Printer Friendly Expertizing Form

The American Philatelic Expertizing Service (APEX) announces a new fee structure effective March 1, 2010. Items mailed and postmarked after that date will be charged the new rates. See the chart below for the new APEX fees.

If you are a first-time user of APEX or just have a single item to submit, please complete this abbreviated printable APEX application form. Please e-mail Krystal Harter for a supply of regular application forms for future use. Refer to the Expertizing Rules and Regulations page and the Frequently Asked Questions page for guidelines and hints on submitting material.

When printing -- indicate "page 2" to print the form only.

Owner's Certificate
(Owner Must complete all entries.)

I have read and fully understand the American Philatelic Expertizing Service Rules and Regulations. I further certify that the item submitted is the property of the undersigned and I will, if desired, provide my own insurance coverage against loss or damage. Material is insured while in our possession.

Current Scott Catalogue Value
APS Member
Non-APS Member
$200 or less
 $20 $40
$200–$500 $25 $45
$501—$1000 $30 $50
$1,001 and above
3% of current Scott value regardless of condition.
 5% of current Scott value regardless of condition.
Uncatalogued/Unpriced: $30 $50
Maximum Fee charged: $400 $800

The above fees do not include return postage costs, a discretionary expense of the owner. Older application forms will be accepted but the new rates will be in effect. Please contact us if you would like a new supply of current forms.

Refund Policy:
No opinions: a refund is provided if an item is returned to the owner without an opinion by the committee, less an $8 administrative fee.

Items where the original fee is above the base $30: If an item is determined by APEX to be a counterfeit or identified as a less expensive item, the fee is adjusted to a minimum of $30 and a refund for the difference is provided.

APEX certification, a service of the APS since 1903, is a benefit to members of the American Philatelic Society and the American Stamp Dealers Association (ASDA). Non-members may contact us for eligibility and membership information.

The catalogue value of the item attached is $________.___

I am enclosing the fee of $________.___

Return postage $________.___

Total remittance enclosed $________.___

Date submitted ____________
Name __________________________________ 
Address ___________________________________
  ___________________________________
Daytime Phone ___________________________________
SIGNATURE ___________________________________

APS No. ______________ ASDA Member ____________

VISA or MasterCard Expiration Date ___ ___ · ___ ___           
Verification Code: ___ ___ ___
 For your protection and ours, we request that you include the additional "V-code" (Verification Code) from your credit card. This code is the last 3 digits found in the signature line on the back of your card.

Card # ___ ___ ___ ___ · ___ ___ ___ ___ · ___ ___ ___ ___ · ___ ___ ___ ___
*Credit card payment will be charged at time of submission.

100 Match Factory Place
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Phone: (814) 933-3803 · Fax: (814) 933-6128
E-Mail: ambristo@stamps.org
krharter@stamps.org

Enclosed herewith for examination is the following item believed to be:

Country __________________________________________

Catalogue Name ___________________________________

Catalogue # (Enter one number only) ___________________

Catalogue Value ____________________________________

__ Unused o.g.
__ Unused Part o.g.
__ Unused no gum
__ Used
__ On cover
Other information _____________________________________

The item submitted has been previously expertized
__ Yes,    __ No

If yes, give committee name _____________________________

Certificate # _____________ Date issued __________________

Opinion rendered _____________________________________

The following information is desired:

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