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Items for the next Online Auction available in June

Please click here to donate to the MAB Foundation Online Auction


See some of our past auction items below:
Item #107
Item #108
Item #109 Item #110 Item #111 Item #112
Passes to Mojo
in the Morning - LIVE!		 Detroit Pistons
Mini-Vacation Package		 Detroit Red
Wings Hockey Tickets		 Grand Hotel
Golf for Two 		Grand Hotel
Golf for Two 		Detroit Tigers and Big Boy Package
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Bidding Ends 11:59pm
March 21, 2008 		Bidding Ends 11:59pm
March 21, 2008 		Bidding Ends 11:59pm
March 21, 2008 		Bidding Ends 11:59pm
March 21, 2008 		Bidding Ends 11:59pm
March 21, 2008 		Bidding Ends 11:59pm
March 21, 2008

 

 


MABF Online Auction Official Rules

  1. All participants must be 18 years or older to bid on auction items. Participants must enter their birthdate before placing a bid and MAB Foundation is not responsible for participants who enter incorrect birthdates.


  2. All bids must meet or exceed the listed reserve price set for each auction item.


  3. Bids will only be accepted via the web site. No bids will be accepted otherwise.


  4. Bids will only be accepted during open bidding.


  5. The current high bid will be automatically updated on the web site when it is accepted.


  6. Unless otherwise specified, shipping of items will not be covered in bid cost and are the responsibility of the buyer, not MAB Foundation. Shipping costs will vary by item, weight, size and delivery location. However, arrangements may be made to pick up items won at the MAB Foundation office in Lansing.


  7. More than one bid may be placed by auction participants on any auction item.


  8. All items sold on this auction site are donated and proceeds are used to help promote the scholarships and programs of the MAB Foundation and its mission.


  9. All total payments, including shipping if applicable, must be received by the MAB Foundation at the address listed below within 7 business days after bidding on the items has been closed. All credit card payments must be made online at the auction web site. Check or money order payments must be made to the MAB Foundation and received within 7 business days to the address below:



    10. MAB Foundation
    819 N. Washington Ave.
    Lansing, MI 48906
    PH: 517-484-7444

  10. All sales are final.


  11. The MABF Board of Directors has the right to reject any bid that it believes to not have been made in good faith. In the event that the highest bid is disqualified, the next highest bid will win or the item will be placed up for auction again.


  12. The following Frequently Asked Questions are part of these rules and incorporated by reference.


  13. By participating in this auction, each participant agrees that the MAB Foundation, its employees, agents and affiliated entities ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CLAIMS, INJURIES, LOSSES OR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, WHETHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM THE AWARDING, DELIVERY, ACCEPTANCE, USE, MISUSE, POSSESSION, LOSS OR MISDIRECTION OF ANY AUCTION ITEM; PARTICIPATION IN THE AUCTION, ANY ACTIVITY OR TRAVEL RELATED THERETO, OR FROM COMPUTER DOWNLOADING IN CONNECTION WITH EITHER THE CONTEST OR SWEEPSTAKES; AND THAT AS TO THE MAB FOUNDATION THE AUCTION ITEMS ARE "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE).


  14. The auction is conducted by the MAB Foundation, which is solely responsible for interpreting and applying these rules, conducting the auction and awarding all auction items. By participating in this auction, each participant agrees to abide by the rules of this auction and any decisions of the MAB Foundation with respect to any aspect of this auction. All decisions of the MAB Foundation are final. Participant waives any right to challenge or contest the determination of the winner of any auction or the award of any auction item.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How do I submit a bid?
    First, find the item you are interested in bidding on. Click "bid on this item" button located under the item. Then complete the required information in the appropriate fields. Once you've finished entering the required information, click "Submit". Your bid will then be registered and you will receive an email as receipt of the bid.


  2. Why does it say current bid and "Max" bid? The "Max" bid is the amount you have to bid over to get the item. We have displayed the "Max" bid so you know what number you have to beat to win the item. When bidding, the "Max" bid you create is the actual amount you commit to purchase the item at. The current bid is the minimum bid available for that item and will not win you the item. The auction software used requires both a current bid and a "Max" bid. Please keep in mind that to win the particular item you must have the highest "Max" bid.


  3. Can I pay for my item on line?
    Credit card payments for the winning bids must be made online at the auction web site. Payments in the form of a check or money order must be made out to MAB Foundation and received within 7 business days after bidding closes. Payment must be sent to the MAB office and received before the item won is shipped.


  4. Does my bid include shipping?
    Unless otherwise specified, your bid does not include shipping costs. However, arrangements may be made to pick up items won.


  5. Does my bid include sales tax?
    Yes. The winning bid includes Michigan sales tax.


  6. Can I return items won?
    No. All sales are final. Items may only be returned if somehow the description or photograph of the item accidentally misrepresented the actual item purchased. Prior approval must be received before returning any purchased item.


  7. Can I bid more than once?
    Yes! More than one bid may be placed by auction participants on any auction item up for auction during open biding for that item. We encourage everyone to visit the auction often to make sure that their bid is still in the running for the item.


  8. What is the "reserve price" and how is it determined?
    The "reserve price" is the minimum price allowed for any auction item up for bidding. For a bid to be accepted, it must meet or exceed the "reserve price" set for each auction item. The "reserve price" for each item is thirty-three percent (33%) of the "estimated value" of the item.


  9. What is the "estimated value" and how is it determined?
    The "estimated value" is the cost of the item submitted to the MAB Foundation by the donor.


  10. How will I be notified if I have won?
    The individual who submitted the winning bid will be notified either by telephone or email shortly after the end of the auction by an MABF staff member. All matters involving payment and shipping of items won will be discussed at that time.


  11. Do I have to be a member of the MAB or MABF to bid?
    No. Everyone who is 18 years or older is welcome to bid on items up for auction.


  12. If I buy an item, is my payment tax deductible?
    You may receive tax deduction on any amount paid over the "estimated value" of the item. This is not the same as the "reserve value" of the item. We advise each buyer to consult with their tax advisor as to the tax ramifications of their donation.


  13. Who is responsible if the merchandise arrives damaged?
    Shipping costs and insurance coverage is the responsibility of the winning bidder unless shipping of the item is included.


  14. How can I donate an item to the auction?
    To donate an item, please contact the MAB Foundation at (517) 484-7444 or at mabf@michmab.com.


  15. What types of items are wanted for the auction?
    Ideas for donated include: sports tickets (preferably good seats or a suite package), resort/ vacation packages, golf/ski packages, priceless items such as signed memorabilia, priceless experiences such as lunch with a celebrity or on-air opportunity on your station. Items up for bid in the auction will be changed quarterly. If you have a donation idea please contact the MABF at (517) 484-7444 or at mabf@michmab.com.


  16. Is my donated item tax deductible?
    You will receive a letter acknowledging the "estimated value" of your donated item, which you may use for tax deduction purposes. We advise each donor to consult with their tax advisor as to the tax ramifications of their donation.

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Payment

If you have been notified that you are the highest bidder you have 7 business days to send payment to the MAB Foundation for your item. After that deadline, the item will go to the next highest bidder and they will have 7 business days to send payment. In the event the second highest bidder does not pay in the allotted time, the item will return to the online auction.


Highest bidders have the following payment options:

  1. Pay by check or money order payable to: MAB Foundation


    MAB Foundation
    819 N. Washington Ave.
    Lansing, MI 48906
    PH: 517-484-7444

  2. Pay online with a Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card.

The MAB Foundation will contact the highest bidder after the close of the auction.

Not bidding? Click here to donate to the MAB Foundation. You will need to create an account and then choose your donation amount.


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For further information, call (517) 484-7444 or write email to mabf@michmab.com.