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Thousands of gift ideas in ·this book and in our Big Fall Catalog
HOW TO ORDER
Shop through this catalog now. List all the things you want on one of
our order blanks. Print, or write plainly, your name and complete
address.
If
you live on a rural route, include route number, box number,
and any other helpful delivery information. For more efficient service, all
members of same household should use same name each time they order.
So that we can give you satisfaction every time you order, please
give us
catalog nmnber, q11antity, name of each item, color, pattern, finish,
size,
price,
shippi·ng weight
and any special information asked for in the
description of the item-each time you order.
On cash orders add up the shipping weights of all the items you are
ordering and change ounces to pounds (16 ounces .to a pound). You'll
find parcel post rates below; other helpful shipping information (such as
Railway Express rates and estimated freight rates) in our Big Book.
On Sears Credit Terms orders, we ship prepaid and charge your
account.
The best ways to send money are by post office money order, express
money order, by bank draft or check. Don't send currency or postage
stamps. Your mail carrier will buy a post office money order for you
if you live on a rural route. You can also get a money order at your
post office or from your local express agent.
IMPORTANT ABOUT PRICES
Yo« always get o·ur
lowGt
prices
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if the price of any item in this catalog
is reduced in another current Sears Catalog, we will fill your order at the
lower price and return every penny of the difference to you. Regardless
of which Sears Catalog you order from, you always get the benefit of
the lowest current catalog prices.
Should the Federal, State or Local Governments increase or impose
additional taxes after this book goes to press, we reserve the right to
add such taxes to the prices shown. On the other hand, if any of the exist–
ing taxes are reduced or terminated while this catalog is in effect, we
shall adjust our prices accordingly.
Prices in this catalog apply only to orders placed hy mail, telephone,
telegraph or in person at a Sears Catalog Sales Office, Retail Store
Catalog Sales Department or in one of Sears Affiliated stores.
CREDIT TERMS
When ordering on Sears Credit Terms (see pages.266 to 268), check the
proper square at the bottom of order blank. Have head, of the household
answer the questions on the back and sign his or her name.
If
you are
adding on to an Easy Payment or a revolving Charge Account, show
your account number and the name of the store carrying your account.
C.O.D. MAIL ORDERS
For economy's sake
~ve
urge you to send a money order or check with
your mail order, or to use Sears Credit Terms. On parcel post C.O.D.
shipments, the Post Office charges you a C.O.D. collection fee. They
also charge you a money order fee for sending payment to us.
We do not ship C.O.D. orders for live animals or birds, perishable
goods or for merchandise cut, engraved, printed, or made to order; for
merchandise shipped direct from factory or shipped to foreign cow1tries
or to anyone other than person sending order.
Sears will ship merchandise anywhere you wish
in this Country or to many Foreign Countries
Just order from this or any other Sears Catalog- by mail or in person–
at the Sears unit near you, and give us your shipping instructions.
We promptly handle orders to be shipped to any State and we mai1i–
tain a complete Export Department devoted exclusively to overseas
shipments. Complete documentation, packing, crating, insurance and all
other details are handled at minimum cost.
We can ship to dozens of countries in Europe, Latin America, Africa,
Asia and the Near East, including A.P.O. and F.P.O. addresses overseas.
Keep in mind that it may take 30 to 60 days for an order to reach many
countries even after it is approved and ·accepted for shipment.
If
merchandise you order is prohibited for shipment by law or presents
special problems, we will contact you. Contact a Sears Catalog Sales
Office, Catalog Order Plant or the Catalog Sales Department in a Sears
Retail Store for additional information and help in placing your order.
YOU CAN COUNT ON SEARS FOR SERVICE
When you buy an appliance or mechanical or electrical item, large or small,
from Sears you can buy with complete confidence. 'We will repair or replace any
defective part on such merchandise without charge during the guarantee period.
If
you move to another town, your Sears guarantee is still good. After the
expiration of the guarantee on Sears mechanical equipment or appliances, we will
still provide service through our local stores at their prevailing rates. Ask about
a Sears Service Contract.
If
you have any questions about our merchandise or
sen~ce,
contact your
nearest Catalog Sales Office or Catalog Sales Department of Sears Retail Store
or write to Personal Service Department, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago,
Illinois 60607.
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SEARS GUARANTEE
Your satisfaction Is guaranteed or your money back
We guarantee that every article in this catalog is accurately
described and ill ustrated.
If for any reason whatever, you are not satisfied with any article
purchased from us, we want you to return it to us at our expense.
We wi ll exchange it for exactly what you want, or wi ll return
your money, includ ing any transportation charges you have paid.
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IMPORTANT TAX NOTICE
If
you live in any of the places listed below, please add to your order an amount,
at the rate shown, to cover the following:
Illinois (Expense due to Retail Occupational
Tax, 372c state tax,
72c
city tax) .............. •.. .....•. , ..•....... . . 4%
Indiana (Use Tax)......... . . .
. ........ . . . .. . . ...... . ........ 2%
Iowa (Use Tax) .
. . . .......... . ..... .. . ..... . . . . . . ... . .. . . . ... .2%
Kentucky (Use Tax) .. . ....... . ..... . .. . .. . .. ... . . . . ... .. .......•..... 3%
Michigan (Use Tax) .................... . ...... .. ... . .............. . . .. 4%
Missouri (Use Tax) ..... . ..... . .. . ..... . ...... . .. . ................. . .. 3%
Ohio (Use Tax).
. .... . . . .... . ......... .. ................... 3%
Wisconsin (Use Tax)...
. .... . .............. . ..... ... 3%
Wisconsin customers omit tax where not applicable. (Examples of non-taxable items: articles used exclusively
in agriculture: most lines of clothing, paint etc.) Any tax sent in error will be refunded.
HOW TO FIGURE PARCEL POST CHARGES
PARCEL POST RATES
Packages weighing up to 70 pounds and measuring
not more than 100 inches in combined length and
girth can be sent by parcel post in all parcel post
zones, except when mailed at a first class post office
and addressed for city delivery to another first
class post office.
DISTANCE FROM CATALOG ORDER PLANT
DISTANCE FROM CATALOG ORDER PLANT
If
:~J~1 Zone3,Zone41Zone5
Zones
SHIPPING
SHIPPING
1and2
WEIGHT
Local NotOver
151
to
301
to
601
to
- WEIGHT
Local
Not Over
Zone
150
300
600
1000
Zone
J~~s
Miles
Miles
Miles
Miles
Up to
but not incl.
16 oz.
4c
for the
first
2 oz.
and
2c for
each
11 lbs.
l
oz.
to 12
lbs...
49c
93c
addl. oz.
12 lbs.
l oz, to 13 lbs.,
51c
98c
16
OZ,
to
2 lbs... 29c
46c
52c
13 lbs.
1oz. to 14 lbs.. ,
53c $1.03
2
lbs.
1 oz.
to
3 lbs..
31c
46c
49c
55c
64c
14 lbs.
1 oz. to 15
lbs..
55c
1.08
Catalog numbers followed by "K" (items weigh–
ing 21 pow1ds to 40 pounds and under 72 inches
in length and girth combined, for example,
30 N 1412K) can be mailed from a First Class
Post Office to a First Class Post Office in Local, 1st
and 2nd parcel post zones only. Catalog numbers
followed by "L" (items weighing 41 to 70 pounds
and on all items, regardless of weight, where the
combined length and girth is 72 to 100 inches, for
example 11 N 5738L) cannot be mailed from a
First Class Post Office to a First Class Post Office
in any parcel post zone. Catalog N unlbers ending
with "N", "2N",
"NH",
etc. are always unmailable.
3
lbs.
1 oz.
to
4 lbs... 33c
40c
I
42c
51c
5Sc
64c
75c
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4
lbs.
1
oz. to
5 lbs..
35c
57c
62c
72c
87c
15 lbs. 1oz. to 16 lbs..
57c
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so.-
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16
lbs.
l
oz. to
17
lbs
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59c
5 lbs. 1 oz. to
6 lbs..
37c
17
lbs.
1 oz. to 18
lbs...
61c
6
lbs.
I oz.
to
7 lbs..
39c
68c
75c
88c $1.07
18 lbs. 1oz. to 19 lbs..
63c
7
lbs.
1
oz. to
8
lbs.
41c
73c
81c
95c
1.18
19
lbs.
1 oz. to 20
lbs
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65c
·s lbs.
l
oz. to
9
lbs...
43c
78c
87c
$1.03
1.28
9
lbs.
I
oz.
to 10
lbs...
45c
83c
93c
1.10
1.38
for each additional
10 lbs. I oz. to II lbs... 47c
88c $1.00
1.18
1.48
pound add...
...
2c
Rates on this page are subject to change without notice
NOTE:
Please send enough money with your order to poy for postage. If you send more than is
required, v:e return the extra amount. See Chart above when figuring amonnt to allow for postage.
1.13
1.18
1.23
1.28
1.32
4c
Zone3 Zone4
Zones
151 to 301 to 601 to
300
600
1000
Miles
Miles
Miles
$1.06 $1.26 $1.58
1.12
1.33
1.69
1.18
1.41
1.79
1.24
1.48
1.89
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1.30
1.56
1.99
1.36
1.64
2.09
1.42
1.71
2.20
1.48
1.79
2.30
1.54
~1·2.40
Sc
7c
9c