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Nation's Attic Diving Into History Auction Winter 2023

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  • 1950s Scuba Skin Diving & Spearfishing Books
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    $50 - $150
    Lot 1

    1950s Scuba Skin Diving & Spearfishing Books

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    $50 - $150
  • 3 Pairs Of Vintage Scuba Divers Fins AMF Voit
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    $50 - $150
    Lot 2

    3 Pairs Of Vintage Scuba Divers Fins AMF Voit

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    $50 - $150
  • Vintage Scuba Diving Equipment Grouping
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    $50 - $150
    Lot 3

    Vintage Scuba Diving Equipment Grouping

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    $50 - $150
  • German Drager Early Scuba Diving Mask
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    $50 - $150
    Lot 4

    German Drager Early Scuba Diving Mask

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    $50 - $150
  • Vintage Hardhat & Scuba Diving Films & Equipment
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    $25 - $75
    Lot 5

    Vintage Hardhat & Scuba Diving Films & Equipment

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    $25 - $75
  • Vintage Scuba Diving Equipment Grouping
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    $50 - $100
    Lot 6

    Vintage Scuba Diving Equipment Grouping

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    $50 - $100
  • Vintage Scuba Diving Equipment Grouping 2 w
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    $50 - $100
    Lot 7

    Vintage Scuba Diving Equipment Grouping 2 w

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    $50 - $100
  • US Divers New Old Stock Scuba Diving Equipment
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    $50 - $100
    Lot 8

    US Divers New Old Stock Scuba Diving Equipment

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    $50 - $100
  • Vintage Scuba Equipment w/ US Divers Jet Air Double Hose Regulator
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    $75 - $150
    Lot 9

    Vintage Scuba Equipment w/ US Divers Jet Air Double Hos...

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    $75 - $150
  • Scarce 1950s Healthways SCUBA Snorkair
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 10

    Scarce 1950s Healthways SCUBA Snorkair

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    $300 - $500
  • Early 1940s 1950s Shallow Water Abalone Mask
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 11

    Early 1940s 1950s Shallow Water Abalone Mask

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    $300 - $500
  • Vintage Voit Snorkel & Mask New In Original Boxes
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    $50 - $100
    Lot 12

    Vintage Voit Snorkel & Mask New In Original Boxes

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    $50 - $100
  • Healthways Web Feet Scuba Flippers New In Box
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    $50 - $100
    Lot 13

    Healthways Web Feet Scuba Flippers New In Box

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    $50 - $100
  • Trio Of US Divers Aqua Lung Double Hose Regulators
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    $75 - $150
    Lot 14

    Trio Of US Divers Aqua Lung Double Hose Regulators

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    $75 - $150
  • Early 1960s US Divers Aqua-Lung DW Mistral Double Hose Regulator
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    $75 - $150
    Lot 15

    Early 1960s US Divers Aqua-Lung DW Mistral Double Hose ...

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    $75 - $150
  • 1960s US Divers Jet Air Cycolac Double Hose Regulator
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 16

    1960s US Divers Jet Air Cycolac Double Hose Regulator

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    $100 - $200
  • Nemrod Snark 3 Early 1960s Double Hose Regulator
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 17

    Nemrod Snark 3 Early 1960s Double Hose Regulator

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    $100 - $200
  • 1952 USD Aqua-Lung Green Label Double Hose Regulator
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 18

    1952 USD Aqua-Lung Green Label Double Hose Regulator

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    $300 - $500
  • 1960s US Divers Royal Aqua Master Double Hose Regulator
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    $50 - $150
    Lot 19

    1960s US Divers Royal Aqua Master Double Hose Regulator...

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    $50 - $150
  • Viking Norseman Beer Can US Navy Regulator
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    $500 - $750
    Lot 20

    Viking Norseman Beer Can US Navy Regulator

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    $500 - $750
  • Early 1952 US Divers Green Label Double Hose Regulator
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    $100 - $300
    Lot 21

    Early 1952 US Divers Green Label Double Hose Regulator

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    $100 - $300
  • 1954 US Navy Aqua Lung Double Hose Regulator Manual
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    $150 - $300
    Lot 22

    1954 US Navy Aqua Lung Double Hose Regulator Manual

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    $150 - $300
  • Aqua Lung Mistral 1955-2005 Anniversary Regulator
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    $400 - $700
    Lot 23

    Aqua Lung Mistral 1955-2005 Anniversary Regulator

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    $400 - $700
  • US Divers Vulcan Dive Knife & Sheath 1960s
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    $75 - $150
    Lot 24

    US Divers Vulcan Dive Knife & Sheath 1960s

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    $75 - $150
  • Eumig Nautica Underwater Camera
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    $50 - $150
    Lot 25

    Eumig Nautica Underwater Camera

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    $50 - $150
  • Eumig Unilectric 8mm Movie Camera In Underwater Housing
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    $75 - $200
    Lot 26

    Eumig Unilectric 8mm Movie Camera In Underwater Housing...

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    $75 - $200
  • 1950s Wirgin 3D 35mm Camera With Underwater Housing
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    $75 - $200
    Lot 27

    1950s Wirgin 3D 35mm Camera With Underwater Housing

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    $75 - $200
  • Original Nikonos 1 Underwater Camera w/ Accessories
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    $100 - $300
    Lot 28

    Original Nikonos 1 Underwater Camera w/ Accessories

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    $100 - $300
  • Professional Diving Equipment Grouping
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    $50 - $100
    Lot 29

    Professional Diving Equipment Grouping

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    $50 - $100
  • DESCO Jack Browne Dive Mask With Regulator
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 30

    DESCO Jack Browne Dive Mask With Regulator

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    $300 - $500
  • Unique Custom German Made Dive Knife With Sheath
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    $50 - $150
    Lot 31

    Unique Custom German Made Dive Knife With Sheath

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    $50 - $150
  • Authentic Small Brass Ships Porthole & Propeller
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    $50 - $150
    Lot 32

    Authentic Small Brass Ships Porthole & Propeller

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    $50 - $150
  • Wilfred O ‘White Boston, MA Sextant In Box 1918
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 33

    Wilfred O ‘White Boston, MA Sextant In Box 1918

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • A.J. Morse & Son Firefighting Copper & Brass Nozzle
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 34

    A.J. Morse & Son Firefighting Copper & Brass Nozzle

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • A.J. Morse & Son Firefighting Copper & Brass Nozzle
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 35

    A.J. Morse & Son Firefighting Copper & Brass Nozzle

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    $100 - $200
  • 19th Century J. Bassnett English Rosewood Barometer
    Estimate
    $750 - $1,250
    Lot 36

    19th Century J. Bassnett English Rosewood Barometer

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    $750 - $1,250
  • 29 Inch Antique Brass Naval Spyglass
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    $75 - $150
    Lot 37

    29 Inch Antique Brass Naval Spyglass

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    $75 - $150
  • Antique English Underwater Mercury Thermometer Celsius
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 38

    Antique English Underwater Mercury Thermometer Celsius

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    $100 - $200
  • 1884 Callachan & Co London Spyglass Royal Military College
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 39

    1884 Callachan & Co London Spyglass Royal Military Coll...

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    $100 - $200
  • Comex Pro Mark 1 Divers Band Mask
    Estimate
    $400 - $900
    Lot 40

    Comex Pro Mark 1 Divers Band Mask

    Est.
    $400 - $900
  • 2 Commercial Divers Harnesses DIVEX & Atlantic Diving
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 41

    2 Commercial Divers Harnesses DIVEX & Atlantic Diving

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Vintage Converse Divers Rubber Red White Blue Striped Boots
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 42

    Vintage Converse Divers Rubber Red White Blue Striped B...

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    $100 - $200
  • Kirby Morgan KMH-16 Band Mask Diving Helmet
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 43

    Kirby Morgan KMH-16 Band Mask Diving Helmet

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • Huge Lot Of Gorski Diving Helmet Parts All New Old Stock
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $7,000
    Lot 44

    Huge Lot Of Gorski Diving Helmet Parts All New Old Stoc...

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    $3,500 - $7,000
  • US Navy Mark 12 Machined Aluminum Lead Casting Molds
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 45

    US Navy Mark 12 Machined Aluminum Lead Casting Molds

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    $200 - $400
  • Vintage Comex Pro Mark 1 Divers Band Mask
    Estimate
    $450 - $900
    Lot 46

    Vintage Comex Pro Mark 1 Divers Band Mask

    Est.
    $450 - $900
  • Vintage Green Canvas Divers Mask With Canvas Hood
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 48

    Vintage Green Canvas Divers Mask With Canvas Hood

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Scarce German or French SCUBA Divers Rubber Helmet Hood
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 49

    Scarce German or French SCUBA Divers Rubber Helmet Hood...

    Est.
    $200 - $400

Auction Description

Nation's Attic Diving Into History Auction Winter 2023 by Nation's Attic Inc.

Nations Attic Diving Into History auction 2023 features an amazing array of authentic diving helmets from the 1800s into the 21st Century. Antique copper and brass helmets made by AJ Morse, Schrader, John Date, DESCO, Miller Dunn, Morse Diving Equipment, TOA, KIM, and more are included. A very nice selection of early fiberglass diving helmets from the 1960s into the 1980s is also up for bids. Helmets made by General Aquadyne, Miller, Piel, Comex, Kirby Morgan, Swindell, and Joe Savoie are all selling. Other areas of historic diving equipment include early SCUBA equipment, nautical antiques, rare books, antique diving equipment such as parts, tools, lights, boots, dive suits, radios, ephemera, collectible memorabilia, and diving knives. The auction is rounded out with a collection of US Navy Mark 12 equipment from the 1970s and 1980s. There are over 240 lots of authentic diving history all selling at no reserve.

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Nation's Attic Inc.
Wichita, KS 67211
United States

helmets@nationsattic.com

Phone:+1 3163711828

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Shipping fees listed with each lot pertain to domestic shipping only (contiguous or lower 48). International bidders are subject to higher shipping fees. Please inquire about shipping to a particular country before the start of the auction. Purchased items will be shipped on a first paid, first shipped basis and may take up to twenty (20) business days for said shipment to leave our (Nations Attic, Inc.) business. For time sensitive shipments, we (Nations Attic, Inc.) will expedite payment processing and shipping for a nominal fee. Items paid for by personal check are subject to a ten (10) business day hold for funds clearance. All domestic mainland items are shipped via FedEx ground or via USPS unless otherwise specified or requested by the customer. International shipments are shipped via DHL Express or FedEx Express. USPS is no longer used for international shipments due to issues with tracking packages. Insurance: All items are insured for the full purchase amount less carrier shipping charges, or the maximum amount allowed by the carrier and/or country of destination. Insurance is included in the specified shipping amount listed in the shipping section of the final invoice pricing. All invoices are sent with insurance already factored into the shipping charge. The customer has the right to waive any insurance amount by providing written consent that the customer will not hold Nations Attic, Inc. or its shipping carriers responsible for damaged and/or lost shipments due to uninsured/under insured packages. In some instances, we (Nations Attic, Inc.) reserve the right to only ship certain items if insurance is purchased for the full amount of the item(s) being shipped. International buyers are responsible for all duties and taxes. If shipment is rejected, buyer is responsible for all return shipping costs or disposal fees incurred.

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Terms & Conditions

TERMS & CONDITIONS 1. Prior to sale, all bidders must register with Nations Attic Inc. and/or online via BidSquare to participate in bidding. 2. The Auctioneer and the Consignor assume no risk, liability or responsibility for the authenticity or the authorship of any property identified in the online catalogue (that is, the identity of the creator or the period, culture, source or origin as the case may be, with which the creation of any property is identified herein). All property is sold "As Is" and neither the Auctioneer nor the Consignor makes any warranties or representations of any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall be responsible for the correctness or any implied warranty or merchantability or any implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose as it relates to description, genuineness, attribution, provenance, safety, reliability or condition of the property. If any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose can be construed from the catalogue, auction, or bill of sale, such warranties are disclaimed by the Auctioneer and the Consignor. No statement in the online catalogue or made at the sale or in the Bill of Sale or invoice or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty or representation or an admission of liability. Moreover, the Auctioneer will not be held responsible for any variations in appearance of online photographs. 3. Notwithstanding the preceding condition, if within 14 days of the sale of any lot the purchaser of any antique gives notice in writing to the Auctioneer that the lot so sold is a counterfeit and, if within 7 days after such notice the purchaser returns to the Auctioneer in the same condition as when sold, and gives written proof from a recognized impartial expert which establishes beyond reasonable doubt that the returned lot is in fact a counterfeit and that this was not indicated by a fair reading of the catalogue or the Auctioneer's comments at the time of sale, the Auctioneer as agent for the Consignor will rescind the sale and refund the purchase price. Please note that the original shipping costs will not be refunded as the cost was already incurred. The shipping to return the item will be at your purchaser expense. 4. A premium equal to 20% of the successful bid price will be added thereto and is payable by the purchaser as part of the total purchase price. 5. The Sales Tax rate for Wichita, Kansas is 7.5% and is computed on this total purchase price and applies to bidders residing within the state. The purchaser will be required to pay Sales Tax unless exempted through possession of a valid State of Kansas Sales Tax number on file. Please Note: The State of Kansas has no arrangement of reciprocity with any other jurisdiction and the Auctioneer cannot honor a Sales Tax number from any other jurisdiction. Please Note: Due to credit card processing charges, In the event buyer desires to pay by using a credit card, a convenience fee averaging 4.0% to 6% of the entire amount due shall be added to the buyer's invoice. We encourage you to pay by sending us a check or wire transfer to avoid the credit card convenience fee. However, if you send a wire, it must be in US DOLLARS and a $30 bank processing fee will be added. All shipments will ONLY be shipped to the registered and confirmed address on file with BidSquare, no exceptions. This means the credit card used to pay for the items is where the items will be shipped to and will also be the tax rate BidSquare uses to calculate tax. Please do not ask to ship to another address when using a credit card or to change your tax rate. 6. The Auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any property at any time before actual sale. 7. Unless otherwise announced by the Auctioneer at the time of sale, all bids are per lot as numbered in the catalogue. The Auctioneer reserves the right to reject a bid from any bidder. The highest bid acknowledged by the Auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the event of any dispute between bidders, the Auctioneer shall have the sole and final discretion either to determine the successful bidder, or to re-offer and re-sell the article in dispute. If the Auctioneer determines that any opening bid is not commensurate with the value of the article offered, he may reject the bid; and if, having acknowledged an opening bid he decides that any advance is not sufficient, he may reject the advance. The Auctioneer reserves the right to acknowledge an auction floor bid before acknowledging an internet and/or phone bid regardless of the maximum bid amount provided by the bidder before and/or during the auction. 8. On the fall of the Auctioneers hammer, title to the offered lot passes to the highest bidder who thereupon will pay the full purchase price therefore or such part as the Auctioneer may require. All property shall be removed by the purchaser at his expense on the day of sale and, if not so removed, may be sent by the Auctioneer to a public warehouse for the account, risk and expense of the purchaser. Any damage to or loss of any item purchased which is left with the Auctioneer after the day of purchase is the purchasers sole responsibility. If the foregoing conditions or any other applicable conditions herein are not complied with, in addition to other remedies available to the Auctioneer and the Consignor by law, including without limitation the right to hold the purchaser liable for the bid price, the Auctioneer at its option, may either (a) cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the purchaser, or (b) re-sell the property on 3 days notice to the purchaser and for the account and risk of the purchaser, either publicly or privately, and in such event the purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency plus all costs, including warehousing, the expenses of both sales, and the Auctioneers commission at its regular rates and all other charges due hereunder, and incidental charges. No claims shall be allowed after removal of goods and no article shall be re-sold for purchaser at the sale where purchased. 9. The Auctioneer reserves the right to cancel the sale or any portion thereof without prior or further notice, and to announce at any time additional conditions of sale. 10. Bidding will constitute full acceptance of the terms and conditions herein. Also recognize, all items are being sold as used and/or antiques. The items are meant to be used for display purposes only. Not liable for functionality. Take it upon your own risk to use, which is not advised. 11. Payment: Payment will be accepted in the form of personal check, cashiers check, bank wire transfer, money order, cash (in house only), credit card (confirmed address for US customers only, credit card fee's apply). For internet bidders, if payment is not received within 5 business days following the auction, a payment reminder invoice will be sent. If payment is not received within 10 business days of the auction, we (Nations Attic, Inc.) reserve the right to void the sale of the item(s) to that bidder, and make the item(s) available for sale to the under bidder. In addition, any non-paying bidder will be prohibited from registering for any future auction that is held by Nations Attic, Inc. Please do not ask to have the sales tax removed as it is state law. 12. Shipping: Shipping fees listed with each lot pertain to domestic shipping only (contiguous or lower 48). International bidders are subject to higher shipping fees. Please inquire about shipping to a particular country before the start of the auction. Purchased items will be shipped on a first paid, first shipped basis and may take up to twenty (20) business days for said shipment to leave our (Nations Attic, Inc.) business. For time sensitive shipments, we (Nations Attic, Inc.) will expedite payment processing and shipping for a nominal fee. Items paid for by personal check are subject to a ten (10) business day hold for funds clearance. All domestic mainland items are shipped via FedEx ground or via USPS unless otherwise specified or requested by the customer. International shipments are shipped via DHL Express or FedEx Express. USPS is no longer used for international shipments due to issues with tracking packages. Insurance: All items are insured for the full purchase amount less carrier shipping charges, or the maximum amount allowed by the carrier and/or country of destination. Insurance is included in the specified shipping amount listed in the shipping section of the final invoice pricing. All invoices are sent with insurance already factored into the shipping charge. The customer has the right to waive any insurance amount by providing written consent that the customer will not hold Nations Attic, Inc. or its shipping carriers responsible for damaged and/or lost shipments due to uninsured/under insured packages. In some instances, we (Nations Attic, Inc.) reserve the right to only ship certain items if insurance is purchased for the full amount of the item(s) being shipped. 13. Storage Fees: Items not claimed within 30 Days after the auction will be subject to a $10 per lot, per day storage fee, unless other arrangements are made with the Nations Attic Inc.