ARAPAC funds
ARAPAC may accept contributions only from eligible ARA members. If you are an ARA member and the winning bidder in this auction and are not already considered a "Leader of Industry" with the ARA you will be assessed a $15.00 fee (covers a one year membership) in addition to the contract price of the item. If you have any questions about the ARAPAC please contact Richard Gupton at [email protected] or 202.457.0825. Funds received from the hammer price of the sale of the auction items will be made directly to the ARAPAC and not Purple Wave. Funds received from the 10% buyers premium and event qualification fee will be made to the ARA. ARAPAC funds are used to aid candidates for congress who help advance the AG Retailers legislative and regulatory mission on Capitol Hill. By participating in the auction you will help ARAPAC continue its important work for another year.

ARAPAC Overview
The Agricultural Retailers Association Political Action Committee (ARAPAC) is the political arm of the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) and is a powerful tool in representing the Agricultural Retailer Industry on the federal level. Funds from ARAPAC contributions allow ARA staff and members to attend political events and financially support members of Congress running for office that support our industry. A strong PAC is essential to influencing public policy and advocating for the agricultural retailers and distributors who work to produce the nation's food, feed, fiber, and fuel.

Sponsors
AGCO
ARA
Barnards Soil Service
CHS
CPS
Dow AgroSciences
DuPont Crop Protection
GVM
John Deere Company
Migl Feed & Grain
Monsanto
Mosaic
The Andersons, Inc. - Plant Nutrient Group

Terms, conditions, explanations and information
Terms, conditions, explanations and information in addition to those listed on this page are found in the Terms and Conditions section of this site and on the individual listing pages for all assets included in this auction. All terms, conditions, explanations and information are intended to be supplemental and complimentary to each other. They are incorporated by reference into this page, and collectively they govern this auction. In the event of a conflict or inconsistency among terms, conditions, explanations or information in the Terms and Conditions section, the individual listing pages for assets and/or this page, the individual listing pages shall control this page and the Terms and Conditions section, and this page shall control the Terms and Conditions section. By registering to bid live and/or on the Internet, you agree to abide by all terms and conditions and you acknowledge receipt of all explanations and information made available by Purple Wave.

Deadlines and close of Internet bidding
Deadlines and close of Internet bidding The ARAPAC auction will consist of items that will sell strictly to the highest Internet bidders as well as items selling at the live auction with pre-auction bids from the Internet. The item description will state whether the item is selling "Internet only" or at the "Live auction".
The pre-bidding for "Live auction" items will end on Wednesday, November 30 , 2011 at 5:00 p.m. EST. The high bid at that time for the live auction items will be used as an absentee bid for the live auction, which will begin at 8 p.m EST. Your Internet bids are a binding offer to purchase, and you are responsible for honoring that offer as required by applicable law. By placing Internet bids prior to a live auction event, you authorize Purple Wave, Inc., or its affiliate to implement your bids at the live event.

The live auction will be at the ARA Annual Dinner and Auction on Wednesday, December 1, at 8 p.m. EST

Internet bidding will begin to close on Friday, December 2, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. EST. The highest bidder for the Internet only items will be declared the winner at that time.

Internet bidding
For the Internet only portion of this auction, which means the highest bid on the Internet when the bidding closes on a particular item will be the winning bid for that item. Bidding for all items will begin to close one item per minute at 11:00 a.m. EST on Wednesday, December 2. The items will close in the order listed on the website. This auction will feature our automatic extension system which will grant a five (5) minute extension to the end of the auction of any item receiving a bid during the last five (5) minutes. The item will then close when five (5) minutes have elapsed without any bidding activity. Unless otherwise noted, items in this auction are selling without reserve, and all Internet bids are treated as if they were given at a live auction. All bidders will be held accountable for their Internet bids.

Inspection prior to bidding
All items, unless stated otherwise, are sold "as is, where is" . Bidders are responsible for assessing item condition prior to placing a bid. We strongly recommend personal inspection of items prior to bidding. Purchaser buys entirely on his own examination. It is the responsibility of the buyer to conduct any inspection and examination necessary to satisfy him of all material facts before placing a bid. All sales are final. No refunds given. Credit card transactions may not be reversed.

Sales taxes
Sales tax will not be collected on this auction.

Buyer's premium
A 10% buyer's premium will be added to all winning bids, resulting in the total purchase price. Your Internet bids are a contract and you are responsible for honoring them. Purple Wave will be donating the 10% buyer's premium back to the ARA.

Location information, also available from item view

Sale order
Items in this auction are sorted by bid amount until 24 hours prior to the auction. The items will be sorted in their final sale order 24 hours prior to the auction.

Payment information
The winning bidder will be sent an email and mailed an invoice from the ARAPAC with payment instructions. Upon receipt of payment you will be sent an email and letter with who to contact to arrange pick-up of your item.

All payments for this auction will be made to the ARAPAC and not Purple Wave. ARAPAC may only accept contributions from eligible ARA members. Payment in the form of a personal or a Limited Liability Company check or credit card (LLC must be taxed as a partnership) is preferred for auction items. The ARAPAC will bill the winning bidder for the amount of the bid plus the buyers premium and fee (if a non ARA member). The payment may be mailed to:

ARA
1156 15th Street NW
Suite 500, Washington, DC 20005
ATTN: ARAPAC

Federal law stipulates that individuals may not receive reimbursement from a corporation for person funds contributed to the ARAPAC.Donations made by corporate check and individual contributions in excess of federal limits will be accepted to pay for the administrative expenses of the PAC and non-candidate related political activities. These funds are also helpful to the association.

If you would like to make a contribution to ARAPAC, you may do so by simply mailing your contribution to the ARA office at 1156 15th Street, NW, Suite 302, Washington, DC 20005 ATTN: ARAPAC

Payments to the ARAPAC are contributions to the ARAPAC, a federally registered political action committee. We are required to inform you that contributions are voluntary and members, without concern for reprisal, are not obligated to contribute. Contributions are not deductible as a charitable contribution for federal income tax purposes.

Item removal requirement
Merchandise must be removed in accordance with the removal terms listed for each item location above.

Shipping and Transportation
Shipping is available on the items in this auction. Shipping arrangements will be worked out between the winning bidder and donor of the item. Any potential shipping costs are not included in the final winning bid. If you have any questions about shipping please contact Richard Gupton at [email protected] or 202.457.0825.

Questions
Item-specific questions should be directed to the contact listed above at the item location. Please contact Purple Wave at [email protected] or 866.608.9283 for more information. Problems with or questions about Internet bidding should be directed to [email protected]

If you have any questions about the ARAPAC please contact Richard Gupton at [email protected] or 202.457.0825.