PRIOR TO PLACING YOUR FIRST BID IN THE AUCTION, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING AUCTION RULES. SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE AND CLICK IN THE BOX ACKNOWLEDGING THAT YOU WILL ADHERE TO THE AUCTION RULES, CLICK SUBMIT, AND YOU WILL BE BROUGHT BACK TO THE BID CONFIRMATION SCREEN.

The auctioneer is Greg Bussineau Sports Rarities, Inc. (GBSR) located in Traverse City, Michigan.

Please read these terms and conditions very carefully before bidding. If you have any questions, please call us at 231-922-8037. If you place a bid in this auction, you acknowledge acceptance of and agree to all the terms and conditions listed herein.

AUCTION DATES AND CLOSING TIME:

All items will be sold in lots. All bids will be in U.S. Dollars. This auction opens for bidding at 12:00 pm EST on March 15th, 2012. On the final day of the auction, April 5th, 2012, the preliminary auction will close at 11:00 pm EST. If you are the only bidder on a lot, of if a lot has received no bids by this point, that lot will close at 11:00pm EST. For all other lots, the auction will close lot by lot on a 30 minute closing timer. This means that starting at 11:30 pm EST, any lot that has had no bidding activity during the prior 30 minutes will be closed. After 11:00 pm EST, each additional bid on a lot will reset and extend bidding for 30 minutes on that lot only.

BIDDER REGISTRATION:

Only registered bidders may bid in the auction. All bidders are required to be registered prior to April 4th, 2012. If you are an existing GBSR customer, you are already pre-registered. Please call us at 231-922-8037 to confirm your bidding status. If you are not already registered, it can be done by telephone, or by visiting our website at www.gregbussineau.com. Existing customers and bidders must use their existing Bidder ID and Password. If you've forgotten your Bidder ID or Password, you can go to the bidder registration link on our website and follow the procedure for retrieving your Bidder ID or Password.

As part of registration, new bidders must provide satisfactory credit references including at least two sports collectibles-related business references. If the bidder is other than a natural person (e.g. a corporation, limited liability company or other entity), the person registering the bidder personally guarantees performance and payment by the registered bidder.

ELIGIBLE BIDDERS AND BIDS:

All bidders must be approved by GBSR. GBSR reserves the right to exclude any person or entity from bidding in this auction if GBSR deems, in its sole discretion, that a person's participation might be detrimental to the auction. Additionally, GBSR reserves the right not to honor or to limit a particular bid for any reason in its sole discretion.

LOT INFORMATION:

All pictures are of the actual lot offered. All bidders are encouraged to call us at 231-922-8037 if they would like additional information on any lot.

POPULATION FIGURES/SMR VALUES:

The population figures provided in this catalog for items that have been graded by an independent service are as of the time of the cataloging. These figures change as new specimens are graded. Bidders should check with the independent service for current population figures. The SMR values listed are as of the time of cataloging. These figures can change on a monthly basis. Bidders should check for current SMR values.

VIEWING LOTS IN PERSON:

All lots and items are available to be viewed in person in our Traverse City, MI office. Viewing is by appointment only between March 15th, 2012 and March 30th, 2012. Please call us at 231-922-8037 for an appointment.

BIDDING INFORMATION:

How to Bid:

Internet: Bids may be placed via the internet at the Greg Bussineau Sports Rarities website, www.gregbussineau.com. Just go to the website and click "Enter Auction." See the dates and closing time information above. Please be advised that AOL browsers may not be compatible with the auction software. Please use Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Firefox, or Safari internet browsers when placing bids.
Telephone: Bids may be placed via the telephone. Please call 231-922-8037. Please be aware that during the final day of the auction other bidders may be calling and it may be difficult to get through. Be prepared to give your name, Bidder ID, and registered address. Telephonic bids will be confirmed via our website as soon as is practical.

Please note: You must timely register to bid using any of the above methods to bid in this auction.

Bid Accuracy: Bidders are responsible for accurately executing their bids. Once a bid has been placed by any method, it cannot be retracted. If you have any questions about the bidding process, please call us prior to executing a bid. GBSR shall not be responsible for any bidding errors.

Starting Bids: All lots have a listed starting bid. There are no hidden reserves in this auction. Once a starting bid has been placed, the lot will be sold, unless it is withdrawn by the auctioneer.

Bidding Increments: You may only bid in the increments as set forth below based upon the lot's or item's last bid, as shown below:

Last BidBidding Increment
$0 - $500$25
$501 - $1,000$50
$1,001 - $5,000$100
$5,001 - $10,000$200
$10,001 - $25,000$500
$25,001 - $50,000$1000
$50,001 - and up$2000

Max/Ceiling Bids: "Max" or "Ceiling" bids may be placed on any lot(s). Max/Ceiling bids must conform to the proper bidding increment based on a lot's high bid at the time a max/ceiling bid is placed. Max/Ceiling bids placed through GBSR's website are confidential. The GBSR web-based auction system has a security block on all max/ceiling bids, and they are visible only to their respective bidder.

Bidding Extensions: If for any reason the auction is interrupted during the final two days of the auction, including internet service difficulties, GBSR may extend the bidding period in its sole discretion. If a bidder experiences any problems placing a bid through our internet website, www.gregbussineau.com, they should call us at 231-922-8037.

Right to Withdraw: GBSR reserves the right to withdraw any lot or item at any time.

Bids by Consignors on Consigned Lots: Bids will not be accepted by consignors on lots they have consigned.

Commissions: GBSR may extend preferred commission rates, including negative selling fees, to certain consignors.

Cash Advances / Financing: GBSR may extend cash advances or loans to consignors and financing and/or trade-in terms to bidders.

Ownership of Lots: This auction features lots owned by outside consignors and GBSR (as well as associated and related parties).

Post-Auction Sales: If unsold lots are sold after the close of the auction, they will be considered to have been sold during the auction and all terms and conditions of the auction will apply.

WINNING BIDDERS:

Results and Notifications: Final auction results will be available on our website, www.gregbussineau.com, as soon as is practical after the last lot in the auction closes. Winning bidders will receive notification and invoices via email. If an email address is not provided, a printed copy will be sent via US Mail.

Buyer's Premium: A Buyer's Premium equal to 20% of the sale price shall added to all winning bids. For example: if you won a lot with a high bid of $1000, you will be billed $1200.

Payment: All sums owing GBSR will be paid with U.S. dollars. Invoice payments are due, in full, within 14 days of the closing date of the auction, irrespective of when the invoice is sent or received. Accepted forms of payment are: personal checks, bank drafts, and money orders. Credit cards are not accepted. Payments should be sent to: Greg Bussineau Sports Rarities, PO Box 6047, Traverse City MI 49696. GBSR may withhold shipment of lots until funds have been received by GBSR's bank and cleared the banking process.

Late Payment: GBSR shall also be entitled to charge late fees equal to 1.5% per month (or the highest rate permitted by law if less than 1.5% per month) on any invoice not paid when due. Additionally, the bidder shall also reimburse GBSR any costs and expenses incurred by it, including actual attorney fees to collect monies due. Bidder grants GBSR a security interest in all items purchased to secure any outstanding indebtedness to GBSR (whether from purchase of the items themselves or other items), and agrees that GBSR may file any financing statement required under the Uniform Commercial Code. Bidder agrees that GBSR may exercise all the rights of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code, including the right to re-sell the collateral item(s) and apply the proceeds to Bidder's indebtedness and to reimburse GBSR for costs related to the resale.

Insurance and Shipping or Postage: Winning bidders agree to pay an additional fee for insurance (equal to the winning bid amount plus the buyer's premium) and shipping or postage charges on all lots. This fee will be added to the winning bidder's final auction invoice.

Customs/Duties:For winning bidders outside of the United States, the full value of the package (winning bids plus buyer's premium) will be declared on all customs forms. There are no exceptions to this rule.

Taxes: Lots or Items delivered in the State of Michigan are subject to 6% Michigan Sales Tax, unless a valid resale certificate is provided prior to delivery. Bidders agree that they are responsible for all sales, use, and other taxes applicable to their purchase, and for any interest or penalty related to unpaid tax, regardless of whether GBSR collected such taxes at the time of the purchase. Bidders agree to indemnify and hold harmless GBSR from any such taxes or liabilities.

Risk of Loss: The risk of loss on all items purchased passes to the bidder upon shipment.

Right to Rescind Sale: In addition to any other remedy, GBSR reserves the right to rescind a sale at any time in the event of non-payment or untimely payment, disputed ownership, questions of authenticity, clerical or mechanical errors, or omission in the exercising of a bid. A Bidder's mistake or error shall not result in the rescission of a sale.

ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Return Policy: This auction is not an approval sale. All purchases of any lots or items are "AS IS" and all sales are final. No returns shall be permitted.

No Representations and Warranties: Any bidder has a right to personally view and inspect the lots and items offered in this sale in advance. The specific attributes of particular items may have a material impact on their value. Bidders assume all risk thereof. No employee or agent of GBSR is authorized to make any representations or warranties regarding the characteristics of items sold by GBSR or the correctness of descriptions or information. Any description or information made or given by anyone at GBSR as to any aspect of the auction or any lot or item in the sale, including but not limited to grade, quality, designation, variety, rarity, provenance, population, historical relevance, value or potential profit or loss related to your purchase of a lot or item are opinions or qualified statements and not representations or warranties upon which a bidder can rely. Some items or lots are graded. GBSR relies on the opinions of leading certification or grading services, and supplies information relating to certified or graded items only for the convenience of bidders. For items that are not certified or graded by an independent service, GBSR makes no representation as to whether or not any independent grading service will certify the item or its grade. Bidders should thoroughly investigate any lot or item in which they have an interest. GBSR MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS OR CONDITION OF ANY LOTS AND ITEMS BEING SOLD. FURTHER GBSR'S LIABILITY TO BIDDERS IN CONNECTION WITH ANY CLAIM ARISING FROM THE SALE OR PURCHASE OF AN ITEM IN AN GBSR AUCTION IS LIMITED TO REIMBURSING THE BIDDER FOR THE SUMS ACTUALLY PAID TO GBSR FOR THE LOT OR ITEMS, AND GBSR SHALL NOT HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR COMPENSATORY, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM A PURCHASE OF ANY ITEM AT AN GBSR AUCTION.

Typographical and Cataloguing Errors: Typographical and cataloguing errors do occur from time to time. Whenever an error has been made that materially affects the value of the item(s) involved, the Buyer's sole remedy shall be the rescission of the sale for only the item(s) affected by the error. When the item(s) affected is part of a multiple-card lot or set, an adjustment may be made for only the individual item(s) affected. GBSR shall not be liable for any compensatory, incidental, or consequential damages arising from Buyer's purchase of item(s) involved.

Grading: Grading of sports collectibles is subjective, and standards change from time to time. For item(s) in this auction that have been certified/graded by a third-party service, GBSR DOES NOT warranty or guarantee any of the following: that any item certified/graded by one third-party service will be certified or graded by a different third-party service; that any item certified/graded by one third-party service was not previously graded at a lower level by either that third-party service, or a different third-party service; that any item certified/graded by one third-party service was not previously submitted to, and did not obtain certification, from either that third-party service, or a different third-party service. Please do not bid on items certified by a particular third-party service if your intent is to have the items re-graded or "crossed-over" to a different third-party service. GBSR makes absolutely no representations, either express or implied, that any items certified by a particular third-party service will be accepted for "crossover" grading/certification by a different third-party service. All items are available to be personally inspected prior to the final date of the auction. All items are sold "as is."

For item(s) in this auction that have not been certified/graded by a third-party service, GBSR DOES NOT warranty or guarantee that if submitted to a third-party service, item(s) will achieve the grade we've assigned to the item(s), or that item(s) will obtain certification.

Title: GBSR obtains and relies on representations and warranties from its consignors that the consignors own the items consigned and are legally entitled to sell those items. GBSR MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF TITLE FOR CONSIGNED LOTS AND ITEMS. Bidders are encouraged to make their own investigations of title.

Release and Indemnity: Except for any failure of GBSR to adhere to these terms and conditions, bidder hereby releases, discharges, and covenants not to sue GBSR, its owners, officers, employees and agents (Releasees) from all liability, claims, demands, losses, or dam­ages caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by any act or omission of the Releasees and further agree that if, despite this release and waiver of liabili­ty, assumption of risk, and indemnity agreement, anyone on a bidder's or consignor's behalf, makes a claim against any of the Releasees, the bidder or consignor will indem­nify and save and hold harmless each of the Releasees from any litigation expenses, attorney fees, loss, liability, damage, or cost which may incur as the result of such claim.

Michigan Law, Jurisdiction and Venue: These terms and conditions shall be construed and enforced in accordance with law of the State of Michigan (excluding choice of law rules). Bidders agree that the lots or items are located in Michigan, the auction is taking place in Michigan, that an agreement based upon these terms and conditions was made in Michigan, and that the courts of the State of Michigan have jurisdiction over the parties and any claims or controversy in any way related to the agreement, these terms and conditions and the auction and, further, that any claim or controversy arising out of or involving this agreement or the auction shall be brought in the appropriate court of the State of Michigan, located in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. The parties agree to waive any right to trial by jury in any such proceeding to the fullest extent allowed by law and that in the event GBSR is the prevailing party in any proceeding, it shall be entitled to recovery of its actual attorney's fees and costs incurred, whether or not such recovery is otherwise authorized by statue.

Binding Effect: By bidding in the sale all bidders acknowledge that they have read and understand these Terms and Conditions, that there are no written or oral agreements of any nature between the bidder and GBSR not specifically contained herein and that they agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

Right to Contact: As a result of their participation in the auction, each bidder or consignor agrees that GBSR shall have the right to contact the bidder or consignor at any time before, during and after the auction by any method, including telephone, email or direct mail, for any purpose.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

I'm ready to place my first bid in the auction, but when I click on Submit Bid I'm brought to the Rules page. How do I place my bid? Prior to placing your first bid in the auction, you are required to acknowledge that you have read and agree to the auction rules. Just scroll to the bottom of the Rules page and click in the box acknowledging that you will adhere to the auction rules, click Submit, and you will be brought back to the bid confirmation screen.

I'm using an AOL browser and am unable to place my bids. How do I place my bid? Unfortunately, the auction software is not compatible with the AOL internet browser. We recommend using either Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari when placing bids. If you do not have another browser on your computer, or continue to experience difficulties in placing your bids, please call us at (231) 922-8037 and we will be happy to place your bids for you.

I forgot my password, but when I clicked on the Forgot Password link, I never received an email with my login information. How do I get my information? Sometimes Forgot Password emails get caught in a Junk or Spam filter. Make sure to check these folders in your email account. If you still haven't received your login information, please contact us at (231) 922-8037 or send us an email at info@gregbussineau.com. We will do our best to resolve the problem as soon as possible.

I have not been receiving any Outbid emails. Outbid emails can sometimes be caught in a Junk or Spam filter in your email account, or delayed by busy email servers. To stay on top of your bidding status, go to your My Account page on the website. And please remember, the page is a snapshot of your bidding activity at that moment in time. You must manually refresh your screen to keep abreast of any changes.