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AUCTION PROCEDURES

 

BID HIGH! BID OFTEN! Anything you bid over the listed value is tax deductible! Your purchase funds Tuition Assistance for Denver Academy students.

Before bidding, read each description carefully. Pay close attention to all restrictions and limitations. Values are based on retail prices as provided by each donor. All hotels and air transportation are subject to availability and blackout dates may apply. Hotel nights must be consecutive unless otherwise stated. Expiration dates cannot be extended. See "SALES TERMS" below for additional information.

ELECTRONIC BIDDING INSTRUCTIONS

  • You will receive a text message and/or an email message with a link directing you to the mobile bidding site.
  • To verify your name, select the “Yes!” button.
  • Search packages by number, keyword, or category and select the package you wish to bid on.
  • You can bid the next increment, set a max bid, or build a "Watch" list to watch packages that you might be interested in bidding on later.
  • Placing a max bid works just like eBay. If your max bid is the highest, the system will automatically bid in your favor until you are outbid or until the silent auction closes.
  • To place a straight bid, uncheck the max bidding box to turn the max bid feature off.
  • If you are out-bid, you will receive an outbid text message.
  • To get back to the main screen, tap the Home icon.
  • To go to your list of bids and open items you are currently winning, select the menu button and select “My List.”
  • To find out what packages have no bids, select “No Bid Packages.”
  • The silent auction will close at 11:00 p.m. on Friday, April 21. Be sure to watch the event timer in the middle of your screen to get your final bids in before closing.

LIVE AUCTION

  • For event attendees, the Live Auction will begin around 8:00 p.m.
  • Your bid number is located on your name tag and your bid paddle. Please use this number for the LIVE AUCTION.
  • Bids are made on an item by raising your hand and bid card. Spotters throughout the room will recognize your bid and bring it to the attention of the auctioneer. Don’t be shy!
  • Acceptance of the high bid becomes a binding obligation to purchase. The auctioneer will announce the close of bidding and a volunteer will immediately bring an invoice to you for signing.

POST-EVENT PROCEDURES

  • For quick and easy checkout, register your credit card online here if you have not already done so. All card information is encrypted upon entry. If no purchases are made, no charge will be made on your card.
  • All payments must be made in full prior to or at Item Pick Up either by check payable to Denver Academy, or credit card (VISA, MasterCard or American Express). If you are the highest bidder on any items that are taxable, the tax amount will be added to your invoice.
  • All guests who win a bid will receive an email invoice.
  • Event charges will be processed against registered credit cards after the close of the event. It may take several days before charges appear on you credit card account.
  • If you have questions about your invoice or feel you were charged in error, email jteitell@denveracademy.org.
  • Item pick up will occur on Thursday, April 27, between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. at the Denver Academy Administration Building.

GENERAL

  • ALL SALES ARE FINAL. There will be no exchanges on items except where specified. Please note specifications, expiration dates and limitations carefully before bidding on an item. Items not used will not be refunded.
  • All services, trips, gift certificates, parties and similar items must be used within one year of the event unless otherwise noted and are subject to availability.
  • Taxes, tips and alcoholic beverages are generally not included in restaurant gift certificates.
  • Every attempt has been made to describe the auction items correctly, but all items are sold “as is” with no warranties expressed or implied. No statement contained online or made orally at the auction or elsewhere shall be deemed to be such a warranty, representation or assumption of liability. By purchasing, the buyer waives any claim for liability against either Denver Academy or the donor of the property or services and neither Denver Academy nor the donor of the property or services is responsible for any personal injury or damages to property that may result from the utilization of property or services sold.
  • If an item is sold for more than fair market value, the difference between the purchase price and the fair market value is deductible as a donation. Where it is not possible to establish a fair market value for one-of-a-kind items, the purchase price will be presumed to be the fair market value, and no part of the payment will be considered a contribution. Please consult your financial advisor.
  • Neither Denver Academy, the venue, nor any agents associated with the Gala, shall assume responsibility for items not claimed.
 

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