RULES
A. Categories. Main categories inlcude:
1. Media - any publisher, broadcaster or electronic medium advertising space or time;
2. Premium/wearables - any specialty or premium items;
3. Professional services - any advertising, public relations, marketing communications firm or photography/video production service time or services;
4. Agriculture/western art - limited edition framed prints, photographs, or original art or sculpture;
5. Entertainment/sports/travel - autographed sports memorabilia, tickets to events, gift certificates to restaurants, or travel packages. Additional categories will be created if necessary.
B. Restrictions. Restrictions may be placed on donations; however, a clear statement of the restrictions must be included on the pledge form (i.e., if the donation is available for a limited time, usable in a limited area, cannot be used in the place of an existing schedule or standing order.) All packages must have a minimum market value of $50. Donations that provide a discounted price on a future purchase are not allowed. That is donations must be complete and not require the buyer to spend additionally in order to use the product/service.
C. Minimum Bids. Items receiving less than the minimum bid will be returned to the donor. You may designate the minimum bid and retail value if you choose, or the Auction Task Force will determine fail levels.
D. Bidding. All items will be offered to the highest bidder, whether present at the convention or not. Bids may be sent to the ABEF office, made on-line for media and internet related packages or made in person prior to or during the Agri-Marketing Conference in April.