Terms of Sale

Lot Information

• All lots have been expertly described and are guaranteed genuine.
• Any lot which is found to be incorrectly described may be returned, provided such return is made within five days of receipt.
• Lots containing ten or more stamps are not returnable for any reason.
• Illustrated lots may not be returned on account of centering, margins, cancellation or other factors apparent in the photo.
• Lots are cataloged by the latest edition of Yvert & Tellier, CERES in Euros (ff = French Francs), Michel and Stanley-Gibbons.

Bidding Rules

• Lots shall be sold to the highest bidder, at one increment over the second highest bid plus 3%. THERE IS NO BUYER’S PREMIUM.
• Bids below the minimum price will not be accepted.
• In case of similar (“tie”) bids, those received first shall take precedence.
• In case of unique bid, the lot is sold at the minimum price.
• Unsold lots may be available after the sale at the minimum price.
• Successful purchases will be dispatched by registered mail and insured. The buyer shall assume all risks and expenses.
• Purchases are payable within one week of receipt of invoice.
• Lots shall remain property of F.C.N.P. until fully paid for.
• Upon request, we can provide certificates of authenticity for stamps valued over €150.00. Other expenses shall be borne by the buyer.
• Minimum shipping and insurance fee is €10.00 to France and €15.00 to foreign countries, then according to weight.
• In case of a dispute, only the jurisdiction of the Paris courts shall be recognized.

Foreign Customers

• Payments must be in Euros, in cash or in drafts payable on French banks.
• We accept Visa and Mastercard.
• Checks drawn on foreign banks must include an additional €30 for clearing fees directly to our account. We also accept International money orders.
• If you have any questions or problems, please give us a call, we will be happy to help you (in English or French).

Bank Details

Account Owner
SARL F.C.N.P. M.F. FELDMAN

Domiciliation
BNP PARIBAS - PARIS LOUVRE (00806)
RIB: 30004 00822 00010211344 66
IBAN: FR76 3000 4008 2200 0102 1134 466
BIC: BNPAFRPPPOP

Ways to Bid

• The easiest way to bid is through this website (see below).
• Bids may be faxed from the United States to 011-33-1 48 01 03 45 or from the rest of the world to 00-33-1-4801 0345.
• Bids may be emailed to francoisfeldman@wanadoo.fr.
• Bids may be phoned in from the United States to 011-33-1 45 23 10 22.
• Bids may be mailed to Francois Feldman, 10 Rue Drouot, 75009 Paris, France (please do not mail if less than two weeks until close of auction).

Online Bidding

• First, create a free account on this website by clicking the Your Account icon at the top-right of your screen.
• If you already have an account, click the same icon to login.
• Browse our current auction to find lots you want to bid on, enter your bid amount, and click the “place bid” button next to the lot.
• Confirm your bid using the pop-up.
• Click the View Bids menu item to view your bids at any time.

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