Rules for Participation in the

The Haiti Philatelic Society Auction

General:

The Society holds auctions every three months during the year - March, June, September, and December.   The auctions close in the month following the respective auction.   The auction listings appear in Haiti Philately and on the Society's website and are open only to HPS members.
 

Material Submission:

Submission of material for the auction must include the member's name, current address, and a telephone number or e-mail address of the submitter along with a listing of the items being offered, a description of each, and a minimum acceptable bid.  Consigners should use Scott catalog numbers, as well as other standard identification numbers, and provide a description of condition of each item.   Those submitting material to the auction should observe a minimum bid price of 1 US dollar.  Material for the auction should reach the auctioneer by the 15th of the second month preceding the auction, that is, January, April, July, October.   The use of special procedures, such as submission of lists by e-mail, should be by agreement with the auctioneer.

Bidding:

When bidding, members are requested to create their own bid sheet and mail it to  Wally Deltoro, 5709 Marble Archway, Alexandria, VA 22315.      They may also send an e-mail with their bids to u007ubi@aol.com.    Standard philatelic auction abbreviations apply.  A commission of 8% is charged to buyers and sellers.  Buyers pay for mailing costs and insurance, if requested.  

Bidders must include their name, current address, and a telephone number or e-mail address with their bids.   Bidders should communicate any special requirements, such as "or" bids and overall purchase dollar limitations.  Requests for shipment by insured or registered mail should accompany the bid submission.

Bidding increments are as follows:

                          Under $10.00:                     increments of $0.50      

                          From $10.00  to $50.00:    increments of $1.00

                          From $51.00 to $100.00:   increments of $2.00

                          Over $100.00:                     increments of $5.00

Payment for Lots won:

Payment for purchases must be made in US dollars.    Both domestic (U.S.) checks and money orders are accepted forms of payment.

Payment for purchases in the auctions may also be made using PAYPAL ( for non-USA residents only).  A fee of 5% of invoice will be added to the total cost.  This 5% is to cover fees the Society must pay to PayPal for the transaction that includes foreign exchange.

Lots will be mailed to successful bidders at the earliest time consistent with accuracy. The auctioneer reserves the right to hold lots until payment is received and cleared.