Buying in our Live Auction 

What's New

April 7th 2011 Auction!    

     Two of the Greatest Names in the Philatelic Auction Industry will join forces at the ASDA Spring Postage Stamp Show in New York.  Our second public auction will precede the Kelleher Auction utilizing the same facilities. 

     This date confidently corresponds with the start of ASDA show in NYC, April 7-10, 2011

     Both viewing and the auction will be held at the New Yorker Hotel. (the same hotel as the show)

   Viewing available April 4th, 5th and 6th in the "Bank Room" at the hotel.

   The auction will commence at 10:00 am on April 7th in the "Bank Room" with afternoon lots available for viewing at Harmer/Kelleher booth on the show floor.                                

   April 7th 10am  - United States and World-wide Forgeries and "Reproductions"..Lots 1 - 277

  April 7th - NOT BEFORE 1:00pm - British Commonwealth ,including British North America...Lots 278 - 394

                                                      General Foreign Issues including Saint Pierre et Miquelon,

                                                     Robert Simon Japan, Peter DuPuy Belgium etc...Lots 395 - 605

                                                     Collections and "Various" of the world....Lots 606 - 695

  

 Remember you must register to bid at least 10 days prior to the auction to avoid disappointment.

   

 

Current News

Catalogue will be on-line soon.

     Our April 7th 2011 Auction catalogue will be on-line soon.  To request a printed version, please contact our offices or complete a New Client Registration form.

    Viewing will be Monday the 4^th,  Tuesday the 5^th, Wednesday the 6^th with limited viewing on the 7^th.  Viewing begins each day at 10am and close at 5pm.  Appointments for before and after hours can be made by contacting our office at 212.532.3700. 

      Both the viewing and the auction will take place at the ASDA show headquarters, The New Yorker Hotel.  The hotel is conveniently located in Midtown Manhattan on 34th Street and the corner of 8th Avenue,  just across from Madison Square Garden and Penn Station.  

Recent Events

Consignments are arriving for our Next Auction in July 2011

     Plans are currently underway for a July 2011 public auction. While we will continue offering private auction and private treaty sales arrangements, with our Kelleher Auctions teaming arrangement, we can increase the frequency of our public auctions without compromising the quality of our material.

     Mr. Keith Harmer has begun accepting consignments for his Summer Auction.  Early consignments are particularly encouraged for large or complex collections.  Please contact our offices for more information or to schedule an appointment.

 

Why Buy in a Live Auction

       Harmers International, Inc. provides buyers the opportunity to purchase philatelic material in a professional, public auction. Many purchasers favor live Harmer auctions because:

•  A buyer is able to set your own price and the market will establish the value
• A buyer can bid to his or her own comfort level.
• The buying process is quick and free from haggling.
• They present an opportunity for the buyers to get good deals.
• The buyer is purchasing from professional philatelists who stand behind their description of the items.
•  Buyers have honest transactions with organized and straightforward rules backed by the Harmers integrity and the security of dealing with a licensed and bonded auctioneer.
• Harmer auctions are conducted in the “old fashion” auction style and are fun and often entertaining.

 

Points to consider when attending your first Harmer’s auction.

• The date, time and location of the auction is listed in the sale catalogue and posted on our website.
• Sales catalogues are generally mailed to our customers three-four weeks prior to the auction to allow potential bidders to inspect the items prior to bidding.

     * Please refer to our viewing section for more information regarding the methods of available viewing.

 

     * Those interested in receiving hard copies of our catalogues can call or complete an individual catalogue request form.

 

      * To obtain hard copies of all catalogues, please complete a catalogue subscription request.

• All Bidders MUST pre-register and agree to our conditions of sale, printed in the sales catalogue, in order to execute a bid.

      To register as a bidder, please complete a bidder’s application. Bidders who are new to Harmers should allow at least five business days for approval to avoid unnecessary delays.

•  Show-up early, the lots move quickly. Make certain you allow enough time to avoid disappointment.
•  Harmers International, Inc. does not use auction paddles and each of our bidders have their own, often unique, signal to the auctioneer.

     Make certain that the auctioneer sees and acknowledges your bid; if you have a doubt, SPEAK UP, this is not a silent auction.

• Listen closely to the auctioneer because the bidding increments and opening amounts may change based upon any given lot. The bidding increments are at the discretion of the auctioneer.

      If you are having trouble understanding the auction speak-up and ask for clarification before you bid.

• The process can be fast, so pay attention and make certain the auctioneer knows you are bidding, particularly if you plan to jump in at the last minute.
•  If you know that you would like to have the expertised at the time of your bid, please indicate such at the time your bid is knocked down.
• Make certain you understand the conditions of sale.
• Have Fun!