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Announcing - 6th ANNUAL AACA NATIONAL ANCIENT AMERICAN ARTIFACT EXPOSITION
Affiliation: AACA
When: July 18-20, 2008
Show Hours:
Friday Set up 3:00–7:00 PM,
Saturday Dealer Set up 7:00-8:00 AM. Show 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM,
Sunday Dealers 7:00-8:00 AM, Show 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM. (Security is provided for dealers tables after show hours)
Where:
The Drawbridge Inn & Convention Center
2477 Royal Drive,
Fort Mitchell, Kentucky 41017
Contact: Show Host: Jim Bennett (419) 945-2893 or Cliff Jackson (252)257-2654 or email: jim@oldrelics.com
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Table Information: 175 six foot tables are available @ $65 per table for dealers or $35 display only collectors. If not staying at The Drawbridge Inn, then tables are $85.00 per table. Tables are by approved application only, so apply at www.theaaca.com/show
Admission: $3 per day for adults and children over 12 years of age. Children 12 and under are free. Two day pass $5.
Lodging:
The Drawbridge Inn
(800) 354-9793 in US
(800) 352-9866 in KY
Show Rules: Please review show rules at www.theaaca.com/show
Show Notes: Friday night there will be a Preview Party after dealer set up from 7:30 PM-10:00 PM with admission of $10. Saturday night there will be a Cocktail Party from 7:30 PM-10:00 PM with fun for all.
There will be several seminars given over the weekend so check them out at http://www.theaaca.com/show/Seminars.htm
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Posted on Sunday, October 14
AACA Site In The New Year
Posted by Matt Rowe on Monday, December 31, 2007 (19:40:34) (331 reads)
I thought I would write a quick note to inform you of new exciting features that are upcoming on the AACA site. We are in the process of adding a new chat to the site. The new chat will be text based and will give members a means of real time communication with each other. We also will be adding more to the educational part of the site. There already is over 300 online books now available on the site, but look for more even more articles and tutorials as they are made available by David Heath. If you haven't taken the time to do so yet, please be sure to check out the new members map format and make your presence known there. As always, we appreciate your input and would love to hear of any ideas you may have that will enhance the site or your educational experience here. Thanks!!! - Matt Rowe
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AACA Rules of Conduct
Posted by CliffJackson on Sunday, December 23, 2007 (18:07:44) (113 reads)
As AACA Members we strive to be courteous, honest and ethical in all conduct.
Please Note: It is important and desirable for you to state your AACA affiliation and adherence to it's rules and principles in your sales listings, but you may not imply that the item is guaranteed or authenticated by the AACA. No guarantee by the AACA, Inc. is given or implied with membership.
1.) Members shall engage in the discovery, collection, and/or sale of legally obtained artifacts only. The AACA does not condone the possession, collection, or sale of human remains.
Those who disregard any laws pertaining to the collection or procurement of artifacts are not welcome.
2.) No selling of reproduction artifacts unless clearly marked "For study only – Reproduction".
If the artifact is questionable - Then do not sell it as authentic.
3.) All members are expected to maintain and share accurate records of artifact provenience. During artifact transactions, members are also expected to fully disclose any and all associated opinions of authenticity that have been rendered by commercial authenticators.
The emphasis here is to provide other collectors with complete and accurate information, concerning an artifact's history, as part of any transaction.
4.) Member sellers must offer a MINIMUM 14 day return period on all items sold.
This is an unconditional guarantee for 14 days to allow a buyer ample time to make certain they are pleased with the purchase.
Members are encouraged to offer additional time at the request of the purchaser if an authenticator is to be used. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to notify the seller of his intent, as soon as possible. The 14 day return period is required on all artifact sales whether, marked as "reproduction, re-chipped, or authentic".
If an item is returned, the full purchase price, less postage must be returned to the buyer. Withholding of "Auction" fees or restocking fees of any kind, violates the unconditional return agreement.
5.) Member seller must refund any return within 14 days of receipt of returned item.
This was designed with the buyer in mind, and can be worked out between the buyer and seller at their discretion. The emphasis is once again to maintain a high degree of honesty between members and non members alike.
6.) Member sellers must make buyers aware of any modern re-chipping or restoration.
Re-chipping and restoration can be very hard to detect. Sellers need to examine and be familiar with artifacts that they sell. This issue will be dealt with in the event that a member repeatedly tries to sell this type of material.
7.) Members must strive to educate new collectors seeking knowledge about artifact collecting.
We believe that is what this organization is all about - members helping members to learn more about their hobby, history and how to build a clean collection.
8.) Members must work out any conflict or misunderstanding in a professional and timely manner.
This should be self-explanatory. What will set AACA members apart from other collectors and dealers is how we handle conflict resolution. Timely manner refers to: within 7 business day of close of Auction.
To reach the the conflict mediation committee please email: mediation@theaaca.com.
9.) Board Members will assist in resolving any complaint involving a member.
The board acts as the Conflict Mediation committee.
10.) Membership can and will be revoked if these rules are not adhered to, via a majority vote of the Board of Directors for removal of membership.
Some offenses may result in probation of membership in the place of removal.
11.) Member sellers that sell on any auction must have their auction "handles" or names listed in the AACA membership directory for easy reference by potential buyers.
It is mandatory that all AACA members have their current auction "handle" or name listed in our Members Directory for ease in verifying they are indeed AACA members. Auctions are not limited to eBay, but include all auction venues.
12.) AACA member sellers are forbidden to conduct "private" auctions or display "private feedback" without prior consent from a majority of the AACA Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors feels that the "private" auction features can be used to the benefit of those offering questionable items.
If a member has a bonafide reason for conducting a "private" auction they may petition the Board of Directors for approval to do so.
Cliff Jackson
AACA President
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