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All bidding is conducted in US Dollars (USD).
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2.
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The minimum bid is the “Starting Bid”, and no bids below the
Starting Bid shall be accepted.
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3.
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Bidding shall only be accepted in
whole dollar values (no cents), and any bids with cents will be rounded up
to the nearest dollar.
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Bidding increments are as follows: $1 for bids up to $99; $5
for bids between $100 and $500; $20 for bids higher than $500.
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5.
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Each lot is sold to the highest bidder at One Bidding
Increment over the Second Highest Bid (the result referred to as the
“Winning Bid”).
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6.
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In the event of a tie bid, the bid with the earliest email
date and time shall be deemed the Winning Bid.
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Bids will only be accepted by email (nvkstamps@hotmail.com,
nigelgooding@hotmail.com, or nigel@nigelgooding.com). Bidder’s name and
address must be provided.
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A confirmation email will be sent within 24 hours for lodged
bids. If no confirmation email has been received, the bidder is responsible
for making contact with NVK Stamps to confirm receipt of bids.
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No bids shall be accepted later than the closing date and
time.
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Successful bidders will be invoiced for Winning Bids, plus
postage and handling fee with the following minimum charges for Regular
shipping: $1.50 in the UK; $3.50 across Europe; and $4.00 for USA and rest
of world.
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Lots will be mailed from the UK and sent as follows:
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UK – Regular First Class or Signed For Service.
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Europe – Regular Airmail for orders under $100; International
Registered for orders over $100. Optional Courier Service (DHL) may be used
for orders over $300 for the purposes of insurance.
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Philippines – All mail will be sent via International
Registered Post. Where orders exceed $300, Courier Service may be used for
purposes of insurance.
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USA and Rest of World – Regular Airmail for orders under $100;
Registered Mail for orders over $100. Optional Courier Service may be used
for orders over $300 for the purposes of insurance.
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Postage will be charged at cost, converted from British Pounds
(GBP) to US Dollars (USD) using the rate of exchange at the time of
mailing.
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NVK Stamps is not responsible for loss of postage unless sent
by Registered Post or Courier Service.
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14.
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Payment is due within ten (10) days after receipt of invoice.
The invoice will provide details for payment options and instructions which
include: USD or GBP cheque, US or UK Bank Direct Transfer, or Paypal. Paypal payments
(unless using Family & Friends) will incur a fee of 4%. No cash
payments accepted.
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Lot(s) incorrectly described must be notified within five (5)
days of receipt, and on return receipt of the lot(s) a refund will be
provided. All other lots cannot be returned for any reason.
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16.
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The placing of a bid constitutes acceptance of the above
terms.
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