TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE

1. All bids are per lot as numbered in the catalogue. We reserve the right to withdraw any lot, divide a lot, or group two or more lots prior to the sale or on the date of sale.
2. The highest bidder shall prevail at one advance over the next highest bidder. Tie bids shall go to the first bid received. The auctioneer shall regulate the bidding and reserves the right to refuse any bid believed by him not to be made in good faith. Any bid that does not commensurate with the value of the item offered, or which is merely a nominal or fractional advance over the previous bid, may be rejected by the auctioneer, at his discretion if in his judgement such a bid would be likely to affect the sale injuriously. In the event of a dispute between bidders or between bidders and the auctioneer, his decision shall be final. Neither the auctioneer nor we shall be liable for errors or omissions in executing instructions to bid.
3. MAIL BIDDERS: Successful mail bidders will be notified of lots purchased and must remit payment before the lots are sent. A person known to us, or who furnishes satisfactory references, may at our option have purchases forwarded for payment within 4 days. Handling ($2), postage, registration and insurance are extra. Lots over $100 are sent by Express Post to Canada, Lots over $100 are sent by registered mail to the USA and Overseas. Proof, by the auctioneer of sending to the advised address shall constitute delivery.
4. Title shall not pass to the buyer until we receive full payment. A late payment charge of 2% per month (minimum $5) is charged to all overdue accounts. Payment not received by us within 21 days of mailing will be subject to a 2% service charge in addition to interest charges.
5. If we take action to enforce these terms and conditions and conditions of sale or to secure payment of any amount due to us from a bidder or purchaser, the defaulter bidder or purchaser shall be liable for all legal FEES/COLLECTION charges and other costs and expenses incurred by us, including to reasonable attorney's fee. The lots in question may be re-offered for sale and any loss arising from such a sale will be charged to the defaulter.
6. We guarantee all lots to be genuine. If a buyer wished to obtain an expert opinion acceptable to us on a lot, he must request such an extension in writing before the sale (on the bidsheet is acceptable). Lots sold under this condition are open for up to 90 days, after which the lot will not be returnable. All lots sent on extension must be paid under our normal terms. A full refund will be made for negative opinion including the fee (maximum $30).
7. Claims for errors in description must be made within 7 days of receipt and received by us before a refund is made. Stamps returned must be in the state received (in the original loting card). THE FOLLOWING LOTS ARE NOT RETURNABLE FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER: Lots containing 10 or more stamps, lots described with defects or faults, collections or large lots, photographed lots may not be returned because of centering, perforations, margins, cancellations or other factors shown in the photo, lots described 'as is', any lot that has been altered while in the purchaser's care, and bidders who viewed the lots. Late remittance for purchase may, at auctioneer's option, be considered just cause to revoke all return privileges. Postage for return will be borne by the purchaser. NO LOTS MAY RETUNED FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER AFTER 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF SALE.
8. All lots are sold in Canadian funds. Canadian residents pay 7% Goods and Services Tax (GST). BC residents pay 7.5% BC Sales Tax. NFLD, NB and NS residents please add 15% HST. US funds will be accepted at the rate of exchange. You may use your Visa, Master Card or American Express for your purchases. Just fill in the information at bottom of bid sheet. Bid sheet must be signed. Residents from other countries are excluded from GST.
9. No individual Auctioneer, employee, officer or director of NORTHWESTERN PHILATELIC AUCTIONS INC. shall be held liable to any personal liability for errors, negligence or otherwise. Business is conducted under NORTHWESTERN PHILATELIC AUCTIONS INC.
10. THE PLACING OF A BID SHALL CONSTITUTE ACCEPTENCE OF THESE OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE.

GUM CONDITION

Original gum is not expected on stamps prior to 1897 unless stated as OG. Stamps after 1897 have full original gum (OG). All stamps are considered hinged unless stated as never hinged (NH).

CATALOGUE NUMBERS

Catalogue numbers and prices are used in this catalogue from the latest UNITRADE SPECIALIZED CATALOGUE (UN) (former Scott's specialized) for CANADA AND NEWFOUNDLAND. GR. BRITAIN AND BR. COMMONWEALTH are from latest SCOTT RETAIL. Where an estimate is given (EST) is for cash value of lot or what the lot should sell and fractional amounts will not succeed. Bids should be determined by quality, condition and scarce factor of that particular issue. Lots may sell above or below our estimates. All lots are unreserved. If a lot does not reach a reasonable level (or a bid is not commensurate with the value of the lot) may be withdrawn.

CATLOGUES AND PRICES REALIZED

With costs going up all the time especially postage and printing and with no buyers premium we have to get catalogues in to buyers and all active purchasers will continue to receive our catalogues. When we find that there is no response we delete that name. If you wish to receive our catalogue and prices realized please subscribe. Price is $15 per year including private treaty sales. REASONABLE BIDDING WILL ENSURE RECEIVING THIS CATALOGUE ) OR $15 + GST).

BIDDING INTERVALS

Up to $50 2.50, $50-$100 5.00, $100-$300 10.00, $300-$1000 25.00; over $1000 50.00. Odd bids will be reduced down to conform to these intervals and will not win over lots over other bids in the case of tie bids.