Charity Auction

We will be selling certain of the items (generally, the lower retail value items) during the online auction only.  Online bidding starts February 17 and ends Friday, March 1.  All online bidding ends two days before the live auction.  Physical items that are not shipped may be picked up at the Stonehill College Shields Science Center on Sunday during the live auction from 2:00 to 8:00 pm.

It's easy.  Go to the auction website (www.EastonLionsAuction.org), click on “View Items on Bidding for Good”. This brings you to the live auction site where you can “Register to Bid” or login if you have an account.

If this is your first time registering click the Register link at the top right of the page. Fill in all required fields (marked by an asterisk) and check "I Agree to the Terms of Use." Once registered, you'll have access to place bids on auction items. You can also access your items and your account by using the My Items and My Account links once you have registered and signed in. Registration is free and secure.

You will see a mix of "Live Event Only" items and Items with # of days and hours left to bid.  Items with # of days and hours are open for bidding now and close two days befroe the live auction.  In order to bid, you need to enter a credit card number so that the winning bid can be processed.  Bidding for Good is secured as indicated by the https:// prefix and the green lock in the address bar. )

To find items open for online bidding, sort the items as follows (referencing screenshot below):

1. Click on the "View All Items" link below the Home button near the top left.
2. Change to "List View" by clicking the words near the top right above the Item displayed on screen.
3. Click on the "Time Left", twice to resort the items.
   Items labeled with number of days and hours, e.g., "13d 8h" can be bid on TODAY!
   Items labeled "Live Event...", can only be bid on by phone (508-230-7071) on March 3^rd.

If you have any problems, please email auction@eastonlions.org.

Important Note:  Winning bidders must pick-up physical items at Stonehill College, Shields Science Center on the televised live auction date.  Only gift certificates and gift cards can be mailed to winners.

Some items can ONLY be bid on from our Bidding for Good auction.  Items in the online auction include duplicate items where one is available for bidding online while the other is on the TV auction March 3rd.

For example Dr. Mark Halvorsen Orthodontics, Easton Braces has two certificates valued at $1,000.  One online with the winning bidder on March 1, the other on the Big Board on March 3.

You will also find many items online under $100 in value and include many local restaurants and business.

To find items open for online bidding, sort the items as follows (referencing screenshot below):

1. Click on the "View All Items" link below the Home button near the top left.
2. Change to "List View" by clicking the words near the top right above the Item displayed on screen.
3. Click on the "Time Left", twice to resort the items.
   Items labeled with number of days and hours, e.g., "13d 8h" can be bid on TODAY!
   Items labeled "Live Event...", can only be bid on by phone (508-230-7071) on March 3^rd.

If you have any problems, please email auction@eastonlions.org.

The live televised auction will be broadcast on ECAT and simulcast online on March 3^rd.  Most items for the Live Finale are valued $100 or more.  These items can only be bid on during the live event by calling 508-230-7071.

We are very excited and grateful to be holding  the TV live auction at Stonehill College's Shields Science Center in the Pettit Atrium.  Our good friends at Stonehill have graciously donated the use of the Atrium for this year's auction.

The item administration & website team expect to have items available for viewing by February 17^th.   Additional items may come in through Feb 26 and will be posted as received.  The online auction ends two days before the live auction.  Please check back for late arrivals through March 1st.  All items on the live televised auction will be available for preview at Stonehill College at the Shields Science Center on Saturday, March 2, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.

Donations must be in by February 15 to be in our online or live auction.  

Our solicitation team has been hard at work bringing in wonderful donations from our generous donors, but we always welcome new donations!  Maybe you know someone who has some sports tickets?  Tickets to an upcoming show? Or maybe a vacation rental?  How about dinner with a local personality?   Special parking spot??

By now everyone who is a solicitor should have received your solicitation list and donation forms for businesses on your list.  Confirm the donation (and script) with the donor, make any changes on the donation form as may be needed, and then submit to Ken Love (18 Guinevere Road, North Easton, MA 02356).  Make sure to submit the donation form (and any changes to the script) along with the item or certificate (if the donor is submitting their own certificate rather than having us create the certificate).

Remember, the earlier the donation comes in, the more exposure the donors gets on our auction website.

Any questions?  Contact Steve Hoffman at hoffman5000@comcast.net or send an email to auction@EastonLions.org.

It's happening through the incredible team of Lions members and friends who have been working their Lions tails off!  Putting on a live televised auction is no easy feat, and we are fortunate to have a dedicated team who devote their time, efforts, and talent to make it all come together.  Thank you all for your hard work!!