Model Trains & Philatelic Sale

Condition Statement Bid with confidence. All lots are sold as genuine, unless otherwise indicated. Bidder shall be the sole judge of value. A Condition Report (estimated grade) of a given lot, if available, may be found in the description of the lot. Condition reports (estimated grades) are provided as a courtesy and are based solely on opinion and observation and are NOT a guarantee. Condition reports carry no guarantee, implied or otherwise, of their correctness. Existence of a condition report for a given lot does not presume that all aspects of a particular lot have been analyzed. While every reasonable effort is made to respond to all requests for condition, due to the volume of requests, Don Black Company cannot guarantee that all requests will receive a response. Lots accompanied by an Expert Certification (COA) or which are slabbed, encapsulated or graded by a reputable third party service, shall not be subject to re-certification or regrading. All efforts have been made to accurately describe the lots. Any lot described incorrectly must be returned intact in the original unopened and undamaged packaging within 7 days of receipt. Photos may not be to exact scale, and do not constitute an incorrect description. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogs may not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or free from normal wear and imperfections related to age and use. We make every effort to show images of lots as large and as clearly as possible. Bidders are strongly encouraged to satisfy any questions as to condition by personal inspection or by either telephone or e-mail condition report requests prior to placing a bid on any lots in which they have an interest. A bid placed by you or your assigns guarantees to Don Black Company that you are satisfied with the item's condition prior to placing your bid. We thank you and good luck to all bidders! Payment Don Black Company accepts payment by the following credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. We also accept Postal Money Orders, Checks and Cash. Wire Transfers can be arranged - please call for information. PAYMENT IS DUE WITHIN 7 BUSINESS DAYS OF THE CLOSE OF THE AUCTION UNLESS AN EXTENSION IS PROVIDED. If you do not receive an emailed invoice within 48 hours of the auction, please contact us. Any sale not paid for within 7 business days of the Auction may be canceled at the Auctioneers discretion, resulting in blocking from future bidding. Any loss resulting from this action will be charged to the defaulting buyer. Email messages directly to don@donblack.com or keith.grubbs@donblack.com or call (252) 638-3864 Shipping Shipping and Handling Charges are based upon the actual cost of packaging, insurance and shipping. Delicate or breakable items require additional packaging and may cost more, especially if professional crating is required. Shipping charges depend upon your location and an estimate can be given when accompanied by your Zip Code or Country. Most shipments to destinations within the continental United States are sent using FedEx Ground and the United States Postal Service. Some lots can be combined to save on shipping costs. For Your Protection, All lots are sent using insured shipping. Returns and Refunds Here at the Don Black Company we are committed to the satisfaction of our clients, and will accept returns and make refunds for requests made on lots within 7 business days of the close of the auction. The following are not returnable for any reason whatsoever: a) Lots containing multiple items (whether photographed or not) because of value; b) lots described as containing items with faults or defects; c) lots inspected by floor bidders or postal viewers; d) lots described 'as is' or in 'mixed' condition; e) photographed lots for reasons of centering, cancellations, margins or perforation faults; f) lots may NOT be returned due to 'grading' since it is highly subjective; and g) lots altered from their condition at time of sale, including the addition of authentication markings, even if not genuine. If your auction invoice is not paid in full within 7 business days of receipt, all lots will be rendered not returnable for any reason. Taxes North Carolina Sales Tax Applies to in-state purchases Contract We reserve the right to pull any lot for any reason at any time prior to the closing of the lot. Your bid is a contract. Please place a bid only if you are serious about buying the item. If you are the successful and winning bidder, you have entered into a legally binding contract to purchase the property bid on from the seller. Please contact us to resolve any questions before bidding.

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