David Feldman USA CEO Andrew Kupersmit
Experienced American professional philatelist and auctioneer Andrew Kupersmit leads David Feldman USA.
Immediately prior to accepting this position, he owned his own successful business and in July 2007 he became co-owner of Purser and Associates. During this period, he assisted the family of the late National Postal Museum Curator W. Wilson Hulme, and he personally sorted through over 300 banker’s boxes of material belonging to the estate of renowned philatelist George W. Brett. He also consulted with non-traditional philatelic auctioneer Philip R. Weiss, where Andy’s philatelic expertise and market knowledge contributed to the five world records set for important US stamps at the sale of the fabulous Newport Collection, and was contacted by and performed an appraisal for the United States Postal Service when they needed their archives appraised. Also, Andy serves on the executive committee for World Stamp Show 2016, on the boards of NOJEX and the NJ Postal History Society.
Kupersmit said, “It was very clear from the beginning that the Feldman firm and I shared the same ethics, philosophy and ambitions about how to build and operate a successful auction house. I was honored that he asked me, and I am pleased to be part of this exciting venture."
Feldman said, “I have always admired Andy and been duly impressed by his performance and philatelic acumen. I am very much looking forward to working together with him”.
About David Feldman USA
David Feldman SA, one of the world’s leading philatelic auction houses, and holder of world records such as the highest price ever achieved for a philatelic item and the highest price ever for a single stamp, has opened offices in New York City and will run public auctions there under the name David Feldman USA.
The auction house, established by David Feldman over forty years ago and headquartered in Geneva since 1973, has sold more Grand Prix and Gold Medal exhibit collections than any company in the history of philately. In addition, in 2000, the Feldman firm pioneered the use of live interactive bidding over the internet live during a public auction to allow clients around the world to share in the experience of being in an auction room as lots are sold.
David Feldman USA will conduct pubic auctions focusing on great World Rarities, Exhibition Collections, and initiate monthly sales of Collections & Lots. The company will also offer the advantages of a one-owner sale to collectors with collections with a minimum value of $100,000.
Collectors and professional philatelists can expect the Feldman firm’s unwavering commitment to obtaining the maximum possible results through its renowned friendly and flexible customer service, intelligent promotion and presentation, backed by reliable financial strength.
A FRESH APPROACH TO PHILATELIC PUBLIC AUCTIONS
Right now the philatelic auction market in America works like this. Properties valued at $300,000 and over are sold in one-owner sales and everyone who collects the area participates and the prices are very strong. If a collection does not reach that threshold, then it serves as a building block for a “general” sale where the total reaches at least $1,000,000 but
- the collection is combined with other consignments which often leads to inconsistent results
- to make way for the more valuable (more profitable) sales, these sales are often pushed back and take place every six to nine months resulting in longer waiting times to be paid
- the high overhead of these houses forces an average lot value of $750-$1,000, resulting in fewer individual lots and lower net proceeds for the consignor.
We offer the American philatelic community a new option – if your collection is worth a minimum of $100,000, your collection can be marketed as a one-owner sale with all the trimmings including its own printed catalog and sold with a much shorter turn around time.
In addition, we plan to offer monthly collection sales, as well as more valuable single owner sales.
As in Switzerland, both collector and professional philatelists can expect the Feldman firm’s unwavering commitment to obtaining the maximum possible results through friendly and flexible customer service, intelligent promotion and presentation, backed by reliable financial strength.
Now more than ever, and around the globe, David Feldman is “your reliable partner” to obtain the best prices for your philatelic material. Please contact us to discuss your collection.
