CONDITIONS OF PURCHASE & INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS

Auction Procedures

• Neither Sinfonia Gulf Coast nor Matt Rogers (“The Auctioneer”) are responsible for the accuracy of the descriptions of the auction lots contained in the catalog. The descriptions incorporate, in some instances, materials or descriptions furnished by donors. Prospective bidders should inspect lots prior to bidding and make their own judgment regarding the quality and value of such lots.

• Any trips or events comprising all or part of an auction lot shall, unless otherwise specified in the catalog description, be subject to convenient scheduling by the lot donors and the successful bidder. In addition, unless otherwise specified, purchasers of events are expected to schedule the event to occur within 12 months of the Auction. Please be aware that some trips and events are date specific and cannot be re-scheduled. Purchasers may not transfer or resell trip or event lots.

• All wine is sold on an “as-is” basis, and neither Sinfonia Gulf Coast nor The Auctioneer make any express or implied warranty or representation of any kind or nature with respect to any property included in an Auction Lot.

• The Auctioneer shall have the absolute right to withdraw any auction lot, reject any auction bid, resolve any dispute with reference to any auction lot or any bid on any auction lot at any time before the fall of the hammer. No bid is valid unless acknowledged as such by The Auctioneer.

• Any property may be withdrawn by The Auctioneers or the Sinfonia Gulf Coast at any time before the actual sale without any liability, therefore.

• The Auctioneer and Sinfonia Gulf Coast reserve the right to reject a bid from any bidder. The highest bidder acknowledged by The Auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the event of any dispute between bidders, The Auctioneer shall have sole and final discretion either to determine the successful bidder or to re-offer and resell the item in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, Sinfonia Gulf Coast’s records shall be conclusive in all respects.

Auction Lot Payment

• All payments for auction lots shall be made to Sinfonia Gulf Coast, classified as a tax-exempt corporation under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). Bidders may be entitled to deduct a portion of their payments for auction lots as a charitable contribution, but each bidder should consult her or his attorney or tax advisor regarding such deductibility for state or federal income tax purposes. Sinfonia Gulf Coast will provide documentation as required by law following the auction.

Splitting or Sharing Lots

• Silent lots: you must notify Annalise Dedicke (adedicke@sinfoniagulfcoast.org) of your intention to split a lot within 24 hours following the closing of the silent auctions on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023.

• Live lots: You are afforded 24 hours to determine and report the splitting of a lot to Annalise Dedicke (adedicke@sinfoniagulfcoast.org) before retaining sole responsibility for payment.

Payment

• A 3% transaction fee is added to all purchases. If you wish to pay via check, a 3% discount will be issued.

• Full payment is required prior to the removal of any lot. Sinfonia Gulf Coast accepts cash, checks, MasterCard, Discover, Visa, and American Express.

• Paying by check: If you wish to pay via check, you must notify Annalise Dedicke (adedicke@ sinfoniagulfcoast.org) within 24 hours following the closing of the auction on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023. Checks must be made out to Sinfonia Gulf Coast. All checks must be received by Friday, March 10, 2023 If no payment has been submitted your credit card on file will be charged.

• Paying by card: All cards will be charged by Tuesday, Feb. 28 if other payment options have not been submitted. All bidders must have a valid credit card on file in Greater Giving in order to bid.

Lot Removal and Shipment

• Successful bidders may choose, following payment, to arrange a pick-up from Sinfonia Gulf Coast offices located at 4608 Opa-Locka Lane, Suite 100, Destin, FL 32541 beginning on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, by appointment only. No lot may be redeemed without payment.

• Sinfonia Gulf Coast will bear no responsibility for any lot, comprised of physical items, certificates or both that has been taken possession of and removed from the auction premises by the buyer or in the case of shared lots, by the principal buyer or their designee.

• Auction lots not picked up and left in the care of Sinfonia Gulf Coast revert to the nonprofit after June 30, 2023 and will be used in a manner at the sole discretion of Sinfonia Gulf Coast.

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THURSDAY NIGHTS | APRIL 20 - JUNE 22

Annual Thursday evening concert live music series featuring family-friendly premier musicians and bands performing everything from classic rock, reggae and disco to modern pop.

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Yacht Rock Revue

Sinfonia Gulf Coast feat. Morgan James

Gotta Groove Band

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Journeyman: A Tribute to Eric Clapton

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

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feat. Geneva Lewis, violin

Demetrius Fuller, conductor

New Zealand-born award-winning violinist Geneva Lewis to perform Felix Mendelssohn’s Concert for Violin in E minor, Op. 64 and Robert Schumann’s Symphony No. 2, Op. 61.

SAT. MARCH 11

7:30 PM

DESTIN HIGH SCHOOL

BEETHOVEN V. COLDPLAY A Merging of Musical Giants

Music visionary Steve Hackman conducts this transformation of the Eroica into an oratorio weaving the melodies and lyrics of Coldplay’s Yellow, Viva La Vida and Clocks into Beethoven’s original score.

SAT. APRIL 29

7:30 PM

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