Auction - 104th Street Fundraiser
Here are the auction items for the 104th Street Fundraiser 2009.
Online bidding opens on November 30, 2009 and are accepted in mininum of $5 increments. Online and in-store bidding ends at 7pm on Saturday, December 19th.
**Please bookmark this page and come back often to check on current high bids. Additional items will also be added to this page as they become available for bidding. Advanced bids are accepted and encouraged.
**for those of you who will not be attending the tasting at deVines, you can put in a reserve bid by sending us an email ahead of time.
To make an advance or reserve bid, please contact deVine Wines via email with your name, phone number, item# and your bid. Click here to bid now: info@devinewines.ca
Item #1 - Winter Survival Gift Basket
One simply mustn't offer ones guests coffee or hot cocoa this season unless one can do it tastefully. This gift basket has all of the trappings to ensure any Holiday cheer will be offered up in style. It includes a stainless steel insulated French Coffee Press, 2 x half pounds of Starbucks coffee, a gourmet Hot Cocoa maker (complete with frother, cocoa, and mini marshmallows) and a tin of decadent, dark hot chocolate along with two glass mugs to enjoy the drinks you serve. You'll also find an assortment of indulgent treats to offer your guests this Holiday season - or keep them for yourself!
donor: Residents of The Phillips Lofts (many thanks to Chelle & Shauna)
website: http://phillipslofts.com
value: $180
final winning bid: $140
Item #2 - A Magnum of the 2006 Chappellet Signature Cabernet Sauvignon
The Wine Spectator's #6 Wine of the Year for 2009. Ultra-rare and in a magnum format (2 bottles) that is perfect for entertaining a large group of family or friends. A 94-pointer you should consider it for Christmas dinner! Read what the critics say by clicking on the website link below.
donor: Ed Fong, deVine Wines & Spirits
website: www.devinewines.ca
value: $150
final winning bid: $175
Item #3 - Gift Basket of Hair Products & Salon Gift Certificate
A basket featuring L'Oreal Professional Paris products - Blay Ball Cosmo Spritzer, Expert Series Volume Expand Nutritex Mineral Shampoo and Volumizing Cream Conditioner accompanied by two styling hair brushes.
donor: Blunt Hair Salon
value: $50
final winning bid: $35
Item #4 - Eye Examination & 1 Year Supply of Focus Dailies Contact Lenses From our neighbours the Eye Care Group, where the focus is on style and your complete eye care! Here is a one year supply of Focus Dailies Aqua Comfort lenses that includes an Eye Exam and Contact Lens Evaluation. Expires: Sept 1/09, no substitutions on contact lenses & no cash value.
donor: Kim Jurina of Eye Care Group
website: www.eyecaregroup.ca
value: $750
final winning bid: $255
Item #5 - Credo Gift Basket
A gift basket of Intelligentsia Fresh Roast coffee and stylish ceramic mug. Credo Coffee, "Coffee to Believe In"
donor: Geoff Linden, Credo Coffee
website: www.credocoffee.ca
value: $40
final winning bid: $40
Item #6 - Dinner for Four with Wine
Enjoy dinner at the Blue Plate Diner with a bottle each of red and white wine.
donor: John Williams & Rima Devitt of the Blue Plate Diner
website: www.blueplatediner.ca
value: $200
final winning bid: $160
Item #7 - Fiji Tan Gift Certificates
Three separate gift certificates. Fiji Tan is simply the best in indoor tanning. Air Brush, High Pressure, High Intensity and Stand up features.
donor: Fiji Tan
website: www.fijitan.ca/downtown.htm
value: $55
current high bid (Certificate #1): $15
current high bid (Certificate #2): $25
current high bid (Certificate #3): $15
Item #8 - deVine Wines' Top Wines of 2009 Tasting
Two tickets to deVine Wines' Top Wines of 2009 Tasting scheduled for Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 7pm. Taste some of the best wines of the year as selected by the deVine staff with a focus on best value and high quality criteria. A social stand-up event that will be full of debate and opinions. Don't miss it!
donor: deVine Wines & Spirits
website: www.devinewines.ca
value: $100
final winning bid: $90
Item #9 - Dinner for Two at the 105-St. Cafe
Enjoy a dinner for two in the 105-St. Cafe in the Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel (excludes alcoholic beverages). The bistrol style restaurant, featuring a full service breakfast and buffets with many specialty items everyday. Open daily from 6:30am to 9pm.
donor: The Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel
website: www.coasthotels.com
value: $50
final winning bid: $30
Item #10 - One Nights Stay at the Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel
Enjoy a one nights stay in a Superior Guest Room at the downtown Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel. Travellers enjoy the warm atmosphere of the Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel while rejuvenating in the full service Ahava Day Spa, the health club with indoor heated pool, whirlpool and steam room, or simply lounging by the fireplace in the lobby.
donor: The Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel
website: www.coasthotels.com
value: $150
final winning bid: $80
Item #11 - Gift Certificate for Hair Cut
From Hillsborough Hair, a gift certificate for a personal hair cut.
donor: Alvin & Jan Charchuk, Hillsborough Hair & Spa
value: $40
final winning bid: $20
Item #12 - Nail Care Kit
From Hillsborough Hair, a nail care kit with Avo Juice skin quincher and assorted O-PI products.
donor: Alvin & Jan Charchuk, Hillsborough Hair & Spa
value: $35
final winning bid: $25
Item #13 - Computer Carrying Bag
From Hillsborough Hair, an Espe Sport leather computer bag.
donor: Alvin & Jan Charchuk, Hillsborough Hair & Spa
value: $65
final winning bid: $35
Item #14 - A Split of 2003 Chateau Rieussec
From one of the most famous Sauterne houses in Bordeaux, this is drinking excellently at the moment. Loads of botrytis with honey, pineapple, peach and nectarine.
donor: Dirk Chan, deVine Wines & Spirits
website: www.devinewines.ca
value: $70
final winning bid: $70
Item #15 - Bedol Water Clock
This ECO friendly water-powered clock keeps perfect time without batteries or electricity. Just fill with water. The Bedol Water Clock is able to create its own energy source, turning ions in the water into current for clean energy power. This extraordinary timepiece is even shaped like a drop of water.
donor: Carbon Environmental Boutique
website: http://www.carbonboutique.com/
value: $45
final winning bid: $35
Item #16 - The "Lush"ious Life
Georgeous basket features Cruz Del Sur Peruvian Cofee & Gift Card from Credo Coffee, "I am not a paper cup" coffee cup, Fair Trade Black Tea Sampler from Carbon, Quinta do Crasto Douro, Alvear Pedro Ximenez, d'Arenberg Fortified Vintage Port from deVines, a Student Union Ticket Pak and Dark Festive Cake. Has to be seen to be believed.
donor: Residents of The Phillips Lofts (many thanks to Chelle & Shauna)
website: http://phillipslofts.com
value: $165
final winning bid: $140
Item #17 - Downtown Decadence
Stunning basket full of sweets including Gourmet Buttercrunch, Chocolate Dipped Chocolate Chip Cookies, Designer Chocolates from Sweet Lollapalooza, Pisano Oneko Tannat Liqueur and 2003 Quinta do Portal Vintage Port from deVines, all finished off with decadent chocolate truffles.
donor: Residents of The Phillips Lofts (many thanks to Chelle & Shauna)
website: http://phillipslofts.com
value: $125
final winning bid: $110
Item #18 - Axis Coffee Basket
Two stainless steel thermal cups, a pound each of Milano Harmony decaf and Blue Milano coffee, biscotti and Ecuador 72% Chocophilia Chocolates.
donor: Axis Cafe
website: http://www.axiscafe.ca
value: $60
final winning bid: $50
Item #19 - Pipeline Surf $50 Gift Certificate
Pipeline Surf is located in Edmonton AB Canada. We specialize in Longboarding, Windsurfing and Kiteboarding. Pipeline Surf has been committed to the growth of longboarding in Canada for over 10 years. We started by carrying a small selection of a few boards to stocking well over 100 boards from manufacturers like Rayne, Landyachtz, Sector Nine, Boardeli, Full Bag Skates, Kebbek, Motion and more.
donor: Pipeline Surf
website: http://www.pipelinesurf.ca
value: $50
final winning bid: $30
Item #20 - Beauty Lounge Manicure
This certificate entitles you and your guest to receive a Signature Series Manicure from The Beauty Lounge on 10356 Jasper Avenue.
donor: The Beauty Lounge by William Halabi
website: http://www.edmontonsalons.com
value: $40
final winning bid: $30
