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Silent Auction Rules
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All auction items will have bid forms.
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Each bidder should legibly write his/her bid number and incremental increase on the bid form.
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All starting bids and minimum incremental increases must be honored.
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Each bid will require a separate entry on the bid sheet.
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The highest qualifying bid at closing time constitutes the winning bid.
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Buyer assumes full risk and responsibility for the item and will be required to supply his/her full name and address and pay the full purchase price.
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The Silent Auction will close at 7:45 p.m.
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Auction winners will be posted at the Auction Desk at 8:15 p.m.
Please collect your official final bid sheet at the Auction Desk.
Close-Out Bids
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This unique opportunity is being offered as a convenience for our bidders. Each bid sheet will state the price of the Close-Out Bid.
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By entering your bid number in the space provided next to the Close-Out Bid price, you end further bidding on that item and guarantee your purchase of the item. If a Close-Out Bid has not been exercised, incremental bidding continues as described.
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Close-Out Bids may be paid for and picked up at the Auction Desk at any time.
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The amount you pay above the fair market value estimate is normally deductible as a charitable contribution. Please consult your tax advisors for specific IRS regulations.
Payment and Receipt of Items
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All items purchased on the night of the auction must be paid for that evening.
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All purchases will be made at the Auction Desk.
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Cash, check, Visa/MasterCard will be accepted. We cannot bill for purchases.
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Sales are final with no exchanges or refunds.
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Once the bidder receives the final bid sheet, payment can be made.
Terms and Conditions of Sale
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All sales are final. Your written bid constitutes a legal contract. No item will be sold for less than the minimum bid.
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Any bid, which does not exceed the previous bid by at least the minimum increment, will be considered invalid.
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Indecipherable bids will not be honored. The auction official shall have sole and final discretion either to determine the successful bidder or to re-offer and resell items in dispute.
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All items are sold “as is.” Prices listed are approximately retail or estimates of fair market value and are not warranted by the Japan Society of Northern California. Dates for services, trips, clubs, private catering and any other items, which must be used by a particular date or arranged by mutual agreement, must be arranged between Donor and Buyer. The Buyer is responsible for the usage and conditions of private properties. Other restrictions are indicated in the catalog and on the certificate. Please check the expiration date for any services such as restaurants and hotels.
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All certificates and donations of restaurant or hotel services exclude taxes, gratuities and alcoholic beverages, unless otherwise indicated. Reservations for restaurants, hotels, travel and entertainment are required and are subject to availability. Please check the expiration date for any services. Please contact donor directly to make reservations.
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