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  • Auctions in August

    Auctions in August 2026 has begun!

Auctions in August

Since its inception in 2008, Auctions in August has raised $1.69 million for hundreds of nonprofits. Thank you so much for participating!

Auctions in August is Now Live!

Auctions in August

 

  • The Auction is live from August 1 until August 31.
  • Bidding is open to everyone, including Gulf Coast Bank employees.
  • Bidders must be 21 years of age or older for age-restricted items.
  • During the regular auction period, you will receive an email confirming when you are the highest bidder, and you will receive an email if you are outbid. You will not receive an email if you are outbid during silent bidding on August 31st.
  • If you won an item, you will receive an email informing you of your winning bid.2

 

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Rules

  • Bidding is open to everyone, including Gulf Coast Bank employees.
  • Bidders must be 21 years of age or older for age-restricted items.
  • There is a silent bidding period on the final day of the auction -- August 31st. Items have different closing times, based on the item value. The silent bidding period lasts for 30 minutes before an item closes. During silent bidding, bidding values are removed from the auction website, and bidders submit their final top bid. At the end of the 30-minute silent bidding period, the top bidder is determined.
  • During the regular auction period, you will receive an email confirming when you are the highest bidder, and you will receive an email if you are outbid. You will not receive an email if you are outbid during silent bidding on August 31st.
  • If you won an item, you will receive an email informing you of your winning bid.2
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Donate

  • Individuals, businesses, schools, and nonprofits are encouraged to donate auction items.
  • All proceeds from each item donated go to the nonprofit designated by the donor.
  • The value of items is determined by the donor and not by Gulf Coast Bank.
  • All donation forms must be submitted and items delivered to the auction center by NO LATER THAN July 25, 2026.
  • The AIA staff reserves the right to turn down any items that may not fit the spirit of this particular auction.
  • See FAQ below on where and when to donate items, and minimum bid requirements.
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AIA Guidelines

Who Can Benefit

Donors choose which organization will receive the funds from their donated item. For an organization to be eligible, it must either be a tax-exempt nonprofit or operate under the umbrella of a tax-exempt nonprofit. Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company reserves the right to decline an organization’s participation at its discretion.  

How To Donate

To donate an item or several items, fill out the Auction Item Donation Form. Donations will be accepted June 22-July 25, 2026. When a donor fills out the donation form, they may choose the nonprofit to receive the proceeds from the sale of each of their donated specific item(s). The designated nonprofit’s information must be filled out completely on the Auction Item Donation Form to ensure the timely disbursement of the item. The selected nonprofit must be a tax-exempt nonprofit or operate under the umbrella of a tax-exempt nonprofit.

Where To Donate

Drop off the item(s) at GCB’s Auction Center at 1817 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, LA 70005. Auction Center hours are as follows, beginning June 22: 9am-4pm, Monday through Friday. We will only accept 1,000 items for the auction this year.

Donation Drop Off Instructions

\When dropping off your item(s), please bring with you the item number(s) you receive via email after submitting the donation form(s) online. Once we receive the item(s) and the form(s), the AIA staff will photograph the item(s) and prepare them for the auction.

Donation Deadline

All items and donation forms must be submitted by no later than July 25, 2026.

Nonprofit Letter for Supporters

Share our nonprofit letter with your supporters to encourage them to participate in AIA and benefit your nonprofit. Download the nonprofit letter. 

What Can Be Donated

Some of the most popular items in recent years have been gift cards and certificates for restaurants, business services, experiences, etc., high-value sports memorabilia, tickets to local events, jewelry, artwork, gift baskets, wine, home décor, electronics, and more. Items must be in new condition. The AIA staff reserves the right to turn down any items that may not fit the spirit of this particular auction.

What Should Not Be Donated

Items donated should be in new condition. We cannot accept used clothing, raffle or lottery tickets, complimentary (“comp”) cards for restaurants, antiques in poor condition, or expired food products. The AIA staff reserves the right to turn down any items that may not fit the spirit of this particular auction.

Value of Items

Tangible item(s) must meet a minimum or combined value of $100. Intangible items (i.e. vacation rentals, business services, gift cards, etc.) must be valued at $50 or higher. For intangible items, please provide a certificate or letter stating how items/services can be collected/redeemed and the expiration date if applicable.

Minimum Bid

The minimum bid is determined on a sliding scale based on the item’s value. WE STRONGLY DISCOURAGE mandatory minimum bids set by donors, as this typically leads to lower bidding and is not in the spirit of the auction. If a mandatory minimum bid set by the donor is considered absolutely necessary, it cannot exceed 50% of the value of the item. Mandatory minimum bids must also be approved by the AIA staff.

Bidding

When someone bids on an item, that is a commitment to purchase that item if the bids do not go any higher. If someone drives up the bid on an item and then refuses to purchase it, that may cause other bidders to stop bidding, and the nonprofit will not receive the full benefit. Do not bid on an item if you do not intend to follow through with the purchase if you are deemed the winner.

Winning Bids

Winners are responsible for payment via credit card before pickup. Items should be picked up September 8-19, 2026, at the Auction Center (1817 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 70005). No other form of payment will be accepted besides credit card. Cost of shipping item(s) is the responsibility of the winning bidder if applicable after payment is received.

Unsold Items

All unsold items must be collected immediately by the donor upon the conclusion of Auctions in August.

Where Items Are Auctioned

All items will be posted on AUCTIONSINAUGUST.COM August 1-31, 2026.

1Gulf Coast Bank & Trust cannot issue statements regarding tax deductible donations. Tax refundable donation statements must be requested through the nonprofit the item is supporting. We can issue a letter for the nonprofit as needed stating that an item was donated on their behalf. Requests for these letters must be received at the beginning of the auction and will be supplied to the donor no later than the end of the auction, by email or mail. If you have any questions regarding donating an item for the auction, or how the process works, please send an email to auction@gulfbank.com.

2Winners will be notified via email after the auction closes on August 31st. Winners are responsible for payment via credit card before pickup. Items should be picked up September 8-19, 2026 at the Auction Center (1817 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 70005). No other form of payment will be accepted besides credit card. If you have any questions regarding bidding in the auction or how the process works, please email auction@gulfbank.com.