Welcome to the Guitar Foundation of America (GFA) 2024 Silent Auction! When you donate items, bid on items, and make direct donations through this website you will be supporting the artists, educators, and composers who make the convention happen. You will also contribute to the GFA's signature programs to expand the knowledge and love of the guitar among youth, including youth who do not have access to music and arts education in their schools. Thank you for your participation!
When will the auction take place? The online auction opens on June 1 and will be open through June 21 at 7:45 p.m. You can also see items up close and bid on them on June 21 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Meng Hall on the Fullerton campus. Food and drink will be available too!
Some items close early! Experiences that will take place during the convention close on June 20. This is noted in the item description.
***Items that are still listed on the auction site after the auction has closed are still open for bidding***
Can I bid on items if I don't attend the convention? Yes! The auction is online. All you need to do is register to be able to bid, and no credit card information is collected until you win a bid. If you win an item and you are not at the convention, we will ship it to you. Shipping costs to be determined and billed accordingly.
Can I just donate to GFA or do I have to bid on something? Yes, you can donate without bidding. Choose the "Donate" item under Fund-a-Need and More on the menu on the left of this screen.
How do I bid on items?
1) The Categories menu on the upper left of this screen contains items for bidding. Choose "All" to see everything available or choose a category of most interest to you.
2) Click on the item you are interested in for more details and to bid. You can bid once or set up automatic bids to raise your bid when others try to outbid you.
3) You will be prompted to set up a profile to bid on items. All we need is your basic information and email address or phone number to notify you about your winning bids. We won't collect credit card information until you win and need to check out.
4) If you win, you can collect your winning items in Meng Hall either when the auction closes or after the concert. Or, if you are not at the convention, we will ship the items to you at cost.
Donations are tax deductible as are bids (minus the market value of the item). Please consult your tax advisor if you have questions or need advice about deductible amounts. A small fee (5%) will be added to the item to cover the cost of the auction processing.