Autographs-Coins-Currency-Americana

1. This is a Mail Bid, Phone & Fax Auction, Closing Date:
October 11, 2003. Mail, Phone & Fax Bids accepted, these absentee bids will
be executed over eBay Live Auctions on Sunday, October 12th, beginning at 10
AM Pacific Time. The sale is conducted in accordance with the regulations
of the State of
California and the City of San Diego.
2. All bids placed through eBay Live Auctions will carry a 20%
"Buyer's Premium." This Sum will be the Purchase Price. Consignors who
purchase lots, even if they own them, are subject to this fee in addition to
the contracted "Seller's Fee". An additional 2.5% Service Fee will be added
to ALL Invoices paid by Credit Card.
3. MAIL, FAX and PHONE BIDS will be accepted. The signed original
bidder form must immediately follow in the mail marked "Faxed or Phoned",
with date at top.
4. Auction sales are sold strictly for cash in U.S. Funds. Lots will
be sold in even dollar amounts. Shipping, Handling and Insurance costs will
be added to each invoice and are the responsibility of the buyer. California
residents add 7.25% sales tax; San Diego County residents add 7.75% sales
tax. Numismatic Sales over $1,000 are exempt from California sales tax.
Returned check fee - $25 per occurrence.
5. We feel our estimates reflect fair market values, all bids entered
below any "Low estimate", including any requested increases, will not be
reduced. EAHA and its owners expressly reserve the right to bid upon and/or
consign items in this sale. We represent and bid for both mail bidders and
consignors. Some lots may carry a reserve.
6. This is NOT AN APPROVAL SALE. If you do not intend to buy, please
do not bid! Bids below 60% of Low Estimate are typically considered
frivolous and may not be entered. The auctioneer reserves the right to
reject any bid and withdraw any lot without recourse or notification to
bidders. Certain credit terms must be arranged and confirmed in writing,
well in advance of bidding. Bidders agree to allow EAHA to report
information about how they handle their account to others, including credit
reporting agencies.
7. New bidders must furnish satisfactory credit references, or
deposit 20% of their total bids, before such bids can be accepted. Deposits
will be applied to purchases and any unused portion will be refunded within
10 days.
8. All lots shall be sold to the highest bidder as determined by the
auctioneer. If any dispute arises, the auctioneer's decision shall be
absolute and final. No "Unlimited" or "Buy" bids will be accepted.
9. When identical mail bids are received, preference is given to the
first bid. Official results will be announced on the Tuesday following the
sale date, as all bids and final bid sheets are checked and audited on
Monday. No results, verbal or otherwise, are valid or binding until the
official results have been published.
10. Grading is a subjective description. It is the opinion of the
cataloguer as to the state of preservation of a particular coin or lot. The
grading standards used in this catalogue are derived from the numismatic
field and may differ from those used in other specialty areas. The term
"proof" is used to describe a method of manufacture and is not a grade or
condition. Such terms are the opinion of the cataloguer and shall be deemed
to be part of the description and not an attribution. No warranty, whether
expressed or implied, is made with respect to any grade, condition, or other
adjectival descriptions, which can and do vary, even among experts. No
warranty, whether expressed or implied, is made that any specific item in
this sale will subsequently be graded the same way by any third party or
other grading service, or to its merchantability. All lots Certified by
PCGS, NGC, ANACS, PCI, CGA, the Philatelic Foundation, or any independent
grading service are sold "As Is" and are absolutely not returnable. Bidders
inspecting lots prior to the sale will not be granted any return privileges,
except for reasons of authenticity. All group lots and framed items are
sold "AS IS" and are not returnable.
11. Lots must be Paid in Full IMMEDIATELY upon receipt of the auction
invoice. Balances still due 15 days past our auction date are considered
late and are subject to a 1.5% per month finance charge, as are cash
advances beginning from the date of our payment check. By bidding in this
sale, even if for a corporation or as an agent of another individual, a
bidder personally guarantees prompt payment, upon receipt of invoice and
adherence to all terms of sale. EAHA at any time may rescind a sale for
non-payment by the buyer.
12. The auctioneer reserves the right to postpone or delay the
auction, for a reasonable period of time, due to any significant, relevant
event which, in the sole judgment of the auctioneer, makes it inadvisable to
hold the auction as scheduled, without recourse from any bidder or
prospective bidder.
13. GUARANTEES OF AUTHENTICITY. All items are guaranteed to be
authentic and as described for a period of 30 calendar days following each
sale. After that time, no items, except for the items listed below, are
returnable under any circumstances, including questions of authenticity, and
are considered to have been sold "as is". Coins, Currency, and Autographed
Documents are guaranteed to be authentic and as described forever. This
additional guarantee under these situations is extended only to the original
buyer of record and requires presentation of the original sales invoice and
verification that the item(s) is(are) in the same condition as when
originally sold. All guarantees under this Paragraph are subject to the
limitations and terms outlined in Paragraph 14.
14. If a lot is found to be substantially non-conforming having a
material error in its catalog description, thereby significantly reducing
its value, the purchaser must notify EAHA, in writing, within three days of
receipt. In any event, we must receive the lot back for re-inspection
within 30 days of our auction date. After that 30 day period, no lot may be
returned. The lot must remain in its original, sealed auction holder. Final
determination of such claim's merit rests solely and absolutely with the
auctioneer. Any and all return privileges may be voided, at EAHA's
discretion, if payment is not received by EAHA within 30 days after the
auction date. Any dispute after the settlement date (45 calendar days after
the sale date) is strictly between the bidder and consignor without
responsibility of the Auctioneer. If the consignor has already been paid
for the lot(s) in dispute, Auctioneer shall pay the original purchaser the
amount of our commissions, any other sale proceeds to which we are entitled
and applicable taxes received from the purchaser on the sale and make demand
on the consignor to pay the balance of the original purchase price to the
original purchaser. Should the consignor fail to pay such amount promptly,
Auctioneer shall disclose the identity of the consignor and assign to the
original purchaser our rights against the consignor with respect to the
lot(s) the sale of which is sought to be rescinded. Upon such disclosure
and assignment, any liability of EAHA as consignor's agent with respect to
said lot(s) shall automatically terminate. Photographs should be considered
a part of the description and any defects visable in the photograph but not
mentioned in the written description cannot be used as a basis for return.
15. Title to any lot remains with the consignor or EAHA and shall not
pass to the successful bidder until the lot is actually paid for in full.
On any lot delivered, but not paid for in full, EAHA retains a full purchase
money security interest. Buyers consent to allow EAHA to sign and file any
documents required or permitted by law to perfect such interest, at buyer's
expense. EAHA reserves the right to require payment of good funds in full
before delivering any lot to the successful bidder. Payment will not be
deemed made in full until we have collected all amounts due in cash or good
funds represented by cleared checks or cashier checks. EAHA retains the
right to offset any accounts due, whether now or in the future, against
funds, numismatic items, or collateral in their possession. If a successful
bidder fails to pay all amounts due, EAHA reserves the right to resell the
merchandise and the buyer agrees to pay for the reasonable costs of such a
sale, including a 15% seller's commission, and also pay any difference
between the resale price and the price of his previously successful bid. It
is the buyer's responsibility and obligation to have the lots fully insured
while in his possession. Risk of Loss is on the buyer. Holders used for
auction are typically for short term storage only and EAHA will not be
responsible for damage due to improper storage after 30 days. The buyer is
responsible for determining the suitability of any storage media. EAHA will
not be responsible for damage due to irradiation by the US Post Office. If
you prefer another method of delivery you must specify that prior to
shipment. Any damage or breakage during shipment MUST be reported to Early
American within 3 days of receipt of the package. The original packaging
MUST be held complete and intact as this is required by the insuring
company. Failure to meet either of these requirements will release Early
American of any further liability or payment for such damages.
16. Any claim or controversy arising out of non-payment or other
matters (which at the exclusive option of the auction company may be
referred to arbitration) may be settled exclusively by binding arbitration
under the rules of the American Arbitration Association. By bidding in this
sale, you agree to be bound by the arbitration provisions of the American
Arbitration Association. In all cases the maximum liability of EAHA for an
item sold shall be the hammer price plus the 15% buyer's charge, as listed
in the official Prices Realized. Arbitration, or legal action, shall take
place at San Diego, California, unless at EAHA's sole discretion, determines
elsewhere; upon any arbitral award resulting therefrom, judgment may be
entered in any court of competent jurisdiction. In the event of judicial
action for non-payment, the bidder agrees to the payment of reasonable
attorney fees and related costs.
17. Bidding in this auction sale constitutes acceptance by the bidder
of all the foregoing Terms and Conditions.