Articles from The Collectors Guide to Stamp Auctions and previous postings
at Stamp Auction Network
Stamp Auctions - All You Wanted to Know
Gilbert Roderick of Downeast Stamps wrote the first article which was
published in the first Guide. We appreciate the good work he did on
this piece that relates good information to the beginning auction buyer.
On the Floor of the Auction
Scott Trepel, President of the well-known Siegel Auction Galleries in New
York, wrote the second article, which shares the insight and experience he
has gained as a true "veteran" of the industry.
Steps to Buying Stamps at Auction
The article by Lowell S. Newman is a compilation of several columns
written for the American Stamp Dealer's Association. Our heartfelt thanks
to Joe Savarese, Executive Director, American Stamp Dealers Association,
for allowing us to use the material.
What is an Auction Agent
Last, but not least, is Jeff Purser's, of Purser Associates, article on the
benefits of using an auction agent. His firm has an excellent reputation
among buyers and auction firms alike. In his article, Jeff raises difficult
questions that, as a buyer, you should consider.
The Sandford Fleming 3 Pence Essay - Charles G. Firby's research on Canada's first postage stamp.
Stamp Auction Network - TopSpeed Bidding
September 23rd - 1996 Droege Computing Services is pleased to announce our
new TopSpeed Bidding at Stamp Auction Network. This latest new feature
at Stamp Auction Network is:
- An advanced bid entry form that enables bidders on the Internet to
enter their customer info, address, phone, bids, limits, or bids, special
bidding instructions and references for up to 25 lots for each bid form.
(they may submit as many additional forms as they like).
- The bidder recieves an immediate Internet Confirmation of their bid. They
can print their confirmation to confirm that it was SENT.
- The Auction Firm receives your bids by EMAIL. They can send you an
immediate confirmation -- and if the Auction Firm uses our Camera-Ready
Auction Management Software, they can import the bids directly into their
system, insuring accurate bid entry.
Watch for Auction Firms at Stamp Auction Network displaying the
TopSpeed Online Bidding notice for Online bidding at Stamp Auction
Network.
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for reading carefully and understanding the terms and conditions of any auction
firm that you submit bids to.
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