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	A critical piece of our heritage is in danger of being lost foreverver one hundred years of music, songs, speeches and poetry. Originally recorded on wax cylinders, wire, acetates and tapes, many of these irreplaceable treasures are in dire need of restoration. Now, an esteemed group of celebrities from the worlds of music, film, fashion and sports have joined together to autograph collectibles and donate them to the Save Our History Auction for the benefit of Save Our Sounds. And you can lend your support by submitting your bid today for one of these unique items. These special items will be up for bid from December 2, 2002 through January 2, 2003. New auctions will launch on Mondays throughout the promotion. Please check back with us often and thank you for your support!



				Tune in to the one-hour documentary that chronicles the extraordinary efforts of the Smithsonian Institution and Library of Congress to preserve America's recorded sound heritage. Save Our History: Save Our Sounds uncovers the depth and beauty of roots music, historic speeches, and oral traditions. Hear interviews with musicians David Crosby, Mickey Hart, Pete Seeger and B.B. King, as well as folklorists, archivists, and sound engineers who are fighting to preserve thousands of remarkable endangered audio recordings that document the American experience since the late 19th century.





	Is there a bid verification process? Yes, to help ensure a smooth auction process for all participants, we will require verification of bids. In order to place a bid on this auction, you must first contact TransRow, Inc. at 800-652-4440 or e-mail them at verify@transrow.com. Once you contact TransRow, a representative will request a valid credit card number. The representative will also make inquiries that are designed to confirm your identity and your intent to complete this transaction. Due to the high value of this auction, TransRow may request other information such as banking contacts, business information and financial status. This information is requested for your protection and to maintain the integrity of the auction for all participants. This verification process is designed to give additional comfort and security to those serious bidders who are intent on purchasing this item. We sincerely hope that you appreciate the efforts we are taking to provide the highest level of integrity and security in this auction. Is bidding open internationally? No, the bidding is only open to the continental United States. Once I've won the auction, what happens next? Once the auction has ended, a representative of Kompolt & Company will be contacting the winning bidder via e-mail or phone to congratulate him or her as well as to confirm final payment amount. Kompolt & Company must receive full payment within 4 business days of the close of the auction. How can I pay for my Save Our History item? Only PayPal, Money Orders or Cashier's Check will be accepted for payment. Money Orders or Cashier's Check must be payable to "Arc Integrated Marketing." Sorry, no personal checks will be accepted. Is there any sales tax? Yes, sales tax will be charged based on the address the item is being shipped to. The final total to include sales tax will be provided to the winning bidder upon the close of the auction. Is this purchase tax deductible? Only amounts paid over and above the fair market value of an item received from a charitable organization would constitute a charitable contribution and therefore be tax deductible. Generally, the amount paid for an item in an auction is equivalent to the fair market value and therefore no tax deduction is allowable. Please consult your personal tax advisor for more information on this issue. How is shipping handled? Save Our History will pay shipping and insurance costs. All items will be shipped FedEx, therefore the winning bidders must provide a physical address (no PO Boxes!), phone number and be aware that a signature will be required for delivery. When can I expect to receive my Save Our History item? After final payment is received and subject to unanticipated conditions, the expected delivery time is 10 business days. Tell me more about the Save Our History Project: Save Our History is The History Channel's Emmy-winning national campaign dedicated to historic preservation and history education. The History Channel is committed to saving structures, sites, and artifacts that represent key moments in our nation's past and to educating the public about the importance of understanding our nation's rich and diverse history. Proceeds from the Save Our History for the benefit of Save Our Sounds Auction will be donated to the Save Our Sounds project. Tell me more about Save Our Sounds: Save Our Sounds is a collaborative project of the Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage at the Smithsonian Institution and American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress to preserve important collections of historical recordings of spoken word and music, from Woody Guthrie's "This Land Is Your Land" to speeches and songs of the Civil Rights movement, from American Indian recordings of the 1890s to the oral histories of ex-slaves recorded in the 1930s. Included in these collections are hundreds of thousands of recordings from every state in the nation and from around the world, including music, songs, poems, and speeches that have inspired artists, leaders, and communities over the generations. These original recordings are on old wax cylinders, decomposing acetate, and deteriorating audio tape. If we are to save these original sounds, we must preserve these audio recordings now, and with the help of experts in the field, the Smithsonian Institution and the Library of Congress will restore and preserve original recordings, make digital and archival copies and put recordings on the Web and in CD form. Save Our Sounds is supported by Save America's Treasures, a public-private partnership of the National Park Service and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Additional funding is provided by the Rockefeller Foundation, the Grammy Foundation, EMTEC, and The History Channel, with in-kind assistance from Rolling Stone magazine. With your help, Save Our Sounds will preserve and make available thousands of precious recordings that have inspired musicians, scholars and citizens from around the world. None of the guitars or other items in the auction are the property of, nor are they from the collections of the Smithsonian Institution of the Library of Congress.

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