Space & Autographs Auction Space & Autographs Auction Jan. 2014 | Page 6

Bidding Guidelines for Coins, Sports & Autographs coin CatALOGs Estimates In addition to the catalog value, 'estimates' are listed for each lot. You will find the estimates more reflective of the current market, and what you can reasonably expect to pay for a lot. You may, of course, bid higher or lower than the estimates. You may also speak with a lot describer for a more detailed description of a particular lot. Please call at least 72 hours prior to the sale (the earlier, the better). Remember, a Public Auction is not an approval service, lots are not returnable unless misdescribed. Limits You may limit your total purchases by simply indicating the amount on your bidding form. This way, for example, you can bid on $5,000 worth of lots, but limit your purchases to $1,000. Remember that all lots are sold in lot number order. Bids on specially desired lots over and beyond your limit may be added to your purchase if you indicate they are to be excluded from your limit. 'OR' Bids You may bid on several similar lots with the assurance that you will purchase only one of them. Simply place an 'OR' between the bids submitted on the lots involved, and we will buy the first 'OR' lot for you, and void the rest. Remember that all lots are sold in lot number order, so you may not indicate a preference for one lot over another. sports CatALOGs The current editions of Whitman's Official Red Books for Coins (Yeoman) and Paper Money (Friedberg) along with the Krause Publications are used for valuation and identification purposes. conditions of coinS Proof A specially made coin distinguished by sharpness of detail and usually with a brilliant, mirror-like surface. Proof refers to the method of manufacture and is not a grade. This term implies mint condition unless otherwise noted. Gem Proof Brilliant surfaces with no noticeble blemishes or flaws. A few scattered, barely noticeable marks or hairlines. Choice Proof Reflective surfaces with only a few blemishes in secondary focal places. No major flaws. Proof Surface may have several contact marks, hairlines, or light rubs. Luster may be dull a nd eye appeal lacking. Mint State and Uncirculated Are interchangeable terms and refer to coins showing no trace of wear.Such coins may vary slightly due to minor surface imperfections, as described in the following subdivisions: Perfect Uncirculated Perfect new condition, showing no traces of wear. The finest quality possible, with no evidence of scratches, handling or contact with other coins. Very few regular-issue coins are ever found in this condition. The current editions of Krause’s Sports Collectors Digest’s Standard Catalogs, Tuff Stuff Monthly, PSA’s Sports Market Report, and Beckett publications are used for valuation purposes. Gem Uncirculated An above average Uncirculated coin that may be brilliant or lightly toned and that has very few contact marks on the surface or rim. Symbols & Abbreviations Choice Uncirculated Has some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster may be impaired. ? .............................................Autograph ? ....................................................Book ? ...................................................Cover ADS......... Autographed Document Signed AL............... Autographed Letter Unsigned ALS................ Autographed Letter Signed ANA............. American Numismatic Assoc AS..................................................All Star . Chk.................................................. Check CL................................................Checklist COA................... Certificate of Authenticity DP......................................... Double Print . DS.................................Document Signed . FDC.................................. First Day Cover HOF.......................................Hall of Fame IPS........................Inscribed Photo Signed LE.......................................Limited Edition LS.........................................Letter Signed MC...................................................Miscut MLB...................... Major League Baseball MK................................................... Marks MsS..........................................Manuscript NBA......... National Basketball Association NHL.................... National Hockey League Obv..............................................Obverse . OGP........................... Official Game Puck . OML......... Official Major League Baseball . ONL...... Official National League Baseball OC.............................................Off Center OF.........................................Out of Focus . PD.......................................... Print Defect . PS.........................................Photo Signed RC......................................... Rookie Card Rev...............................................Reverse ROY.............................. Rookie of the Year S......... Signed (Signature Hand of Author) SB.........................................Signed Book . SIG.............................................Signature SL.......................................... Signed Litho SP.......................................Signed Picture ST................................................. Staining TDS.................... Typed Document Signed TLS............................ Typed Letter Signed TMS...................Typed Manuscript Signed UNC....................................... Uncirculated UER...............................Uncorrected Error Bids Bids Advance Advance Choice About Uncirculated Evidence of friction on high points of design. Most of the mint luster remains. About Uncirculated Traces of light wear on many of the high points. At least half of the mint luster is still present. Choice Extremely Fine Light Overall wear on highest points. All design details are very sharp. Some of the mint luster is evident. Extremely Fine Light wear on design throughout, but all features sharp and well defined. Traces of luster may show. Choice Very Fine Light, even wear on the surface and highest parts of the design. All lettering and major features are sharp. Very Fine Moderate wear on high points of design. All major details are clear. Fine Moderate to considerable even wear. Entire design is bold with overall pleasing appearance. Very Good Well worn with main features clear and bold, altogether rather flat. Good Heavily worn, with design visible but faint in areas. Many details are flat. About Good Very heavily worn, with portions of lettering, date, and legend worn smooth. The date may be barely readable. – Bidding Increments – Bids Uncirculated Has no trace of wear but may show a number of contact marks, and surface may be spotted or lack some luster. Raw Ungraded. Advance $50 to $150.........................$5 $3,000 to $7,000.............$250 $3,000 to $7,000.............$250 $150 to $300.....................$10 $7,000 to $15,000...........$500 $7,000 to $15,000...........$500 $300 to $700.....................$25 $15,000 to $50,000......$1,000 $15,000 to $50,000......$1,000 $700 to $1,500..................$50 $50,000 to $100,000....$2,500 $50,000 to $100,000....$2,500 $1,500 to $3,000.............$100..........$5,000and up...........$5,000 $100,000 and up. $100,000 19% buyer's premium added to the hammer price. Bids below $50 respectfully declined. All Major Credit Cards & PayPal Accepted (at no additional cost)