How To Order
After you have looked at the catalog, you may have questions regarding the type or gauge of string best suited to your instrument.  E-mail me and I will help you to make an informed choice.  Once you know what you need, you can place your order via e-mail or fax.  Simply tell me what strings you want, include your shipping address, and send your MC/Visa number with expiry date (mm/yy). 

Payment using MC, Visa, Discover, Amex, or Paypal
Many people send their credit card information via e-mail.  This does not seem to be any more risky than handing your credit card to a waiter in a restaurant or to a cashier in a store.  If however you feel you would like an extra measure of security, may I suggest you send your credit card information in two separate e-mails as many people do.  Or as always you can fax it to (503) 665-2738 or deliver it by voice mail to (503) 669-7966.  Be sure to include the expiration date (mm/yy). 

European customers  please note that I can accept deposits in a number of European currencies and beginning in 2002, the Euro. 
If MC/Visa is not possible for you, contact me and we'll work something out. 

Shipping Charges
Orders are shipped using the US Postal Service. 

• Domestic orders are normally shipped first class mail.  For orders up to 4 oz the postage and shipping materials charges are $2.00. 
Priority Mail service is available and this is normally $5.00. 
Express Mail service, which can ideally get your strings to you next day, is $20.00. 
Please understand that purchasing a faster mail service does not in itself, place your order in front of other orders being filled. It only expedites the package once it is shipped.

• Foreign deliveries are normally sent via air mail and up to 4 oz the p-h charge is $5.00. At our discretion we may ship via Registered Air Mail to assure the security of the contents.

Global priority mail is a bit faster than air mail and this service is $10.00. 
International Express Mail service is also available.  This service expedites delivery a bit beyond Global Priority and it is also traceable and automatically insured.  The cost for this service ranges from $25 - $40. To some countries, Express Mail is the only possible option due to the high incidence of mail theft.