HOW TO PURCHASE GATEWAY COMMEMORATIVES

We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Money Orders, Cashiers Checks, and Personal Checks. PLEASE NOTE: If you send a personal check your order will be held for 10 days from the day we receive your order to give the check time to clear the bank. Please be sure when you use credit cards that you enter the correct card number and expiration date.

WHAT ARE FULL-COLOR SILK CACHETS?

To become acquainted with Gateway, every customer must understand the words, "full-color silk cachet." The dictionary defines the word "cachet" as a message or design on an envelope marking a postal event. In our case, "full-color silk" refers to the very delicate material into which the very finest in original art and action photography are printed, bringing to life the whole purpose of the envelope. Once printed, each silk is applied BY HAND very carefully and lovingly. More information can be found in "OUR STORY".

WHY POSTMARKS?

The key to EVERY Gateway project is the postmark. As avid stamp collectors, we can tell anyone THE BEST WAY TO MARK A DATE IN HISTORY IS WITH A POSTMARK. Not only are postmarks the most official means of dating a Gateway envelope, the rules governing the granting of postmarks GUARANTEE that NO Gateway issue can EVER be reproduced, reprinted, or re-issued in any way. In some emergency cases, we have used Pitney Bowes cancellations for dating purposes. More information can be found in "OUR STORY."

WHAT ABOUT PRICES AND VALUES?

Gateway is a RARE BREED. Our first and most important goal has been the preservation of history over the years. We introduce every new product at moderate introductory prices to enable our dedicated customers to afford not just ONE but EVERY Gateway commemorative, thus creating a long and fabulous collection of personally autographed records of the last twenty-four years' most important sporting events. We love to see our $24.95 products eventually rise in value to hundreds of dollars IN THE HANDS OF OUR CUSTOMERS. Once an original issue of 500 - 1,500 sells out, we have NO CONTROL over the secondary market. Most of our Sold-Out issues have HAPPY HOMES. People hate to let go of them, and many are already considered family heirlooms. More information can be found in "OUR STORY."

CERTIFICATES OF AUTHENTICITY

Gateway Stamp provides Certificates of Authenticity for all autographed items. Gateway's reputation for providing authentic autographs over the last 30 years is the best in the industry. We have an uncompromising policy here: "IF FOR ANY REASON A CELEBRITY IS UNWILLING OR UNABLE TO PERSONALLY AUTOGRAPH OUR ENVELOPES, WE WANT NOTHING ON THEM AT ALL."

HOW TO USE THE SHOPPING CART

Browse through the different pages of products. When you find a Commemorative or item you want to purchase, enter the quantity and press the "add item" button. You WILL NOT see the SHOPPING CART, only a quick note stating "ITEM ADDED" and then "If your browser does not support JAVA SCRIPT, please press BACK now. Once the item is added you will be taken back to the page you ordered from.

To see the items in your shopping cart click the "VIEW CART" button at the top of the page. To delete any item from your shopping cart, enter 0 in the quantity box for that item and click the re-calculate button at the bottom of the page. You will then see the item removed and a new total for the remaining items.

When you are ready to purchase your order click on the "Check Out" button at the top of the page. If you live in Missouri, be sure to select the appropriate tax. Add appropriate shipping amount. Recalculate your order. If everything is correct you are now ready to purchase your order.

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