Do I need tickets?
Tickets are not issued for this event. We have your name at
the check-in tables located at the entrance. Simply let a volunteer know your last name and they will check you in.
Are all the items found in the program?
No. Many items are donated after our print deadline for the
program. Please visit our website at http://www.aggieauction.com for a complete listing of all of our items for bid.
What is the appropriate dress code?
Black-tie optional/semi-formal. We encourage all guests to
dress-up as much as possible.
How do I use the bid stickers?
At check-in you will be issued bid stickers, which you should
use for bidding on items. Simply place a bid sticker on the
appropriate amount of your desired item and your bid has
been officially accepted.
Can I use a pen to bid?
Should you run out of bid stickers, please visit the Raffle
station located in the Northwest corner of the Pavilion and
request more. We do not encourage the use of pens because
of potential security and accuracy problems that can occur.
Do I bid on items at the Aggie Pride Outlet?
No. The Aggie Pride Outlet has an assortment of items available at one low price that you do not need to bid upon to
receive. Simply pay the Aggie Pride Outlet price and the item
is yours, while supplies last. The Aggie Pride Outlet is open
on the main floor for the entire event.
What are the Maximum Guaranteed Purchase Prices?
The Maximum Guaranteed Purchase Price is the top amount
that will be accepted for any item. Placing your bid sticker at
this price will immediately stop the bidding for the item and
you will be billed for it at that price.
How do I know if I won any items?
After the final section closes at 7 p.m. all guests will be
invited their table on the main floor to begin dinner. At
approximately 7:30 p.m., auction volunteers will begin issuing
invoices to all successful bidders. Should you not win all of
the items you bid upon, please consider purchasing an item in
the Aggie Pride Outlet.
When are the proxy bids placed on items?
At approximately 5:15 p.m., all bids by proxy will be made in
the silent auction and raffle. We allow proxy bidding because
the auction is sold out and this is the only way many friends
of the program can assist with this event.
Can I pay by credit card?
Yes, we accept Mastercard, Visa, American Express and
Discover.
How do I get my item?
After your invoice has been brought to your table, your volunteer will bring your items to you.
What if I have to leave early?
You may provide us with a credit card that we may charge
should you win any items and we will arrange a time to have
your items picked up the week following the auction.
Who benefits from the auction proceeds?
All net proceeds will help fund our Athletics Grant-in-Aid
Program and make needed facility improvememts.
What time should I arrive?
The doors will open at 4:30 p.m. and all guests are encouraged to arrive early to make any bids at the Maximum
Guaranteed Purchase Price. Please note that over 50 items
are sold in the first minute of the auction from saavy auction
attendees who take advantage of the Maximum Guaranteed
Purchase Price option.
How are the suggested retail prices determined?
The suggested retail prices are determined from a variety of
sources including peak-season rack rates and how these items
fared in other auctions.
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