52+Joker Online Auction Info & Rules - Oct 2023

2023 OCTOBER LIVE AUCTION – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14th, 2023

NOTE – ALL AUCTION LOTS ALSO REPRODUCED IN COLOR IN CLEAR THE DECKS

This auction will be held at the convention in Cleveland. IT WILL NOT BE ONLINE. If not attending, you may email your bids. You will receive acknowledgment of bids received. If you do not receive a response it is because we did not receive your bids – in which case contact us by email or phone. If you mail your bids in, please call a few days before the deadline to be sure they arrived. Finally, we will accept telephone bids up to 48 hours ahead of the auction start time.

THIS IS A LIVE AUCTION. We also suggest you email your proxy bids. You will receive acknowledgment of bids received. If you do not receive a response it is because we did not receive your bids – in which case contact us by email or phone. If you mail your bids in and want to be sure they arrived, please call a few days before the deadline. Finally, we will accept telephone bids up to 48 hours ahead of the mail auction start time.

52 PLUS JOKER AUCTION INFORMATION AND RULES

GENERAL INFORMATION – 52 PLUS JOKER is a nonprofit organization and offers Auctions to enhance the collections of its members, help members dispose of their collections and raise funds to help sustain its operations. Only 52 PLUS JOKER members may bid on the auction items. The closing date for mail bids to be received for the Sept CTD lots is 6:00pm CST on Thursday OCTOBER 12, 2023. If you have any questions about lots in the Auction or about the rules, you may call or write Steve Bowling prior to October 13. Steve will also send additional photos on request.

Read the following rules carefully.

52 PLUS JOKER AUCTION INFORMATION AND RULES

BIDDING – When you bid by mail (email preferred), please list your name, address and email address (if applicable), and for each item you are bidding on, the lot number, lot name and your maximum bid, and send to;

Steve Bowling’s Contact Info:

email: Steve Bowling (srbbowling@gmail.com) / Tel. 650-814-9653

Steve Bowling
12205 Menalto Drive
Los Altos Hills, CA
USA 94022-4234

Please bid using the following increments:

  • $0 to $100 – $5 increments
  • $100 to $300 – $10 increments
  • $300 to $1000 – $25 increments
  • $1000 + – $50 increments

Bids will automatically be rounded down to the proper increment.

The club will provide Proxies to represent mail and phone bidders, advising Auctioneer of bids as the auction proceeds. Proxy bidders may not bid on their own behalf but may enter a bid 48 hours in advance that will be entered by a different Proxy. All winning mail bids more than 10% in excess of the next highest bid, or minimum bid if there are no other bids, will be reduced to 10% above the next highest bid, or the minimum bid, as applicable. In no case will bidders be notified the number or amounts of competing bids. There will be no price reduction or further offering of auction lots after the closing if the minimum bid is not met.

PAYMENT & SHIPPING – WAIT TO BE NOTIFIED of your winning bids and amount due. Invoices are due upon receipt and must be paid in U.S. currency. CHECKS ARE PREFERRED vs. Paypal. Foreign payments can be made by check only if it is in U.S. dollars and the check specifically states it is cleared through a named U.S. bank. International Money Orders in U.S. dollars also OK. International bidders may use PayPal by directing the payment to payments@52plusjoker.org, adding 4% to the total invoice to cover PayPal charges. If payments are not received within 20 days from the Auction’s closing date, those lots will be returned to the consignor. If items received are not as specified in the Auction listing, you should contact Steve Bowling within a week of receipt to arrange for a refund or price adjustment. U.S. shipments will be made by US Post Office. Foreign shipments will, in most cases, be sent by First Class Airmail. Buyer may elect to add insurance at his/her expense. The Club will invoice you at approximate cost for the shipping charges plus a $3 handling charge for each package. Please note that international post-age rates have increased to approximately $19/$29 for 1 or 2 decks respectively and Buyers are responsible for customs duties applicable in his/her country. 

We have endeavored to describe all lots carefully so that members can be comfortable when placing their bids that they will receive items in at least as good condition as described. Any lots that are not as described can be returned for refund. Remember all lots are pictured in color on the auction webpage. For each deck listed we have indicated the lot number, its date of manufacture, maker, country of origin, number of cards, condition, condition of the box (if applicable, with OB1 being mint or near mint, OB2 being average with some use or wear and OB3 indicating considerable wear and quite possibly some damage), minimum bid, reference if found and a short description. Most references are to specific listings in the Dawson Hochman Encyclopedia. NOTE: “Mint Sealed” refers to the deck, box may have been opened. “As Issued” means nothing has been opened.

HAPPY BIDDING!