Your support is greatly appreciated! 

The Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival Auctions benefit Florida International University's Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management Teaching Restaurant and its Southern Wine and Spirits Beverage Management Center.

For more information about the 2013 Food Network South Beach Wine and Food Festival presented by FOOD & WINE, please visit the Festival homepage at www.sobefest.com.

Auction Notations

All items are sold "as is." No returns will be accepted and no refunds permitted. The law of the State of Florida shall govern with respect to all auction sales.

Once a bid is placed, it cannot be retracted. Please make sure you are aware that ALL bids are final and cannot be removed.

The winner WILL be responsible for ALL shipping costs.

SALES TAX

7% Sales Tax will be added to the final bid on each auction lot that is shipped to a Florida address.

WINE LOTS

Wine Lots are described in this catalog as correctly as can be ascertained at the time of printing. Buyers of wine lots must make appropriate allowances for natural variations of ullage, conditions of cork and wine, other consequences of age and storage. No returns will be accepted and no refunds permitted. Winner is responsible for shipping charges. All wines are shipped via FedEx 2-Day, unless requested otherwise.

TRAVEL LOTS

It is the buyer's responsibility to make his or her own reservations. It is strongly suggested that you plan three-four months ahead of time. Taxes are the responsibility of the winning bidder. Only those services listed in the lot description are included. Some restrictions may apply, and there may be some blackout dates.  Lost or stolen travel vouchers cannot be replaced. Winner is responsible for shipping charges.

RESTAURANT/HOTEL PACKAGES

If the item purchased is a casualty of the economy (i.e. business goes out-of-business) it is not the responsibility of the Festival to replace the item or refund the money. 

PAYMENT

Each buyer must pay the full purchase price of each Lot purchased, including any applicable taxes, at the close of the auction. Your item will be shipped as soon as payments have been processed.   You are responsible and liable for ensuring the accuracy of your shipping address, please double-check your "My Account" profile (even if you believe the information is correct) to confirm that your shipping address is 100% correct. Payments may be made with American Express - The Official Festival Card, Master Card or Visa. Winners with declined cards will have 5 business days to provide alternate form of payment.