Auction Rules

  • The silent auction opens at 11 a.m. on October 10 and ends on October 11 at 9pm. We extended the time to allow more it less stressful and to allow more to participate. 
  • You must register on GIVI to receive a bidder number in order to bid.
  • A pre-registered credit card is required to begin bidding. We accept all major credit cards.
  • All winning bids are final. There will be no exchange or refund on items unless otherwise specified.
  • You will receive an email after the close of the auction with your receipt.
  • Hope Clinic for Women (HCW) will communicate with all winning bidders after the auction closes regarding auction item pick-up/delivery/shipping or you can email Carolyn Koole at carolyn@hopefallbrook.com.
  • Winning bidders are responsible for any shipping and insurance charges. HCW will contact the winning bidder prior to shipping.
  • All items must be picked up at Hope Clinic for Women located at 125 E Hawthorne St, Fallbrook CA 92028.
  • HCW is not responsible for any unclaimed items.
  • For any auction winnings that are not picked up by October 16 ownership of said items will return to HCW.
  • HCW is not responsible for replacing gift certificates that are lost by the winning bidder. HCW is under no obligation to extend, modify or change items or restrictions on items/certificates.
  • Please pay careful attention to all conditions, restrictions, and expiration dates on items and services. Unless otherwise stated, gift certificates exclude alcohol, tax and gratuity.
  • Dates for all trips and similar events must be mutually arranged with donor, unless otherwise noted. All reservations should be made in advance.
  • HCW has endeavored to catalogue and describe the auction items correctly, but all items are sold “as is.” No statements contained in the program or made orally at the sale or elsewhere shall be deemed a warranty, representation or assumption of liability.  Bidders should carefully note the specific restrictions, conditions, and expiration dates for items purchased.

MOBILE BIDDING & REGISTRATION INFO

  • Once you register you will receive an email that invites you to manage your ticket.
  • You will then have the opportunity to download the GIVI app on your phone or tablet. You may only bid on these devices because they are app based.
  • If you have questions on this, please feel free to call Melinda Zimmerman at 760-728-4105 ext 11 and she will walk you through the process.
  • One set up, when you click on your GIVI app it will take you to thier site. You will clink your ticket and it will take you right to the auction.
  • You can search baskets by number, keyword, or category.
  • Click “Bid” to bid on a package or see further information.
  • You may skip ahead to the bid amount you want to pay. The next bidder must bid higher than you to be successful.
  • You may choose to BUY NOW at the listed price to close the option for others to bid on a desired item.

 DURING THE AUCTION:

  • If you are outbid on an item, you will be notified.

Note:  For tax purposes in regard to auction purchases, all contributions in excess of the fair market value of the item are tax deductible as a gift to a charitable organization. Hope Clinic for Women encourages all attendees, donors and contributors to consult the appropriate IRS Revenue Ruling 67-246 and their tax consultant.

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