Here are the details for OFF-SITE Proxy Bidding on the Women of Wonder Art Auction.

The Silent Art Auction will take place the day of the event. You need NOT be present to win, however, your bid must be on the bid sheet either through an agent on-site or through Proxy Bidding as follows:

Proxy Bids will be accepted from Saturday Oct 15th to Saturday October 29th. *NO* further Proxy Bids will be allowed on Sunday, October 30th. *NO* Proxy Bids will be taken by phone. Do NOT call.

*** IF YOU HAVE TO HAVE THE ITEM, email bids@comicfusion.com BEFORE Oct. 29th for your options!***

When an item closes, the highest amount bid for an item by either a person/agent on-site or through Proxy Bid will be considered the winner. Although we have no legally-binding bidding clause, remember that this is a CHARITY event, so stiffing your bid will bring nothing but bad karma!

To submit a Proxy Bid, follow these steps to the letter:

#1 - Emails must have a subject line of "SH Proxy Bid - Artist Name - SH number" [example: SH Proxy Bid - Doug Olsen - SH33"] If you are bidding on more than one item, put "SH Proxy Bid - Multiple Items"

#2 - Emails must include within them the Artist Name AND SH Number. This will avoid confusion when a artist has donated more than one piece.

#3 - Emails must include Full Name and working Phone Number of Bidder. All bidders must be over the age of 18 years of age.

#4 - Emails must include the Bid price offered. Unless you submit a further bid, this will be considered the final bid price offered. These will NOT be "incremental" bids. If you offer $200, that is your bid.

#5 - Each item has a minimum opening bid. Make sure your bid is at least the minimum. All up-bids must be in at least $5 increments.

#6 - If you are bidding on more than one item, put your bid with each artist name and separate the items with a dashed line, i.e. "-------------------------"

#7 - IMPORTANT - All items which need to be shipped will be assessed no more than $20 shipping and handling fee for US shipping. A higher amount WILL be assessed for foreign shipping (at a later date). There is no extra shipping charge if you plan to pick up your item at Comic Fusion, in New Jersey.

#8 - If you put in a proxy bid, and are the leading bidder, the charity will contact you for your credit card number. You will NOT be charged unless you win. The charity will not keep your information on file. You will be given a "Bidder Number" when you provide the charity with your information. VISA, MASTER CARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS and PAYPAL are accepted. If you pick up at the store, CASH is another alternative.

#9 - Some of your payment for the art will be considered tax deductible for a 501(c)3 charity; the letter provided by the charity will explain the fair market value/deduction generalities, but you will want to consult a tax professional for more specifics.

#10 - Due to popular demand (and a decision by the charities), the early PROXY BIDS (prior to deadline of October 29th) WILL BE POSTED on the auction page. These will be posted ANONYMOUSLY. These will be updated by midnight every day up until Saturday Oct 29th midnight. It MAY be updated more frequently, but will be updated at midnight.

#11 - Winners will be contacted during the week following October 30th! We are a small group, so it may take a few days to contact everyone!

If you've read these instructions, you may email your Proxy Bid here.

QUESTIONS? please email bids@comicfusion.com with the header "SH Bidding Question" in the subject header.

Thanks to all the talented artists for their contributions and to you for your support and interest! AND THANK YOU for helping us raise money for this worthy cause!