* individual reenactors (active or "retired")
* unit quartermasters
* sutlers clearing out excess "new old stock"
* people who sew privately and need an outlet for their wares.

I have been providing this service since 1976 - first by newsletter and then on the web in 1996. All items are strictly REPRODUCTION. Some items are brand new and others used. As can be seen in the listings I try to be as detailed in my descriptions as I can and post photos when possible. I accept for consignment all Civil War related items EXCEPT for firearms (various legal reasons) and ladies civilian clothing and accessories (too size and fashion specific). I will consider vivandiere uniforms though because they're military specific.

2:  HOLDS:    If you see something you can't live without, call or e-mail me with the ITEM NAME and NUMBER and I will put it on HOLD for you. Such holds ("sale pending") are maintained for seven (7) business days to allow time for your payment to arrive. If I do not hear from the potential buyer at the end of the seven working day hold period, (the clock starts ticking when I get the call or e-mail to put the item on hold) the hold is removed and the item returned to active listing.

3:   PAYMENT:    We are now set up for for use on the majority of our consignment items. However, we continue to accept personal checks or money orders for those who do not wish to use PayPal because of the 3.26% fee associated with that service. Items paid for with PayPal are shipped within 48 hours. STATE and GOVERNMENT AGENCIES: Please contact me for additional payment arrangements.

PLEASE NOTE: 

       PERSONAL CHECKS are held to clear (the clearing process could take up to TEN business (working) days)
     before the item can be shipped.

     MONEY ORDERS allow for shipping within 48 hours after receipt. So if you're in a hurry for your item and      PayPal is not listed as a purchase option, please use a money order. Money orders are available at banks,
     post offices and are also available at many convenience stores. PLEASE NOTE: The 24 hour shipping
     policy does NOT apply to items that require customer requested services such as alterations, hemming, or
     any type of work to be done to the item prior to shipping. Please give us a little time to get any requested
     process finished.

Please make payment (check or money order) out to "STONY BROOK COMPANY".

I regret that I cannot maintain credits accounts, lay-aways or partial payments on any item. The majority of sellers who utilize the consignments service do so with one sole purpose - to sell their items as promptly as possible hence first come, first served.

4:   SHIPPING:    Once payment is received (and cleared in the case of checks) I will ship the item within 48 hours. I use PRIORITY MAIL unless the buyer specifically requests UNITED PARCEL SERVICE. UPS rates MAY differ than Priority Mail. Occasionally UPS will have to be the shipper of choice if an item is exceptionally large or heavy (such as tentage, bulk purchases, etc.). Very small or very lightweight items are usually sent via FIRST CLASS MAIL. When using post office services I try to calculate the best shipping option/price for the item and those shipping fees are always posted right after the item price. Shipping rates shown on these pages are for the continental United States. However, I do ship to CANADA but ask my Canadian friends to please contact me for specific shipping rates. I always combine shipping on multiple purchases for the benefit of the buyer. Finally, if any special shipping arrangement is requested (either stateside or Canada) and it incurs additional shipping fees, these are worked out with the buying customer prior to concluding the transaction.

5:   RETURNS:    Please play it safe - “If it doesn’t fit, don’t force it!”. Any item certainly may be returned SO LONG AS it has NOT been worn, altered, retailored, or abused in ANY WAY! Stony Brook Company alone will make that final determination! Some gents have asked me if this last remark is really necessary. In answer to that all I can say is "Brother, you'd be surprised what I get back sometimes and people expect a refund on it!!" If any item comes back to me the same way I sent it out, a STONY BROOK COMPANY refund check will be promptly issued for the purchase price of the item itself; NOT including any shipping fees either initial or return. IF YOU HAVE TO RETURN AN ITEM it is a very good idea to get insurance on it for its full value! Delivery Confirmation is another great idea - and especially if you elect not insure your return! REMEMBER, I am always glad to issue a refund for the item's purchase price - but I cannot issue a refund on something I do not receive! If an INSURED item that is being returned is lost or damaged you as the sender have to file the claim with the SHIPPER (Post Office, UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc); I cannot do it from this end.

6:   PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTION:    Sorry, I cannot ship anything that has not been paid for. If you purchase an item and it is unsatisfactory for any reason, it can be sent back as per our RETURNS policy above.

... and the most frequently asked question -

HOW DO I SELL SOMETHING ON CONSIGNMENT?   If you have an item that you would like to have listed in our consignments section just E-MAIL ME and I'll send you the details.