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This is a public and voluntary auction. All purchases are made at buyer's risk. |
§2
All bids are accepted via the Internet at the auction site, after entering the customer number and access code, in safe encrypted code. |
§3
All transactions are to be made in US dollars. |
§4
For each lot there is a current bid amount displayed. |
§5
The Lots marked "traditional auction" are those placed by other auctioneers and auction houses. The Lots marked "Internet auction" are those placed by Polphilamart. The bidding conditions of the "traditional auction" lots are made under the auctioneers' and auction houses' discretion. Each lot will have a description of the conditions on which one may bid on. The transactions for these lots are made between the customer and the auction house. Polphilamart is an agent between the two parties. Therefore, Polphilamart is not responsible for the conditions the auctioneer or auction house has placed for their lots. |
§6
The bidding steps are as follows:
| from $0.00 | to $50.00 | $1.00 | | from $50.01 | to $100.00 | $2.00 | | from $100.01 | to $200.00 | $3.00 | | from $200.01 | to $500.00 | $5.00 | | from $500.01 | to $1,000.00 | $10.00 | | over $1,000.01 | $25.00 |
In each case the next minimum bid is suggested automatically. |
§7
The highest bidder is obligated by his offer to accept the lot. The bidder must make his/her payment within 14 days of recieving the auction invoice. The purchased lot is delivered to the buyer upon full settlement of the purchase. |
§8
All the lots are described with greatest care and to the best of our knowledge. Failure to understand the description in Polish will not be considered a justified reason for the highest bidder to refuse to accept a lot. Bidders who are unable to read Polish can submit inquiries in English or German during the auction. Accumulated lots and collections cannot be subject of any claim. |
§9
All lots in the catalogue are shown in digital photographs. At
express request we can send additional digital photographs, copies of
certificates, or descriptions. These are the only ways the lots can be examined
via the internet. |
§10
Claims due to physical defects or faults must be submitted within 14 days from receipt of the lot in question. |
§11
The auction catalogue quotes the latest Fischer and Michel catalogue numbering. Symbols are explained separately. |
§12
Within 10 days after the auction is closed, any lot not sold during the auction may be purchased at a negotiable price. All price offers should be made via e-mail. |
§13
We reserve the right to withdraw any lot during the auction. |
§14
In all other matters we reserve the right of interpretation. |
§15
No commission is added to the purchase price. The buyer must cover any P&P costs. You can calculate the costs by visiting:www.canadapost.ca |
§16
Polphilamart's internet auction requires that the auctioneer accepts philately and numismatic deposits for commission sales under these specified terms:
1.The minimum starting price must be at least $1000.00 USD.
2. We do not charge for putting deposits on auctions.
3. 15% percent commission is taken after the highest bid is collected at the end of the auction.
4. In the situation that there were no bids placed, we put the deposits on the nearest auction, and up to three consecutive auctions following.
5. Before placing items up on the auction, the auction deposits must be sent to the auctioneer by registered mail 21 days before the auction commenses. Please mail to the following address:
POLPHILAMART
Leszek(Les) Smolik
31 Logan Court
Barrie, ONT
L4N 8G9
Canada.
6. In case there were no bids on three consecutive auctions, the auctioneer sends back the deposits without any charges. The owner has to cover any P&P cost. You can calculate the costs by visiting the web site: www.canadapost.ca |
§17
All persons authorised to participate in the auction have their unique
customer number and access code. The customer number and access code are
issued upon completing the registration form. All information is trasnfered to
the customer in a confidential manner.The use of a customer number and code
contitutes placing a purchase order. |
§18
All the information that is take upon registration at the internet auction house POLPHILAMART are encrypted in a safe code which only the auctioneer has access to. All the information is strictly confidential and is not shown to a third party. The programming system of the internet auction house POLPHILAMART follows the rules and regulations required in Canada and the United States. |
§19
Grade and condition
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Characteristics
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unounted mint
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mounted mint
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partly gummed mint
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postmarked
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stamp on a piece
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stamp on cover
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block of 4 stamps
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double print or double overprint
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inverted overted overprint
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doubleprint: inverted and normal
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cancelled to order
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first day cover
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reprint
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preforated
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line preforation
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comb preforation
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harrow preforation
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rouletted
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imperforated
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one side imperforated
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pair
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pair te^te^be^che
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makulatur
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offset printing
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steel, engtavring
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rotogravure
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litography
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typography
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triple surcharge/overprint
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double and incerted surcharge/overprint
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watermark
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proof
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double printing
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surcharge/overprint
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forgery occuring
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postal forgery
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forged postmark occuring
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Characteristics of coins and banknotes
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Proof
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Specimen
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proof (mirror stamp)
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uncirculated ( 100% )
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extremely fine (75%-80% UNC)
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very fine (50%-60% UNC)
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fine (35%-40% UNC)
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very good (25%-30% UNC)
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good (15%-25% UNC)
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poor (10%-15% UNC)
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Catalogues of stamps
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Fi
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Catalogue Fischer
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Mi
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Catalogue Michel
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Sc
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Catalogue Scott
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Catalogues of coins and banknotes
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Kp
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Catalogue Krause
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Pa
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Catalogue Parchimowicz
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Mił
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Catalogue Miłczak
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