30/09/2026
Hey you mob! Our silent auction fundraiser will open bids next Wed 7th of October. Bids will be open until 17th Oct. Check out the album with all of the deadly prizes and check out the rules for bidding.
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BIDDING IS OPEN! See individual photos for descriptions, specific terms and minimum bids. A past participant of AIASF programs has elected to run a silent auction for a school project to raise funds for Australian Indigenous Alpine Sport Foundation (AIASF). All items have been generously donated by local businesses and bidders are encouraged to support local business. Important Information: Bidding is open Wed 7 October 2026 at 4pm AEST, and will close Saturday 17 October 2026 at 5pm AEST. Each item has a nominated starting bid which is approx 50% of the RRP value of the item. Some items will require pickup in-person from Moorooduc or Langwarrin Victoria. If you require postage within Australia only, this value is quoted for the individual item and paid in addition to the final auction value. Bids should be in increments of $5AUD. All values are expressed as $AUD. Prior to an item being provided, proof of direct transfer is required to: National Australia Bank Account Name: Australian Indigenous Alpine Sport Foundation BSB: 082-024 Account number: 24 814 6695 AIASF is registered Not for Profit with deductible gift recipient status. The auction is not affiliated with Facebook. Terms and Conditions: AUSTRALIAN INDIGENOUS ALPINE SPORT FOUNDATION – SILENT AUCTION TERMS & CONDITIONS By placing a bid in this silent auction, you agree to be legally bound by the following terms and conditions: 1. Bidder Eligibility & Registration You must use your genuine Facebook account to bid. Bids from anonymous or newly created profiles may be disqualified at the committee's discretion. Age Restrictions: Bidders must be 18 years or older to bid on any items containing alcohol, accommodation vouchers, or age-restricted experiences. 2. Bidding Process & Increments Bids must be placed by typing the exact dollar amount in the comments section directly under the photo of the relevant item lot. Every item has a stated Starting Bid and a mandatory Minimum Bid Increment of $5AUD. Any bid that does not meet the minimum increment will be deemed invalid and disqualified. Retrospective comment editing is strictly prohibited. Edited comments will void the bid. 3. Auction Timeline & Closing The auction opens on Wednesday 7 October 2026 at 4PM AEST and closes strictly at Saturday 17 October 5PM AEST. The winning bid will be the highest valid bid that is timestamped by Facebook on or before the closing minute (e.g., 4:59:59 PM). Late bids will not be accepted under any circumstances. The winning bidder will be contacted via Facebook. If unsuccessful after two attempts, the winning bid will be transferred to the next highest eligible bid. 4. Contract of Sale & Payment All bids are final and legally binding. The highest valid bidder at the time of closing is the winner. Winners will be tagged and contacted via Facebook Messenger within 48 hours of closing. Payment in Full must be made within 48 hours of notification via secure bank transfer. National Australia Bank Account Name: Australian Indigenous Alpine Sport Foundation BSB: 082-024 Account number: 24 814 6695 If payment is not received within this timeframe, the item will be offered to the next highest bidder. 5. Item Delivery & Collection Items are sold on an "as-is" basis with no refunds or exchanges. Winners are responsible for collecting items from Moorooduc, VIC or Langwarrin, VIC or covering the cost of postage/courier freight within Australia. Vouchers and experience certificates are subject to the specific terms, conditions, and expiry dates outlined by the donor business. 6. Australian Tax Information (ATO) In accordance with Australian Taxation Office (ATO) guidelines, purchases made via charity silent auctions are not typically tax-deductible, as the bidder receives a commercial benefit (the item) in exchange for their money. A standard commercial receipt will be provided, not a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) tax receipt.
