The 1715 Fleet Society is pleased to announce a new fundraising arrangement in conjunction with Sedwick & Associates LLC. With the cooperation of Sedwick & Associates, the Society will receive the proceeds of items consigned by the Society and sold through auctions sponsored by Sedwick Auctions. Here is how it will work.
The Society will solicit donations of quality items from members and friends who wish to support us in this regard. These items can be coins or artifacts which will be submitted to Sedwick Auctions for review. If the items are of sufficient quality and value for the auction they will be accepted and listed in the auction with a special designation indicating that proceeds from the sale of the item (hammer price) will benefit the Society. (NOTE: Sedwick Auctions have also agreed to waive the seller’s fee).
Thus far we have nine items available for purchase in the upcoming Sedwick Auction which will take place November 7-8, 2024. Two of these items were donated by Sedwick & Associates.
There may be some items that are not accepted for auction such as coins that are too modern or artifacts that are not of sufficient value. These items will be sold by the Fleet Society on a new auction platform that will be incorporated into our website as part of our website renovation. It is anticipated that we will have at least two auctions a year FOR MEMBERS ONLY. More about our auctions will be provided in a later post.
Getting funds to support our website, conferences, and educational outreach is critical to our ability to fulfill our educational mission. This project will go a long way in securing an ongoing stream of income that we so sorely need. We wish to thank Sedwick & Associates for their willingness to partner with us in this endeavor. They have always been great supporters, and their continued support means a lot to us.
Rules for Auction Submissions
1. Photographs of items that are to be donated should taken and submitted to the 1715 Fleet Society (1715fleetsociety.com).
2. Photographs received by the Society will be forwarded to Sedwick Auctions for review.
3. If, after review, the donated item is accepted for auction then the item is to be mailed or delivered to an authorized representative of the Society who will take the responsibility of having the item delivered to Sedwick Auctions. The authorized representative in Florida is Charlie Winn. His mailing address is Charlie Winn, P.O. Box 703103, New Smyrna Beach, Florida 32170. It is critical that all items mailed to him must be mailed via USPS 3-day priority mail.
4. Once donated, all items become the property of the 1715 Fleet Society. It is understood that proceeds from the sale of said items will be for the benefit of the Society. Previous owners of donated items are not entitled to any of the proceeds. Sedwick will determine the auction value of donated items including the estimated value and opening bid. This valuation is final and not open for discussion.
5. Any questions regarding the auction should be directed to Charlie Winn at (386) 426-3345 or Ben Costello at (724) 344-3710.
6. All those donating items will be asked to sign an Acknowledgement Letter agreeing to the Rules for Auction Submissions. This is to ensure that there is a complete understanding of the submission process and that everyone agrees with the rules.
7. The Society will mail each donor a letter with the donation amount after the auction is completed. This will be accomplished by either regular mail or e-mail at the option of the donor.
Ben Costello
President, 1715 Fleet Society
