Bidding Info
If you wish to participate in our floor auctions, but cannot be there in person, we recommend bidding live via the internet through Cherrystonelive. If you cannot be present in person or online, Cherrystone will represent you by executing your written, absentee bids. There are also a number of auction agents who can act on your behalf (see below)
Everything you need to know about participating in our auctions is described on this page. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Thank you for your interest in Cherrystone Auctions!
Ways to Bid
Your bids are strictly confidential, and the placing of a bid shall constitute acceptance of our terms of sale. Please note that bids significantly lower than our estimates will not be considered.
Straight Bid vs Max Bid
Our new auction management system allows you to place both "Straight Bids" and "Max Bids". Straight Bids will adjust the current bid to the amount of your straight bids. "Max Bids" will not change the current bid but will bid automatically for you up to your max bid should any other bidders place a bid on the lot. If bidding close to the current price we recommend using "Straight Bids" but when placing a significantly higher bid we recommend using "Max Bids".
Payment
Payments may also be made in by check, money order, Zelle, Bank Transfer, Credit Card (subject to a 3% charge) and via Euro and British Pounds (email us for details on making payments in these currencies)
Shipping
We ship all lots by FedEx. Please provide a street address and phone number for FedEx delivery. Additional charges may apply for bulky lots and/or additional insurance.
- Shipping within the U.S. is $25.00
- Shipping to all foreign destinations ranges from $40.00 - $60.00
Bidding Increments
| Current Bid |
Advance |
| Up to $100 |
$5.00 |
| $100 - $290 |
$10.00 |
| $300 - $675 |
$25.00 |
| $700 - $950 |
$50.00 |
| $1,000 - $2,900 |
$100.00 |
| $3,000 - $6,750 |
$250.00 |
| $7,000 - $19,500 |
$500.00 |
| $20,000 - $29,000 |
$1,000.00 |
| $30,000 - $72,500 |
$2,500.00 |
| $75,000 - $95,000 |
$5,000.00 |
| $100,000 - $290,000 |
$10,000.00 |
| $300,000+ |
$25,000.00 |
Symbol Key
Descriptions
Superb — A state of absolute perfection. Thus, this term is rarely applied.
Fine (F) — Somewhat off centered, but perfs clear design. Fairly light postmark when used.
Very Fine (V.F.) — Well centered, lightly cancelled when used.
Very Good (V.G.) — Off centered, perforations cut into design. Nevertheless, sound and free from any defects unless otherwise noted.
Symbols
u — used
* — unused, with original gum, hinged
** — unused, with original hum, never hinged, post office condition
(*) — unused, without gum, or that gum is not original
— a block of four, or a large multiple
— cover, card, or entire
— booklet or booklet pane
FL — folded letter
ppc — picture post card
pc — post card
hs — handstamp
£ — price in Pounds Sterling
¥ — price in Japanese Yen
€ — price in Euros
Abbreviations
T, B, L, R — top, bottom, left, right
P — proof
E — essay
R — reprint
S — specimen
n.h. — never hinged
l.h. — lightly hinged
h.r. — hinged remnant
var. — variety
o.g. — original gum
Mi — Michel catalogue
Zu — Zumstein catalogue
S.G. — Stanley Gibbons catalogue
ANK — Austrian Netto catalogue
NVPH — Dutch Specialized catalogue
SASS — Sassone Italian catalogue
Auction Agents