Opens Thursday, June 15, at 11:00 AM CT/12:00PM ET
Closes Friday, June 16, at 11:00 AM CT/12:00PM ET
Opening Bids Included
Appetizer Auction Rules and Information
Contact Leslie Spoone at (407) 678-0075 or (407) 678-4163 or email at [email protected] with your bid. Please provide your name, phone number, email, item number and bid amount.
Bids must be in $5.00 increments.
Leslie will send out Appetizer Auction information communicating the high bid on each item at 5:00pm ET, 8:00pm ET and 9:00am ET each day.
Billing for both the Appetizer Auction and the Summer Auction will take place the weeks of June 26 through July 21 for the total amount of all winning purchases.
ACB Auction Disclaimer
The American Council of the Blind conducts fundraising auctions with the purpose of providing financial support for our programs and services. We thank those individuals, organizations, and businesses who donate items for our auctions. To participate as a bidder, we ask that you be courteous to one another, to those who are conducting the auction and to those who will be contacting the winning bidders to arrange for payment.
It is expected that any winning bidder will, after being contacted by anyone connected to the auction, provide proper billing information prior to the auction item being sent to them. If we do not successfully collect the bid amount, we reserve the right to repurpose the item to the benefit of ACB.
We reserve the right to block any individual not following the guidelines during the auction or from participating in any future auction.
Appetizer Auction Items Day One
301 Explore 5
Donated by HumanWare
Opening Bid $200
The Explore 5 is the smallest and lightest 5-inch video magnifier of its kind. It is ideal for spot reading and features a high-definition image with precise autofocus for up to 22X magnification, plus over eighteen enhancement contrast modes to meet your visual needs. The Explore 5 is one of the most versatile in the 5-inch range. It is a smart choice for variable magnification and customizable reading contrast in daily activities. To be used on the move or for reading documents at home, it is perfect for all situations (standing, reclining in a chair, or sitting at a table) while delivering sharp and clear images at your fingertips. With large, bright buttons, this device is perfect for magnifying restaurant menus, small print in newspapers, product labels, or even airline tickets. Its exceptional portability and ergonomics make Explore 5 the magnifier of choice to take anywhere you go.
302 Handmade Crackle Agate Bracelet
Donated by Keri Bishop
Opening Bid $25
This beautiful handmade jewelry is an 8-inch macrame bracelet with lobster clasp made with satin baby blue macrame cord and navy-blue crackle agate gemstone beads.
303 Big Texas Style Bowl
Donated by MariLyn Piepho
Opening Bid $20
This large, wild cherry red, heavy, rigid 15-inch bowl is created by Texas Ware. As we all know, everything is big in Texas. You can put out enough popcorn or chips to feed a large crowd for an evening and probably won’t need to get up to refill it. What a fantastic bowl to have for entertaining!
304 Homemade Double Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Made by Linda Allison and Donated by Tennessee Council of the Blind
Opening Bid $30
These homemade peanut butter cookies have a generous helping of peanut butter and milk chocolate chips and they are very addictive. You will enjoy two dozen cookies, packaged fresh and shipped directly to the winner. What a treat to enjoy yourself or share with friends and family!
305 $50 VISA Gift Card
Donated by ACB Board Director Kenneth Semien Sr.
Opening Bid $30
Enjoy this card either dining or doing some shopping for you or someone special in your life!
306 Pet Fit Dog Gear Travel Pack
Donated by Connie Jacomini
Opening Bid $30
This dog travel pack includes:
Handles for carrying, two collapsible bowls, a foot water mat, two treat containers, and the pack has zip side pockets, luggage sleeve with mesh storage pockets and a shoulder strap. Also, you will get Poop 400 pet waste bags and two squeaky toys for medium to large dogs that they can play and have fun with their owner!
307 First Book of Poems
Written and donated by Ann Harrison
Opening Bid $20
The first book of poems delves into her creative journey, given to her by the Holy Spirit. The first section, entitled “A Writer’s Life,” covers her journey from writer to creative dreamer, until she blooms into a published author. The second section, entitled “Seaside Poems,” will take you on a walk along the seashore, where the Holy Spirit and your muse await to fill your heart and mind with inspiration, pulling you out of your creative slump. Allow the Holy Spirit to help you fill page after page with words, pictures or fill your hands with whatever creative task you strive to undertake, as you read these verses, which come straight from the author’s heart. The third and final section entitled “Poems from the Heart,” describes the journey of a lost soul as he gives his heart to Jesus and finds a new beginning. Others describe a narrator’s sorrowful tears melting into joyful music and singing. Some verses touch on the author’s spiritual walk with the Lord and the music God has placed within her soul. Open your heart and let your mind wander as the Holy Spirit speaks to you through each verse within these pages.
308 $50 Subway Gift Card
Donated by Roberta McCall
Opening Bid $30
Subway is simply the better choice when it comes to freshly made, convenient and affordable food. Whether it’s the bread baked fresh daily, new flavorful signature subs or the classic fan favorites made fresh to order, Subway® delivers a quality, flavorful meal that you can feel good about.
309 Cafe Che Che Coffee
Donated by Sheri Richardson
Opening Bid $25
Enjoy three pounds of rich and wonderful coffee with your friends or family. Lisa Petke, the owner of Cafe Che Che roasts small batch, single origin, specialty coffee and delivers it to your doorstep. She says, “All of my beans are ethically and sustainably grown and sourced. I’m passionate about good coffee, and about supporting small farmers and workers in developing countries.” This is truly heaven for the coffee lover!
310 Logitech Wired Headset, Stereo Headphones with Noise-Cancelling Microphone
Donated by Dan Spoone
Opening Bid $30
These stereo headphones are black and have a noise-cancelling microphone, USB connection and In Line Controls. The PC headphones with plush, padded headband and ear cups provide optimum comfort. A rotating microphone minimizes background noise to provide noise-cancelling qualities resulting in clearer calls.
311 Handmade Holiday Lap Blanket
Donated by Nancy Mereno
Opening Bid $20
You will enjoy snuggling up with this 43- by 34-inch lap blanket in Christmas stripes of red, green, and lighter green and bordered in red. What a fantastic gift for the holidays for yourself or someone special in your life!
312 One 30-ounce can of all-natural Cougar Gold Cheese
Donated by Andrea DeKlotz
Opening Bid $25
The winner will receive one 30-ounce can of all-natural Cougar Gold Cheese, made inhouse at the Washington State University Creamery, in the flavor of their choice. Flavors include Cougar Gold Cheddar, Natural Cheddar, Smoky Cheddar, Viking (similar to Jack), Dill Garlic, Sweet Basil, Hot Pepper, and Crimson Fire. This delicious cheese is sure to please however you use it, whether in a recipe or for a quick snack with crackers. Cheese is shipped cold and should be refrigerated immediately. It may be frozen but should be removed from the can as soon as possible for maximum quality and enjoyment.
313 The Pocket Bible
Donated by Rev. Ray Raysor, President DC Council of the Blind
Opening Bid $50
The Pocket Bible is a self-contained digital device that contains the entire Bible. It is about the size of an old cassette tape and has navigation buttons that allow forward and backward movement by both book and chapter. It has no moving parts and is rugged and water resistant. The Pocket Bible has both an internal speaker and an earphone jack. Available in your choice of the following versions:
- English Standard Version
- King James Version
- New King James Version
- New American Standard Bible
- New International Version (NIV)
- New Living Translation ®
Audio Bible in Spanish also Available.
314 Mary Kay Pomegranate Satin Hands Set
Donated by Nancy Folsom
Opening Bid $25
This 3-step process will leave your hands and feet feeling soft, smooth, and luxurious! The Pomegranate Satin Hands set softens, exfoliates, and moisturizes each time you use it. It also leaves a light, clean fragrance and is great for guys and gals to help keep your hands healthy! You will love how great your hands feel! You can use it on your feet as well.
315 $100 Gift Card to Walmart
Donated by Mary Haupt
Opening Bid $60
Enjoy this opportunity to fill your basket with treats for your family and friends. This $100 gift card could provide a chance for a special gift for yourself!
316 Let’s get cookin’ with Blind Girl Designs
Donated by Tricia Waechter
Opening Bid $25
You will look fantastic with this classic black 100% cotton apron. It is 37 inches long, and the ties on each side are 35 inches long. It has two handy pouch pockets on the front and the neck strap is adjustable. The slightly tactile print on the front of the apron is of my white cane, twisted at the joints to form a heart shape. We filled the inside of the cane heart with large hand drawn pink and red heart outlines, then scattered little heart outlines all over the print. Your apron will be as sweet as your baking! www.blindgirldesigns.com
317 Three Pounds Homemade Peanut Butter Fudge
Donated by Terri Nettles
Opening Bid $40
Three pounds of scrumptious homemade peanut butter fudge to savor yourself or share with friends. Wow, this truly is a delicious treat to enjoy!
318 Rory Hoffman Box Set of CDs
Donated by Kelly James
Opening Bid $20
You will enjoy this set of four CDs by Rory Hoffman, a self-taught, blind multi-instrumentalist from South Dakota. Includes the following: “Blind Faith” - Christian/gospel; “Swing Expedition” - Western Swing; “Fishin” – Country; “Tour De Fourth” – Jazz, Gypsy Jazz, and other genres. This truly will get you up and moving! Enjoy with some friends or by yourself!
319 $50 Gift Card from Moretti's Ristorante and Pizzeria
Donated by ACB of Nebraska
Opening Bid $30
You can enjoy this $50 gift card to Moretti's Ristorante and Pizzeria while you are at the convention. It is located approximately 5 minutes from the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel. Moretti's was founded in Chicago and is 100% family-owned and exclusive to the Chicago area. Moretti's original family recipes range from traditional to the latest delicious trends. All ingredients are fresh, and everything is handcrafted to order. Wow, what a fantastic treat to share with your friends!
320 Dry Food Storage Tupperware
Donated by MariLyn Piepho
Opening Bid $20
You will enjoy having these two Tupperware storage containers for dry foods. They have an easy pour spout. The Tupperware containers have a flat side to them and are oval shape and are easy to hold and pour.
321 Designer Michael Germain Black Leather Purse
Donated by Tesse Kelly
Opening Bid $30
This lovely handbag is black with two solid handles, a zipper in the center and has shoulder bag handles you can connect. The handbag has three pockets inside, one is zippered, and the other two pockets are open. This handbag is from Paris and is approximately 8-½ by 11 inches. It will dress up any ensemble!
322 Eight Foot Computer Cable
Donated by Guidelights and Gadgets and Jeanette Kutash
Opening Bid $25
Cable with a USB plug that can be connected to a computer or put into a wall charger. On the other end there are three cable connectors: one is a micro-USB; one is a lightning cable, and one is a USB-C connection. This cable is great for to use at home and when traveling in situations where plugs are scarce, and a long cord is needed to plug in your devices. The beauty of this cable is that it is very portable and is easily stored in your computer go-bag.
323 Oster Electric Roaster
Donated by MariLyn Piepho
Opening Bid $25
You will enjoy having this large new roaster made by Oster for your holiday parties! It is great for those gatherings where you need to prepare big portions or even a large turkey. This 15-inch by 19-inch electric roaster includes an insert and a domed lid. Too much for your oven and stove top? This stand-alone roaster is what you need. Just plug it in and go. Wow, what a fantastic gift for the cook in your life or to use yourself!
324 Home Baked Banana Bread from Andrea Conner’s kitchen
Donated by Andrea Conner
Opening Bid $30
Enjoy this moist and naturally sweet banana bread made from scratch. The ripest bananas enhance the yummy goodness! Two small loaves; one with walnuts, one without, or both loaves with or without walnuts. Eat it yourself or share this delicious bread with friends or family.
325 Life Coach Session with Dr. Phyllis Burson
Donated by Dr. Phyllis Burson
Opening Bid $20
Enjoy this 40-minute session with Dr. Phyllis Burson. You will learn some life and wellness lessons to help you reach your goals to improve your life and health.
326 Two Matching Mitsy Kit Plush Fleece Pillows
Donated and made by Sheila Young
Opening Bid $30
Matching set of two Mitsy Kit 13-inch plush fleece pillows with a beautiful spring/summer pattern of colorful birds perched on tree branches against a soft yellow and white gingham background. The pillows are laced together with soft white fleece ribbons.
327 Cricut Joy Scrapbooking Supplies Gift Box
Donated by Keri Bishop
Opening Bid $50
Cricut joy 3.5 x 4.9 inch insert cards 3 packs assorted colors with inserts and envelopes 45 sets, 3 packs Cricut joy insert cards 4.5 x 6.25 inch 36 sets total assorted colors, 3 packs insert cards 4.25 x 5.5 inch 36 sets total, glitter gel pens for Cricut joy 10 count assorted colors, pack 3 Cricut joy black pens, roll of royal blue permanent smart vinyl, roll of pink smart iron, roll of teal smart iron on, glitter gel pens for Cricut joy black silver and gold, roll of smart vinyl black, Cricut joy card mat, cricket joy weeding tools. $130 value scrapbooking supplies.
328 $75 Certificate of Yummy Goodies to Hayward Popcorn
Donated by Becky Gleason
Opening Bid $40
Do you love popcorn, fudge, candy, or even maybe hot chocolate or cappuccino? Well, we have it all just waiting for you to choose. Hayward/Mainstreet Gourmet Popcorn has many assorted flavors to choose from. You and Becky will go through the Hayward website together and she will place your order for you. Your order will be shipped directly from Hayward/Mainstreet Gourmet to you. Your choice of $75.00 worth of yummy goodness! If you have never had Hayward, you are in for a treat!
329 Garden Reflections Bird Feeder
Donated by Connie Jacomini
Opening Bid $25
You will enjoy this beautiful 14.75-inch mosaic glass and medal bird feeder in bronze. Lift off the lid of the feeder and pour in seed. Be careful not to overfill the bird feeder so the lid will still close. Hang this on a hook and wait for the birds to enjoy. Depending on grain size this bird feeder can hold up to six pounds of bird food. To care for this bird feeder, clean it with a dry cloth. What a fantastic gift for that bird watcher!
330 Adel Portable Light Detector
Donated by Payown Media, Michael Babcock
Opening Bid $25
This pocket-sized light detector has a key chain ring on the bottom. To the left of the key ring is the power switch. You switch the device on by pressing this switch away from the key ring. The light sensor is on the opposite end of the key ring. The front of the device has a single button. To use, switch the device on and press and hold the button while pointing the light sensor towards the light you're attempting to detect. As the intensity of the light increases, the pitch of the light detector increases. As the intensity of the light decreases, the pitch of the light detector decreases.
331 $50 Amazon Gift Card
Donated by New Jersey Council of the Blind
Opening Bid $30
It’s time to treat yourself to something special, and here’s a gift card to help you do it. $50 in spending at Amazon!
332 Two Dozen Homemade Shortbread Cookies
Donated by Deb Trevino and Delaware Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired
Opening Bid $30
We are pleased to offer two dozen fresh-baked mouth-watering authentic shortbread cookies guaranteed to explode on your palate with luscious buttery goodness. These are great with milk, coffee, or your favorite tea. Next to Walker's, these are the best I've ever tasted. If you plan to give a tasty treat to someone you love, don’t miss this opportunity!
333 50-Piece Assorted Karl Bissinger Chocolates Donated by the Missouri Council of the Blind
Opening Bid $40
The Bissinger's "Classic” is a timeless collection bearing the name of our founder, Karl Bissinger, because it includes an assortment of our most classically crafted, longstanding recipes. Enjoy these confection-case favorites that our customers have savored from generation to generation. You'll discover signature pieces including Bear Claws Royale, handcrafted Signature Truffles and other best-selling confections of Caramels, French Cremes, Creme Mints, and our iconic Solid Dark Chocolate.
334 Apple TV 4K Media Player
Donated by Carl Richardson
Opening Bid $60
Do you love audio description? Do you like to watch movies and TV shows? Do you like listening to podcasts and music? Then the Apple TV 4K media player is perfect for you. It is a streaming device that allows you to watch streaming services such as Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, Max and more. You can also listen to streaming audio and podcasts as well as music on this multipurpose device. The device is fully accessible for both blind and low vision users. It has both voiceover, a built-in screen reader, zoom functionality, and Siri dictation. This is a must for anyone who wants to turn their TV into a fully accessible smart TV that has access to all forms of entertainment!