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Grade 10+:	The exceptional perfect point. One of the few half dozen best known to exist. Perfect in every way, including thinness, Raking, material, symmetry and form. The best example you would ever expect to see of any given type. This grade is extremely rare, and applies to medium to large size points that normally occur in a given type.
Grade 10	A perfect point, including thinness, flaking, symmetry and form. This grade is extremely rare, and applies to all sizes of points that normally occur in a given type. A point does not have to be the largest known to qualify for this grade.

Grade 8 or 9	Near perfect but lacking just a little in size or material or thinness. It may have a small defect to keep it out of a 10 category. Still very rare, most high grade points would fall into this category.
Grade 6 or 7	Better than the average grade but not quite nice enough to get a high ranking. Flaking, size, and symmetry are just a little above the average. Points in this grade are still very hard to find in most states. A very collectible grade

Grade 4 or 5	The average quality that is found. The flaking, thickness, and symmetry is average. 2 or 3 very minute nicks may be seen but none that would be considered serious.
Grade 1 - 3	Field grade points that have below average overall quality. Better points with more serious faults or dings would fall into this grade. The most common grade found and correspondingly, the least valuable.
Broken Points	Usually little to no value. However, good high grade broken backs of popular type points have fetched good prices. Examples would be Paleo points and many of the rare Archaic beveled and notched types.

If you would like more information on an artifact, just call or write. Also, if you don't see a certain item that you have been looking for, call or write and I will try to locate it for you. Many of my artifacts never make the list so you may want to send me a "want list."

OUR GUARANTEE - All artifacts guaranteed authentic unless specifically noted otherwise. If you are not satisfied with any item you order, simply return it for a full refund. There is a 30-day return policy.

TO ORDER - You can order by mail or by phone. Call (606) 663-2741 for phone orders or FAX your order to (606) 663-4370. Certain artifacts tend to sell fast so you may want to call to make sure it is still available. If you write, please let me know if I could substitute, refund, or credit your account. Either way you order, be sure to add $3.95 for shipping (2 or more books $5.95). I ship by first class mail and UPS. You may choose to put an artifact on lay- away. You can do so by sending a small down payment and by sending a monthly payment until full payment is received. please make payments on lay- always and pay layaways in full within 90 days. No refunds on layaways. (Authenticity guarantee will be honored regardless of time). At that point I will ship the item to you.

FYI - I buy artifacts as well, by the piece or by the collection. Cash paid, I also welcome trading inquiries. Send a color photo and we'll discuss. I also offer an appraisal service for single items or entire collections. I also offer authentication and appraisal services on single items or entire collections. ($25 authentication fee for single items or special rates for entire collections. $5.00 appraisal fee for appraisal only or $2.00 fee for appraisal with authentication.)

Release, assumption of risk, and waiver of liability and indemnity agreement. By purchasing any item from Tom Davis Artifacts, Inc., whether by mail or in person the buyer warrants that he is in compliance with his local and state laws and is legally able to purchase these items. No refunds on layaways. Visits by appointment only.

We are not responsible for any misprints. please call to reserve items. We will hold your order for 10 days while awaiting your payment.

Effective Nov 1,2002 Certifications will increase to $25.00 Per Relic