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2 Auction Rules GENERAL AUCTION RULES: These rules apply to both the Silent Auction and Live Auction. 1. All bidding must be done at the Gala on Saturday, April 27, 2019. 2. Amount bid in excess of fair market value may be tax deductible; consult your tax advisor.* 3. All auction services, events, parties, and gift certificates must be redeemed within one year of the date of the auction, unless otherwise indicated. 4. All sales are transactions between the purchaser and the donor. Barnesville School makes no warranties, expressed or implied, nor shall Barnesville School be held liable for any injuries or other direct or indirect consequential damages that may be incurred. 5. In the event a purchased item or service cannot be provided by the donor, the Auction Committee, at its sole discre- tion, 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. 6. All auction items must be picked up from Robin Snider on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Items may be removed only by exhibiting a paid receipt. SILENT AUCTION RULES: These rules, in addition to the General Rules, apply to the Silent Auction Bidding that opens at 6:00pm on Saturday, April 27, 2019. All categories close by 8:00p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2019. LIVE AUCTION RULES: These rules, in addition to the General Rules, apply to the Live Auction. The Live Auction begins at 8:45 pm on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at PB Dye Golf Club. 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 noon on Friday, April 26, 2019. Forms can be turned into Robin Snider's office, faxed to 301.972.4076 or mailed to The Barnesville School Communications Office, PO Box 404, Barnesville, MD 20838. 2. Successful bidders are notified within five business days following the auction. 3. Full payment is required prior to pick-up at Barnesville School. Cash, check, Visa, MasterCard and American Express are accepted. *Under IRS rules, only the portion of your bid/payment that exceeds the fair market value of an item may be deductible as a charitable contribution. Please consult your tax advisor. Ticket price is not tax deductible.