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Important Auction Information

General Auction Information
Please carefully read the descriptions of the auction items listed in the booklet and online. Some items may contain special conditions, limitations or other information that is important for you to be aware of, such as expiration dates.

All items are sold 'as is'. All sales are final. No exchanges or refunds are possible.

The International School of the Peninsula has made no independent investigation of the value or quality of any of the professional services or tangible items offered as auction items.

The monetary values of the auction items are estimates only and are not warranted for tax purposes or general value. The payment of an auction item in excess of fair market value may provide the purchaser an income tax deduction. If you make any purchases, you will receive a receipt. On the receipt we will list the item?s fair market value, the amount paid for the item and the difference, if the amount paid exceeds the fair market value. Please contact your tax advisor for further tax information.

Dates for services, trips, private dinners, etc. are to be arranged between the purchaser and the auction donor. The buyer is responsible for initiating contact with the donor to arrange mutually- agreeable times. Unless otherwise specified, all auction items and services must be used by December 15, 2008. Gift certificates are not redeemable for cash. Successful bidders are advised that all activities, services and products are sponsored by the International School of the Peninsula. The International School of the Peninsula accepts no liability or responsibility for any activities, services of products purchased at the auction, including, but not limited to, failure of delivery, failure of performance and/or claims of personal injury or property damage.

Certain items, such as alcohol, are prohibited from being shipped across state lines or internationally. With the exception of gift certificates, buyer assumes all costs for shipping domestically and internationally. Items will be shipped via United States Postal Service.

Unless otherwise specified, winner understands that transportation to and from donated properties is not included; no smoking is permitted; no pets allowed; winner is responsible for toll and long distance telephone calls; winner is responsible for cleanup and leaving accommodations in same conditions as found.

Throughout the evening, all of your purchases will be recorded on your personal ExpressCheck account that the School has set up for you.


Online Auction
All online items in the booklet and donor acknowledgements are based on gifts received by January 31, 2007. You will need to register and enter your credit card number on our secure website in order to bid on items. Watch our online website for new items. The school will be handling all charges made to your credit card. Online bidding will close on Wednesday, March 26, 2007. All items purchased online must be picked up at ISTP's Cohn Campus between March 31, 2008 and April 30, 2008. Any vouchers or gift certificates can be mailed upon request.

Buy Now Price
Online auction items will have a 'buy now' price for those interested in a guaranteed purchase. The 'buy now' price will be honored as the winning bid.

Live Auction
The Live Auction begins at 8:15 p.m. A list of the Live Auction items are provided in the booklet. The auction booklet serves as your 'paddle'. Your bidding number is on the back of the booklet.

To bid on an item, please raise your booklet, showing your bidding number to the auctioneer. During the Live Auction, the highest bidder will be acknowledged by the auctioneer as the purchaser of the auction item. This acknowledgement constitutes a binding contract to purchase the auction item.

Your Auction ID Number
Your assigned bidding number for the Gala is on the back of this booklet. You must use your bidding number to bid.

Absentee Bidding
Even if you are unable to make it to the Gala, you can still place an absentee bid on items at the Gala that interest you. Complete and turn in the absetee bidder form which authorizes an ISTP staff volunteer at the auction to bid on your behalf. Forms must be turned into the reception of either campus by 4:00 pm on Friday, March 24, 2007. Download the Absentee Bidder Form.

Payment and Checkout at the Gala
With ISTP?s ExpressCheck system, your auction purchases will be tallied and added to your ?account? throughout the evening as you bid. Here's how it works:

Before the Gala:
1. Sign up for ExpressCheck when you send in your RSVP card.
2. If you didn?t sign up for ExpressCheck when you sent in your RSVP card, you will need to sign up for ExpressCheck when you register at the gala.
To complete the ExpressCheck process, you will need to provide us with a check or credit card number (Visa or Mastercard).

At the Gala
1. Once the auction has closed, we will tally your purchases and generate a detailed receipt for you.
2. Prior to leaving the Gala, you will need to check out at the cashier’s table. We will provide you with your detailed receipt.
3. If no purchases are made at the Gala, your credit card information will be destroyed.