Online Only Coin & Currency Auction

Description Distinctive Coins - Downers Grove, Illinois. Over 500 lots of Quality World & U.S. Coins & Bullion. Certified World & U.S. Coins, Raw World & U.S. Collector Coins, Morgan Silver Dollars, American Silver Eagles, Proof & Mint Sets, Gold & Silver and a nice Hot Wheels Collection. Our mission is to provide excellent service and to offer our knowledge and expertise to our customers. Distinctive Coins has been buying and selling throughout the United States and around the world for over thirty years and has experts with experience of trading millions in rare coins and currency. Over the years we have developed a large customer base and are internationally recognized and respected in the numismatic community. While being a long time member of many numismatic associations including the American Numismatic Association, we continue to offer our services and expertise for both beginners and advanced numismatists. We can identify and evaluate your coins and currency, locate elusive coins from your want list, offer grading opinions as well as assist you in... Sales Tax : Sales tax will be automatically calculated at the time of checkout based on a variety of factors including: State, City & County jurisdiction requirements, shipping to address, shipping from address and category of item purchased Internet Premium: 18% Participation Requirements: Valid Credit Card required for bidding approval Payment Options: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Check, Wire Transfer, and Cash Visa MasterCard Discover American Express Payment Instructions: Internet Premium: 18% Sales Tax: Sales Tax will be charged based on State, City & County jurisdiction, shipping to address, and an item?s category. Participation Requirements: Valid Credit Card required for bidding approval Payment Options: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Check, PayPal, Money Order, and Wire Transfer. Payment Instructions: At the end of the auction, Buyers will receive an invoice with a Pay Now button which is a link that allows you to make an immediate and secure credit card payment. Payments are due within 72 hours of the auctions close. If you are unable to use the online checkout or you did not receive your invoice, it is your responsibility to contact Distinctive Coins by email at auctions@distinctivecoins.com. If paying by check or money order, bidder must notify us by email within 72 hours of the auctions close. Make checks payable to Distinctive Coins. Checks are to be mailed to the following Address: Distinctive Coins, 422 75th St., Downers Grove, IL 60516. Please contact us by email at auctions@distinctivecoins.com, if you wish to do a PayPal or Wire Transfer. If Buyers do not pay or have not made arrangements to pay within 3 days of the auctions close, Distinctive Coins will automatically charge the card on file with Live Auctioneers. Shipping charges will be included on the invoice. If you are a reseller and sales tax is charged contact Live Auctioneers 877-505-7770 as we are unable to remove it from your invoice only Live Auctioneers can. Currency Type: USD Shipping Instructions: All shipping arrangements will be handled by Distinctive Coins. Shipping & Handling Fees will be included on your final invoice. Once paid, Distinctive Coins will usually ship within 2-3 business days. Goods are usually shipped via USPS. Small item(s) valued under $200 will be shipped in a Priority Mailer at $5.95. Any larger item(s) or items over $200 will ship in a small Flat Rate box at $13.95. Even Larger items will be shipped in Medium or Large flat rate boxes at $19.95 and $24.95 respectively. All purchases over $200 shall be sent signature required and insured at no cost. Shipment costs outside of the United States shall be determined based on the size of the package and its destination. Bidder agrees to our shipping and handling charges, whether known or not at the time of the bid. Loss or damage by a third-party delivery entity is not cause for a chargeback claim and agrees from filing such a claim. We are not responsible for any additional fees including but not limited to duties, broker or import fees. Preview Date & Times: Available Online up until the start of the auction. Auctions are viewable in person by appointment only during normal business hours up until 24 hours before the beginning of the auction. Please call Distinctive Coins (630)968-7700 or email auctions@distinctivecoins.com. Checkout Date & Times: Invoices will be sent via email within 48 hours of the close of the auction. Buyers who do not pay within 3 business days of invoice, Distinctive Coins will automatically charge the card on file. Location: Downers Grove, IL Driving Directions: This is an online auction. We do not have any onsite bidders. Currency Type: USD Shipping Instructions: Shipping Instructions: All shipping arrangements will be handled by Distinctive Coins. Shipping & Handling Fees will be included on your final invoice. Once paid, Distinctive Coins will usually ship within 2-3 business days. Goods are usually shipped via USPS. Small item(s) valued under $200 will be shipped in a Priority Mailer at $5.95. Any larger item(s) or items over $200 will ship in a small Flat Rate box at $13.95. Even Larger items will be shipped in Medium or Large flat rate boxes at $19.95 and $24.95 respectively. All purchases over $200 shall be sent signature required and insured at no cost. Shipment costs outside of the United States shall be determined based on the size of the package and its destination. Bidder agrees to our shipping and handling charges, whether known or not at the time of the bid. Loss or damage by a third-party delivery entity is not cause for a chargeback claim and agrees from filing claims Each Hot Wheels lot will be shipped individually. Preview Date & Times: Preview Date & Times: Available Online up until the start of the auction. Auctions are viewable in person by appointment only during normal business hours up until 24 hours before the beginning of the auction. (630)968-7700 Checkout Date & Times: Checkout Date & Times: Invoices will be sent via email within 48 hours of the close of the auction. Buyers who do not pay within 3 business days of invoice, Live Auctioneers will be notified of unpaid invoice. Location: 422 75th Street, Downers Grove, IL 60516 Driving Directions: Special Terms Internet Premium: 18% Each Hot Wheels lot will be shipped individually in a Medium or large Flat Rate Box. Sales Tax: Sales Tax will be charged based on State, City & County jurisdiction, shipping to address, and an item?s category. Participation Requirements: Valid Credit Card required for bidding approval Payment Options: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Check, PayPal, Money Order, and Wire Transfer. Payment Instructions: At the end of the auction, Buyers will receive an invoice with a Pay Now button which is a link that allows you to make an immediate and secure credit card payment. Payments are due within 72 hours of the auctions close. If you are unable to use the online checkout or you did not receive your invoice, it is your responsibility to contact Distinctive Coins by email at auctions@disctinctivecoins.com. If paying by check or money order, bidder must notify us by email within 72 hours of the auctions close. Make checks payable to Distinctive Coins. Checks are to be mailed to the following Address: Distinctive Coins, 422 75th St., Downers Grove, IL 60516. Please contact us by email at auctions@distinctivecoins.com, if you wish to do a PayPal or Wire Transfer. If Buyers do not pay or have not made arrangements to pay within 3 days of the auctions close, Distinctive Coins will automatically charge the card on file with Live Auctioneers. Shipping charges will be included on the invoice. Currency Type: USD Shipping Instructions: All shipping arrangements will be handled by Distinctive Coins. Shipping & Handling Fees will be included on your final invoice. Once paid, Distinctive Coins will usually ship within 2-3 business days. Goods are usually shipped via USPS. Small item(s) valued under $200 will be shipped in a Priority Mailer at $5.95. Any larger item(s) or items over $200 will ship in a small Flat Rate box at $13.95. Even Larger items will be shipped in Medium or Large flat rate boxes at $19.95 and $24.95 respectively. All purchases over $200 shall be sent signature required and insured at no cost. Shipment costs outside of the United States shall be determined based on the size of the package and its destination. Bidder agrees to our shipping and handling charges, whether known or not at the time of the bid. Loss or damage by a third-party delivery entity is not cause for a chargeback claim and agrees from filing such a claim. We are not responsible for any additional fees including but not limited to duties, broker or import fees. Preview Date & Times: Available Online up until the start of the auction. Auctions are viewable in person by appointment only during normal business hours up until 24 hours before the beginning of the auction. Please call Distinctive Coins (630)968-7700 or email auctions@distinctivecoins.com. Checkout Date & Times: Invoices will be sent via email within 48 hours of the close of the auction. Buyers who do not pay within 3 business days of invoice, Distinctive Coins will automatically charge the card on file. Location: Downers Grove, IL Driving Directions: This is an online auction. We do not have any onsite bidders. Special Terms: TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE AUCTION: Please read this agreement in its entirety prior to bidding. IMPORTANT: All items shall be sold ?as is?, regardless of any faults. All sales shall be final with no refunds or exchanges allowed. All bidders agree to pay a buyer?s premium of 18% of the hammer price of each item they purchase. A bidder?s bid is an irrevocable offer to purchase the lot and enter into a binding contract. DEFINITIONS: ?Auction? The online auction via Live Auctioneers where remote users can bid on items in real time or absentee bids on products under auction. ?Bidder? is the individual, artificial entity, or agency registered as a bidder with Live Auctioneers to bid on Products by Distinctive Coins via Live Auctioneers. The ?Bidder? hereby agrees to guarantee payment of any such bid upon award of any winning bids. ?Product(s)? means coins, currency, medals, tokens, bullion, jewelry, and other collectibles listed for Auction via Live Auctioneers. ?Seller? is the individual, artificial entity, or agency registered as the seller with Distinctive Coins for the purpose of listing product(s) for sale via Live Auctioneers. ACCEPTANCE OF LEGALLY BINDING TERMS: By registering to bid or placing a bid you agree to be bound by all the terms and conditions and any other announced terms and conditions of sale or rules on this site and Live Auctioneers. Distinctive Coins herein refers to and includes the company, its representatives, officers, stockholders, employees, agents and affiliates. Distinctive Coins makes no warranties of any kind, and all lots are sold ?AS-IS? and all sales are final. This agreement binds you to arbitration and you are giving up your right to bring a lawsuit against Distinctive Coins. You should review the entire terms agreements prior to bidding. By bidding, the bidder agrees to all fees spelled out in the context of this agreement whether known or unknown at the time of the bid. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS: Distinctive Coins will not be responsible for any errors or omissions in the description. Any written or oral description referring to the grade, value, authenticity, age, condition, or material are the opinions of Distinctive Coins and are not to be construed as a guarantee. While written descriptions are used in product listings, the Bidder(s) should rely on posted photographs for ultimate determination of the product(s) on an auction. Buyers are encouraged to contact Distinctive Coins with any questions prior to the start of the auction. Please refrain from bidding on any item if after your evaluation you are not fully satisfied or have doubts as to authenticity, condition, value or other aspects of that item. AUCTION BIDS: By placing a bid you are entering into a binding agreement between yourself and the Seller to purchase the product. Upon acceptance by the Seller, bids may not be withdrawn or cancelled, and shall constitute a binding agreement between the Buyer and the Seller. In the event of any problems with a winning bid, an unsuccessful bid may be reinstated, of which the bidder who placed the reinstated bid shall be notified by email. BID ACCEPTANCE: The bidder who placed the highest bid recognized by Distinctive Coins shall be the winning bidder. If a dispute arises between bidders or if Distinctive Coins is in doubt as to validity of a bid, Distinctive Coins may, at its discretion, either choose the winning bidder or re-offer the item in question. Distinctive Coin?s record of the sale or final decision shall be conclusive in the event of any disputes arising after the sale. Distinctive Coins shall use every effort to ensure accuracy. However, if the auctioneer mistakenly declares an item sold, Distinctive Coins shall be entitled, at its option, to invalidate the sale and re-offer the item in question. BID REJECTION: Distinctive Coins may, at its sole discretion, reject any bid and exclude any person at any time, before, during or after the auction, and award auctioned items to the highest accepted bidder. Distinctive Coins may withdraw items from the auction at any time, whether before, during or after the action, without incurring any liability for doing so. PRODUCTS SOLD ?AS IS?: NO GUARANTEES/NO WARRANTY. All items shall be sold ?as is?, regardless of any faults. All sales shall be final with no refunds or exchanges allowed. Inquiries about any items to be auctioned may be made prior to bidding. The information and descriptions provided are those of Distinctive Coins and shall not be taken as a guarantee of the authenticity, provenance, condition, value or any other aspect of the items to be auctioned. To the best of Distinctive Coins? knowledge, the descriptions of items come from reliable sources but are provided solely for convenience. Distinctive Coins makes every effort to ensure correct cataloguing and to identify any possible defects but shall not be held liable for the accuracy of cataloguing or descriptions. Bidders expressly agree that they are not relying on such description, but instead based on examinations of product photographs. Bidders are ultimately responsible for examining the items and the action of placing a bid entail that the bidder has examined, inquired about and received satisfactory information on the items to be purchased. Please refrain from bidding on any item if after your evaluation you are not fully satisfied or have doubts as to authenticity or other aspects of that item. In the case of third-party grading professional grading services all guarantees including authenticity are their sole responsibility. Bidders should contact these third-party services with any claims or questions they may have regarding said Product(s). Bidders further acknowledge that the Distinctive Coins is not bound or liable for any opinion of any third-party grading service. Removal of any product from its protective casing or alteration of any coin holder waives all rights concerning the product contained therein and will not be subject to return under any circumstances. PAYMENTS: All internet bidders to pay the buyer?s premium equal to eighteen percent (18%) of hammer price of each item they purchase. Payment of the winning bid plus buyer?s premium, shipping and handling, and any applicable taxes will be made at the time the auction is reconciled, and invoices have been submitted. We accept bank wire transfers, personal or company checks, cashier?s checks, money orders, PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express cards. Distinctive Coins may, at its discretion, require a bank transfer for invoices above $7,500. Our payments system offers safe and reliable credit card transactions. For online sales, you should receive an email invoice within 48 hours after the auction. The email will contain a link for making an immediate secure online payment. If you are unable to make payment using the link, please contact Distinctive Coins immediately by email at auctions@distinctivecoin.com. Where payment is made by check, money order, PayPal, bank wire or cashier?s check, Distinctive Coins reserves the right to hold the items purchased until payment has cleared. If a fire, theft or other circumstances prevent us from delivering the items to the purchaser, our liability shall be limited to the amount actually paid by that purchaser for the items. In the event Distinctive Coins, using its discretion, agrees to a refund, a 15% restocking fee of the hammer price plus the buyer?s premium shall be charged. The purchaser shall pay for all shipping, handling and insurance as well as return shipping. Bidder further agrees that neither the delivery of an item after the date desired or expected by bidder or loss of an item by a third-party delivery entity gives rise to a cause for a chargeback claim, and the bidder specifically agrees to refrain from the filing of any such claim. BUYERS PREMIUM: All bidders agree to pay a buyer?s premium of 18% of the hammer price of each item they purchase. UNPAID BALANCE & FAILED PAYMENTS: If you are the winning Bidder and do not pay your invoice within seven (7) days of the sale date, you will be in breach of the contract and forfeit the right to the ownership of products and charged a restocking fee of twenty-five percent (25%) of your invoice total. Distinctive Coins reserves the right to report such non-payment to credit and collection agencies. Additionally, you will be banned from all future Distinctive Coins Auctions and be reported to the auction house and may be subject to further actions. FAILURE TO MEET TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Once the item is sold or the online auction expires, ownership of the auctioned items shall transfer to the winning bidder recognized by the auctioneer and bidder shall pay the full Purchase Price that is required to be paid. All claims and disputes shall be made within 14 days of the sale. If the bidder fails to comply with any applicable terms and conditions set forth herein, we may cancel the sale. If the sale is cancelled, Distinctive Coins will charge a restocking fee of twenty-five percent (25%) of your invoice total, retain all amounts paid by the purchaser and the items may be publicly auctioned with or without reserve, while the purchaser will be responsible for the shortfall expenses such as handling fees, the costs of and our commissions on both sales at our rates, legal fees, incidental and other expenses applicable hereunder. Furthermore, Distinctive Coins may deny future bids by the buyer or require a deposit on such future bids. TAXES, DUTIES & CUSTOMS: The bidder is solely responsible for payment of all taxes, duties, and customs fees prior to delivery unless alternative arrangements are made in writing and pre-approved by Distinctive Coins. Any additional taxes, duties, broker or customs fees which are not included on our invoice are the buyer?s responsibility. Any buyer with a valid resale license will need to provide appropriate documentation for removal of state sales tax prior to payment. PRODUCT SHIPPING & HANDLING / PICK UP: All items will be shipped. Special arrangements for pickup will be at the sole discretion of Distinctive Coins. CHARGEBACKS PROHIBITED: Any and all chargebacks are not allowed and are strictly prohibited. Furthermore, the bidder will not file a dispute with Live Auctioneers, PayPal, Credit card or any other third parties. In the event Distinctive Coins, using its discretion, agrees to a refund, a 15% restocking fee of the hammer price plus the buyer?s premium shall be charged. The purchaser shall pay for all shipping, handling, and insurance as well as return shipping. RELEASE & LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY Any possible liability of Distinctive Coins for any breach, act or omission shall be limited by the Purchase Price paid by the buyer and shall not include any indirect, incidental or consequential damages, such as for loss or profit or revenue, the cost of obtaining alternative property, claims of buyer?s customers or otherwise, whether arising in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability or otherwise, in relation to auctioned items, their purchase, sale or delivery, or in relation to any acts or omissions on the part of Distinctive Coins. The bidder hereby agrees to indemnify and hold Distinctive Coins and the consignor harmless from and against any losses, claims, obligations, demands, liabilities, costs, damages, compensation and expenses whether direct or indirect, present or future, foreseen or unforeseen, assessed or incurred by reason of or resulting from any defects, whether latent or otherwise, or the physical condition of any items purchased, and the bidder hereby waives the right to assert such claims. DISPUTES: In the event of a dispute between the bidder and Distinctive Coins, the rules and procedures described herein shall apply. If either party claims that the other party is in default under this agreement, the dispute shall be submitted to arbitration in the State of Illinois. Distinctive Coins shall appoint an impartial arbitrator and the arbitration process shall be initiated by either party?s notice served on the other party by certified mail. Non-participation in the arbitration shall be deemed a default. Where arbitration is initiated at the request of a bidder, that bidder shall be responsible for the arbitrator?s fees up to the maximum amount allowed by law. Each party shall present its case (within a limit of one hour per party) to the arbitrator. By placing a bid, the bidder agrees to waive its right to have any disputes resolved in a court of law. The bidder acknowledges arbitrator?s complete jurisdiction over the dispute and the right to issue a binding award. Arbitration fees shall be covered by the prevailing party or otherwise, as the arbitrator deems fit. The award shall be final, and the prevailing party shall be fully reimbursed for the fees actually paid in the dispute. By taking part in a Distinctive Coins auction, the bidder expressly agrees that the dispute resolution procedure described above shall be the only method of disputes resolution between the bidder and Distinctive Coins. In particular, the bidder agrees not to defame, slander or submit a dispute on or with any online venue, credit card company or other third party, and specifically the bidder shall not initiate a credit card chargeback dispute based on any claim. The bidder shall pay to Distinctive Coins a minimum of $250 plus hourly rates and costs in the event any such chargeback dispute is initiated due to the administrative burden involved. If the bidder violates these rules of dispute resolution in order to have his application to bid in a Distinctive Coins auction considered, the bidder shall confess to fraud against Distinctive Coins and shall be liable for all the resulting losses or damages, including time charges. If any provision of these terms and conditions or of any listing becomes invalid, unlawful or unenforceable under applicable law, that provision shall be revised sufficiently to make it compliant, and where no revision is possible, the provision shall be removed. Such modification or removal shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions.

If you have not contacted Distinctive Coins to arrange payment within 3 days of the time that invoice is sent, we will charge the credit card you used to register for the auction for the amount of your invoice.

Online purchases from Distinctive Coins may be subject to sales tax. Please see the following for more details. If you are tax-exempt, you can submit your tax-exempt certificate to prevent the collection of tax. Learn more about tax-exemption.