Any individual participating in the auction must register their name and phone number next to their bid.

Each silent auction item has a bid sheet located in the BID BOOK, with a minimum starting bid listed on the top line. Bid increments are also indicated. Silent auction bids must follow the rules on each bid sheet; i.e., the minimum bid and minimum increment for each following bid stated on the bid sheet must be followed.

Enter your bid by printing your name and phone number next to your bid.

Bidding closes promptly at 7:45 p.m. on November 16, 2005. Any bids placed after this time will be invalid. The highest bid at the close of the auction, 7:45 p.m., will constitute the winning bid. In the event of a dispute, one of the official Pittsburgh Filmmakers representatives shall act as the final authority and shall determine the winning bidders. His/her decisions shall be final. The determination of the "last bid" is at the sole discretion of Pittsburgh Filmmakers.

Bidders are responsible for paying for all auction items which they win. No exceptions.

Winning bidders must pick up and pay for their auction items on no later than Monday, November 22, unless other arrangements are made with Pittsburgh Filmmakers. Winning bidders are responsible for packing and transporting their items home. If any prize notification is returned as non-deliverable, winning bidder will be disqualified and an alternate winner will be selected.

Bids will be accepted in person, during business hours of 9am-5pm.

Bids will be accepted via fax. All fax bid forms must be sent to 412-681-5503.

Bids will be accepted via email. All email bids must be sent to info@pghfilmmakers.org

All bids must contain the Item Number, Bid Amount, Name of the Bidder & Telephone Number for the Bidder.

All bids must be for an even dollar amount. Any bids showing cents will be rounded up to the next even dollar amount.

The earliest time displayed when the fax/email is received will be used to determine the accepted bid when two bids for the same amount are received.

Payments may be made by cash, credit card (VISA, MasterCard) or check (made payable to the Pittsburgh Filmmakers). Payment must be made in full before removing item.

All sales are final and no exchanges, substitutions or refunds will be honored by Pittsburgh Filmmakers. All items in the silent auction are sold "as is" and no guarantee or warranty with respect to the property is made by Pittsburgh Filmmakers or the donors.

Pittsburgh Filmmakers is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations made through the auctions are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Generally, auction item donations are deductible to the extent that the contribution exceeds the stated value of the item. Where the stated value is "Priceless," we suggest that you consult your tax advisor.

Pittsburgh Filmmakers is not responsible for late, lost, stolen, illegible, mutilated or misdirected bids/entries or bids/entries not received by 4pm on November 16, 2005. All federal, state and local taxes are the sole responsibility of the winner. All federal, state and local laws apply. If any prize notification is returned as non-deliverable, winner will be disqualified and an alternate winner will be selected.

Pittsburgh Filmmakers is very grateful to the many artists for this benefit auction held to support the organization’s programs.