Silent Auction Catalog Silent Auction Rules 1
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Japan America Society of Southern California’s Silent Auction Catalog Silent Auction Rules 1. The Silent Auction will close at 7:00 p.m. on May 16, 2018. Each closing bid will be certified by an Auction Official and constitutes the winning bid. 2. Pre-Bidding ends on Friday, May 11, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. Pre-Bidding is open also to those who cannot attend the Anniversary Dinner. If you would like to make a pre-bid, please email Kay Amano at [email protected] with your bid for the desired prize item. 3. Items and Packages are subject to change. Please refer to the silent auction display sign for any changes in details and restrictions. 4. Serious bidders should stand next to the auction bid sheet until an Auction Official picks up the bid sheet. Not all bid sheets are picked up at the EXACT closing time. 5. All prizes in the Silent Auction have bid sheets placed nearby. Persons bidding must write their first and last name and bidder number for the pre-written bid amount on the bid sheet. 6. Please note the minimum bid and bid increases for each item. Bids will be honored only if incremental bids are in accordance with the minimum increases. Bids below opening minimum bids will be not be honored. 7. Winners will be notified at their tables during the evening. Items purchased must be picked up by the end of the evening. Payments must be made by the end of the evening, and may be made by cash, check (made payable to JAS), Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover or JCB. 8. All items and services have been donated to Japan America Society of Southern California (JASSC) and are sold by JASSC and not the donor. Purchasers may not ask for refunds or exchanges from the donor. JASSC and Auction Coordinators are not responsible for lost or stolen merchandise or certificates. Lost or stolen merchandise or certificates will not be replaced. 9. JASSC assumes no responsibility should any of these establishments be unable to fulfill your certificate. 10. The Auction Coordinators have endeavored to catalog and describe the Auction items correctly, but all items are sold “as is” and the Auction Coordinators neither warrant nor represent and in no way are responsible for the correctness of description, or genuineness, authorship, provenance or condition to represent cash value and, once given to the purchaser will not be replaced (if lost or otherwise). No statement contained in the catalog or on the displays or made orally at the Auction or elsewhere shall be deemed to such a warranty of representation or assumption of liability. 11. All Silent Auction items and services must be used within the stipulated time limits and are subject to the terms and conditions stipulated by the donors. Please note that all accommodations and air fares are subject to availability. Exact dates and detailed conditions of stays or travel must be arranged in advance by the purchaser with the donor, keeping in mind that all black-out periods stated in the catalog, on the displays, and on the certificates will apply. All noted restrictions and expiration dates apply. Expiration dates cannot be extended. 12. JASSC shall not be liable to winners for any failure, delay, cancellation, interruption or changes to any provision of services, events or travel packages purchased which is occasioned by causes beyond our control including, but not restricted to fires, earthquakes, floods or other inclement weather, war, civil commotion or disturbances, strikes, lockouts, labor disputes, accidents, epidemic, interruptions in or delays of transportation services, electrical or power failures or outages, failures or delays in obtaining delivery from donors or manufacturers, suspension or non-renewal of the venue’s license for any reasons whatsoever, or any act ruling, regulation or law of any government bureau or agency or public authority. Delays so caused shall not release winners from their obligations to accept and pay for the items purchased. 13. All purchases are final. NO RETURNS OR REFUNDS. 14. Certificates purchased at this auction cannot be sold on any internet auction or at any other event. Certificates will be considered void if these items are sold on any internet site. 15. Any applicable taxes, fees, or other consumer-related charges for any item are the sole responsibility of the purchaser. 16. The stated value of silent auction goods and services are good faith estimates only. Any amount over the market value of any goods or services should be tax deductible. Please consult with your tax advisor regarding tax deductibility of silent auction purchases. Item# 1 Autographed Ball by Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Angels Market value: Priceless Minimum bid: $200 Generously Donated by Shohei Ohtani Bid increments: $20 Item# 2 Autographed Baseball Cap by Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Angels Market value: Priceless Minimum bid: $200 Bid increments: $20 Generously Donated by Shohei Ohtani Item# 101 Round Trip Business Class Ticket on ANA/All Nippon Airways from LAX to Tokyo or One Destination in Asia! No Blackout-dates. Valid to earn ANA or MileagePlus miles! Expires May 16, 2019. Market value: $12,000 Generously Donated by Minimum bid: $2,500 All Nippon Airways/ANA Bid increments: $250 Item# 102 Round Trip Business Class Ticket on ANA/All Nippon Airways from LAX to Tokyo or One Destination in Asia! No Blackout-dates. Valid to earn ANA or MileagePlus miles! Expires May 16, 2019. Market value: $12,000 Generously Donated by Minimum bid: $2,500 All Nippon Airways/ANA Bid increments: $250 Item# 103 Frequent flyer mileage accumulation on Round Trip Business Class Oneworld Alliance carrier permitted. Ticket on Japan Airlines from Round trip flight from Los Angeles to Japan and/or LAX or San Diego to Japan Asia. Valid on Japan Airlines operated flights only. (Osaka or Tokyo) or Asia! One stop permitted in Tokyo or Osaka. Traveler must pay for all applicable taxes and surcharges. Traveler is responsible for obtaining all proper travel documents. Advanced seat assignments allowed. Travel must be completed within 1 year from date of event. Maximum stay is one month from departure date. The routing of the itinerary cannot be changed Market value: $12,000 after the journey begins. Date change within the maximum stay of one month is free of charge, Minimum bid: $2,500 provided the change is made before the reserved Bid increments: $250 flight departs. Generously Donated by Japan Airlines Reservation and original certificate must be submitted at least 2 weeks before departure. Ticket is non-refundable. Item# 104 Frequent flyer mileage accumulation on Round Trip Business Class Oneworld Alliance carrier permitted. Ticket on Japan Airlines from Round trip flight from Los Angeles to Japan and/or LAX or San Diego to Japan Asia. Valid on Japan Airlines operated flights only. One stop permitted in Tokyo or Osaka. Traveler (Osaka or Tokyo) or Asia! must pay for all applicable taxes and surcharges. Traveler is responsible for obtaining all proper travel documents. Advanced seat assignments allowed. Travel must be completed within 1 year from date of event. Maximum stay is one month from departure date. The routing of the itinerary cannot be changed Market value: $12,000 after the journey begins. Date change within the Minimum bid: $2,500 maximum stay of one month is free of charge, Bid increments: $250 provided the change is made before the reserved flight departs. Generously Donated by Japan Airlines Reservation and original certificate must be submitted at least 2 weeks before departure. Ticket is non-refundable. Item# 105 Opened in 1890 on request of the Japanese aristocracy, the Imperial Hotel Tokyo boasts an Three (3) Nights’ Accommodation impressive historic pedigree. Centrally located in a Deluxe Room with Breakfast just south of the Imperial Palace grounds, the property has long drawn a high-profile clientele for Two (2) People who rely on the discretion of the gracious staff of at the Beautiful and Luxurious devoted hoteliers particularly adept at looking after discerning guests. IMPERIAL HOTEL TOKYO Rooms are situated in the main building or in the gleaming tower, and many look across 40-acre Hibiya Park, the Palace and Ginza neighborhood. Two pleasures not to be missed here are the daily chanoyu (traditional tea ceremony) and a drink in the Old Imperial bar, an elegant Art Deco space containing pieces of murals and terracotta tile from the original building, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1923. Valid between May 17 and December 29, 2018 Market value: $2,300 Generously Donated by Imperial Hotel Tokyo Minimum bid: $800 Bid increments: $100 Find the upgraded experience you’re looking for Item# 106 in Delta Comfort+. In addition to 3” of extra legroom, Delta Comfort+ seating offers Delta Air Lines - a Pair of Delta dedicated overhead bin space just for your items. Comfort + Tickets for US48 With access to Sky Priority® boarding, you can settle in sooner and enjoy the ride. Domestic Travel on Delta Air Lines Restrictions: Exp. 5/16/2019. Additional third party taxes and fees apply. Reservations must be made and ticket issued prior to departure. Ticket must be issued within 24 hours of making reservations. Some certificates contain black-out dates. Refer to your electronic ticket vouchers for these dates. The electronic ticket voucher may not be redeemed at any airport. Market value: $1,500 Minimum bid: $600 Upgrades, stopovers, circle trips, standbys and Bid increments: $50 open returns are not permitted. SkyMiles mileage credit will NOT be awarded for travel Generously Donated by Delta Air Lines with this award. Travel is permitted only on Delta operated flights. Extensions on the electronic ticket vouchers will NOT be granted.