Silent auction · October 4, 2026
What the auction raised
$1,830 for the Next Generation Scholarship. Five of the seven lots sold, and bidding closed on October 4.
- $1,830 raised for the scholarship
- 5 of 7 lots sold
- 50 bids placed
Lot by lot
100% of every winning bid went to the Next Generation Scholarship.
Lot 1
SoldGolf foursome with Richard Lukaj
Donated by Richard Lukaj
Sold for
$800
Retail $2,500
9 bids
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Lot 2
SoldPrivate lunch with Richard Lukaj
Donated by Richard Lukaj
Sold for
$550
Retail $1,000
16 bids
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Lot 3
SoldOasis humidor
Sold for
$100
Retail $300
3 bids
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Lot 4
SoldShq1pe gear package
Donated by Shq1pe
Sold for
$155
Retail $300
12 bids
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Lot 5
Not soldMolla podcast experience
Donated by Molla
Result
Not sold
Retail $300
No bids
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Lot 6
SoldTwo-night stay at Adriatik Hotel
Donated by Adriatik Hotel
Sold for
$225
Retail $600
6 bids
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Lot 7
Not soldBrand identity package by BoldCrest
Donated by BoldCrest
Result
Not sold
Retail $4,000
4 bids
See the lot →Proceeds go to the Next Generation Scholarship Fund.
After the auction
Where the money went, what was charged, and why two lots are marked not sold.
What did the auction raise?
$1,830, from the five lots that sold. Every dollar goes to the Next Generation Scholarship for Albanian-American students. Bids on lots that did not sell are not in that figure, because nobody was charged for them.
Why did two lots not sell?
One lot drew no bids, and one lot closed with the top bid short of the reserve the donor set, so it did not sell and no card was charged. A lot that does not sell raises nothing, so it is counted as nothing.
Was my card charged?
Only if you won a lot. Winning cards were charged automatically the moment that lot closed, and the receipt is in your wrap-up. Every other card on file was never charged at all.
I won a lot. How do I get it?
Winners arranged pickup or delivery with the organizers on the day. If something of yours is still outstanding, say so on the feedback form and it reaches the team who ran the auction.
Is a winning bid tax-deductible?
Winning bids supported AANO's scholarship fund for Albanian-American students. Keep your receipt. Whether any part of a winning bid is deductible depends on the item's value and your own taxes, so check with your tax advisor.
Can I still give?
Yes. The scholarship fund stays open after the auction, and a direct gift goes to the same place a winning bid did.
Where the money goes
Every dollar of the $1,830 funds the Next Generation Scholarship for Albanian-American students.