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First we ask that you register; if
you are already registered you can bid by the following mediums:
mail, fax, email or here
at our website. The majority of our clients bid by phone because
it allows the bidder the ability to interact with the auction.
Mail, email and fax are "static" forms of bidding, the
bidder does not have the ability to move against the competition.
The bid increments for successful bids are as follows:
$50-200; increments of $10
$225-500; increments of $25
$550-1000; increments of $50
$1000-2500; increments of $100
$2750-5000; increments of $250
$5000-10,000; increments of $500
A call back is a request by a bidder to receive notification of
bid status after the initial close of the auction (call backs
are only available on lots the bidder bid greater than $1000.00
on). The initial close of the auction is 6pm, however, the
five minute rule is in effect.
After the five minute rule, the official close of the auction
occurs. After the official close of the auction, typically 7pm-9pm, the call back process is begun, lot by lot, as needed,
allowing the low bidder on a call back item to increase the bid,
and allowing the high bidder to counter bid, if needed. Again,
this process begins late at night, and HCA requests a phone line
to call back on that will not be intrusive to your surroundings.
Historical Collectible Auctions is committed to notifying all
successful bidders of their winnings as soon as possible. Invoices are mailed by noon the day after the auction. Prices Realized will be displayed in the
Library section of our website the
day following the auction (also by noon). Feel free to call us the week after the auction if you have not received an invoice.
All successfully won lots will be shipped via Fed Ex upon receipt
of payment. An email will be generated with the Fed Ex tracking
number and date of expected delivery to bidders that have provided
us with email addresses. HCA does request a street address for
shipping, however, if one is unavailable, special shipping arrangements
can be made through our shipping department email to shipping@hcaauctions.com.
In addition, some institutions, by policy, require delivery of
merchandise prior to dispersing payment, we appreciate such situations
and will work with institutions to satisfy their requirements.
Historical Collectible Auctions offers consignment packages based
on the needs of the consignor. These packages are dependent upon
a portfolio concept and range from
12.5% to 25%.
HCA is dedicated to a prompt turn around for consignor compensation.
HCA will issue payment to consignors no greater than 45 days after
the close of the auction. Because of the frequency of our auctions,
many consignors enjoy the benefits of an alternative avenue of
income.
Consignments are accepted upon approval of HCA. Our focus is 17th
through 20th century Americana. Visit our Terms
& Conditions page to print out a Terms of Consignment
form. Fill out the form and send it in with your material. A representative
from our shipping/receiving department will contact you notifying
you of the receipt of the material. After our auction preparation
process, we will mail you a Consignment Summary, listing the catalog
number and the lot's low and high estimates.
No. By North Carolina law, auctions are required to maintain receivable
and payable accounts, the funds in each may not be commingled.
Historical Collectible Auctions has held a reputation of honesty
and integrity throughout its years in service. Our mailing list
consists of thousands of institutions, dealers and collectors,
all knowledgeable about the materials within our auction.
To bid in HCA's auctions you must fill out the following form,
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