Auction Rules
We will use a mobile bidding system for all silent auction items
and raffles. You will bid on items electronically through your
smartphone or other mobile device.
Registration
If you did not complete the early check-in process online
and receive your bid number by email, you must register at
the event. You will be asked for your name, address, phone
number, email address, and credit card number. Once these are
entered into the system, you will receive your bid number and
can begin bidding. If you used the early check-in process and
already have your bid number, go directly to the express check-
in lane to pick up your bid paddle and catalog.
Silent Auction & How To Place Bids
To place a bid, follow the link provided to you during the online
check-in process. That link will take you to the mobile bidding
catalog and allow you to start bidding right away. Placing a bid
constitutes a legal contract to purchase that silent auction item
at the price you stated if your bid is the winning bid. The last
(highest) valid bid entered prior to the section closing will be
the winning bid. The Auction Committee reserves the right to
withdraw any item at any time without notice before the actual
sale. In the event of a dispute, the Auction Committee shall act
as final authority in determining the bid.
Live Auction
Live Auction bidding will begin at 9:15PM. When bidding,
please hold up your bid number toward the auctioneer.
The Live Auction will continue until all items are sold. A bid
acknowledged by the auctioneer is a legal contract to purchase
the item. If a group is bidding on one item, please designate
one person to place your combined bid. Auction items will be
awarded to one purchaser only. Finally, Kathleen Hale is The
Woman with Supreme Authority to determine final bid.
Payment
All items must be paid for by the end of the evening. For your
convenience, we gladly accept cash, check, and major credit cards.
Credit card information is housed by our merchant processing
system and can only be used for purchasing an auction item or
making a cash donation for this event. Credit card information is
not available to anyone working at the auction or anyone at SWS.
Check Out & Pick Up
At the end of the evening, you will check out using your
smartphone or other mobile device. Once you check out, the
mobile bidding system will generate an electronic receipt. After
receiving your receipt, you are responsible for collecting the
physical items you have won from the display tables. If you do
not take all physical items with you, a $25 storage and delivery
fee may be added to your bill. Parent volunteers will be stationed
at the check-out table to distribute gift certificates and other
winnings that are not on display. It is your responsibility to collect
all items you have won and to take them with you at the end
of the evening. You will be required to show your receipt, along
with any items you have won, prior to exiting the event.
Terms Of Sale
Unless otherwise noted on the gift certificate, all certificates
for goods and services must be used within one year of the
auction date. All items and services are subject to the terms and
conditions specified by the donors. All sales are final. There will
be no exchanges or refunds. SWS does not make any expressed
or implied warranties or guarantees on auction items regarding
quality or value of items or services. SWS has attempted to
describe and catalog all items correctly, but all items are offered
and sold AS IS and WITH ALL FAULTS.
SWS neither warrants nor represents, and in no event shall be
responsible for the correctness of descriptions, genuineness,
authorship, provenance, or condition of the items. No statement
made in this catalog or made orally at the auction or elsewhere
shall be deemed such a warranty for tax purposes or market
value. Items have not been appraised unless otherwise noted.
Reservations for trips and vacation accommodations must be
mutually arranged with the donor unless otherwise noted. No
refunds will be allowed on travel packages for canceled tickets
and/or accommodations.
By the buyer’s purchase, the buyer waives any claim for liability
against SWS, its elected and appointed officials, members and
employees, sponsors, volunteers connected with the auction,
and/or the donor of the item. Neither SWS nor the donor is
responsible for any personal injuries or damage that may result
from the use of the property or services.
Tax Information
The online catalog lists the fair market value of each item.
Any amount you pay in excess of the fair market value would
normally be available to you as a charitable contribution for tax
purposes. Please consult your tax advisor for specifics.
Section Closing Times
Pay close attention to tonight’s Master of Ceremonies, Melanie
Robinson, who will be announcing the close of each section as
the time approaches. The back of this catalog lists the section
closing times.
