Sports Auction Plus
AIKEN, SC – The University of South Carolina Aiken will be hosting the 11th Sports Auction Plus on Friday November 21, 2008 in the Convocation Center. The auction will have plenty of fun, fellowship, food, and an open bar. The silent auction and music will begin at 6:00 pm., with dinner served at approximately 7:30 and the live auction starting at approximately 9:00 pm. Plus, there will be a couple of surprises not listed here!
Are you looking to do some early Christmas shopping? Perhaps you would enjoy; An ocean front four bedroom, four bath house for a week at Surf Side, golfing at Hilton Head or Charleston, a trip to the coast of North Carolina, a new set of tires, clothing, jewelry, or pictures. Or are you looking for something unique for a birthday present such as an autographed baseball, cards, basketball, jersey, or a birthday party at a game. How about playing some golf in the Aiken area, go out to eat at some nice restaurants or get a bargain on some of USCA's summer camps. These are typical items that we generally have for auction at our "Sports Auction Plus”. There will be around 200 silent auction items and 20 live items.
Tickets are $50 each (or $350 for a table of 8) and can be purchased from any of our Pacer Club Board members, from USCA coaches and staff or from the USC Aiken Athletic Department. For additional information, please call (803) 641-3486. Checks should be made payable to USC Aiken or you can charge the table to Master Card or Visa. Call the athletic department at (803) 641-3486 to charge your tickets or table.
You can also help by donating an item to the auction. Call or email the athletic department (randyw@usca.edu) if you would like to donate an item!
It's going to be a real fun evening! Because of floor space, tickets are limited so make your plans to attend today!
Items are being added every day so check the pacersports.com website for the most up-to date list. Some items that have been secured already include the following:
2008 Auction Items
Beach
Two bedroom condo for a week at Emerald Isle, N.C. Condo is only 50 yards from the beach! Sit on the deck and enjoy watching the Atlantic Ocean You pick the week but the week must exclude major holidays. (A value of over $1200 for a summer week).
Oceanfront, 4 BR, 4 bath house close to shops, entertainment, surfside pier, etc at Surfside SC (south of Myrtle Beach). House will sleep up to 16 people. THE WEEK IS FOR MAY 16 TO MAY 23, 2009. The normal cost for that week is $1650. For pictures and additional information, check the website: http://www.surfsiderealty.com/rental/house.html?ID=518.
One bedroom condo at Hilton Head for a week. Condo is located at Hilton Head island Beach & Tennis Resort. Must choose between the weeks of December 28- January 4, January 25- February 1, February 22- March 1, March 22- March 29, April 19- April 26, May 17- 24 or June 14- 21. (Approximate vale of $700)
Three day and two night stay at the Holiday Inn Oceanfront at Hilton Head Island
Ocean front condo at Lichfield by The Sea- Good for a week (More details to come)
Church Street Inn in Charleston, SC for 3 days and two nights. Must be mid-week nights (Sunday- Thursday and also excluding the dates of Spoleto) $400-$500 value. You are within walking distance to the markets and shopping. This is a one bedroom and 1.5 bath room villa. Ideal for a short get-away for any couple!
Home
Maytag Outdoor Gas Grill with a Stainless Steel 30” Grill w/ Rotisserie- Extremely nice!
Masterbuilt Grand Slam 30 quart Turkey Fryer and Seafood Kettle- Package also includes a 20 pound turkey and frying oil from Feaster Foods
A five course dinner for 4 or 6 people compliments of ARAMARK.
Catered wine and heavy appetizer party for 12- 15 people in your home (or choice of locations). Donated by Mr. and Mrs. Mike Henrich.
Mossberg 22 Long Rifle donated by Tyler Brothers
Margarita machine use for one night. This will be the hit of the party. USCA will have one for the sports auction event so you can check it out!
Gift basket from The Greatest Gift
Household Kit which includes a broom, duster, 1 case of paper towels, 1 case of 6 ounce foam cups, 1 case of Tide detergent, 16 pairs of rubber gloves, 1 air freshener, 2 cases of 40 gallon trash can bags, and 3 tubs of waterless hand wipes
Demo model personal shredder which also shreds CD’s (Slightly used)
Knife kit with lockable carrying case
Framed and matted South Carolina Waterfowl Association autographed print. This includes two 1994- 95 Waterfowl Conservation Stamps and Executive Edition Stamp. Numbered 191 of 500. (27” x 17”)
Framed and matted South Carolina Waterfowl Association autographed print by Rodney Huckaby. This includes the 1995- 96 South Carolina Migratory Waterfowl and Hunting Stamp. Numbered 3003 of 4000. (19”x 19”)
Six foot folding table with four folding chairs
Pete Rose matted, framed and autographed picture (28” x 24”)- The All-time baseball hits leader. Classic Pete Rose in a picture proclaiming “#1”.
Herschel Walker matted, framed and autographed picture- For Georgia fans, this is a great item showing Herschel running the football. Framed picture is 24 inches tall and 28 inches wide.
Framed and matted USC Aiken Pacers and Polo print signed by the artist (27” X 20.5”)
Bakers Rack
Autographed Jim Harrison print- “Sand Dunes- 1993”
Dinner for two at EEjay’s
Autographed Jim Harrison print- “Coca-Cola in Bottles- 1998”
Autographed Jim Harrison print- “J. J. Corn4th Signs- 1992
Nolan Ryan matted, framed and autographed picture- A super moment when Ryan struck out his 5000th person. This is an actual frame of the front page of sports from the August 23, 1989 Fort Worth Star Newspaper. (29”x 21”)
Framed and matted four print set of the Augusta National which features the clubhouse and holes number 10, 12 and 16. A real collectors set!
Framed and matted “rare” picture of Bobby Jones
Apparel
USC Aiken Sweater vest
Black Peach Belt Conference sweater vest
White Polo Golf Shirt (L)
Yellow Polo Golf Shirt (M)
Navy Blue Polo Golf Shirt (S)
Augusta National Ladies Golf Shirt
Golf Shirt
University of Kansas Basketball Hooded Sweatshirt
University of Kansas Polo shirts
University of Kansas National Champions Final Four Hats
University of Kansas rain jacket ($120)
Many other University of Kansas shirts, jackets, etc.
Golf
1 round of golf for four at Osprey Point, Turtle Point, Cougar point or Oak Point at Kiawah Island Golf Resort (Some restrictions apply)
Set of Cleveland golf irons which include the 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 irons plus the wedge, D wedge and sand wedge. Irons have a graphite shaft and retail for approximately $700.
Set of Nike Sumo Irons which include the 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 irons plus the wedge and A Wedge. Irons have graphite shaft and retail for over $675. Also included is a Sumo2 ‘3’ wood and ‘4’ wood also with graphite shafts. Retail is approximately $300 for these two woods.
One month golf membership to Aiken Golf Club. Can be used any one month except April because of Masters Week. You can walk (unlimited for a month) or take a cart for $13. ($160 value)
Coca-Cola Golf Bag
4 rounds of golf with a cart at The Golf Club at Cedar Creek (expires 3/31/09)
4 rounds of golf with a cart at Midland Valley Country Club (expires 5/31/09) Not good Masters Week
4 rounds of golf at Jones Creek in Augusta, GA.
4 rounds of golf at Houndslake Country Club
Energy Solutions Golf Package- Includes 4 Energy Solutions golf shirts, four hats and two dozen Titleist Pro V1 golf balls
Box of Titleist Pro V1 Golf Balls
Four Green fees at Bartram Trail Golf Course
“The Tour Championship Pin Flag and picture both autographed by Jonathan Byrd
Family
Certificate good for a set of tires from Bridgestone Firestone
Boy’s summer camp package (pick 3 different weeks of camp- $500 + value)
Girls summer camp package (pick 3 different weeks of camp- $500+ value)
Pacers and Polo Gift Certificate- (includes 2 complimentary VIP tent tickets) Pacers and Polo on March 28, 2009
USCA Wellness Center Membership for a Year- Includes the weight room, cardio equipment, sauna and whirlpool! It’s a great way to get or stay in shape!
One night stay for two including the Breakfast Buffet at the Augusta Marriott Hotel and Suites
University of Kansas Fan Package- Includes a KU hat, shirt, sweater vest and jacket all with the Kansas Jayhawks logo
25 or more beanie babies- many retired
Beautiful framed and matted “Creek”print ($139)
Set of Augusta National Golf Prints (includes the Augusta National Golf Club, Hole #10, Hole #12 and Hole #16)
Print of “Squeaky”s Tip Top” in Augusta
Dinner for two at EEjay’s
Print of the Augusta National Clubhouse
$100 gift certificate good towards any product purchased at Aiken Veterinary Clinic
Print of the Augusta National Golf Club Layout showing the entire course (before the changes took place)
Augusta National and the Masters Book autographed by the author, Frank Christian
Package of three- one hour massages from Aiken Technical Colleges Massage & Bodywork Therapy Program
Package of three- one hour massages from Aiken Technical Colleges Massage & Bodywork Therapy Program
$25 gift certificate for food and beverages at Sugar Magnolia Café
USCA Golf Hat
Alltel Gift Pack (Includes a wind jacket, shirt, golf towel, and some other assorted golf items)
Two tickets to the Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte
Pacer Club VIP Family Membership ($300 value)
Two reserved seats in the Convocation Center for basketball during the 2008-09 season. ($100 value)
Pacers and Polo Gift Certificate good for @ complimentary VIP tent tickets at the 2009 Pacers and Polo Triple Crown event
Company or Business or Other
Black swivel executive desk chair
Blue Hon Task Chair with an adjustable seat for height and depth
Day trip courtesy of Savannah River Charter and Tours. Enjoy a 50 passenger bus for a chartered trip within 100 miles to USC Aiken. Date must be coordinated with the SRC&T and must be a day trip and meet the mileage restriction. This would be a great item for a golfing excursion, shopping trip to a Columbia mall, party bus for a day, etc.
Four “reserved level seats” for the Augusta Green Jackets 2009 season
Company “Basketball Night”- Enjoy a Pacer’s game with game day program, PA and video webcasting advertisements. Includes 250 tickets to the game!
Company “Baseball Day/Night”- Enjoy a Pacer baseball game with game day program and PA advertisements. Package includes 250 tickets to the game and the opportunity to throw out the ceremonial first pitch!
Sports
An autographed Steve Spurrier Gamecock football
Autographed Paul Hewitt autographed Georgia Tech basketball
Autographed Roman Gabriel picture
Autographed Gaines Adams football- 2006 First Team All-American at Clemson and the 4th pick overall in the 2007 NFL draft. He also made the 2007 NFL All-Rookie Team
Autographed Mark Mangino (KU) football
Autographed Bill Self (KU) Basketball
Dual sided (University of Kansas and Virginia Tech) replica football helmet
1994 “Sport Flics” Unopened Hobby Box of Baseball Cards
Box of unopened Collector’s Edge 1993 Football Cards
Final four logoed folding chair
Unopened 1994 Upper Deck Series One Baseball Wax Box
Box of Box of 1991- 92 Upper Deck “Collectors Choice” Basketball Heroes Cards
Box of Topps 1990 Baseball “The Real One” Picture Card
Assorted baseball cards from the 1990’s (550 total)
Unopened 1991-92 Upper Deck Collector’s Choice Inaugural Edition NBA Basketball Cards
1965 Eddie Mathews Baseball Card (Milwaukee Braves)
Unopened 1992 Upper Deck “The Collectors Choice” NFL Football Cards
Box of unopened 1987 Topps Wax Box of Baseball cards
Unopened factory set of 1991 Upper Deck Football cards
Unopened factory set of 1991 Score Baseball cards
1984 hand collated Topps Baseball Set
Two autographed Brett Boone baseballs with the certificates of authenticity
1983 hand collated Topps Baseball Set
1992-93 Stadium Club Football Card Set (Includes Series I and II)
*** This list will be updated every few days. Golf, clothing, restaurant certificates and much more will be posted in the next several weeks.