Auction Rules
Raffle tickets are 1 for $10.00 or 3 for $25.00 - pulled at 10:01pm April 24, 2021, notified individual will be sent a text and or email.
All winning bids are final.
There will be no exchange or refund on items unless otherwise specified.
Please make payments in full by Monday, April 26, 2021.
Your item(s) must be paid in full prior to arranging pick-up or shipping. Pick up of items is expected within the week following the closing of the auction. For large items like the grill and the bench we will provide local delivery if you coordinate with our team. Please call OCAC to schedule this 513-524-8506.
Pick up of items will be available during the following designated times. We will require a signature upon pick up. Instructions will be sent to the winners after the auction closes. Tuesday, April 27, 2021 from 10:00AM-7:00PM or Wednesday & Thursday, 2:00-6:00 April 28-29
For delivery, we will add any shipping and handling costs to your balance on GiveSmart for you to authorize payment. Once we have received payment confirmation for the shipping costs, we will package the item and choose the mail carrier at our discretion. If you would like to add insurance for the shipment, please let us know.
If the Oxford Community Arts Center is not contacted by 05/01/21 for (pick-up, delivery or shipping) on an item, the item will be forfeited and will be utilized again to benefit OCAC.
Please carefully check your items upon pick-up and delivery.
OCAC is not responsible for replacing gift certificates lost after pick up or delivery.
OCAC is under no obligation to extend, modify or change items or restrictions on item certificates. Please pay careful attention to all conditions, restrictions and expiration dates on items and services.
Unless otherwise stated, gift certificates exclude alcohol, tax and gratuity.
Dates for all trips and similar events must be mutually arranged with the donor.
All reservations should be made at least one month in advance.
Local gift cards are for local establishments and may not be accepted at other locations.
All gift card usage is the responsibility of the buyer.
Although the gift card and amount is currently valid, OCAC cannot be held responsible for unused gift cards at businesses that may cease to operate prior to the expiration date.
OCAC has endeavored to catalogue and describe the auction items correctly, but all items are sold "as is."
No statements contained in the program or made orally at the sale or elsewhere shall be deemed a warranty, representation or assumption of liability.
OCAC reserves the right to withdraw any item from sale.
Items depicted are for illustration purposes and may not be actual auction items.
THANK YOU FOR BIDDING!
We appreciate your strict observance of these restrictions as future donations depend on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can anyone participate in the Online Auction?
The auction is open to everyone 18 years and older. You must be 21 years and older to bid on any alcohol-related auction package. We encourage you to share the link with your friends and family.
To participate in the Auction from the convenience of your home, you just need to register on artandnature.givesmart.com. Bidders will be responsible for paying immediately upon winning, and must cover shipping costs or coordinate pick-up of their items/certificates from the Oxford Community Arts Center in Oxford, Ohio. Instructions will be sent to the winners after the auction closes. (Only domestic shipping can be provided.)
May I pay by check or other methods of payment?
Upon registering, you will be asked to provide credit card information. Bidders will need to authorize their winning bid charges to that credit card immediately after the auction closes. Any remaining balances will be charged to your card on file on Monday, April 26, 2021.
If you would like to make an alternate payment method please contact adminasst@ocac.org or please call 513-524-8506 prior to Monday, April 26, 2021. OCAC accepts cash, check and credit cards. Please send check payments to Oxford Community Arts Center 10 South College Ave. Oxford, Ohio 45056
How do I pick up my items or have them shipped to me?
Your item(s) must be paid in full prior to arranging pick-up or shipping. Pick up of items is expected within the week following the closing of the auction. For large items like the grill and the bench we will provide local delivery if you coordinate with our team. Please call OCAC to schedule this 513-524-8506.
Pick-up of items will be available during designated times. We will require a signature upon pick-up. Instructions will be sent to winners after the auction closes.
Tuesday, April 27, 2021 from 10:00AM-7:00PM
Wednesday & Thursday, April 28-29 2:00-6:00PM
For delivery, we will add any shipping and handling costs to your balance on GiveSmart for you to authorize payment. Once we have received payment confirmation for the shipping costs, we will package the item and choose the mail carrier at our discretion. If you would like to add insurance for the shipment, please let us know and we will add the incremental charge to your GiveSmart card on file.
**If OCAC is not contacted by 5/01/21 for pick-up, delivery or shipping on an item, the item will be forfeited and will be used again to benefit OCAC.**
Can I still donate an item to the auction?
Thank you for your interest. We are no longer accepting auction item donations for the 2021 auction. If you'd like to donate something for next year, please let us know.
How do I start and continue my bidding?
Browse the Silent Auction and start bidding on your favorite items! Place your bid on selected items, set a maximum bid if desired, and GiveSmart will continue to keep you in the running until you reach your maximum bid.
How can I keep active and know if I am outbid or have won an item?
You will be notified via text if you have been outbid. Keep an eye on your favorite items! If you are NOT receiving the text messages, make sure you have the correct mobile number under your profile. The texts will continue to notify you when you have been outbid or reached your maximum bid. When the silent auction closes, you will also receive a text message if you won any items.
I've mistakenly placed a bid. What do I do?
Please ask for assistance from our team Please call 1-513-524-8506 for assistance.
Thank you for your support of the OCAC 2021 Virtual Gala.