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Q: How do I receive my items?
A: Pick-up instructions are available on the bid page for each item.
Auction Pick-Up Times (November 7 – 19, 2023):
Monday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
We are closed on November 11 for Remembrance Day.
If you would like to send a courier to pick up your package, please contact us at donations@placedesarts.ca to discuss details. Courier pickup must be arranged by the winning bidder at their own expense.
Q: When does the auction start/end?
A: The auction will open on October 21, 2023 at 9am and close on November 4, 2023 at 9pm.
Q: How do I find the auction?
A: Visit our auction site: www.32auctions.com/placedesarts
Q: Who do I contact if I have a question?
A: Please contact us at donations@placedesarts.ca. We will respond within 2 business days.
Q: Do I need an account to view the auction?
A: Anyone can view our auction at www.32auctions.com/placedesarts. An account is needed in order to bid.
Q: How do I make an account?
A: You will need to create an account with 32auctions in order to bid on the auction. Visit the “Create An Account page” on 32auctions’ website and follow the instructions to create your account. 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 are having trouble, we recommend contacting 32auctions directly.
Q: Will I be notified when someone outbids me?
A: All participants should receive a notification when they are outbid. You will receive the outbid email and text message 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 should receive a notification email from 32auction 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 “My Items Won.”
Q: What is extended bidding?
A: Extended bidding prevents sniping or the practice of placing bids at the last minute without allowing a chance for other bidders to outbid the sniper. The Extended Bidding option automatically extends the end time of an item by 3 minutes when it receives a bid during the final 3 minutes. This process repeats until no new bids are received during the final 3 minutes of the item bidding window or the auction has been extended for a maximum of 30 minutes beyond the original end time. When an auction is extended, you will see Extended Bidding messages displayed throughout the auction, with a link that allows you to easily view all of the extended items.
Q: What is a proxy bid?
A: A proxy bid is when you place a bid for the maximum amount you are willing to spend, then let the system bid for you up to that amount. You can also place bids manually (i.e. place one bid at a time). Explanations are available for the bid types by clicking the “help” icon next to each item on any auction page.
Q: What happens when there are 2 bids that are the same on an item?
A: Anytime the system receives 2 bids that are the same, the first bid entered into the system wins.
Q: What is the ‘Buy Now’ option?
A: The ‘Buy Now’ option gives you the opportunity to purchase the item right away at a fixed price (or the ‘Buy Now’ price) without waiting for the auction to end. The ‘Buy Now’ option will be available on the item until bidding reaches or exceeds the Buy Now price.
Q: How do I pay for my items?
A: Payment is due by Tuesday, November 7, 2023 and must be made using 32auctions’ online payment feature. Winning bidders will receive a notification with payment instructions. Items must be paid for in full before being picked up. Items not paid for by the deadline will be offered to the next highest bidder.
Q: What payment options are available?
A: When the auction closes, 32auctions will automatically email winning bidders with notifications containing payment instructions. Winning bidders can click the payment button to pay online with a credit card, debit card, eCheck, or PayPal account.
Q: Do I need a PayPal account?
A: You are not required to have a PayPal account to pay for your items. Winning bidders will be able to choose to pay by logging in to their PayPal account, creating a new PayPal account or by entering credit card or debit card information without creating a PayPal account.
Q: Are refunds available?
A: All sales are final. There will be no exchange or refund. All values are approximate, and all items are sold “as is” and must be used before the expiry date unless otherwise stated.