Auction Rules, Terms and Conditions
The Guardsmen reserves the right to withdraw any lot before or at time of sale or to combine two or more lots. The property listed in this program may be amended by addendum sheet or oral announcement before or during the sale.
Bidding: Upon registration at the check-in table, each guest/couple will receive a program and an individual bidding paddle number. All Live Auction bidding will be by bidding paddle numbers only. Guests are responsible for all purchases made by the paddle number assigned to them upon arrival.
Silent Auction: All Silent Auction bidding will be conducted via Greater Giving. Silent Auction bidding will close on February 11, 2024 at 4:00 PM PST. When each item in the silent auction closes, the highest bidder on the Greater Giving auction site will be considered to have purchased the item.
Live Auction: The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the buyer. The auctioneer has the right to reject any bid and to advance the bid at his/her absolute discretion and, in the event of any dispute between bidders, to determine the successful bidder or to re-offer and resell the article in dispute. Should there be any dispute after the sale, The Guardsmen record of sale shall be conclusive. The buyer, as identified by the auctioneer, assumes the full risk and responsibility for the lot and will be required to pay the full purchase price. Receipt of payment shall be deemed the completion of sale.
Federal Income Tax Information: Upon checkout you will be provided a receipt. Amounts paid in excess of the fair market value may be deductible for federal income tax purposes. Bidder should consult their own tax advisors.
Sales Tax: California requires that we charge any applicable taxes and fees on items auctioned at this event. A local sales tax will be automatically calculated and added to your invoice.
Wine Delivery: All purchasers will receive delivery of their wine lots to their provided address via Fed-Ex at standard rates. Shipments are anticipated to occur by March 10, 2024. All winning bidders will be charged for delivery, shipping, and handling (as applicable) during final billing.
All certificates, dinners, trips and other events offered in this auction must be redeemed and used within one year of purchase unless explicitly noted otherwise and such items expire thereafter. Unless noted in the program, there can be no extension of expiration dates for any reason whatsoever. Airfare is not included with any of the lots or trips unless expressly noted in this program. Airline miles specifically included in some lots come with many restrictions. There is no guarantee that the airline miles in a lot will transport the bidder to the destination in the lot. Buyer assumes all risks associated with airline miles. Neither the San Francisco Wine Auction nor The Guardsmen warrant the accuracy of the lot descriptions herein. The lot descriptions have been reviewed for content by the auction’s volunteers, notwithstanding, the description may contain material inaccuracies, errors, or omissions. Given the charitable goal of this event, bidders agree that they will honor their bids, notwithstanding any discrepancies between the descriptions herein and the actual lots.
Contact Us: For any questions or comments, please email: wineauction@guardsmen.org.