AUCTIONS
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THE NOVEMBER AUCTION WILL START MAY 1
AUCTIONS ARE HELD EVERY MAY AND NOVEMBER
Stamps are listed in alphanumeric order: 1, 10, 100, 1000, 2, 20, 200, 2000, etc., with names in text following the numbered items. Insurance is available as an option during Check Out. Failure to purchase insurance waives any right to a PayPal claim for non-delivery. We sometimes use stock images. Variations in image quality are from consignor scans. U.S. members are asked to pay by check. Payment is due within seven (7) days of the close. Make check out to the "China Stamp Society" and mail it to China Stamp Society, H. James Maxwell, PO BOX 481844, Kansas City, MO 64148-1844
- Bidding increments: $1-50 are $1, $50-$100 are $5, $100-500 are $10, $500-1,000 are $50, $1,000-5,000 are $100, $5,000-$100,000 are $500, $100,000 and up are $5,000.
- Auctions run the entire month.
- Lots sell at one increment over the second highest bid.
- Each item has an opening bid amount.
- There are no hidden reserves.
- There is no buyer's premium.
- Bids and payments are in US Dollars.
- Tie bids go to the earliest bidder.
- Bids cannot be retracted.
- Winning Bidder Emails are sent after the close.
- Your invoice will be in your 'Members Only' after the close.
- Optional insurance is available during Check Out.
- An incorrectly described lot (other than large lots) must be returned within 60 days.
- Only members may buy and sell in the auctions.
- We may withdraw an item or reject a bid or bidder.
- Bid your maximum, the system will bid for you up to that amount.
- Please see 'Abbreviations and Catalogs' used below.
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