SOLD
25.00CAD+ buyer's premium + applicable fees & taxes.
This item SOLD at 2006 Jul 24 @ 11:40UTC-5 : EST/CDT
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0608 - 1888 Canada 1 cent Test Strike
Test strike in lead or pewter for an 1888 Canada 1 cent. There are spots on the edges where an impression of die edge are visible which stop short of the complete coin design. This suggests this item is a counterfeiters' experiment and not an official min
Auction Location:
Sheraton Fallsview Hotel, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Previewing Details:
Sheraton Fallsview Hotel & Convention Centre, Niagara Falls, Canada. Viewing will be held for <b>dealers only</b> on the afternoon of Thursday, July 20th, 2006. General viewing will be held on Friday, July 21st, 2006 and Saturday, July 22nd, 2006 during bourse hours. Lots can also be viewed on the Internet with links posted under “Auction News” on our website at <a href="http://www.diverseequities.com" target="_blank">www.diverseequities.com</a>.
Lots delivered outside of Canada are exempt and no taxes are collected. Lots delivered to New Brunswick, Newfoundland or Nova Scotia are charged 15% HST of the Selling Price. Ontario residents are subject to Ontario PST along with the 6% GST. For lots delivered to the remainder of Canada, 6% GST is collected.
Taxes:
| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
| GST |
6% |
GST |
| PST |
8% |
PST |
| HST |
14% |
HST |
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
999.00 |
17.5% |
| 1,000.00 |
9,999.00 |
17.5% |
| 10,000.00 |
Infinite |
17.5% |
Additional Fees:
Shipping Details:
No Info Available
Payment Details:
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Accepted Payment Methods:
- VISA
- Money Order/Bank Draft
- Check/Cheque
- COD (cash on delivery)
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<b>VIEWING OF LOTS:</b> Sheraton Fallsview Hotel & Convention Centre, Niagara Falls, Canada. Viewing will be held for <b>dealers only</b> on the afternoon of Thursday, July 20th, 2006. General viewing will be held on Friday, July 21st, 2006 and Saturday, July 22nd, 2006 during bourse hours. Lots can also be viewed on the Internet with links posted under “Auction News” on our website at <a href="http://www.diverseequities.com" target="_blank">www.diverseequities.com</a>.
<b>Auction will be held on Saturday, July 22nd, 2006 starting at 5:00 p.m.</b>
<b>NOTE:</b> Lot pick-up will be held on Sunday, July 23rd, 2006 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. only, no exceptions.
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