As-Is
No guarantees as to condition. When this term is used, something is probably wrong!
What you see is what you get, so be careful to inspect carefully and ask questions.
Originally a trademarked name of the Bakelite Corporation formed in 1922. Bakelite was the first plastic made from synthetic components.
Source: Reference.com
Beveled
Cut at an angle and can be used to describe glass, book pages and wood on furniture.
Bisque
Unglazed porcelain or china, sometimes called biscuit ware.
Bid Increments
The amount bid must be raised to be valid, the amount depends on the current bid. e.g. Current bid is $10.00, increment is $1.00, your bid must be a minimum of $11.00.
Buyers Premium
An additional fee paid by the buyer, normally a
percentage (10 - 20%) added onto of the final bid price.
e.g. winning bid is $100., auction house charges a 15% buyers
premium, buyer will owe $115. plus any applicable taxes.
COA
Certificate Of Authenticity is at times provided by a seller to the buyer to prove an item is authentic. Unfortunately anyone can make a COA, so be sure the seller offering such is a trustworthy and legitimate seller.
A similar term used is LOA Letter of Authenticity
CGC
Certified Guaranty Company, a well-known, third-party, independent grading company for comics. Comics that are CGC graded are more sought after by collectors.
CGC
Die
A metal stamp used to emboss or cut an object.
Diecut
Paper or cardboard cut into figural shapes instead of a square or rectangle.
Dutch Auction
The seller has several identical items up for auction.
All winning bidders will pay the exact same price, no matter what their bid was. The price of the item
will be the lowest bid that is successful or a winning bid.
Read More About Dutch Auctions
Embossed
Raised design on paper or cardboard.
Escrow
A transaction involving three parties -- buyer, seller and escrow company. Buyer pays escrow company and they hold the money until the buyer is satisfied with purchase, at that time they pay the seller.
eBay recommends Escrow.com.
Ephemera
Paper items that were not made to last, e.g. temporary pieces such as tickets, postcards, and advertising items.
Excellent Condition
This would be used to describe an item that is very close to mint, but might have been e.g. removed from the box or displayed, etc. Would have no flaws.
Ezine or E-Zine
Commonly refers to and can be considered an abbreviation for an online magazine. Ezines are typically free and are usually associated with a print publication.
