{"id":32644,"date":"2025-08-04T02:47:38","date_gmt":"2025-08-03T19:47:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rmplauctions.org\/?page_id=32644"},"modified":"2026-02-04T00:50:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T17:50:24","slug":"feb-2026-auction-introduction","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rmplauctions.org\/index.php\/feb-2026-auction-introduction\/","title":{"rendered":"Feb 2026 Auction Introduction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Welcome to the RMPL\u2019s 8th<\/sup> Annual Country, Cover, Postcard, and Large Lots Auction featuring 396 lots. This is a LIVE AUCTION <\/u><\/strong>that will be held on February 28th 2026 beginning at 11:00 AM <\/u><\/strong>in the meeting room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE L<\/strong>OTS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Country lots are offered as a selection of stamps, or sometimes single stamps, or covers. Cover and postcard lots are offered in bulk with little or no duplication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unless stated otherwise, country lots will have mint and used regular and back-of-book issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where applicable, stamps that catalog over $5.00 will be listed in a country  lot\u2019s description.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stamps designated as space fillers (SF) may have poor centering, heavy cancels, short perfs, toning, etc. When estimating the total catalog value of a lot, they are valued at much less than the full catalog value (generally 10%-25% or sometimes included with no value assigned).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mint stamps without gum are valued at 50% of catalog value, and hinged stamps at 50%-70% of catalog value (unless there are specific prices in the catalog).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bulk lots are offered on album pages, in glassines, in stock book pages, or loose, as with covers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commercial covers or postcards in bulk lots are generally not in pristine condition. Many may have frayed edges, stray marks, spots, toning, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

VIEWING INFORMATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lots will be available for in-person viewing Monday, February 23rd<\/sup> through Friday, February 27th<\/sup> in the meeting room during normal Library business hours (M-F 10-2 and Thursday 5-8). In the case of inclement weather, the Library may be closed. Please call ahead to see if it is open before driving in to view lots (303) 759-9921.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NO SATURDAY VIEWING WILL BE ALLOWED.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ABSENTEE BIDDING INFORMATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are unable to attend the live auction, there are four ways to submit bids. Please note that all absentee bids must be received by 8:00 p.m. MST, Thursday, February 26th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE LIVE AUCTION, THERE ARE FOUR WAYS TO SUBMIT AN ABSENTEE BID SHEET:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Drop off a complete bid sheet at the Library.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Bid by email at rmplauctionmanager@gmail.com<\/a> or auctionmgr@rmplauctions.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Bid online at our auction website: www.rmplauctions.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Bid by mail. Send bids to Rocky Mountain Philatelic Library, Attention auction manager<\/strong>, 2038 S. Pontiac Way, Denver, CO 80224.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. ALL ABSENTEE BID SHEETS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 8:00 PM, MST, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH<\/sup>, 2025.<\/u><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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    BIDDING PROCEDURES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    *NO BUYER\u2019S PREMIUM WILL BE CHARGED*<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    -Bidders will be assigned numbers to remain anonymous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. All lots will be sold to the highest bidder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Bidders are responsible for any errors in bidding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. The winning bidder takes the lot at one advance over the second highest bidder, as hammered down by the auctioneer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4. An RMPL volunteer serves as the agent bidder for all absentee bidders. The volunteer does not know who the absentee bidders are, only their assigned numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5. In the event of a tie between the highest floor bidder and an absentee bidder, one advance over the highest floor bid will be taken, with preference to floor bidders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    6. If an absentee bid is the only bid received for a lot, and it is more than the minimum bid, the lot shall be sold to the absentee bidder for the opening bid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    7. Bids must be submitted in whole dollar amounts and in the correct bidding     increments. For example, a bid of $32.25 will be rounded down to $30.00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    8. Unspecified amount \u201cbuy bids\u201d and telephone bids are not accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    9. Lots failing to receive a bid will be withdrawn for future disposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    PAYMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Lots will be ready for pickup Monday morning following the conclusion<\/strong> of the auction. If you are unable to do so, we will arrange to mail them to you.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Payment may be made by cash, check, Visa, Master Card, or PayPal for international bidders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. ALL ABSENTEE BIDDERS will be notified (by phone or email) by Thursday following the conclusion of the auction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Payment is expected when lots are picked up or within 2 weeks of notification for absentee bidders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Colorado residents are charged 4.25% sales tax.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Shipping is via the USPS at a cost to be determined.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING ON ORDERS TOTALING $175.00 AND ABOVE.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Auctions conducted by the RMPL are a major source of our funding. Your participation is important and greatly appreciated. Thank you for bidding!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Paul Domenici (Director of Auctions), Gary Withrow (Website Manager), and the RMPL Auction Team.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Abbreviations<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
      TOC<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
      Bid Inc<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      View Lots 1 to 50<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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