Boston Sea Rovers 70th Ocean Expo Silent Auction

1. In order to participate in bidding, each attendee must agree to the rules and regulations presented here. By completing your registration for the event, you are stating that you do agree.

2. The Boston Sea Rovers reserves the right to add or withdraw auction items, without notice, to or from the auction.

3. A valid bid is considered made by clicking on the desired item, typing in a valid bid that adheres to the increment guidelines, and pressing submit.

4. The silent auction will be closing at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Additional bids will not be accepted or valid after the silent auction has been declared as “closed”.

5. The highest qualifying bid (i.e., a bid which complies with these auction rules) at the closing time is the winning bid.

6. Once the silent auction is declared “closed”, the winner will be notified on their smartphone and will be instructed to collect their winnings.

7. A credit card must be placed on file before the event. Payments for items purchased must be made in full at the close of the auction. Following your payment, pick up your winnings in the checkout area. You must show your payment confirmation.

8. Winners must pick up all of their items the night of the event, unless special arrangements have been made. Please connect with the Silent Auction Team during the event or email silentauction@bostonsearovers.com prior to the close of the auction to discuss shipping or possible alternative pick up arrangements.

9. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges will be permitted. No item is redeemable for cash. You are responsible for the safety and security of the item(s) once you have claimed them. The Boston Sea Rovers are not responsible for any items left after the event. No refunds will be given for items left behind by the winner at the venue.

10. Each person bidding assumes all risks and hazards related to the auction and items obtained at the auction. Each bidder agrees to hold harmless from any liability arising indirectly from the Boston Sea Rovers, their members, event organizers, donors, sponsors and/or volunteers connected with the auction.

11. Some items are subject to limitations/restrictions listed in the catalogue and/or on the gift certificate(s). Some items are subject to space availability and may be subject to “blackout” dates.

12. Auction items which are services to be performed or items to be ordered: it is the responsibility of the buyer to make arrangements directly with the donor as indicated. Winning bidders will be provided with contact information for the donor.

13. The auction item value listed is an estimate of Fair Market Value (FMV). Items have not been appraised. The Boston Sea Rovers is a 501(c)(3) organization. Any bid over the value of the item is considered a donation and may be tax deductible. Please consult your tax advisor to clarify the amount of deduction.

The Boston Sea Rovers is a 501(c)(3) non-profit volunteer-run organization dedicated to our mission of “Raising the Knowledge of the Underwater World”. 

Proceeds from the silent auction are used to help produce the show each year, including a world renowned film festival, over forty daytime seminars, workshops focused on hands-on training, and an exhibit hall filled with equipment and training vendors, travel destinations, dive clubs, and more. Proceeds are also used to support our special programs like the Boston Sea Rovers Summer Internship and the Boston Sea Rovers Dive Training Scholarship.

Mobile pre-bidding will open March 2, 2024 prior to the Live Event in the Exhibition Hall on:

Saturday 3/16/24 from 8:45am-5pm
Sunday 3/17/24 from 9:15am-3:30pm

The Silent Auction will remain open for mobile bidding until the auction closes on Sunday March 17, 2024 at 3:30pm.