Auction Guidelines
Conditions of Sale
General
This auction is open to members of the United Postal Stationery Society only.
The placing of a bid will constitute acceptance of the conditions of sale. Bids
will be accepted by mail, phone, or website/email.
All bids are per lot number as listed. The right is reserved to withdraw any
lot or lots and to group two or more lots.
Lots are sold to the highest bidder at one advance over the second highest bid.
However, please note that since there are no starting bids, if yours is the only
bid, the lot will be sold at your bid amount. There is no buyers commission.
Bid intervals are listed below.
| Up to $30.00 | 1.00 |
| 32.00 to 70.00 | 2.00 |
| 75.00 to 150.00 | 5.00 |
| 150.00 to 400.00 | 10.00 |
| 400.00+ | 25.00 |
In the case of duplicate bids, the earliest postmark or e-mail date will
prevail. The auctioneer shall regulate the bidding and in the event of any
dispute the auctioneer’s decision shall be final.
Unrealistic bids and bids believed not to be made in good faith will be
respectfully declined. There will be a $3.00 minimum bid on each lot.
Successful bidders will be notified of lots purchased and must remit before lots
are delivered. Payment is due upon receipt of invoice in U.S. funds. Make checks
payable to United Postal Stationery Society Auctions or UPSS Auctions.
Buyer pays all postage, insurance and handling. Lots will be sent by First
Class or Priority Mail, unless otherwise requested.
Michigan and California residents must pay sales tax.
Any lot which is incorrectly described may be returned within five (5) days from
receipt. Lots graded “average” or below, lots listed “as is”, and lots containing
more than five (5) items cannot be returned because of condition.
DESCRIPTIONS USED:
| ** | =Mint | only markings would be light pencil marks. |
| *a | = Unused | may have printed address or message, but no evidence of having |
| *m | | passed through the mail. “a” indicates that the printing is on the |
| | address side. “m” indicates that the printing is on the message side. |
| O | = Used | bears an address, postmark or receiving mark. Precancelled |
| | stationery may not have a postmark, but will be addressed. |
| /uf | = unfolded |
| /wcc | = with corner card. |
| /waa | = with added adhesive |
| VF | = very fine | has no detracting qualities unless noted. |
| F | = fine | possibly some minor faults as noted. |
| Avg | = average | will have faults as noted. |
| Toned | = brown or yellowish markings resulting from age or poor storage conditions |
| MB | = Minimum bid |
| Withdrawn | = Lot has been removed from auction |
To Consignors
- The UPSS Auction Manager is accepting consignments of all postal stationery,
single items and collections, and related items such as books, posters, catalogs, etc.
- There is a sellers commission charged for all lots sold. The rate is: 15%
on lots realizing up to $300. 10% on lots over $300 to $500 and 7% on lots
over $500. This commission is on each lot not on the total value of the consignment.
- The minimum value of lots offered for consignment is $5. This is the estimate
of true value not catalog value. The auctioneer can refuse any part of or an
entire consignment. The auctioneer may combine lots to bring the estimated value
over $5. The auctioneer makes final decisions on the lotting of items.
- Sellers are expected to correctly describe their own lots. All materials
submitted must have a detailed inventory of material sent along with an estimated
price. Material submitted without an inventory will be returned to the sender
at sender’s expense.
- Minimum bids are acceptable if they are realistic, and approved by the auctioneer.
- Payment on items sold will be as soon as possible after the sale, usually within 45 days.
Please send all consignments insured to:
| Bill Falberg | Phone: NA |
| UPSS Auction Sales | Email: wfalberg@comcast.net |
| PO Box 7873 | |
| Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302-7873 | |
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