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EDUCATION about and PREVENTION against gender and relationship violence
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Empty Place at the Table
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Each year, Jana’s Campaign hosts our annual fundraising gala- Empty Place at the Table. This year we’re going virtual - which means that you can have fun and support Jana’s Campaign, all from the comfort of your couch!
HOW IT WORKS:
HOW CAN I PARTICIPATE?
There are lots of ways to participate in this year’s event!
AUCTION VIEWING & BIDDING:
Online November 9 at 9:00 am CST to November 14 at 10:00 pm CST
DON’T MISS OUT! Our fantastic live and silent auctions will feature one-of-a-kind items and experiences that you won’t find anywhere else!
AUCTION GUIDELINES:
Jana’s Campaign makes no warranties or representations of any kind, either expressed or implied, with respect to the property. Jana’s Campaign has attempted to describe and catalog items correctly, but does not warrant or represent, and shall in no way be responsible for the correctness of descriptions, genuineness, authorship, or condition of items.
Winning bidders are responsible for picking up their item(s) unless otherwise stated in the description. Pick-ups will be available during designated times. Instructions will be sent to winners after the auction closes. If the item requires shipment, the winning bidder assumes all associated costs.
HOW IT WORKS:
- Our virtual event will begin online on Monday, November 9th with the launch of our spectacular auction! Auction bidding will be open until Saturday evening, November 14th at 10:00 pm (CST), so check the site early and often to make sure you get the items you want!
- On Wednesday, November 11th, sit back, relax, and enjoy a virtual ride as we take a deep dive into the behind the scenes work of Jana’s Campaign! Find the video off the YouTube link on this webpage or our Facebook event page, you’ll hear more about some of the auction items, learn about the important work our Prevention Educators have been up to, and have a chance to support our mission to prevent gender and relationship violence before it starts.
- The live auction will take place on the evening of Saturday, November 14th, starting at 7:00 pm (CST). Access to registration for the live auction can be found on this webpage, or our Facebook event page. All we need for this registration is your name and email address!
- All proceeds from Empty Place at the Table benefit Jana’s Campaign’s violence prevention education programs in middle and high schools, colleges and universities in Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado and beyond! Your support matters so much! We hope you’ll join us!
HOW CAN I PARTICIPATE?
There are lots of ways to participate in this year’s event!
- Donate! A Donation of any size makes such an impact! Donations are 100% tax-deductible and will go directly to support our prevention education programs.
- Bid on auction items. Items will be available in many price ranges, so there’s something for everyone! Silent auction will run online November 9-14.
- “Attend” the event on November 14. Your presence is requested! You can simply join us online at 7:00 pm sharp on Saturday, November 14 for the live portion of our event. Link to the live auction can be found here.
AUCTION VIEWING & BIDDING:
Online November 9 at 9:00 am CST to November 14 at 10:00 pm CST
DON’T MISS OUT! Our fantastic live and silent auctions will feature one-of-a-kind items and experiences that you won’t find anywhere else!
- Silent Auction bidding is open for a full week, so bid early and often!
- Register to bid in the silent auction here!
- Register to bid in the live auction on Saturday, November 14th at 7:00 pm here.
- 100% of proceeds benefit Jana’s Campaign.
AUCTION GUIDELINES:
- The Auction will close at 10:00 pm CST on Saturday, November 14, 2020.
- Bidding on items will stop when the silent auction is closed.
- All sales are final and are not subject to refunds or warranty. All items are “as is.”
Jana’s Campaign makes no warranties or representations of any kind, either expressed or implied, with respect to the property. Jana’s Campaign has attempted to describe and catalog items correctly, but does not warrant or represent, and shall in no way be responsible for the correctness of descriptions, genuineness, authorship, or condition of items.
Winning bidders are responsible for picking up their item(s) unless otherwise stated in the description. Pick-ups will be available during designated times. Instructions will be sent to winners after the auction closes. If the item requires shipment, the winning bidder assumes all associated costs.
Empty Place at the Table Sponsors
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FAQs
Auction
Q: How do I find the auction?
A: The online silent auction is located at www.32auctions.com/EmptyPlaceAtTheTable. The online live auction can be found at https://www.bigmarker.com/series/empty-place-at-the-table-vir/series_summit.
Q: How long is the auction open?
A: The online silent auction is open from 9:00 am Monday, November 9th through Saturday, November 14th at 10:00 pm. The online live auction begins on Saturday, November 14th at 7:00 pm.
Accounts
Q: Can I view the auction items without a 32auctions account?
A: Yes, once auction items are added, you can see them by going to www.32auctions.com/EmptyPlaceAtTheTable. An account will only be required once you are ready to enter bids.
Q: Do I need to create an account to bid on items?
A:Yes, an account is needed to place a bid on an item. The account setup process is quick and very little information is required – only name, email and password. No payment information is necessary during account set up.
Q: How do I create an account?
A: You will need to create an account at https://www.32auctions.com/users/new in order to bid on the auction. Creating an account will allow us to identify and communicate with bidders during and after the auction.
Once you create an account, you should receive a confirmation email from 32auctions (noreply@32auctions.com). If you do not receive an email, please check your spam or junk email folder. We recommend adding noreply@32auctions.com to your address book or “safe senders” list to ensure you receive future notification emails. If you still cannot locate the confirmation email, you may want to create an account using a different email address.
Bidding
Q: How does bidding work?
A: The bidding process is easy and works similarly to other online auction sites. You will be able to read about/see the item as well as seeing what the current bid for it is.
Q: What is an “exact” bid?
A: This means that you enter exactly the amount you wish to bid. The current bid will immediately move to this amount.
Q: What is a “proxy” bid?
A: This means that 32Auctions can bid for you, up to whatever maximum amount you’d like to set. As others bid on the same item, 32Auctions will automatically bid on your behalf, up to your maximum amount. Your maximum bid will remain confidential unless you are outbid.
Q: How does “Buy It Now” work?
A: Some auction items will have a “buy it now” feature that allows you to immediately win the item if you agree to purchase it at the “buy it now” price.
Q: Will I be notified when someone outbids me?
A: All participants will receive a notification when they are outbid. You will receive the outbid email only if your bid is the leading bid and then someone outbids you. You should also receive an email when you submit a bid which confirms your bid and lets you know if you are the leading bidder. If you are not receiving notifications, please check your spam or junk email folder.
Q: How do I know if I am the winning bidder?
A: All winning bidders will receive a notification email from 32Auctions after the auction closes. If you are not receiving notifications, please check your spam or junk email folder. You can also log in to your account and click or tap “My Items Won.”
Q: What happens when there are two bids that are the same on an item?
A: Any time the system receives two bids that are the same, the first bid entered into the system wins.
Payment and Item Pickup
Q: How do I pay for my items?
A: Payments are due the night of the Virtual Event (Saturday, November 14th) and must be made using 32Auctions’ online payment feature or check. Winning bidders will receive a notification with payment instructions. Items must be paid for in full before they can be released to the winning bidder.
Q: How do I receive my items?
A: All items will be available for pick up at the Jana’s Campaign office. If you need items sent to you, please contact Jana’s Campaign to make arrangements.
Q: What payment options are available?
A: When the auction closes, 32Auctions will automatically email winning bidders with notifications and payment instructions. Winning bidders can click the payment button to pay online with a credit card, debit card or PayPal account.
Q: Do I need a PayPal account?
A: No, you are not required to have a PayPal account to pay for your items. Winning bidders will have the options to pay by logging in to an existing PayPal account, to create a new PayPal account or to enter credit card or debit card information without creating a PayPal account.
Q: Are refunds available?
A: Sorry, all sales are final. This auction is a fundraiser and there will be no exchanges or refunds. All values are approximate and all items are sold as is.
Q: How do I find the auction?
A: The online silent auction is located at www.32auctions.com/EmptyPlaceAtTheTable. The online live auction can be found at https://www.bigmarker.com/series/empty-place-at-the-table-vir/series_summit.
Q: How long is the auction open?
A: The online silent auction is open from 9:00 am Monday, November 9th through Saturday, November 14th at 10:00 pm. The online live auction begins on Saturday, November 14th at 7:00 pm.
Accounts
Q: Can I view the auction items without a 32auctions account?
A: Yes, once auction items are added, you can see them by going to www.32auctions.com/EmptyPlaceAtTheTable. An account will only be required once you are ready to enter bids.
Q: Do I need to create an account to bid on items?
A:Yes, an account is needed to place a bid on an item. The account setup process is quick and very little information is required – only name, email and password. No payment information is necessary during account set up.
Q: How do I create an account?
A: You will need to create an account at https://www.32auctions.com/users/new in order to bid on the auction. Creating an account will allow us to identify and communicate with bidders during and after the auction.
Once you create an account, you should receive a confirmation email from 32auctions (noreply@32auctions.com). If you do not receive an email, please check your spam or junk email folder. We recommend adding noreply@32auctions.com to your address book or “safe senders” list to ensure you receive future notification emails. If you still cannot locate the confirmation email, you may want to create an account using a different email address.
Bidding
Q: How does bidding work?
A: The bidding process is easy and works similarly to other online auction sites. You will be able to read about/see the item as well as seeing what the current bid for it is.
Q: What is an “exact” bid?
A: This means that you enter exactly the amount you wish to bid. The current bid will immediately move to this amount.
Q: What is a “proxy” bid?
A: This means that 32Auctions can bid for you, up to whatever maximum amount you’d like to set. As others bid on the same item, 32Auctions will automatically bid on your behalf, up to your maximum amount. Your maximum bid will remain confidential unless you are outbid.
Q: How does “Buy It Now” work?
A: Some auction items will have a “buy it now” feature that allows you to immediately win the item if you agree to purchase it at the “buy it now” price.
Q: Will I be notified when someone outbids me?
A: All participants will receive a notification when they are outbid. You will receive the outbid email only if your bid is the leading bid and then someone outbids you. You should also receive an email when you submit a bid which confirms your bid and lets you know if you are the leading bidder. If you are not receiving notifications, please check your spam or junk email folder.
Q: How do I know if I am the winning bidder?
A: All winning bidders will receive a notification email from 32Auctions after the auction closes. If you are not receiving notifications, please check your spam or junk email folder. You can also log in to your account and click or tap “My Items Won.”
Q: What happens when there are two bids that are the same on an item?
A: Any time the system receives two bids that are the same, the first bid entered into the system wins.
Payment and Item Pickup
Q: How do I pay for my items?
A: Payments are due the night of the Virtual Event (Saturday, November 14th) and must be made using 32Auctions’ online payment feature or check. Winning bidders will receive a notification with payment instructions. Items must be paid for in full before they can be released to the winning bidder.
Q: How do I receive my items?
A: All items will be available for pick up at the Jana’s Campaign office. If you need items sent to you, please contact Jana’s Campaign to make arrangements.
Q: What payment options are available?
A: When the auction closes, 32Auctions will automatically email winning bidders with notifications and payment instructions. Winning bidders can click the payment button to pay online with a credit card, debit card or PayPal account.
Q: Do I need a PayPal account?
A: No, you are not required to have a PayPal account to pay for your items. Winning bidders will have the options to pay by logging in to an existing PayPal account, to create a new PayPal account or to enter credit card or debit card information without creating a PayPal account.
Q: Are refunds available?
A: Sorry, all sales are final. This auction is a fundraiser and there will be no exchanges or refunds. All values are approximate and all items are sold as is.
