Auction Rules

Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences requires that you read, understand, accept, and comply with the following terms and conditions in order to bid in an auction.

General Auction Rules: These rules apply to both the Silent Action and the Live Auction.

1.   All guests receive bid numbers and bid number stickers during check-in. Couples are assigned one bid number to facilitate payment. 

2.   All sales are transactions between the purchaser and the donor.  The Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences makes no warranties, expressed or implied, nor shall Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences be held liable for any injuries or other direct or indirect consequential damages that may be incurred.

3.   In the event a purchased item or service cannot be provided by the donor, the Auction Committee at its sole discretion, reserves the right to refund the purchase, provide a credit toward the next annual auction or substitute a similar item or service of equal or greater value. All claims for a refund, credit or substitution must be made within one year from the date of the auction.

4.   Full payment by the successful bidder may be made by cash, check, or credit card no later than the Monday following the event. (5/15/2023)

5.   Only an authorized auction official may nullify a bid.

6.   In the event of a dispute, auction officials may act as final authority and determine the winning bidder. Their decision is final.

7.   Estimated fair market value of each item is listed in the catalog.  Amount bid in excess of fair market value may be tax deductible; consult your tax advisor.

8.   Certain items may be subject to sales tax.

9.   All auction items expire within one year of the date of the auction, unless otherwise indicated.

SILENT AUCTION RULES: These rules, in addition to the General Rules, apply to the Silent Auction.

1.   Bidding for the Silent Auction will be in-person at the Bluebird Manor and opens at 6:00 pm on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Silent Auction bidding closes that evening.

2.   Bids sheets are displayed in front of or near each item.  Bidders affix their pre-printed bid-number stickers next to the amount of the bid on the bid sheets.

3.   Each new bid may be placed on any line the bidder chooses. Feel free to jump the bid! Silent Auction bids are disqualified if the minimum raise is not sufficient. At no point during the Silent Auction are opening bids reduced.  Opening bids are, on average, 50% of the auction item’s value.

4.   An authorized auction official may disqualify a bid if the bidder is blocking an item 15 minutes prior to the Silent Auction closing.

5.   All auction items must be removed from Bluebird Manor by the end of the evening.

LIVE AUCTION RULES: These rules, in addition to the General Rules, apply to the Live Auction.

1.     The Live Auction begins by 7:15 pm on Saturday, May 13, 2023 in-person at the Bluebird Manor, and will conclude that evening.

2.     An authorized auction official may disqualify a bid if the bidder is blocking an item 15 minutes prior to the Silent Auction closing.

3.     Only an authorized auction official may nullify a bid.

4.     In the event of a dispute, auction officials may act as final authority and determine the winning bidder. Their decision is final.

ONLINE AUCTION RULES: These rules, in addition to the General Rules, apply to the Silent Auction.

1.     Bidding for the Online Auction opens at 12:00 pm on Friday, May 12, 2023. Online Auction bidding closes Monday, May 15, 2023 at 5:00 pm. 

2.     Bidders will need to Register prior to participating in the Online Auction.

3.     Bidder Eligibility – You must be at least 18 years of age and able to form legally binding contracts under applicable law.

4.     Placing a bid on an online auction item, enters you into a legally binding contract to purchase the item if you are the winning bidder.  You are the winning bidder if your bid is the highest bid at Auction close.

5.     If you are a winning bidder, you agree to pay the full amount of your winning bid for biddable items.

6.     All bids are final – Once you have placed and confirmed a bid, your bid cannot be retracted.

7.     Tied Bids – in the case of two bidders placing the same maximum bid, the bid first received will be deemed the leading bid.

8.     Bidders are solely responsible for compliance with any federal, state, or local tax laws governing your purchase. It is your responsibility to report and pay any applicable taxes. We suggest you consult a professional tax adviser.

9.     Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences reserves the right to add or remove items from the online auction at any time without notice.

ABSENTEE BIDS: Anonymous bidders will attend the Auction and bid on behalf of an absentee bidder and bid based on the top limit amount indicated for each item listed. 

1.   Completed Absentee Bid forms must be submitted on or before 3:00 pm Friday, May 12, 2023. Forms can be emailed to gala@barnesvilleschool.org

2.   Successful bidders are notified within five business days following the auction.

3.   Full payment is required prior to pick-up at Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences.  Cash, check, Visa, MasterCard and American Express are accepted.