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Auction Guidelines
Conditions of Consignment
General
This auction is open to members of the United Postal Stationery Society only.
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| Withdrawn | = Lot has been removed from auction |
- 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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