permanent collection or expect the items to be maintained on exhibit, there must be specific references in the agreement to such terms.
Take time to do things right!
If you agree to have anyone help you sell a collection, you must come up with a signed and notarized contract detailing the responsibilities of you and the seller. Set dates for the sale or when items will be removed. Establish deadlines for payment… Identify and estimate expenses… Indicate the extent of liability if things do not go as planned. Define methods of advertising and obtain proof that the advertisements have been published.
If you have an auction, notify the police of the event and find out if your town requires a permit. Contact neighbors to make sure where parking would be permitted or if areas should be marked off limits. If the auction is held on your property, consult your insurance agent to see if the event is covered by your liability policy. If you contract an auctioneer, obtain proof that his insurance protects the event and inquire about the limits of liability.
I don’t presume that this article covers all the bases of your particular needs but, at least it is a good start to answering that question: “OK… What do we do now?”
My thanks to Dr. Ed Taylor and Ed Gable – Curator/Director of the A.W.A. Electronic Communications Museum for their input on this article.
Robert Lozier … E-mail: kd4hsh@carolina.rr.com
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