1. These instructions pertain to the Silent Auction Online Bidding which ends November 4, 2023 at 1:00 pm EST.

2. A "SILENT AUCTION" link will be available at the start of the auction. It will be posted on the ATA home page as well as this page. Bidding closes November 4, 2023 at 1:00 pm EST. NOTE:  Bids received on any item within 5 minutes of the established auction closing time will automatically generate an additional 5 minutes of bidding time for that item only. Incremental 5-minute bidding time will continue to accrue from the time of the last bid received until no further bids are received and the five minute window on the last bid placed runs out. 

3. The online auction will run from this site. See winners notification procedure below.

4. Accurate and complete contact information is required during the online bidding process and will be validated by the ATA Office. Users who submit invalid information will be removed from the auction. Your contact information will remain private and is only available to ATA personnel. For security purposes, your specific IP (Internet Provider) address is recorded with your registration. Specify your name, e-mail address, full address and phone numbers. Once you have registered for the auction, you will be sent a password via email that you may change if you wish.

5. Bid Increments - please increase previous bids by a minimum of the stated reserve price.

6. You will be notified by e-mail when you bid successfully, when you have been outbid, and at the close of the auction.

7. "Proxy" bidding is NOT available. Please check back often to make sure you win the items you have bid on.

8. All bids placed are binding.

9. Send technical questions or problem with signing into the site to the ATA Silent Auction volunteers at SSA@americantrakehner.com

10. The auction will end November 4, 2023 at 1:00 pm EST.

11. WINNERS will be notified via email after the auction ends. All onsite auction wins must be paid by Visa/MC or personal check immediately upon auction close. Winners not onsite at TIEC will receive an invoice and can pay online immediately or call the ATA Office (after you get the invoice) to submit your credit card information. If you are at the meeting, please pay there and pick up your merchandise there!!! If not, merchandise will be shipped once payment has been received. All online (offsite) auction wins must be paid by Visa/MC or personal check within 2 business days of official notice of having won the auction. All payments go to the ATA.

HAPPY BIDDING!

The auction shall be governed by the following terms and conditions:

• The Convention Silent Auction will be conducted by Internet bidding for those items identified prior to the meeting.
• Bidding closes November 4, 2023 at 1:00 pm EST! There is no second round bidding.
• Some items may have "good through" dates. Please check auction material for any restrictions or availability of items or services.
• Bids are binding and cannot be withdrawn. A bidder may bid on any number of items, however by placing a bid you are making a legal contract between yourself and the American Trakehner Association.

NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN.

The owners of the items in this auction have graciously donated in support of the ATA Annual Convention
- without which, our meetings would be much more expensive for our members.