JDRF Promise Ball 2008 Auction Information

Silent Auction

There's something for everyone in the Silent Auction! Place a bid on your favorites in a wide range of categories, including Art, Books, Dining and Entertainment, Health & Beauty, Sports, Jewelry, Travel, and much more! Each item has been given a predetermined starting bid and progressively higher bidding increments. Click here to preview auction items.

Super Silent Auction

Some items have been designated as "Super Silent," either because of their rarity, their monetary value, or their anticipated appeal to our guests. The rules for bidding on the Silent and Super Silent items are the same. Click here to preview auction items.

Guaranteed Auction Bids

In addition to a predetermined starting bid and progressively higher bidding increments, each item in the Silent and Super Silent Auctions is also assigned a predetermined "guaranteed" purchase amount.

At any time during the Silent & Super Silent Auctions, guests may choose to bypass the normal bidding process by committing to the "Guaranteed Purchase" amount listed on an item's bid sheet. At this point, all bidding on the item stops and the guest with the guaranteed bid automatically owns the item.

If there are items in the Silent or Super Silent Auction that you simply must have, consider placing Guaranteed Bids!

Live Auction

Nothing beats the energy and excitement of the Live Auction! These items are exceptional, and will be offered up for bid as part of the Live program in the Ballroom. You will be given a bid number when you check in on the night of the Ball. When the bidding opens for your favorite item(s), just raise your bid card high so it can be seen by ou Auctioneer or by our JDRF Spotters, who will be positioned throughout the room. Click here to preview auction items.

Donate Items for the Auction

Make a contribution of goods, services, or experiences that are unique, creative and marketable for JDRF Promise Ball auctions. As an Auction Donor, you will receive prominent acknowledgement in the catalog. If you have something you'd like to donate, download Item Donation form or contact us for more information.

V.I.P Express Checkout

With V.I.P. Express, there's no need to check out at the end of the evening! Dance the night away and then go directly to Item Pick-Up. Collect the items you've purchased and off you go! No waiting in long lines to pay at the Check-out area. Click here for more information.

Auction Information By Email

New! With Auction Information By Email, you will receive periodic emails with details on newly posted items and special information about auction items, donors and sponsors. If you would like to sign-up for our Auction Information By Email service, click here.