Commonly Asked Questions

 

How do I place a bid in the EREF Auction?

  • Silent Auction: Click here for a PDF with bidding instructions
  • Live Auction: Visit booth #653 to register in person from the hours of 10:00AM Tuesday, May 7th  to 3:15PM Wednesday, May 8th.

 

How do I get my items?

  • Live Auction: Within a week of the auction, EREF will contact winning bidders with invoices. After payment is received and processed, EREF staff will send you contact information to coordinate the delivery of your items. (Please see item descriptions for the location of item(s) to ensure freight costs are considered prior to placing bids.)
  • SIlent Auction: Within a week of the auction, EREF will contact winning bidders with a confirmation email. All silent auction under $5,000 will be charged automatically and EREF will send contact information to coordinate the delivery of the item(s). Should a winning bid be over $5,000, EREF will contact the winning bidder to confirm payment method before arranging delivery of items. 

 

Do I have to provide a credit card prior to bidding?

  • Silent Auction: A credit card must be provided prior to placing a bid.
  • Live Auction: A credit card is not required at registration.

 

Do I have to pay by credit card?

  • Silent Auction: Silent Auction items should be paid by credit card. Credit cards provided prior to bidding will be automatically charged when the silent auction closes (May 8th at 4pm PT). Invoicing and payment via check or wire transfer may be arranged for purchases over $5,000.
  • Live Auction: Live Auction settlement will be at booth #165 after the live auction closes.

 

See below for acceptable forms of payment:

  1. Wire transfer
  2. Credit card
  3. Cashier's check
  4. Money order
  5. Certified check
  6. Corporate check
  7. Personal check (must be approved by EREF President)

          - The preferred method of payment for purchases over $10,000 are wire transfer or check.

 

How do I register to bid on the Executive Outings?

  • Executive Outings will be auctioned off during our Live Auction at Booth #653. You may register in person at the EREF booth from the hours of 10:00AM Tuesday, May 7th to 3:15PM Wednesday, May 8th.