About the Auction

Golden Ticket Raffle

The winner of the Golden Ticket Raffle wins any item of their choice from the live auction, except #19, Calling all Swifties. The drawing will be held prior to the start of the live auction. The winner must be present at the event in order to claim this prize.

50/50 Split the Cash

The winner of the 50/50 split will win 50% of the cash proceeds collected from sales of these raffle tickets. The other 50% will be donated to HRS. The winner must be present at the event in order to claim this prize.

Fund-a-need

The fund-a-need is the highlight of our auction. This year, fund-aneed contributions will be used to purchase new science and social studies curricula. High quality curricula ensures lessons progress in a clear sequence, building knowledge and skills as students move through each grade level. In addition, a quarter of fund-a-need proceeds are automatically directed to the financial aid endowment. The financial aid endowment receives contributions in support of need-based financial aid.

Payment and Merchandise Claim

Payment in full on the night of the auction is required. Payment for items must be made by credit card. The auction team will make arrangements for winning items to be picked up at Hamlin Robinson School. Whenever possible, gift certificates will be mailed to the winning bidder.

Hamlin Robinson School is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN 91-1344121). The amount paid above the fair market value estimate may be tax-deductible as a charitable contribution. Please consult your tax advisor.

General Auction Rules

By bidding in the online and/or live auctions, each bidder agrees to these auction rules:

All sales are final. There will be no exchanges or refunds unless otherwise noted.

All items are sold as is. Hamlin Robinson School has attempted to describe and catalog all items correctly, but the school neither warrants nor represents and in no event shall be held responsible for the accuracy of descriptions in terms of authenticity, authorship, provenance, or condition of the items. No statement made in this catalog or made verbally shall be deemed such a warranty, representation, or assumption of liability.

The values set forth for items auctioned are donor’s estimates and are not warranted by HRS for tax purposes or fair market value. Items have not been appraised unless so noted.

HRS reserves the right to add or withdraw items from the auction without prior notice.

Each person bidding assumes all risks and hazards related to the auction and item(s) obtained at the auction. Each bidder agrees to hold harmless from any liability arising directly or indirectly there from HRS, its elected and appointed officials, members, and employees, the auctioneer(s), the auction company and its agents and employees, the event organizers, sponsors, and/or volunteers connected with the Hamlin Robinson School auction.

Reservations for trips and vacation accommodations must be mutually arranged between the successful bidder and the donor. Restrictions are noted in the item description.

Online Silent Auction Rules

Items offered in the online auction will have predetermined bid amounts. To bid, create an account, log-in and follow the instructions for online bidding.

The first bidder to register for the “Guaranteed Purchase Price” of any online auction item becomes the guaranteed purchaser and the bidding on that item is concluded. You may bid on any item in the online auction until the online auction is closed.