Silent Auction

The following items, grouped in baskets, will be auctioned at a SILENT AUCTION, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., October 21st in St. Luke's Atrium.

To bid on an item, you must e-mail cindy@siouxlandsleepout.com or attend the auction Oct. 21st. Please remember to include the item, your bid, and your contact info. It's a silent auction, so please don't talk to yourself as you write the e-mail. (NOTE: You must be present at the Sleep Out to win!)

The rules for the Auction are:

1. OPENING BIDS - Silent Auction begins at 7:30 a.m. Tables will close at 2:30 p.m.

2. PROCEDURE - Items for the silent auction have bid sheets attached or affixed nearby. Bidders must write their ticket numbers, and bid amounts in dollars on the first available line of the bid sheet. Each new bid must equal or exceed the minimum increase amount stated on the bid sheet to qualify as a valid bid. No bid sheet may be removed from the Silent Auction table.

3. VALUE - Values set on goods and services are donor estimates and are not warranted 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. 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.

7. PAYMENT - Payment by winning bidder will be accepted only at the close of the Auction. Cash and local check will be accepted for all purchases.  Auctioneer will announce opening of Cashiers' Desk. All items must be paid IN FULL auction night.

8. TAKING YOUR ITEMS - All auction items must be removed from the premises by 11 p.m. November 5, 2010. Items may be removed by showing a receipt for payment at departure. Siouxland Sleep Out cannot assume responsibility for items left after 11 p.m. auction night.