Auction Agent: A representative designated by an Absentee Bidder or a bidder requiring anonymity during an auction (the client), and authorized to represent the client during the public auction bidding procedures ...
Auctions usually allow prospective purchasers to view the items beforehand, either in a catalogue, in the auction house, or both. [1]
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The auction terms of sale contain all the pertinent information you will need to know about the date the auction closes, acceptable methods of payment, how much time you will be allowed to settle your account, the buyer's fee, the return policy, ...
Auction: A sale of stamps, covers and other philatelic items where prospective purchasers place bids in an attempt to obtain the desired items. The highest bidder for each lot (described item or items) makes the purchase.
Auction: Sale of stamps & other philatelic material where collectors bid for the lots.
Authentication mark: Marking on back of stamps indication authentication of the stamp by experts.
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Auction A public sale at which stamps or covers are sold to the highest bidder. Bidding can be done in person or by mail, Internet or by phone through an agent. Also see Internet Auction.
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Auction Abbreviations - Terms used in auctions: box with X =cover, circle with dot =used; four small squares =block; square =piece or part of cover; star =mint.
Auction
An offering of coins or other items for sale where the buyer must bid against other potential buyers with no set price. This is in contrast with ordering from a catalog, price list, or advertisement at an advertised price.
Stamp auction online, read about the details of how to join a stamp auction online.
Auction catalogs are a major source of information in philately, since they are often the only published records of great collections.
The auction house's owner and company namesake, David Feldman stated that the buyers, a consortium, "have purchased the stamp believing it to be a solid investment in these turbulent times.
Like auction catalogs and government documents, exhibits serve as a valuable source of philatelic knowledge often including original research.
G: 1: Auction term for "good" condition. 2: Insured Letter; Scott catalog number prefix to identify stamps other than standard postage. 3: Symbol for Guilford Gravure, which appears before the plate number on coil stamps.
A leading auction firm, noted for careful descriptions, stipulates as a prologue to each sale that, "Stamps described as 'Mint' have never been hinged and are in exactly the same condition as they came from the Post Office. Otherwise, original gum (o.
In public auctions, you either mail in a bid or you (or your representative) bid live against "floor bidders." Some of these sales offer much higher priced, and respectively, more scarce and higher quality material.
Mail Auction A process of selling postcards through the mail by dealers or collectors. These may be privately printed auctions or ones that appear in the trade papers, such as Barr's Postcard News or The Postcard Collector.
Read my review of auction sites for more extensive information. Classifieds Linn's (searchable) Classifieds
A List of classified ad sites - from CancelNations.com
Classified Ads page at Rainbow Online
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A term written in auction descriptions and spoken or written during a retail transaction. It indicates that an item or lot is sold without guarantee or return privilege.
Some collectors prefer to sell directly to other collectors through shows or stamp catalog clubs and it is not unusual for any collector to sell their collection to friend, who collect personalized stamps; Auction houses is another avenue that any ...
In referring to the stamps they offer, auction dealers use the following terms that have become more or less generally understood.
Dan Hamernick - Runs a good auction of U.S. Stamps.
Robert Barker - A good selection of older used and unused stamps. Excellent service and good prices.
DJ's Stamps - Very complete selection of Mint, NH early-modern postage stamps.
Other JPA services include auctions where members may buy or sell their stamps, a service to help find penpals throughout the world, awards for junior stamp exhibitors, study groups, local chapter clubs, and contests.
As Is. A term usually used by auctions to denote that a stamp is offered for sale without any guarantees.
Mike Gutman, #168-4293
PO Box 1108
Mashpee MA 02649
Phone: (508) 477-6206
Email:
Two to four mail auctions per year for over 40 years. Net priced lists of 400 precancel stamps and collections via Email every week.
Discount postage - stamps sold at below face value. Most of the Canadian Elizabethan-era stamps can be bought in bulk via auction at a discount from face (typically 10%-20% below face value).
The Australian Philatelic Federation organises stamp shows around Australia every year. They often have special events for young collectors, with children's auctions, activities and competitions.
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while in the store.
c) Your local stamp club. They might let a member borrow a catalog until the next meeting. Ask them.
d) A stamp collector friend.
e) Last year's catalog can be found cheaply on stamp bid boards or at a stamp club auction.
- Abbreviation for 'estimated price' which an auctioneer thinks would be a fair price for a particular lot.
Etignettes - See "Air Label".
Etiquette - An adhesive which is not a postage stamp.
Stuart Katz: NY Stamps, buy & sell 5 days a week, collection auction
GB Stamps: Dedicated to the collecting and study of the stamps of Great Britain
Famous stamps: Famous stamps, valuable stamps, postage stamp collection ...
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