General Auction Rules

To avoid confusion and delays, please note these few rules for both the Silent and Live auctions.A bidder number is necessary for making a bid.

  • The Alliance of AIDS Services - Carolina assumes no risk, liability or responsibility for the authenticity or the authorship of any property identified in the Works of Heart catalog or Web site.
  • Use your bidder number to bid on items. Bidder number will identify winning bids only.
  • The descriptions of items and minimum bids were provided by the donors and are not warranted by the Alliance of AIDS Services - Carolina.
  • The Alliance of AIDS Services - Carolina makes no warranty of the quality or value of auction items.
  • Items submitted after the art submission deadline may not be described in the catalog.
  • Bids will only be accepted in whole dollar amounts. Opening bids will begin at the minimum bid.
  • The Alliance of AIDS Services - Carolina reserves the right to withdraw any property before the actual sale. All items are sold in "as is" condition.

 

  • A winning bidder may be able to obtain an income tax deduction if the winning bid exceeds the item's fair market value (FMV). Please consult your tax advisor.
  • To check out, confirm your winning bid with the winner boards posted near the check out station. Payment may be made with cash, check (payable to AAS-C), VISA, MasterCard, or American Express. You will be given a receipt, which you will take to the designated pick up stations.
  • Winning bidders who cannot take possession of their art on November 7 may pick up their purchase(s) at The Alliance of AIDS Services - Carolina Administration office, located at 324 South Harrington Street in Raleigh. Please phone 919-834-2437 for hours of office operations.
  • If the winning bidder does not take possession of their art purchase within seven (7) calendar days, The Alliance of AIDS Services - Carolina reserves the right to offer the piece to the second highest bidder or return the piece to the donor.
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