How much is this worth? *Updated w/final bid*

[bekkiz]

I'm going to an auction at my alma mater purely because of one item, but I need to know what is reasonable to bid. It's a 2 night stay at the GCH, concierge plus a lunch at Club 33 (which also includes admission for that day.)

I'm getting married in November, and only have time for a short honeymoon at that time (I'm a teacher, you know how it goes.) As I got engaged at Disneyland, I think this would be super fun. BUT, how high should I go? What is out of control/not worth it? $500, $1000, $1500...any help is useful
tia

Bekki

 

[Michelle]

You can't really put a price on the Club 33 admission; I've seen lunch alone at Club 33 go for $700 at another charity auction. The room at the GC is worth probaly $800 alone since it's concierge for two nights. Add that to the Club 33 lunch and you could easily see that prize go for $1500 or more.

The actual value of the lunch is probably $70 but you'll be paying for the opportunity to eat there.

 

[doodlebug]

Wow can't help you out on that but I sure would like to have an opportunity to bid on this (where is this at? Just kidding couldn't make it down probably in time). Good luck!!!!!

 

[Judy from Boise]

at the auction it should have a fair market value attached, so remember that whatever you pay over that price.......get a tax recipt and claim it with your charitable deductions.

 

[Julia M]

Being from the Bay Area, I have to ask, which school is having the auction?

I garduated from Saint Francis, myself, as did dh.

Julia

 

[bekkiz]

Julia I sent you a PM

The llisted value, I've found out, is just under $1200. We'll see how popular it is tommorow. I just hope the rain stops soon!

 

[bekkiz]

So I got into a short bidding war with someone who had a "rent-a-bidder." (A student whose job it is to win for people). I bid up to 1100, but it ended up going to someone else entirely for 1500. Too rich for my blood, but I was disappointed

Good news is I may have a job offer at the school for next year...yippie!

 

[Michelle]

Well how about that, I had the winning price right on the nose.

Even though you didn't win it IS good news about the job! Good luck!