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ASF 5th Annual Astronaut Experiences and Memorabilia Auction Rules

  1. All bidders must be registered before placing bids.
  2. Online bidding begins on May 31, 2007 at 7 AM EDT.
  3. The highest online bid will become the opening bid on Friday, June 8, 2007 at 9 AM EDT at the Simms and Hankow Astronaut Autograph show at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, FL, where the lots will be on display and in-person bidding will begin.
  4. Internet bidders may continue to bid against in-person bidders. Auction bids will be updated online every half an hour.
  5. Online bidding ends on June 9, 2007 at 5 PM EDT.
  6. Phone bidding begins on June 9, 2007 at 7 PM EDT, with in-person bidding at the Sims and Hankow Astronaut Autograph Show.
  7. Auction concludes on June 9, 2007 at 9:30 PM EDT.
  8. Online bids may only be placed by using the forms located on each lot's page.
  9. Registered bidders may submit bids as many times as desired during the bidding period.
  10. Currency is U.S. dollars (USD).
  11. Cash ($ USD), Check, Visa, Master Card, American Express, and Discover are acceptable forms or payment for auction items.
  12. Bids reflect the amount that will be paid for the lot if you are identified as the highest bidder at the close of the auction.
  13. Your bid constitutes a contract to purchase the item on which it was placed. All winning bids are final. Please read all lot specifications and limitations carefully prior to making a bid. No refunds will be issued and winners are expected to make full payment after notification by the ASF.
  14. The ASF makes every attempt to accurately represent the items available for bid. If items are damaged in the process of shipping to the winning bidder, he/she should contact ASF, who will assist in resolving the issue.
  15. The ASF reserves the right to remove items from the Auction without notice.
  16. Notification will be sent to winning bidders via e-mail with payment due within 30 days of receipt. Lots will not be released until payment has cleared. Shipping charges are the responsibility of the bidder.
  17. Bidders failing to follow through on a winning bid after the initial notification will be contacted by the ASF to schedule payment. If payment is still not forthcoming, bidding privileges for all future online and on-site auction programs conducted by the ASF may be revoked.
  18. When a bidder fails to make payment and bidding privileges are revoked, the bidder with the next highest bid amount will be contacted by the ASF to purchase the donated item.
  19. ASF reserves the right to disqualify the high bidder, to reject the high bid and to accept a bid from a lower bidder for any reason within their discretion, which shall be exercised in good faith.