Die Kirche Auktion Rules

  1. Each person wanting to bid on the Live Auction and/or the Silent Auction must register for a bidding number.
  2. The Silent Auction will begin promptly at 8:00 am and continue without interruption until all sections are closed.  The Live Auction will begin at approximately 1:00 pm.
  3. Payment by the successful bidder should be made at the time of the bidder's departure.  Payment may be made by cash or check.  No credit cards.
  4. All checks should be made payable to Sts. Peter and Paul Church Auction.
  5. Sts. Peter & Paul Die Kirche Auktion Fest Committee has attempted to describe and catalogue all items correctly and all items are offered "as is".  All sales are final and there will be no exchanges or refunds. 
  6. All auction items must be removed from the Old Haubstadt Gym on the evening of the auction. 
  7. An auction checkout stub will serve as your "paid" receipt and can be obtained from an auction cashier at the time of payment.  This stub must be presented to an auction worker before any items may be removed from the building.  For large items, please make arrangements for pickup with the Auction committee.
  8. The auction checkout stub will serve as your official receipt for tax purposes.  The value set forth for each item is a good faith estimate of the fair market value as required by the Internal Revenue Service.  The buyer may deduct anything over and above the fair market value of the item. 
  9. Unless otherwise specified, all auction items and services must be used within one year of the auction date (April 7, 2019). 
  10. Each person issued a number assumes all risks and hazards related to the auction and items obtained at the auction.  Each bidder agrees to hold harmless from any liability arising therefrom; Sts. Peter and Paul Church/School, its elected and appointed officials, members, and employees, the auctioneer, the auction host, the event organizers, sponsors, the Town of Haubstadt, and/or volunteers connected with the auction.