Online Auction 2010. Support WPSU. Bid Early.

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Winning bidders will be contacted as soon as possible.

Joe Paterno's Glasses

Winning Bid: $7550

Winning Bidder: michelle081

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Photograph of Joe Paterno's Glasses

Have you ever wondered what it's like to see through the eyes of Penn State's legendary football coach? A pair of Coach Joe Paterno's iconic dark-rimmed glasses can now be yours.

The signature spectacles are signed across the left lens and presented in a shadow box frame.

Fishing Trip on Spruce Creek

Winning Bid: $350

Winning Bidder: ryangs86

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Photograph of Fly Fishing Trip

Former presidents have fished this limestone stream, and you, too, can enjoy a full day at one of Pennsylvania's premier trout streams.

Penn State Vice President Emeritus Jim Ryan will host this outing at the Spruce Creek Rod & Gun Club, which includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Derek Jeter Autographed Bat

Winning Bid: $550

Winning Bidder: RONZILLA

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Photograph of Derek Jeter Autographed Bat

Celebrate the career of a Yankee great with this autographed official Louisville Slugger Powerized signature model P72 bat.

This black bat is the official bat used by Derek Jeter and comes with a hologram certificate of authenticity.

Auction Terms

Online Auction Ends: 12 p.m., February 17
Date of the Live Auction: February 20

In order to place a bid online, you must agree to the terms of the auction.

  1. This online auction is being held in conjunction with the 18th Annual Connoisseur's Dinner and auction on February 20. Winning online bidder will be given the option to purchase a ticket to attend the live event (seats have been reserved) or make a pledge of $100 (nonrefundable) to have a proxy bidder participate in the live auction. Upon close of online auction, high bidder will be contacted by a WPSU representative.
  2. The high online bidder will set a maximum bid (if bidding by proxy). A WPSU representative will bid in increments of $50 from winning online bid up to chosen maximum bid. The online bidder will not be allowed to modify the maximum bid.
  3. If the online bidder wins the item at the live auction, he/she has 48 hours from the close of the live auction to pay for the item via credit card. If the cost of the item is not paid in full by that time, WPSU has sole control over the disposition of the item and may choose to offer the item to the second highest bidder, or to hold the item to re-auction at a later date.
  4. A WPSU representative will periodically verify identification of high bidders by phone. If bidder cannot be verified, WPSU reserves the right to remove the bid and or bidder profile.

All financial transactions will occur online with a credit card through the approved Penn State system. Only the credit card of the winning bidder will be charged. No refunds or returns.

The live auction will be video recorded and available on the WPSU website after the event.

Thank you for supporting WPSU!

Join the Live Auction at the Connoisseur's Dinner with Martin Yan.