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11/25/2024 - 12/16/2024
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Assistance with registering and bidding online is available at the onsite preview sessions or by calling 610-370-2879 Absentee bids may be submitted if you do not use a computer or choose not to bid online. Absentee bids will be entered into the online bidding system on your behalf by auction staff. These bids will appear in the bid history as "Absentee Bidder". All items start at $5.00 and ... Show More

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The "Roadside America: Auld Lang Syne Auction" features Laurence Geiringer handmade items, locomotives and tenders, train cars, auto dealer promotional vehicles, cast iron toys, layout accessories, Roadside America gift and maintenance shop items, ephemera and miscellaneous inventory associated with the iconic miniature village. Items will be added to the auction until the catalog is ... Show More


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Lot # 9C
Group - Category Antiques & Collectibles - Modern Militaria
Lead RA "Emergency Ephemera Kit"
Description
1) 2.25" x 4"; the Roadside America Storm Pass was issued when power outages occurred, allowing visitors to return at a later date for no additional charge. 2) 2.25" x 3.86"; the Roadside America Business Pass, with RA shield superimposed on the background, was issued to business owners who were associated with the Gieringer / Bernecker / Heinsohn families. 3) 2.25" x 3.86"; two RA Complimentary Passes, one manilla, one yellow; the Roadside America Complimentary Pass found its way into the hands of innumerable visitors who happened to strike the fancy of the owners, particularly the parents of children who were well behaved and especially enthralled with the display. 4) 3.25" x 4.4"; 15-20+- Roadside America / Penna. Dutch Gift Haus gum-backed mailing labels c. 1950s with RA shield, Shrine Church vignette, various mottos; pressed together from years of storage, can be separated by various methods. 5) 5.5" x 11"; Reprint of Laurence Gieringer obituary from January 17, 1963, published in the Berks County Record of that date. 6) 8" x 5"; Roadside America color brochures © 1957 describing and promoting the iconic RA Night Pageant, written by Laurence T. and Dora C. Gieringer, designed and printed by Laurence Gieringer at the Park Print Shop located in basement of RA., suitable for framing; new, old stock from the Roadside America Gift Shop. IN HOUSE SHIPPING IS AVAILABLE ON THIS LOT. 7) RA Hochstetler Massacre Brochure c. 1959 - 8.5" x 11", double sided, tri-fold; five hundred+- vintage brochures c.1959 relating the story of the Hochstetler Massacre which took place during the French & Indian War on the farm later occupied by the Roadside America complex, brochures printed at Roadside America Park Print Shop by Laurence Gieringer, full box; new, old stock, never used. IN HOUSE SHIPPING IS AVAILABLE ON THIS ITEM.
Name Roadside America: Auld Lang Syne
Auctioneer
Type Online-Only Auction
Date(s) 11/25/2024 - 12/16/2024
Auction Date/Time Info
Lot #1 begins closing Monday December 16th 6:00 PM EST
Preview Date/Time On Site Preview: 1251 Chestnut St. Reading, PA 19602 Saturday December 14th 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sunday December 15th 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Lot #1 begins closing Monday December 16th 6:00 PM
Checkout Date/Time Item Pick-Up: 1251 Chestnut St. Reading, PA 19602 By Appointment Via Online Sign-up: Saturday December 21st 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sunday December 22nd 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Plan to pick your items up during the scheduled pickup times. Do not bid if you cannot pick your items up during the designated period unless you speak to an auction staff member first. We are available by phone from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM seven days a week at 610-370-2879. For items not picked up by Sunday December 22nd at 3:00 PM, we reserve the right to charge your credit card on record the full invoice amount of all purchases. Please bring adequate assistance to load your items. No onsite labor will be available for loading your purchases. In-House and Third-Party shipping is available for this auction. Each lot description in the catalog ends with a statement of shipping options. Please review your shipping options prior to bidding on an item. Consult In-House and Third-Party Shipping Terms and Conditions for full details.
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Buyer Premium high bid + 18% = Purchase Price
Description
500+ Lots. Items will be added regularly until the catalog is complete. After four years, we are nearing the end of the Roadside America inventory liquidation. From the beginning of the process, we wanted to schedule a holiday season Roadside America auction, but circumstances never allowed for that. Well, good things come to those who wait, and that time has finally arrived. The Roadside America "Auld Lang Syne Auction" features Laurence Geiringer handmade items, O gauge locomotives and tenders, train cars, auto dealer promotional vehicles, cast iron toys, layout accessories, Roadside America gift and maintenance shop items, vintage ephemera and miscellaneous inventory associated with the iconic miniature village. Just as countless dreams of the expansive Roadside America family were realized over the century that the little village grew and changed, our desire to conduct a Roadside America holiday season auction will be fulfilled as well. We will all have one last Roadside America holiday memory to share with our family and friends as well as the millions of others around the world who consider themselves part of the Roadside America family. Memories and mementos are what we have left. They will prevail for many years to come.
Assistance with registering and bidding online is available at the onsite preview sessions or by calling 610-370-2879 All items are sold "as is, where is". Effort is made to accurately describe all lots and items. If you have any questions regarding an item in the auction, before you bid please call The Renaissance Auction Group, 610-370-2879, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM seven days a week, email bill@auctionhowze.com with your questions or attend a scheduled onsite preview sessions. Absentee bids may be submitted if you do not use a computer or choose not to bid online. Absentee bids will be entered into the online bidding system on your behalf by auction staff. These bids will appear in the bid history as "Absentee Bidder". All items start at $5.00 and sell to the highest bidder. 2x, 4x, 8x in red above the item means times the bid. Example: 3x a bid of $10.00 is $30.00 total. PLEASE NOTE: If you are a winning bidder and fail to pay for your items, you will be banned from participating in any future auctions conducted by The Renaissance Auction Group. A comment denoting your status as a non-paying bidder will be added to your HiBid profile. 18% Buyer's Premium: purchase price = high bid plus 18% Measurement convention employed in the catalog: Height x Width x Depth On Site Preview: 1251 Chestnut St. Reading, PA 19602 Saturday December 14th 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sunday December 15th 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Lot #1 begins closing Monday December 16th 6:00 PM Lots will close consecutively at a pre-determined interval. For any item that receives a bid in the last two minutes, the bidding on that item will extend for another two minutes and continue to do so in two-minute increments until no bids are received in the final two minutes that item is open. Payment may be tendered by cash, check or MC / Visa at the time of pickup. We Do Not Accept PayPal, Discover, American Express. Shipped items require payment by MC / Visa. At our discretion, we may request a deposit or credit card hold for bidders unknown to us who place a large number of bids or whose total bid amount is deemed sufficient to require such action. PA State Sales Tax will be charged on items not tax exempt by statute. All bidders requesting tax exemption for the purpose of resale must supply us with a fully executed copy of the PA State Resale Form and a copy of their PA Resale certificate. You can download a copy of the sales certificate at the link provided: https://www.revenue.pa.gov/FormsandPublications/FormsforBusinesses/SUT/Documents/rev-1220.pdf The written description of the lot is the definitive statement of what you are purchasing. Should any discrepancy exist between the written description of the lot and the photos associated with that lot, the written description will prevail. Item Pick-Up: 1251 Chestnut St. Reading, PA 19602 By Appointment Via Online Sign-up: Saturday December 21st 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sunday December 22nd 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Plan to pick your items up during the scheduled pickup times. Do not bid if you cannot pick your items up during the designated period unless you speak to an auction staff member first. We are available by phone from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM seven days a week at 610-370-2879. For items not picked up by Sunday December 22nd at 3:00 PM, we reserve the right to charge your credit card on record the full invoice amount of all purchases. Please bring adequate assistance to load your items. No onsite labor will be available for loading your purchases. In-House and Third-Party shipping is available for this auction. Each lot description in the catalog ends with a statement of shipping options. Please review your shipping options prior to bidding on an item. The In-House shipping process is as follows: 1) We charge your card for the purchase and email a paid receipt for the current amount due on the invoice. 2) We pack, weigh and calculate shipping on your invoice. Your card is processed for the cost of shipping. We email you a paid receipt for that charge. 3) Your package(s) is delivered to the shipper the next business day. You receive the tracking number by email. 4) Due to the proximity to the holidays, we cannot guarantee that items will arrive prior to the holiday you celebrate. Shipment of smaller items and invoices will begin on Wednesday December 18th. We ship small and easier to pack invoices first, graduating progressively to larger invoices and those that contain items which require greater time, care or special handling considerations. Please allow up to two weeks for the shipping process to be completed 5) Cost of shipping: A) Shipping charge B) Signature Confirmation as determined by the carrier C) Insurance to value if value exceeds default insurance provided by carrier D) $10-$20 packing/shipping/invoicing/delivery to shipper charge depending on the requirements for that item. Certain items with unusual shipping requirements may result in higher charges. If you have any questions regarding shipping or items, please contact us prior to bidding. Bidders acknowledge that the In House Shipping Terms and Conditions of this auction will be exclusively construed and governed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without regard to its conflict of laws principles. The exclusive jurisdiction and venue for any controversy or claim between the parties will be the County of Berks in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. IN-HOUSE SHIPPING TERMS & CONDITIONS Due to the increase in online theft and fraud, we have adopted the following procedures regarding our in-house shipping service: If you have any questions or would like to discuss your shipping options, please contact us at 610-370-2879 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM seven days a week. 1) Prior to bidding, consult the individual catalog descriptions for the shipping options on each lot. 2) All shipped invoices over $2500.00 require payment by wire transfer. Wire transfers incur a $20.00 bank processing fee. Allow a minimum of fourteen (14) days from date of deposit before shipment of items paid for by wire transfer. If you have any questions regarding this requirement, please contact us prior to bidding. 3) All invoices over $2500.00 require third party shipping unless prior approval for in-house shipping has been obtained from The Renaissance Auction Group. Please see Third Party Shipping Terms & Conditions for third party shipping recommendations. See local third-party shipping recommendations and contact information below or under Pickup / Shipping in the online catalog. 4) At our discretion, we may require payment by wire transfer, cashier's check or check for bidders unknown to us. Wire transfers incur a $20.00 bank processing fee. Please allow a minimum of fourteen (14) days from date of deposit before shipment of items paid for by wire transfer, cashier's check or check. 5) Credit cards presented for payment must bear the name of the registered bidder. Purchases will only be shipped to the billing address associated with the credit card presented for payment. 6) All shipments will require the direct signature of the registered bidder at the point of delivery. 7) Payment: Cash, check or MC / Visa payment options are available for pick-up items. MC / Visa payment only for shipped orders. We do not accept PayPal, Discover or American Express. At our discretion, we may require payment by check or wire transfer for larger balances incurred by first time buyers unknown to us. 8) If you wish to use a different credit card for payment than the one on file in your HiBid registration profile, please contact us immediately upon the conclusion of the auction. 9) Packages shipped in house are insured for no more than the total purchase price of the items contained in the package. 10) Third-Party Shipping is required on all international shipments, including Canada. If you have any questions regarding our In-House Shipping policy, please contact us prior to bidding at 610-370-2879, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM seven days a week. Bidders acknowledge that the Third-Party Shipping Terms and Conditions will be exclusively construed and governed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without regard to its conflict of laws principles. The exclusive jurisdiction and venue for any controversy or claim between the parties will be the County of Berks in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. THIRD-PARTY SHIPPING TERMS & CONDITIONS Due to the increase in online theft and fraud, we have adopted the following procedures regarding third-party shipping services: If you have any questions or would like to discuss your shipping options, please contact us at 610-370-2879 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM seven days a week. 1) Prior to bidding, consult the individual catalog descriptions for your shipping options on each lot. 2) All shipped invoices over $2500.00 require payment by wire transfer. Wire transfers incur a $20.00 bank processing fee. Allow a minimum of fourteen (14) days from date of deposit for shipment of items paid for by wire transfer. If you have any questions regarding this requirement, please contact us prior to bidding. 3) All invoices over $2500.00 require third party shipping unless prior approval for in-house shipping has been obtained from The Renaissance Auction Group. Please see Third Party Shipping Terms & Conditions for third party shipping recommendations. You may use any shipper of your choice. We will deliver your items to any of the third-party shippers listed in the Third-Party Shipping Terms & Conditions at the cost of $10.00 per invoice. An invoice is defined as all of the lots you purchase from a specific auction. If your invoice includes one lot, the cost for delivery to the third-party shipper is $10.00. If your invoice includes twenty lots, the cost of delivery to the third-party shipper is $10.00. The $10.00 charge is applied per invoice, not per lot. See local third-party shipping recommendations and contact information below or under Pickup / Shipping in the online catalog. 4) At our discretion, we may require payment by wire transfer, cashier's check or check for bidders unknown to us. Wire transfers incur a $20.00 bank processing fee. Please allow a minimum of fourteen (14) days from date of deposit for shipment of items paid for by wire transfer, cashier's check or check. 5) Credit cards presented for payment must bear the name of the registered bidder. Purchases will only be shipped to the billing address associated with the credit card presented for payment. 6) All shipments require the direct signature of the registered bidder at the point of delivery. 7) Payment: MC / Visa , cash or check payment options are available for pick-up items. MC / Visa only for shipped orders. We do not accept PayPal, Discover or American Express. At our discretion, we may require payment by check or wire transfer for larger balances incurred by first time buyers unknown to us. 8) If you wish to use a different credit card for payment than the one on file in your HiBid registration profile, please contact us immediately upon the conclusion of the auction. 9) Third-Party Shipping is required on all international shipments, including Canada. If you have any questions regarding our In-House Shipping policy, please contact us prior to bidding at 610-370-2879, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM seven days a week. Bidders acknowledge that the Third-Party Shipping Terms and Conditions will be exclusively construed and governed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without regard to its conflict of laws principles. The exclusive jurisdiction and venue for any controversy or claim between the parties will be the County of Berks in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Your bid must adhere to the bid increment schedule.
Bid Amount Bid Increment
0.00 - 100.00 5.00 USD
100.01 - 1,000.00 10.00 USD
1,000.01 - 10,000.00 25.00 USD
10,000.01 - 100,000.00 2,500.00 USD
100,000.01 - 9,999,999.99 10,000.00 USD
Currency USD
Buyer Premium high bid + 18% = Purchase Price
Payment Terms
Payment: MC / Visa , cash or check payment options are available for pick-up items. MC / Visa only for shipped orders. We do not accept PayPal, Discover or American Express. If you are picking up your items in person, you may pay by cash, check or MC / Visa at the time of pickup. Titled items i.e. automobiles, RVs, boats, motorcycles, trailers etc. must be paid for by cash or check. All shipped invoices over $2500.00 require payment by wire transfer unless prior approval for in-house shipping has been obtained from The Renaissance Auction Group. Wire transfers incur a $20.00 bank processing fee. Allow a minimum of fourteen (14) days from date of deposit for shipment of items paid for by wire transfer. If you have any questions regarding this requirement, please contact us prior to bidding. At our discretion, we may require payment by check or wire transfer for larger balances incurred by first time buyers unknown to us. Please allow ten to fourteen days from date of deposit for shipment of items paid for by check. PA State Sales Tax will be charged on items not tax exempt by statute. Coins and precious metal bullion incur no sales tax. All bidders requesting tax exemption for the purpose of resale must supply us with a fully executed copy of the PA State Resale Form and a copy of their PA Resale certificate. You can download a copy of the sales certificate at the link provided: https://www.revenue.pa.gov/FormsandPublications/FormsforBusinesses/SUT/Documents/rev-1220.pdf
If you are picking up your items in person, you may pay by cash, check or MC / Visa at the time of pickup. MC / Visa payment only for shipped orders. We do not accept PayPal, Discover or American Express. Item Pick-Up: 1251 Chestnut St. Reading, PA 19602 By Appointment Via Online Sign-up: Saturday December 21st 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sunday December 22nd 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Plan to pick your items up during the scheduled pickup times. Do not bid if you cannot pick your items up during the designated period unless you speak to an auction staff member first. We are available by phone from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM seven days a week at 610-370-2879. For items not picked up by Sunday December 22nd at 3:00 PM, we reserve the right to charge your credit card on record the full invoice amount of all purchases. Please bring adequate assistance to load your items. No onsite labor will be available for loading your purchases. The In-House shipping process is as follows: 1) We charge your card for the purchase and email a paid receipt. 2) We pack, weigh and calculate shipping on your invoice. Your card is processed for the cost of shipping. We email you a paid receipt for that charge. 3) Your package(s) is delivered to the shipper the next business day. You receive the tracking number by email. 4) Due to the shipping demands associated with this auction, please allow two to three weeks for the process to be completed. 5) Cost of shipping: A) Shipping charge B) Signature Confirmation C) Insurance to value if value exceeds default insurance provided by carrier D) $10-$20 packing/shipping/invoicing/delivery to shipper charge depending on the requirements for that item. Certain items with unusual shipping requirements may result in higher charges. IN-HOUSE SHIPPING TERMS & CONDITIONS Due to the increase in online theft and fraud, we have adopted the following procedures regarding our in-house shipping service: If you have any questions or would like to discuss your shipping options, please contact us at 610-370-2879 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM seven days a week. 1) Prior to bidding, consult the individual catalog descriptions for the shipping options on each lot. 2) All shipped invoices over $2500.00 require payment by wire transfer. Wire transfers incur a $20.00 bank processing fee. Allow a minimum of fourteen (14) days from date of deposit before shipment of items paid for by wire transfer. If you have any questions regarding this requirement, please contact us prior to bidding. 3) All invoices over $2500.00 require third party shipping unless prior approval for in-house shipping has been obtained from The Renaissance Auction Group. Please see Third Party Shipping Terms & Conditions for third party shipping recommendations. See local third-party shipping recommendations and contact information below or under Pickup / Shipping in the online catalog. 4) At our discretion, we may require payment by wire transfer, cashier's check or check for bidders unknown to us. Wire transfers incur a $20.00 bank processing fee. Please allow a minimum of fourteen (14) days from date of deposit before shipment of items paid for by wire transfer, cashier's check or check. 5) Credit cards presented for payment must bear the name of the registered bidder. Purchases will only be shipped to the billing address associated with the credit card presented for payment. 6) All shipments will require the direct signature of the registered bidder at the point of delivery. 7) Payment: Cash, check or MC / Visa payment options are available for pick-up items. MC / Visa payment only for shipped orders. We do not accept PayPal, Discover or American Express. At our discretion, we may require payment by check or wire transfer for larger balances incurred by first time buyers unknown to us. 8) If you wish to use a different credit card for payment than the one on file in your HiBid registration profile, please contact us immediately upon the conclusion of the auction. 9) Packages shipped in house are insured for no more than the total purchase price of the items contained in the package. 10) Third-Party Shipping is required on all international shipments, including Canada. If you have any questions regarding our In-House Shipping policy, please contact us prior to bidding at 610-370-2879, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM seven days a week. Bidders acknowledge that the Third-Party Shipping Terms and Conditions will be exclusively construed and governed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without regard to its conflict of laws principles. The exclusive jurisdiction and venue for any controversy or claim between the parties will be the County of Berks in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. THIRD-PARTY SHIPPING TERMS & CONDITIONS Due to the increase in online theft and fraud, we have adopted the following procedures regarding third-party shipping services: If you have any questions or would like to discuss your shipping options, please contact us at 610-370-2879 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM seven days a week. 1) Prior to bidding, consult the individual catalog descriptions for your shipping options on each lot. 2) All shipped invoices over $2500.00 require payment by wire transfer. Wire transfers incur a $20.00 bank processing fee. Allow a minimum of fourteen (14) days from date of deposit for shipment of items paid for by wire transfer. If you have any questions regarding this requirement, please contact us prior to bidding. 3) All invoices over $2500.00 require third party shipping unless prior approval for in-house shipping has been obtained from The Renaissance Auction Group. Please see Third Party Shipping Terms & Conditions for third party shipping recommendations. You may use any shipper of your choice. We will deliver your items to any third-party shipper within ten miles of 1251 Chestnut St. Reading, PA at the cost of $10.00 per invoice. An invoice is defined as all lots you purchase from a specific auction. If your invoice includes one lot, the cost for delivery to the third-party shipper is $10.00. If your invoice includes twenty lots, the cost of delivery to the third-party shipper is $10.00. The $10.00 charge is applied per invoice, not per lot. Larger items that require multiple individuals to load and unload or larger vehicles to transport incur extra cost. If you have any questions regarding that category of items, feel free to contact us in advance to discuss your delivery needs. We can recommend: Mail & Print 4712 Penn Ave Sinking Spring, PA 19608 484.709.2674 Ask for the owner, Mr. Rizwan Alloo. Mail & Print has competitive rates and, in our opinion, the best customer service of any packing and shipping enterprise in our area. They handle all of our personal and business shipping that we choose not to perform in-house. We will deliver to Mail & Print for the standard $10.00 per invoice fee. Mr. Alloo can assist you with the shipping of standard packages as well as non-standard items that require blanket shippers or other alternative carriers. 4) At our discretion, we may require payment by wire transfer, cashier's check or check for bidders unknown to us. Wire transfers incur a $20.00 bank processing fee. Please allow a minimum of fourteen (14) days from date of deposit for shipment of items paid for by wire transfer, cashier's check or check. 5) Credit cards presented for payment must bear the name of the registered bidder. Purchases will only be shipped to the billing address associated with the credit card presented for payment. 6) All shipments require the direct signature of the registered bidder at the point of delivery. 7) Payment: MC / Visa , cash or check payment options are available for pick-up items. MC / Visa only for shipped orders. We do not accept PayPal, Discover or American Express. At our discretion, we may require payment by check or wire transfer for larger balances incurred by first time buyers unknown to us. 8) If you wish to use a different credit card for payment than the one on file in your HiBid registration profile, please contact us immediately upon the conclusion of the auction. 9) Third-Party Shipping is required on all international shipments, including Canada. If you have any questions regarding our In-House Shipping policy, please contact us prior to bidding at 610-370-2879, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM seven days a week. Bidders acknowledge that the Third-Party Shipping Terms and Conditions will be exclusively construed and governed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without regard to its conflict of laws principles. The exclusive jurisdiction and venue for any controversy or claim between the parties will be the County of Berks in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. If you have any questions regarding the Shipping Terms & Conditions of this auction, please contact us prior to bidding at 610-370-2879, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM seven days a week.