dispose of it “solid gold,” but the United States
as
Open Mail Postal Rates are Ic per ounce; no single package Assay Office has refused recognize “solid gold” unless
to any
to exceed 4 pounds. The average cost of a lady's watch is 5c; excelling 8 Karat fine, meaning least one-third gold and
at pure
a gentleman’s, 8c; chains, rings and small items of jewelry, 2 to two-thirds alloy. Goods made of 8 Karat gold will
or over wear
3c each. The cost of registering is 10c additional per package, lifetime and impart good satisfaction. All gold will tarnish
a
which assures a receipt for the goods from the New York Post when sulphur, of chemicals
mercury, creosote other permeate
Office, but does not guarantee delivery. All mail packages are the of the when brought in
system wearer, or contact with
sent at the purchaser’s risk, unless insured. matches, India rubber, washing
or scouring soaps and drugs and
acids of any nature.
NO. 17. INSURE GOODS BY EXPRESS.
The reduced rates at which the express companies are in- NO. 26. SPECIAL RULES FOR HOLIDAY ORDERS.
suring valuable parcels makes that the most economical and From December first to Christmas remember, when tele-
safest way of insurance, settlements being quicker in case of graphing, that all numbers in our catalogue are different. It is
loss. Expense is 15 cents per $100.00 or fractions thereof. When- not necessary to give the page number, When in hurry for
a
ever sending a package, value over $50.00, always mark the exact goods never order them shipped by mail during the holiday
value, so that you can recover the full amount of the value of season, as the post office at that time is overcrowded with
your goods in case of loss. The express companies are not business, and packages are invariably delayed several days.
liable for packages over $50.00, if the value of the package is not The refund of money for purchases made is not permitted,
marked. although we will gladly exchange anything that is not satis-
factory. Telegrams must be prepaid.
NO. 18. C. O. D. DEPOSIT.
Goods shipped “Collect on Delivery” to all parts of the NO, 27. NEW ACCOUNTS DURING HOLIDAYS.
THE
world. All C. O. D. orders must be accompanied with a deposit Unavoidable delays often caused during the Holiday
are Sea-
of 10 per cent of the amount of the order, or enough to cover in opening dué principally the tardiness
son new accounts, to of
the cost of express charges both ways, which amount will be references in replying letters of inquiry. is
to our It therefore
deducted from the invoice. We ship no C. O. D. packages for suggested that during the month’ of December cash in
full
Jess than $5.00, preferring that you remit cash for smaller or- should the first orders, from
accompany except parties of un-
ders. We pay the expense of returning money on C. O. D, ship- questionable rating. This gives time investigate,
us to and if
ments amounting to over $20.00 net. references satisfactory, later orders will
are be charged on open
account,
NO. 19. C. O. D. EXAMINATION.
Before paying C. O. D., examination will be allowed express NO.
28. OLD GOLD AND SILVER BOUGHT.
companies, but no portion of the C. O. D. can be selected, as We buy old gold
and silver in any form for cash, or ex-
this is against the rules of all express companies. change the for merchandise,
same allowing in every instance
the highest market value.
NO. 20. C. O. D. BY FREIGHT.
Bulky goods, such as clocks, silverware, machinery, etc., are NO. MYERS’ BULLETIN.
29.
sent C. O. D. by freight marked “Order of S. F. M. Co.,” the Our bi-annual publication, “Myers’
Bulletin and Bargain Cir-
invoice being mailed direct to the buyer, and the bill of lading cular,” will always
note any changes in prices or any particular
(indorsed by us over to him) accompanied by a draft for the goods special
new or lots which we are desirous of disposing of
amount of the bill (less deposit) is sent to the nearest bank bargain
at considerations. If your name and address is cor-
for collection. Upon payment of this draft, the bill of lading rectly written mail list,
on our you will be sure to receive the
will be delivered and goods can be procured from the Railroad regularly. If should receive
same you any letters from us in
Agent. Shipment by freight requires longer time than by ex- which
your name or address is not properly given, please notify
press, according to the distance. in order that
us at once we may correct same on our mail list
end insure your receiving all our circulars and catalogues regu-
NO. 21. GENERAL INQUIRIES.
larly.
Please use a separate sheet of paper with name and address
for general inquiries, such as estimates on special work, errors NO. 30. SALESROOMS, ETC,
in shipping, complaints, etc. We cheerfully answer inquiries of Our principal salesrooms, conceded be the finest in
to our
any nature, but if they are buried in the body of an order they line, the second floors, while for
are upon storage rooms reserve
are liable to be overlooked. stock, diamond cutting and mounting and gold jewelry factory
are located in the upper portion of the same building,
NO. 22. RING SIZER FREE.
We will forward free on application our copyrighted card of NO. 31. MELOTON PIANOS ON TRIAL.
Standard Ring Sizes. See photo of same in our Jewelry Division, We always prepared to ship the Meloton Piano to
are any
locality in the United States on ten days’ trial and approval,
NO. 23. ERRORS IN INSCRIPTIONS. and should the instrument unsatisfactory for
prove any reason
We will not be responsible for errors in engraving inscrip- whatsoever, will freight charges for its return.
we pay
tions, etc., unless the order is written large and legibly. The
safest plan is to write print, writing each letter distinct and NO. 32. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE,
as
apart, especially for capitals. We charge for all engraving, the Orders and communications written in any language are
rule in all wholesale houses. For prices see the last page of this promptly translated by our own officials and receive careful
catalogue. No engraving orders solicited between December and accurate attention. There need to be no hesitation in ad-
15th and 24th owing to delay, unless especially instructed to dressing us in any language, since we are in constant communi-
engrave regardless of delay. The delay on engraving orders cation with all parts of the world and such letters are of hourly
during the Christmas season is about one week. recurrence to us,
NO. 24. PACKAGES FOR ENCLOSURE. NO. 33. POSTAGE STAMPS.
We will not be responsible for packages sent to us “to be We accept postage stamps in any amount in payment for
packed with other goods,” or any packages we are instructed to goods at their full value, providing the stamps are in good con-
send to other houses for enclosure. dition. Jn sending stamps to us place them between wax paper;
if this is not done they are liable to stick together and thus be-
NO. 25. QUALITY OF GOLD. come worthless to us.
Throughout this catalogue goods made in 14 Karat gold are
described. Gold jewelry, where exact fineness is not given, NO. 34. DON’T CUT THIS CATALOGUE.
so
varies between 9 Karat and 14 Karat, while under no circum- It is not necessary to cut or mutilate this catalogue when
stances do we sell jewelry of low quality or inferior grade. It ordering. Simply mention number of page and number of
is well known that some concerns use an alloy of 4 Karat and article. Original Internet Archive OCR GENERAL INFORMATION, RULES, ETC. Continued.
NO. 16. MERCHANDISE RATES BY MAIL. 6 Karat and dispose of it “solid gold,” but the United States
as
Open Mail Postal Rates are Ic per ounce; no single package Assay Office has refused recognize “solid gold” unless
to any
to exceed 4 pounds. The average cost of a lady's watch is 5c; excelling 8 Karat fine, meaning least one-third gold and
at pure
a gentleman’s, 8c; chains, rings and small items of jewelry, 2 to two-thirds alloy. Goods made of 8 Karat gold will
or over wear
3c each. The cost of registering is 10c additional per package, lifetime and impart good satisfaction. All gold will tarnish
a
which assures a receipt for the goods from the New York Post when sulphur, of chemicals
mercury, creosote other permeate
Office, but does not guarantee delivery. All mail packages are the of the when brought in
system wearer, or contact with
sent at the purchaser’s risk, unless insured. matches, India rubber, washing
or scouring soaps and drugs and
acids of any nature.
NO. 17. INSURE GOODS BY EXPRESS.
The reduced rates at which the express companies are in- NO. 26. SPECIAL RULES FOR HOLIDAY ORDERS.
suring valuable parcels makes that the most economical and From December first to Christmas remember, when tele-
safest way of insurance, settlements being quicker in case of graphing, that all numbers in our catalogue are different. It is
loss. Expense is 15 cents per $100.00 or fractions thereof. When- not necessary to give the page number, When in hurry for
a
ever sending a package, value over $50.00, always mark the exact goods never order them shipped by mail during the holiday
value, so that you can recover the full amount of the value of season, as the post office at that time is overcrowded with
your goods in case of loss. The express companies are not business, and packages are invariably delayed several days.
liable for packages over $50.00, if the value of the package is not The refund of money for purchases made is not permitted,
marked. although we will gladly exchange anything that is not satis-
factory. Telegrams must be prepaid.
NO. 18. C. O. D. DEPOSIT.
Goods shipped “Collect on Delivery” to all parts of the NO, 27. NEW ACCOUNTS DURING HOLIDAYS.
THE
world. All C. O. D. orders must be accompanied with a deposit Unavoidable delays often caused during the Holiday
are Sea-
of 10 per cent of the amount of the order, or enough to cover in opening dué principally the tardiness
son new accounts, to of
the cost of express charges both ways, which amount will be references in replying letters of inquiry. is
to our It therefore
deducted from the invoice. We ship no C. O. D. packages for suggested that during the month’ of December cash in
full
Jess than $5.00, preferring that you remit cash for smaller or- should the first orders, from
accompany except parties of un-
ders. We pay the expense of returning money on C. O. D, ship- questionable rating. This gives time investigate,
us to and if
ments amounting to over $20.00 net. references satisfactory, later orders will
are be charged on open
account,
NO. 19. C. O. D. EXAMINATION.
Before paying C. O. D., examination will be allowed express NO.
28. OLD GOLD AND SILVER BOUGHT.
companies, but no portion of the C. O. D. can be selected, as We buy old gold
and silver in any form for cash, or ex-
this is against the rules of all express companies. change the for merchandise,
same allowing in every instance
the highest market value.
NO. 20. C. O. D. BY FREIGHT.
Bulky goods, such as clocks, silverware, machinery, etc., are NO. MYERS’ BULLETIN.
29.
sent C. O. D. by freight marked “Order of S. F. M. Co.,” the Our bi-annual publication, “Myers’
Bulletin and Bargain Cir-
invoice being mailed direct to the buyer, and the bill of lading cular,” will always
note any changes in prices or any particular
(indorsed by us over to him) accompanied by a draft for the goods special
new or lots which we are desirous of disposing of
amount of the bill (less deposit) is sent to the nearest bank bargain
at considerations. If your name and address is cor-
for collection. Upon payment of this draft, the bill of lading rectly written mail list,
on our you will be sure to receive the
will be delivered and goods can be procured from the Railroad regularly. If should receive
same you any letters from us in
Agent. Shipment by freight requires longer time than by ex- which
your name or address is not properly given, please notify
press, according to the distance. in order that
us at once we may correct same on our mail list
end insure your receiving all our circulars and catalogues regu-
NO. 21. GENERAL INQUIRIES.
larly.
Please use a separate sheet of paper with name and address
for general inquiries, such as estimates on special work, errors NO. 30. SALESROOMS, ETC,
in shipping, complaints, etc. We cheerfully answer inquiries of Our principal salesrooms, conceded be the finest in
to our
any nature, but if they are buried in the body of an order they line, the second floors, while for
are upon storage rooms reserve
are liable to be overlooked. stock, diamond cutting and mounting and gold jewelry factory
are located in the upper portion of the same building,
NO. 22. RING SIZER FREE.
We will forward free on application our copyrighted card of NO. 31. MELOTON PIANOS ON TRIAL.
Standard Ring Sizes. See photo of same in our Jewelry Division, We always prepared to ship the Meloton Piano to
are any
locality in the United States on ten days’ trial and approval,
NO. 23. ERRORS IN INSCRIPTIONS. and should the instrument unsatisfactory for
prove any reason
We will not be responsible for errors in engraving inscrip- whatsoever, will freight charges for its return.
we pay
tions, etc., unless the order is written large and legibly. The
safest plan is to write print, writing each letter distinct and NO. 32. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE,
as
apart, especially for capitals. We charge for all engraving, the Orders and communications written in any language are
rule in all wholesale houses. For prices see the last page of this promptly translated by our own officials and receive careful
catalogue. No engraving orders solicited between December and accurate attention. There need to be no hesitation in ad-
15th and 24th owing to delay, unless especially instructed to dressing us in any language, since we are in constant communi-
engrave regardless of delay. The delay on engraving orders cation with all parts of the world and such letters are of hourly
during the Christmas season is about one week. recurrence to us,
NO. 24. PACKAGES FOR ENCLOSURE. NO. 33. POSTAGE STAMPS.
We will not be responsible for packages sent to us “to be We accept postage stamps in any amount in payment for
packed with other goods,” or any packages we are instructed to goods at their full value, providing the stamps are in good con-
send to other houses for enclosure. dition. Jn sending stamps to us place them between wax paper;
if this is not done they are liable to stick together and thus be-
NO. 25. QUALITY OF GOLD. come worthless to us.
Throughout this catalogue goods made in 14 Karat gold are
described. Gold jewelry, where exact fineness is not given, NO. 34. DON’T CUT THIS CATALOGUE.
so
varies between 9 Karat and 14 Karat, while under no circum- It is not necessary to cut or mutilate this catalogue when
stances do we sell jewelry of low quality or inferior grade. It ordering. Simply mention number of page and number of
is well known that some concerns use an alloy of 4 Karat and article.
