Auction Bidding Instructions

1. All bidders, live or silent, must be registered with a bidder number.
2. Columbus AIDS Task Force does not assume any risk, liability or responsibility for the authenticity, quality or value of items.
3. Estimate of retail values and descriptions of items have been made based on information provided by donors and are deemed reliable.
4. All items are sold “as is” subject to the conditions and restrictions, stipulated by the donors.
5. Purchasers may not request refunds or exchanges from a donor or Columbus AIDS Task Force.
6. By participating in this auction, each bidder recognizes that Columbus AIDS Task Force or anyone who assists in the conduction of the auction shall not be liable for any occurrence resulting from the use of auctioned items and/or services sold.
7. Columbus AIDS Task Force reserves the right to withdraw any item at any time before the actual sale. Unless otherwise announced by the auctioneer at the time of sale, all bids are per lot as numbered in the auction catalogue.
8. Before removal from the premises, all art must be paid in full using cash, check, Discover, Visa, MasterCard or American Express.
9. Once you are in possession of your artwork, please remove it from the building. Due to security, people cannot walk around carrying artwork.

1. Complete a bidder registration form, which you can obtain from the bidder registration table.
2. Submit your completed bidder registration form to receive a bid number.
3. The Live Auction will begin at 7:30 pm, September 25, 2010.
4. The highest bidder for any item shall be the purchaser. In the event of any dispute between Live Auction bidders, the auctioneer shall have the sole and final discretion to determine the successful bidder, or to reoffer and resell the article in question.
5. To pay for your acquisitions, preset your bid number at the check- out center on the first floor of Sullivant Hall. Forms of payment include cash, check, American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa.
6. Delivery service for artwork is available via Two Men and a Truck for an additional cost. Pieces may also be picked up the following week, please see registration for available times and location.