How to Shop Online - Updated 4/10/04
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Our online Catalog is easy to navigate and you'll find everything you need to assemble your dreams. The easy-to-use menu links you to various categories in our Catalog, and each category has sections that allow you to go to just what you're looking for. Due to shipping and labor costs, there is a $10 MINIMUM order requirement.
You can also click on our Site Map button or on the Mini world logo at the top of each page .
You can click the Ordering , Return  & Privacy Policies button, which will answer most of your questions about Ordering and Returns. cllick here for Order & Shipping Info Link
click here for Shipping rates The Shipping Information menu button will bring you to information and rate charts that will answer most of your shipping questions.
 
Both domestic and International shipping rates are listed here.
Secure Shopping
Our secure on-line shopping feature is safe to use. You must have COOKIES ENABLED on your computer to use this secure shopping feature.
We process all credit card orders in-house, and we do not subscribe to any automatic credit card processing services. We believe that our system best provides for your credit safety.
Just as in any credit card transactions, you should always check your credit card statements for any possible fraudulent purchases on your card, and notify us immediately if you believe that someone is making purchases with us without your knowledge. Never send any credit card information via ordinary e-mail.
Traditionalists can Printable Order Form to mail in and phone or Fax your order to us
How to Shop Online
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When you want to purchase an item, you simply click on the Green Add to Cart Button button
located next to the item. If the item has a color or size option, you'll be first asked to select your choice. You'll then see your personal shopping Cart screen, which shows you the item you just placed into your Cart. The Shopping Cart screen is where you can add additional quantities of items you've already placed in your cart. All you need to do is change the quantity from 1 to whatever amount you want of that particular item - or, if you change your mind about an item, you can simply click on the remove button and that item is deleted from your order. Just use your web Browser arrow to go back to our catalog and continue shopping.
What's in My Cart?....
You can see what you already have in your Shopping Cart by simply clicking on the What's in your Basket button on the Menu bar. This brings you to your secure Shopping Cart screen whenever you want. And your Shopping Cart will will be with you for as long as you want to wander around our store - so you can visit our Tips & Other Good Stuff section and see what's going on with your fellow dollmakers and for helpful tips and lots of other good stuff.  You can even see what events you might like to attend in the future -- your Shopping Cart will be there waiting for you when you're ready to Check Out.
How to get back to our catalog You'll need to use the Back Arrow on your browser window to return from the Shopping Cart screen back to the catalog page you were on to continue shopping or to visit our informational pages. The Return to Catalog button at the top of the Shopping Cart screen will return you to our main Catalog page.
Checking Out.....
You can purchase what's in your shopping cart at any time. Simply click on the Check Out button at the top of the Shopping Cart screen or click on the  Make Purchases Now button on the menu bar from any catalog page.
When you Check Out you will be sent to our SECURE ordering pages, where you'll be asked for your shipping and billing information and preferences. Please make sure all your information is correct. If your email address is wrong you won't get a confirmation of your order.

After you've completed your shipping and billing information, you'll see a screen with your total order. There is a box at the bottom of the screen with your approximate shipping costs based on UPS. Please PRINT OUT THIS SCREEN, as it will show your Invoice Number.

You'll receive an automated e-mail confirmation of your order. If you don't receive an e-mail confirmation your e-mail address was incorrect. Please contact us with the correct address.
Problems While Shopping
Please be patient when your computer is accessing our secure site, as it may take a few moments to process your information. If you encounter any difficulties or problems, please contact our webmaster and let us know about it.
You might also want to take a look at our Tips on Browsing the Internet page to see if there is something there that may help. 
Notice from Microsoft - Feb 2004: If you've recently had trouble logging on to Web sites or completing Internet transactions - or if you have started seeing the message "HTTP 500 internal server error" when trying to visit secure Web sites - then you might need this update.
You can download this Microsoft update free by clicking here.
Netscape Browsers: If you are using Netscape browser 4.06 or older you may receive a "Certificate Authority Is Expired" notification starting 01/01/2000 when you place an online order . The transaction will still be secure but we recommend you upgrade your browser ASAP. For more information please go to Netscape's informational and upgrade page
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