Sale by Auction

WHAT THE AUCTION COMMISSION PROVIDES
  • Detailed advice as to the best method and time of sale.
  • Detailed advice as to how the material should best be offered.
  • Preparation of the material into lots for greatest possible appeal to worldwide buyers and financial return.
  • Publication of extensively illustrated and intelligently organized catalogues accurately describing each lot, with illustrations in color.
  • Distribution of catalogues to a meticulously maintained world mailing list of the most active buyers in philately.
  • Extensive advertising and publicity to stimulate interest of collectors and dealers.
  • Transit and on premises insurance.
  • All services of the entire Harmer Staff of specialist experts, reference facilities, exhibition, auction gallery and web site.


ADVANCE PAYMENTS
Liberal advances are available for qualified properties.


PUBLICITY
Harmers retains public relations specialists to plan, prepare and place advertisements and publicity in all philatelic journals to attract buyers and stimulate bidding.

Promotional publicity is regularly provided to non-philatelic communications media such as business reviews, investment journals, national magazines, TV and radio producers.
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INSURANCE AND PROTECTION
Stamps consigned to H.R. Harmer are insured under standard policies (except for terrorist attack), both in transit (see Shipping Information) and on premises at no cost to the owner.  Dual security systems and the only on-premises vault - AA rated and climactically controlled - ensure worry-free and unequalled protection.
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AUCTION DETAILS
Auction
Sales of usually one or two days' duration are held from September to July inclusive. Catalogs are mailed to consignors approximately three weeks before the auction. Consignors and prospective consignors are invited to attend the auctions.
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Settlement
Checks are sent 45 calendar days after the last date of the auction.
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Expertizing
Expertizing is carried out on premises. Where appropriate, and at Harmers discretion, items are submitted to prominent independent Experts or Expert Committees that issue "Certificates of Authenticity" which accompany the lots. This increases bidder confidence in the authenticity and condition of the items, which, in turn, engenders increased interest and bidding. Fees are charged to the Vendor's account.
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Minimum Requirements
The prominence of Harmers may lead you to believe that only the most valuable properties qualify for our services. This is not true. Please contact us with a description of your material. You too may enjoy the many advantages and services all vendors are offered by Harmers.


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