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Have any questions? Email me: micsmibs@outlook.com
About
The Story of Mic's Mibs
The journey started with 7,000 vintage marbles in jars and a worldwide pandemic........
Alyssa Michalsky (hence, MIC's Mibs) is the owner and CEO of the only Canadian retail Marble store in existence.
What is Mibs? For those of you not yet fully versed in the marble lingo, "Mibs" is slang for marbles!
Lots more to come in this section, but for now, enjoy shopping!
The journey started with 7,000 vintage marbles in jars and a worldwide pandemic........
Alyssa Michalsky (hence, MIC's Mibs) is the owner and CEO of the only Canadian retail Marble store in existence.
What is Mibs? For those of you not yet fully versed in the marble lingo, "Mibs" is slang for marbles!
Lots more to come in this section, but for now, enjoy shopping!
Please read "The Basics" and the "F.A.Q." on how to purchase from this site, which includes shipping prices and payment options.
If you still have questions, please do not hesitate to email me at micsmibs@outlook.com, Alternatively, you can find me on Facebook under the name "Alyssa MicsMibs"
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The Basics
Everything you need to know about purchasing from this website including shipping options
Currency is in USD
All prices including shipping costs are in USD. (Sorry my fellow Canadians, I could only pick one currency for this site, and my customers are 99% American)
How to purchase from this Website
Just add the item(s) you want to your cart and then check out using Paypal. You will be prompted to select a shipping option. This is where it might get a little complicated, so please read the next post on shipping options and costs.
Canadian Customers may use eTransfer as well as Paypal. Please contact me first if you wish to pay with an eTransfer so I can confirm your order.
Canadian Customers may use eTransfer as well as Paypal. Please contact me first if you wish to pay with an eTransfer so I can confirm your order.
Selecting the CORRECT shipping option with your order
A flat rate price will appear at check out, depending on what was purchased. COMBINED orders may be subject to additional fees if the combined weight is greater than the flat rate fee for that category.
You will be billed after your order if this is the case.
If you are UNSURE of what shipping option you should be selecting, please check out by clicking the option: "I don't know what the shipping should be, please bill me after you see my order"
If at any time you wish to get a shipping quote for a combined order, please message me first BEFORE you check out and I will be happy to provide you with the correct cost before billing.
You will be billed after your order if this is the case.
If you are UNSURE of what shipping option you should be selecting, please check out by clicking the option: "I don't know what the shipping should be, please bill me after you see my order"
If at any time you wish to get a shipping quote for a combined order, please message me first BEFORE you check out and I will be happy to provide you with the correct cost before billing.
US & Canadian Shipping Options and Costs
USA - $11 USD Flat Rate Tracked package from CANADA.
--- (for most orders under $150)
- Max insurance is $75USD and Max weight is 200g (which holds approximately 25 player sized marbles) I will take the risk on the other $75 in value to keep shipping costs down for your orders.
- If your order is OVER $150, you will be prompted to select the expedited package with full insurance for your order up to $500USD
- If you wish to skip the insurance and keep the lower priced shipping option, you may do so, but must send the payment through as family and friends instead of goods and services. You will be taking the risk on the package this way.
- Please contact me first for assistance with this option.
CANADA-$11 USD Flat Rate Tracked & insured to Ontario
-$14 USD Flat Rate to All other Provinces
--- (for most orders under $150)
- Max insurance is $75USD and Max weight is 300g (which holds approximately 35 player sized marbles) I will take the risk on the other $75 in value to keep shipping costs down for your orders.
- If your order is OVER $150, you will be prompted to select the flat rate cost that covers the full insurance for your order up to $500USD
- If you wish to skip the insurance, you may do so, but must send the payment through as family and friends instead of goods and services. You will be taking the risk on the package this way.
- Please contact me first for assistance with this option.
*NB Some heavier items on this website have been individually priced for shipping. You will see that price when scrolling over the marble or at checkout
Can I combine shipping?
Yes, of course! And I can even hold your box open for a month for you to add more before I ship out.
Just send me a message ahead of time, or at check out that you would like to defer shipment and then you can save on shipping costs! I can confirm the total shipping cost for you at the end when you're ready to ship everything out.
Just send me a message ahead of time, or at check out that you would like to defer shipment and then you can save on shipping costs! I can confirm the total shipping cost for you at the end when you're ready to ship everything out.
I've been buying from you on Facebook. Should I purchase direct on here, or message you first?
For those of you who know me and have bought from me on Facebook, welcome to the store!
Since this platform allows anyone to purchase at any time, if you see something you REALLY like, grab it right away. I can not guarantee it will be available the next day. However, you can still contact me first if you'd like and I can mark it as sold. I usually see and reply your FB messages instantly unless I'm working.
If you already have a box open with me, check out with the shipping option that shows $0.00 and I'll add them to your box and bill you later if any additional shipping charges.
Since this platform allows anyone to purchase at any time, if you see something you REALLY like, grab it right away. I can not guarantee it will be available the next day. However, you can still contact me first if you'd like and I can mark it as sold. I usually see and reply your FB messages instantly unless I'm working.
If you already have a box open with me, check out with the shipping option that shows $0.00 and I'll add them to your box and bill you later if any additional shipping charges.
F.A.Q
Help! I don't know how to check out and choose the right Shipping Cost?
Not to worry my friend! Simply email me at micsmibs@outlook.com and I will send you the appropriate invoice from Paypal. You do NOT have to have a Paypal account to make a purchase. You can use any major credit card through the Paypal Checkout and Invoice.
If you are worried someone might purchase your marble while you wait to hear back from me, then check out with the blank shipping option and just pay for the marble(s) without shipping added. I can invoice you for the shipping cost after.
Do you charge tax?
As a registered tax paying business, yes, I do charge tax, however, it is already worked into the cost of the purchase price for you. You will not see any additional fees regardless of where your purchase is made from, either Canada, USA or the rest of the world.
Is it safe to purchase from you online?
Yes! Mic's Mibs is my secondary business alongside my own Professional Music Business. Please feel free to have a look at my other life's work at www.divineharp.com. I have been an entrepeneur for the past 25 years and have owned and run my own music studio all my life.
Any payments made online go directly through Paypal where your payments are secure either with an account or through credit card. Paypal ensures buyer protection with their system. I must provide a tracking number and proof of shipment to your address in order to fulfill the proper requirements for receiving payments for products.
Mic's Mibs is a registered Business with an HST number in the Province of Ontario, Canada.
Can I get a refund or return on my purchase?
In certain circumstances, I will be happy to provide a refund or issue a return should the marble not match the Identification or description.
Your purchase should always be a pleasant one and marbles are meant to bring us all joy! If you are not happy with your purchase, I insist that you contact me immediately and I will do everything in my power to make it right.
What is that white circle at the top of each marble picture?
Glad you asked! That white ring is the light from the top of my LED photo box that I use to take pictures of the marbles with.
Are your photos colour edited?
No! I never alter the appearance of any marble in my photos. However, I do use an LED light box to take pictures with, and that sometimes causes the marble to appear brighter in photos than in hand.
If I feel the colours in the photo are way off base from the true colours of the marble, I will either try to adjust the brightness or state this in my description.
The photo grids I use are mainly for convenience, so you can quickly see all sides of the marble in one shot.
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Block's Auctions
Come visit my friend and colleague, Robert Block for some big time auction fun! Live Auctions are set up every month for a one night bidding extravaganza. Even if you're not bidding just yet, his page is a wonderful resource for ID as well as past sale prices. Don't miss the next one!
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Grandpa Marble
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- Dundas, Ontario, Canada
Find me on Facebook where I have between 5-15 auctions DAILY on the Facebook Marble Groups! ----Want to know more? Just message Alyssa MicsMibs on Facebook. There's only one of me... ;)