Party on the Hill Silent Auction
Fabulous items are up for bid. A wonderful selection of products, services, event tickets and more are available to the highest silent bidder. BID on your favorite items and WIN if you are the highest bidder!
Silent Auction tables will close at 10:30 p.m. at the event. Preview Silent Auction items and place advance bids NOW!
PARTY ON THE HILL SILENT AUCTION RULES
Advanced BiddingEach Silent Auction item is available for advanced bidding. View Silent Auction items at ww.partyonthehill.com. Follow the instructions to place a bid. Those placing advanced bids will be notified if the have been “out bid” and will have an opportunity to place another bid. ADVANCED BIDDING CLOSES AT 4:00 PM THE DAY OF THE EVENT, April 25, 2009. The highest advanced bid for an item will be the starting bid for that item at the event. Bidding will continue at the event.
Bidding at the eventEach Silent Auction item has a Bid Sheet attached to a table. Persons desiring to bid do so by writing their name and the amount bid on the Bid Sheet. Each new bid must be written on the next blank line available on the Bid Sheet. SILENT AUCTION BIDS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED IF THE MINIMUM RAISE IS NOT SUFFICIENT. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MAY A BID SHEET BE REMOVED FROM THE BIDDING TABLE.
Payment for Silent Auction ItemsPayment for all auction items is to be made in full on April 25, 2009 at the Cashier’s Area from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Party on the Hill event. You may use cash, personal checks, VISA, MasterCard or American Express. After payment, you will receive a receipt. Proceed to the checkout table to receive your item.
If you are the winning bidder and are unable to pick up your item or items at the event, your credit card will be charged the winning bid amount and you will be contacted regarding pickup arrangements.
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, ALL AUCTION ITEMS AND SERVICES MUST BE USED WITHIN ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF THE AUCTION. Dates and times are arranged to the mutual convenience of, and by and between, the donor and buyer. To avoid disappointment, please make all reservations well in advance.
Values on some items are estimates only and general value is not warranted for tax purposes. ALL SALES ARE FINAL and no exchange will be honored unless specifically indicated. All information contained herein is believed accurate but NOT guaranteed. By his or her purchase, the buyer waives any claims for liability against any Indian Hill School, PTO, Boosters Association or donor of the property or services.
TAX DEDUCTIBILITY OF PURCHASE
The IRS has requested that charitable organizations inform their constituents as to the deductibility of payments by patrons of fundraising events. The following is provided for your benefit.
Cash Contributions: Tax deductible to the extent of the law.
Raffle Tickets: not deductible, purchaser has received something in return – a chance to win.
Silent Auction Purchases: The amount paid in excess of the stated value may be considered a contribution.
Donated Items: May be considered a contribution equal to the item’s fair market value. It is the donor’s responsibility to determine the value. The ultimate burden of proof for charitable deductions lies with the taxpayer. You should retain your bid sheet if using overbids as contributions on your 2009 taxes.