Silent Auction Rules

  1. OPENING BIDS - Silent Auction begins 6:00 p.m. Auction closes at 9:00 p.m.
  2. PROCEDURE - Items for the silent auction have bid sheets attached or affixed nearby. Bidders must write their names and bid amounts in dollars on the first available line of the bid sheet. Each new bid must exceed the amount stated on the bid sheet by $5.00 to qualify as a valid bid. No bid sheet may be removed from the Silent Auction table except by a staff member. If minimum bid not reached Event chair will keep gifts for next event.
  3. VALUE - Values set on goods and services are donor estimates and are not warranted by the event planners for tax purposes or general value.
  4. EXPIRATION - All goods and services must be used within the time period restricted by donor on certificate.
  5. RESTRICTIONS - All items are sold “AS IS.” Products and/or services may have restrictions or qualifications, which may affect value, application of use thereof to the bidder. Purchasers are bound by restrictions specified by donor. Terms are not negotiable. Items such as vacation and weekend packages are not transferable. Please read specifications and limitations carefully before purchase.
  6. WINNING BIDS - The closing bid circled by an auction official after the table closes constitutes the winning bid. In the event of a dispute, the auction official shall act as the final authority and shall determine the winning bidder. This decision is final. Auction officials solely retain the right to disqualify and/or nullify a bid and if no bid Auction Official can return gift to charity.
  7. PAYMENT - Payment by winning bidder will be accepted at 10:00pm one hour after auction closes. Prizes will not be able to be paid for prior. Cash and local check will be accepted for all purchases, Credit cards (Master Card, Visa,) will be accepted for purchases. Auctioneer will announce opening of Cashiers’ Desk. All items must be paid IN FULL auction night. If you do not pick up your item at close and next closest bidder is available to purchase it will be granted.
  8. TAKING YOUR ITEMS - All auction items must be removed from the premises by 11:00 p.m. September 13th, 2008. Items may be removed by showing a receipt for payment at departure. Venue and Charities cannot assume responsibility for items left after 11:00 p.m. auction night.
  9. ALL SALES FINAL - Goods and Services purchased at auction may not be exchanged altered or returned for refund to. The Auction Committee reserves the right to establish and maintain minimum bids.