Station News Action Auction Returns

September 10 - 17

The Action Auction is returning in September! Bidding will open for all items at noon on Sunday, September 10. There will be no on-air component to the auction this year, but there will be great deals available!

Bidding option to pay by check when picking up your items at CET, you will still need to have a credit or debit card on file to bid. If you receive a notification that you are a winning bidder and would like to pay by check, you will need to contact the Auction Office (513-345-6552) within two hours of the closing time to request that your registered card not be charged.

All bidding will be online, using the GiveSmart platform and you will be able to bid on a smartphone, tablet or computer. Unlike the past three years, there will not be items that close every night of the auction. There will be three separate closing times: Tuesday, September 12, at 2pm; Friday, September 15, at 2pm; and Sunday, September 17, at 9pm.

To find when items will close, choose View Items on CET’s GiveSmart homepage: https://ActionAuction. givesmart.com – see image below.

Item Pick-Up

Near the top of the page, select ‘Categories’ – see image below.

All items that are gift certificates will be sent to the address that you enter during the registration process in GiveSmart. Items that are not certificates, will need to be picked up at CET or ThinkTV. Shipping of items is NOT available. You will need to schedule an appointment, using SignUpGenius, for your pick-up time. There will be 4 pick-up appointments available at CET every 15 minutes, beginning Wednesday, September 20 at 10am. There will also be pick-up appointments available at CET on Saturday, September 23 from 10am to 3pm. There will be the option to schedule pick- up appointments during regular business hours at ThinkTV offices beginning Tuesday, September 26. Access to SignUs Genius will be available at CETconnect.org and thinktv.org.

We will NOT be able to accept cash or process credit card payments during a pick-up appointment.

That will open the list of the categories for all of the items being offered, during the auction. Select ‘Sept 12,’ ‘Sept 15,’ or ‘Sept 17’ to determine when a particular item will close – see example below.

In order to secure a time that is most convenient for you, please schedule your pick-up time at CET or ThinkTV as soon as possible.

Great Items

Among our many great items, check out the following:

• A refurbished, vintage Donkey Kong Arcade Game, donated by The Family of Dr. O’dell Owens

• A $500 Gift Certificate from California Closets

• A two night stay at Niagara Falls, NY

Another way to determine when an item will close is by the item number. Items numbered 100-999 will close Tuesday, September 12 at 2pm; items numbered 1000 –1999 will close Friday, September 15 at 2pm and items numbered 2000 and up will close at 9pm on Sunday, September 17.

Before placing your first bid, you will need to register on the GiveSmart system. Registration can take place prior to the start of the auction or you can register when you are ready to place your first bid. You will need a debit or credit card to register. Please check your information to be certain that we have your correct address, phone number and email address. Even if you would like the

• A private Cannoli making class

• An experience with a Hamilton County Sheriff Canine Officer

• A great variety of wine!

Questions

For questions or concerns with registration, bidding or any other topic, please contact us via email at actionauction@ cetconnect.org or call 513-345-6552 Monday through Friday between the hours of 9am and 5pm.

Thank you for your continued support. As usual, Bid High and Bid Often!!