Q. How do I know how much to bid?
A. The values indicated with each lot show a range, based on market values for same or similar items. Your bid need not be confined to these figures; however, keep in mind that items may sell below or above the range.

Q. May I change my bid once I have submitted it?
A. Yes.

Q. If I have a certain amount to spend, and wish to bid on a number of lots, how can this be reconciled?
A. List your bids as first, second, third, etc. choices, and state the total dollar amount not to be exceeded.

Q. If I wish to raise my bid, by what amount is the raise?
A. By any amount. However, if the current high bid is given to you, then the minimum raise is 10%.

Q. Can I find out what the high bid is on any lot?
A. Yes. (Please note, though, that on closing day bids may change so rapidly that there may be a recording backlog.)

Q. Will I pay my high bid?
A. No. Your buying price is 10% over the second-highest bid, regardless of what your high bid is.

Q. Can I get additional information on any lot?
A. Yes. Call or write for more details, photocopy, or answers to your questions; such inquiries should be made before closing date. It will not be possible to retrieve lots for such requests on closing day.

It is our desire to make your bidding and buying experience knowledgeable, worthwhile and enjoyable. We hope that your acquisitions afford you pleasure and profit in the years to come.

We answer all e-mail. However, occasionally e-mail transmission is not successful. If you do not receive a reply to your e-mailed bids within about 24 hours, they may not have been received, or our reply was filtered by your service provider, and your message should be resent by a more reliable means.

E-mail bids received and "postmarked" by our server by closing time will be honored, however acknowledgement of e-mail may not be possible on closing day.

In the rare event of major power blackout or interruption of telephone service on closing date, new closing date will be November 19, 2013.