Brunch At The Bellevue
Sunday, March 22, 2015
11:45 VIP Artist Meet & Greet for Benefactor-level ticket holders
12:00–1:15: Reception & Silent Auction
1:30: Brunch & Live Auction
Auction Items
(as of March 16, 2015)
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Astral Artist Recitals
ITEM 101: Guitarist Jordan Dodson, private recital
“One of the top young guitarists of his generation…remarkable technique and depth of expression”
(Performance Today). Jordan performs a 45-minute private recital program. Must be a private recital; the
artist may not be engaged for background music or for music within a ceremony.
Courtesy of: Jordan Dodson
Fair Market Value: Priceless
Opening Bid: $600
Incremental Bid: $100
ITEM 102: Soprano Sarah Shafer, private recital
“Her journey to a formidable personality is remarkable. This is a voice of individualistic character…magic…”
(The Philadelphia Inquirer). Sarah and her accompanying pianist perform a 45-minute private recital program.
Must be a private recital; the artists may not be engaged for background music or for music within a
ceremony.
Courtesy of: Sarah Shafer
Fair Market Value: Priceless
Opening Bid: $600
Incremental Bid: $100
ITEM 103: Cellist Gabriel Cabezas, private recital
“A greatly gifted cellist. His playing combined polished execution with a burnished warmth of tone. A coolheaded pro, and full-blooded playing” (The Chicago Tribune). Gabe and his accompanying pianist perform a
45-minute private recital program. Must be a private recital; the artists may not be engaged for background
music or for music within a ceremony.
Courtesy of: Gabriel Cabezas
Fair Market Value: Priceless
Opening Bid: $600
Incremental Bid: $100
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ITEM 104: Violinist Eunice Kim, private recital
“A born performer!” (The Epoch Times) “Superb” (The New York Times). Eunice ad her accompanying pianist
perform a 45-minute private recital program. Must be a private recital; the artists may not be engaged for
background music or for music within a ceremony.
Courtesy of: Eunice Kim
Fair Market Value: Priceless
Opening Bid: $600
Incremental Bid: $100
ITEM 105: Double bassist Xavier Foley, private recital
“The unique power and devotion of Foley’s work was clearly translated in his performance” (Splash
Magazines). Xavier and his accompanying pianist perform a 45-minute private recital program. Must be a
private recital; the artists may not be engaged for background music or for music within a ceremony.
Courtesy of: Xavier Foley
Fair Market Value: Priceless
Opening Bid: $600
Incremental Bid: $100
ITEM 106: Pianist Sara Daneshpour, private recital
“Pianism of rare poise, perception, and warmth…she created transfixing poetry” (The Washington Post).
Sara performs a 45-minute private recital program. Must be a private recital; the artist may not be engaged
for background music or for music within a ceremony.
Courtesy of: Sara Daneshpour
Fair Market Value: Priceless
Opening Bid: $600
Incremental Bid: $100
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Astral Boutique
ITEM 201: Missoni Scarf
One of the most recognizable design brands in the world, enjoy this silk Missoni scarf all spring and summer
long. Either tied around the neck or knotted on your handbag, this must-have accessory gives you a versatile
look that will transition you through the season and provide a fabulous pop of color.
Courtesy of: Vera Wilson
Fair Market Value: $200
Opening Bid: $100
Incremental Bid: $20
Buy-It-Now: $200
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ITEM 202: 1-hour massage
Deep relaxation of the body, mind, and spirit. Unwind with a relaxing 1-hour massage, by Isa Goldfarb, LMT
(member, Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals). Isa’s therapeutic specialties include Swedish,
Esalen, and hot stone massage, as well as acupressure, Polarity, geriatric massage, Reiki, Feldenkrais Method,
and Zero Balancing.
Courtesy of: Isa Goldfarb
Fair Market Value: $85
Opening Bid: $50
Incremental Bid: $5
Buy-It-Now: $100
ITEM 203: Matilda Jane girl’s dress
Matilda Jane’s clothing designs are youthful, playful, and expressive. Their signature whimsical approach to
texture, pattern, and color capture the spirit and imagination of childhood. Tiered knot, cotton sundress in
multi-patterned pink. Girl’s size 4. Size runs large.
Courtesy of: Kelly Irwin Adams
Fair Market Value: $54
Opening Bid: $25
Incremental Bid: $10
Buy-It-Now: $75
ITEM 204: Creative Closets installation
De-clutter! Let Creative Closets give you the peace of mind to know that you can find what you need fast, and
stow it away just as fast. From custom fine wood cabinetry to standard wire shelving systems, Creative Closets
offers organizational solutions for any space or budget. $250 towards 1 installed custom-designed closet or
storage area valued at at least $750 (tax additional).
Courtesy of: Creative Closets
Fair Market Value: $250
Opening Bid: $140
Incremental Bid: $20
Buy-It-Now: $220
ITEM 205: Sequoia Garis suede fringe handbag
This stylish suede fringe handbag from Sophy Curson makes a fashion statement while providing functionality
with its roomy interior.
Courtesy of: Sophy Curson
Fair Market Value: $270
Opening Bid: $140
Incremental Bid: $20
Buy-It-Now: $280
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ITEM 206: Matilda Jane lady’s sundress
Give us a twirl in this lighter-than-air Matilda Jane sundress. This whimsical golden cutie is trimmed in green
and grey, with three bright green buttons, just for fun. Lady’s size Medium. Size runs large.
Courtesy of: Kelly Irwin Adams
Fair Market Value: $84
Opening Bid: $40
Incremental Bid: $10
Buy-It-Now: $90
ITEM 207: Dress & capelet
Hand-painted in bold splashes of color, this elegant, black, floor-length sleeveless dress with matching capelet
from Fashions by Penina is perfect for all the upcoming events on your calendar. Woman’s size Large.
Courtesy of: Vera Wilson
Fair Market Value: $260
Opening Bid: $140
Incremental Bid: $20
Buy-It-Now: $240
ITEM 208: Kimono wrap
A unique kimono-style wrap from Fashions by Penina. This flowy and elegant wrap is perfect for infusing color
and style into your wardrobe.
Courtesy of: Bonnie Slobodien
Fair Market Value: $150
Opening Bid: $80
Incremental Bid: $10
Buy-It-Now: $130
ITEM 209: 1-hour makeup consultation, makeover, and lash extensions
First, receive a full set of gorgeous lashes, individually placed to extend thickness and length, followed by a
1-hour consultation with a Lead Artist from Underground Artistry. She’ll teach you makeup tips and tricks for
doing your own makeup in the way best suited or you. Finally, pick a special evening to be beautified, and
receive a full face makeover from Underground Artistry.
Courtesy of: Underground Artistry
Fair Market Value: $360
Opening Bid: $180
Incremental Bid: $20
Buy-It-Now: $340
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ITEM 210: One-of-a-kind scarf, hand-knit by Board member Elizabeth Glendinning
This open-weave, long scarf is hand-knit from silk/rayon/cotton yarn. Striped in shades of turquoise, blue, and
purple.
Courtesy of: Elizabeth P. Glendinning
Fair Market Value: $100
Opening Bid: $50
Incremental Bid: $10
Buy-It-Now: $120
ITEM 211: Necklace & earrings, by Susan Meier
This elegant necklace and earrings set features natural pyrite faceted stones. Both items are on a gold-filled
chain. Necklace is 16” long.
Courtesy of: Susan Meier Jewelry
Fair Market Value: $74
Opening Bid: $40
Incremental Bid: $10
Buy-It-Now: $100
ITEM 212: Matilda Jane girl’s dress
You’ll fall in love with the “Golden Love Me Dress.” Rich linen trimmed in blue velveteen is accented with a
floral waist tie. Layer over a puffer tee, or pair with a long-sleeved tee and leggings for a colorful fall outfit.
Girl’s size 6. Size runs large.
Courtesy of: Kelly Irwin Adams
Fair Market Value: $54
Opening Bid: $25
Incremental Bid: $10
Buy-It-Now: $75
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Philly Fun
ITEM 301: Dinner at Estía & Ballet X tickets
Dinner and the ballet! Enjoy the finest Mediterranean fare on the Avenue of the Arts with a $100 gift card to
Estía. And Philly’s premier contemporary ballet company, Ballet X, treats you to 2 tickets to its 2015 Summer
Series (July 8-12), which includes works by critically acclaimed choreographer Adam Hougland. Gift card and
tickets may be used on separate occasions.
Courtesy of: Estía & Ballet X
Fair Market Value: $170
Opening Bid: $100
Incremental Bid: $10
Buy-It-Now: $200
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ITEM 302: Lantern Theater Company & People’s Light tickets
For the theater lover. 2 tickets to a performance in Lantern Theater Company’s 2014-15 or 2015-16 season, as
well as 2 tickets for a People’s Light performance through March 2016. Exclusions may apply.
Courtesy of: Lantern Theater Company & People’s Light
Fair Market Value: $162
Opening Bid: $80
Incremental Bid: $10
Buy-It-Now: $180
ITEM 303: 76ers tickets, for 2
2 lower-level, side-court, aisle seats for a regular Philadelphia 76ers 2015-16 season game at the Wells Fargo
Arena, plus a VIP parking pass. Date to be agreed upon between the winner and donor.
Courtesy of: Michael J. & Tamara Kline
Fair Market Value: $240
Opening Bid: $120
Incremental Bid: $20
Buy-It-Now: $200
ITEM 304: Phillies tickets, for 4
4 Phillies tickets with a preferred parking pass for the 3:00pm game v. the Colorado Rockies on Saturday,
May 30, 2015. Best seats in the house — in front of the official scorer in the Hall of Fame section.
Courtesy of: Mark N. Steinberger & Ann C. Lebowitz
Fair Market Value: $300
Opening Bid: $200
Incremental Bid: $20
Buy-It-Now: $340
ITEM 305: Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia 50th Anniversary Concert tickets & dinner at La Viola
A celebratory date night. Cozy Italian dinner with a $50 gift certificate for Center City’s La Viola, plus a pair
of tickets to The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia’s May 10, 2015 Gala 50th Anniversary Concert in the
Kimmel Center’s Verizon Hall, featuring Astral alumnus Soovin Kim, violin. Gift certificate and tickets may be
used on separate occasions.
Courtesy of: The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia & La Viola
Fair Market Value: $200
Opening Bid: $120
Incremental Bid: $10
Buy-It-Now: $220
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ITEM 306: Dinner at Branzino & Philadelphia Chamber Music Society tickets
Date night in the city. Dinner with a $80 gift certificate to Center City’s Branzino Italian Ristorante, plus 2
tickets to a Philadelphia Chamber Music Society performance. Choose from pianist Shai Wosner on May 1,
2015; violinist Lenuta Ciulei on May 4, 2015; or “Musicians From Marlboro III” on May 7, 2015. Gift
certificate and tickets may be used on separate occasions.
Courtesy of: Branzino & Philadelphia Chamber Music Society
Fair Market Value: $136
Opening Bid: $70
Incremental Bid: $10
Buy-It-Now: $150
ITEM 307: Opening night with Astral alumnus Eric Owens in Don Carlo at Opera Philadelphia
Astral alumnus and renowned bass-baritone Eric Owens makes his role debut in the title role of Verdi’s
dramatic Don Carlo with Opera Philadelphia. 2 best-available tickets to the opening performance on April 24,
2015.
Courtesy of: Opera Philadelphia
Fair Market Value: $300
Opening Bid: $200
Incremental Bid: $25
Buy-It-Now: $400
ITEM 308: Overnight stay for 2 at The Union League
Enjoy a Center City “staycation” at The Union League, ranked “#1 City Club In The Country.” This package
includes an overnight stay for 2, access to the fitness center and library, your choice of The League’s 3 firstclass dining venues, and a complimentary breakfast buffet in the Founders restaurant.
Courtesy of: The Union League
Fair Market Value: $250
Opening Bid: $150
Incremental Bid: $25
Buy-It-Now: $275
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Wine & Dine
ITEMS 401-403: 3 wine baskets, courtesy of Astral’s Board of Directors
These 3 bountiful baskets of your favorite varietals offer something for every wine lover’s palate.
Courtesy of: The Astral Board of Directors
Fair Market Value: TBD
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ITEM 404: Sly Fox Brewery gift basket
Sample some of Sly Fox Brewery’s best-selling brews, in official Sly Fox glassware. “Respect The Can” is the
motto of this Pottstown-based brewery, and you’ll know why once you taste this craft beer.
Courtesy of: Sly Fox Brewery
Fair Market Value: $50
Opening Bid: $25
Incremental Bid: $5
Buy-It-Now: $75
ITEM 405: Gran Caffè l’Aquila gift certificate
Delizioso! Just re-opened in December, Gran Caffè l’Aquila is all things Italian! A new destination on Chestnut
Street, the Caffè is a restaurant and coffee roastery (offering 4 different house blends and espressos), and also
boasts charcuterie and a wine and cocktail bar. And no Italian experience is complete without gelato and
Italian pastries – all at Gran Caffè l’Aquila.
Courtesy of: Gran Caffè l’Aquila
Fair Market Value: $50
Opening Bid: $25
Incremental Bid: $5
Buy-It-Now: $75
ITEM 406: Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza gift card
Delicious coal fired pizza, a high-energy atmosphere, and a staff that treats you like family is what Anthony’s
Coal Fired Pizza is all about. With locations in Wayne, Exton, Horsham, and Wilmington, you won’t have to
go far to grab a great slice!
Courtesy of: Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza
Fair Market Value: $100
Opening Bid: $50
Incremental Bid: $5
Buy-It-Now: $100
ITEM 407: 1500ml Tantara (2000) pinot noir, from Pisoni Vineyards
“Pisoni Vineyards = pinot noir from heaven” (PrinceofPinot.com). Savor this sumptuous magnum of Pisoni’s
Tantara pinot noir. “The Wine Advocate” himself (leading international wine critic Robert M. Parker, Jr.) rates
Pisoni Vineyards Estate wines in the 90s, on his 100-point scale.
Courtesy of: James B. & Keith Straw
Fair Market Value: $150
Opening Bid: $90
Incremental Bid: $10
Buy-It-Now: $190
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ITEM 408: 1500ml Vaudésir Chablis Grand Cru (2008)
Relish this magnum of Vaudésir, an intense and purely flavored Chablis. “Supple and polished, yet there's no
shortage of power. Lemon parfait, apple, and butterscotch notes” (Wine Spectator).
Courtesy of: James B. & Keith Straw
Fair Market Value: $150
Opening Bid: $90
Incremental Bid: $10
Buy-It-Now: $190
ITEM 409: Dinner for 2 at Fork
Ellen Yin and Roberto Sello’s iconic and sophisticated Old City New American restaurant has been wowing
critics for nearly a decade. Treat yourself and a special someone to dinner at Fork.
Courtesy of: Fork
Fair Market Value: $150
Opening Bid: $100
Incremental Bid: $10
Buy-It-Now: $200
ITEM 410: 3 homemade pies, made to order
An Astral silent auction favorite! 3 pies made just for you by Philadelphia Inquirer music critic Dan Webster.
Made with seasonal berries and fruits; pecan pies available any time. All 3 pies are available together, or
individually at your request.
Courtesy of: H. Daniel Webster
Fair Market Value: $60
Opening Bid: $40
Incremental Bid: $10
Buy-It-Now: $140
ITEM 411: Starbucks gift basket
Try some of Starbucks best-selling coffee in this sampler basket. From exotic Guatemalan coffee to fruity
“Refreshers,” you’ll get to taste it all.
Courtesy of: Starbucks Coffee
Fair Market Value: $51
Opening Bid: $25
Incremental Bid: $5
Buy-It-Now: $75
ITEM 412: Flying Fish Brewing Company tour package
Enjoy a private tour of the Flying Fish Brewing Company for you and 3 friends, followed by a complimentary
beer sampling, with a pint glass for each of the 4 of you to take home. Plus, a 6-pack to tide you over until
then.
Courtesy of: Flying Fish Brewing Company
Fair Market Value: $65
Opening Bid: $30
Incremental Bid: $5
Buy-It-Now: $80
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Excursions
ITEM 501: 8-day/7-night all-inclusive vacation for 2 at Punta Cana resort, Dominican Republic
The newest member of the Palace Resorts family is located on the easternmost tip of the Dominican Republic.
The stunning Moon Palace Casino, Golf & Spa Resort in Punta Cana offers the most beautiful beach of all the
luxury Palace resorts, greens fees on its dazzling “Jack Nicklaus Design” golf course, and a magnificent spa
with nearly 50 lavish treatment rooms. The expansive, beautifully landscaped grounds also encompass 12
large outdoor pools, a theater, and restaurants offering cuisines from around the world. Leave your wallet at
home and luxuriate in this splendid Caribbean getaway. Book by March 31 and your included $1,800 resort
credits double to $3,600. Flight not included.
Courtesy of: Everett & Carol Johnson
Fair Market Value: $3,000
Opening Bid: $1,500
Incremental Bid: $100
Buy-It-Now: $2,500
ITEM 502: Private scenic flight tour of New York City or Atlantic City, for up to 3
Astral Board member Matthew Ramer, a Major & Mission Aircrew Pilot for the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary and a
Search & Rescue Flight Instructor for the National Emergency Services Academy, takes you and 1 or 2 friends
soaring along the New York City skyline, or through the glitter of Atlantic City’s casino lights in a Cirrus CR22
aircraft. A 1.5-hour flight.
Courtesy of: Matthew Ramer
Fair Market Value: $300
Opening Bid: $200
Incremental Bid: $50
Buy-It-Now: $600
ITEM 503: D.C. Delights
Our beautiful nation’s capital has so much to offer, and this excursion samples it all – dining, the theater, and
a museum excursion. Enjoy “Freedom’s Song” (through May 20, 2015) at the historic Ford’s Theatre (plus a
year-long membership), superb works of modern art at the intimate Phillips Collection, and dinner at one of
D.C.’s best new restaurants, Bar Charley, featured in The Washingtonian and The Washington Post for its vast
and creative cocktails. Plus a little spending money with a $25 VISA gift card. Restrictions may apply.
Courtesy of: The Phillips Collection, Ford’s Theatre, Bar Charley & Deborah E. Glass
Fair Market Value: $392
Opening Bid: $200
Incremental Bid: $25
Buy-It-Now: $400
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ITEM 504: D.C., for the theater lover
Washington, D.C. boasts many marvelous theaters. Enjoy both the old and the new with tickets for 2 for the
Shakespeare Theatre Company (“Tartuffe,” June 2-July 5, 2015) and the contemporary Woolly Mammoth
Theatre Company (your choice of “Cherokee,” “Lights Rise On Grace,” or “Zombie,” through July 31, 2015).
And no theater night out is complete without great dining….The Partisan is known for its charcuterie and
eclectic beverage selection – excellent food with even better service.
Courtesy of: Shakespeare Theatre Company, Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company & The Partisan
Fair Market Value: $485
Opening Bid: $250
Incremental Bid: $50
Buy-It-Now: $500
ITEM 505: MASS MoCA & Gramercy Bistro
If you’re planning a trip to New England, don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience the largest
contemporary visual and performing arts center in the U.S. This package includes 2 gallery passes for MASS
MoCA, plus dinner for 2 at Gramercy Bistro – fine dining on the museum’s intriguing, restored 19th-century
factory campus. Valid through September 30, 2015.
Courtesy of: Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art & Gramercy Bistro
Fair Market Value: $140
Opening Bid: $70
Incremental Bid: $10
Buy-It-Now: $140
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Astral Gallery
ITEM 601: Hiroshi Yoshida framed woodblock print
This stunning work, beautifully framed by Ursula Hobson, is by 20th-century painter and woodblock print maker
Hiroshi Yoshida, regarded as one of the greatest artists of the Japanese shin-hanga, or “woodblock print,”
style. The serene waterscape displays Yoshida’s seemingly impossible delicate lines. 17”h x 22”w framed.
Courtesy of: Cordelia & Donald Delson
Fair Market Value: $650
Opening Bid: $300
Incremental Bid: $50
Buy-It-Now: $700
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ITEM 602: Private tour of The Barnes Foundation Collection, for up to 10
A private tour of the legendary collection at The Barnes, for your party of up to 10 people. Your tour is led by
a Barnes Foundation team member with notable expertise on Dr. Albert Barnes and his eclectic wall ensembles
of bold cultural, design, and artistic juxtapositions, as well as other artistic treasures of the collection.
Courtesy of: The Barnes Foundation
Fair Market Value: $675
Opening Bid: $300
Incremental Bid: $25
Buy-It-Now: $450
ITEM 603: 2 porcelain vases, by Jennifer Martin
2 stunning porcelain clay, wheel-thrown, altered vases are the creations of Philadelphia ceramicist Jennifer
Martin of The Clay Studio. Gorgeous on their own, or with floral arrangements.
Courtesy of: Jennifer Martin
Fair Market Value: $500
Opening Bid: $220
Incremental Bid: $20
Buy-It-Now: $400
ITEM 604: Private tour & lunch, with the President of PAFA, for 4
President David Brigham is your private tour guide of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and
afterwards, your host for lunch. 4 adults can take in the special exhibitions and outstanding permanent
collections of Philly’s North Broad Street classic. Valid through September 30, 2015.
Courtesy of: David Brigham & Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Fair Market Value: $150
Opening Bid: $80
Incremental Bid: $10
Buy-It-Now: $140
ITEM 605: Framed watercolor, by Lucretia Robbins
A handsomely framed warm watercolor painting of golden gourds, by Lucretia Robbins. 16.75”h x 13.5”w
framed.
Courtesy of: Lucretia Robbins
Fair Market Value: $200
Opening Bid: $100
Incremental Bid: $20
Buy-It-Now: $200
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ITEM 606: 2 ceramic bowls, by Liz Kinder
2 unique hand-thrown serving bowls in bright colors, by Philadelphia ceramicist Liz Kinder. Wax resistant.
Food-, dishwasher-, and microwave-safe.
Courtesy of: Liz Kinder
Fair Market Value: $280
Opening Bid: $120
Incremental Bid: $20
Buy-It-Now: $200
ITEM 607: Family membership to the National Museum of American Jewish History
This 1-year membership for 2 adults and all household children up to 21 years of age includes 2 guest passes,
invitations to family-friendly programs, and admission to the annual December 25 “Family Day of Fun.”
Courtesy of: National Museum of American Jewish History
Fair Market Value: $90
Opening Bid: $50
Incremental Bid: $10
Buy-It-Now: $120
ITEM 608: Philadelphia Museum of Art, for 6
Enjoy at day at the iconic Philadelphia Museum of Art, for up to 6 people. The Museum’s collection offers
something for everyone, from the seasoned art connoisseur to the young, budding enthusiast, with a range of
American art, costumes and textiles, photography, modern art, European art and sculptures, Indian and
Himalayan art, and much more. Includes a copy of the new Philadelphia Museum of Art Handbook.
Courtesy of: Philadelphia Museum of Art
Fair Market Value: $150
Opening Bid: $80
Incremental Bid: $10
Buy-It-Now: $150
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Check-Out
Payment
Acceptable forms of payment are check, VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, and Discover. Cash cannot be accepted.
All items must be picked up and paid for in full at the Brunch.
Disclaimers
All sales are final. No exchanges or refunds on auction items are permitted, except where otherwise noted. All
items are sold “as-is” without recourse. Astral makes no warranty as to product performance or safety. Please
read the auction item vouchers and certificates carefully — some items have limitations or blackout dates.