Week-long online auction benefits Better Business Bureau

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A wide range of items and services are up for bid Aug. 21-28 during this year’s Better Business Bureau Silent Auction.

Proceeds from items donated by BBB Accredited Businesses go to support the non-profit BBB’s free services to the public in its 64-county service area.

“The pandemic presented many challenges for consumers and businesses in the past year,” said Jack Frank, President & CEO of the BBB serving Central & Eastern Kentucky.  “The BBB never stopped helping the public check out businesses and charities, assisting with dispute resolution, and warning of scams. Now they can help us by bidding at our annual auction fundraiser, while getting some great bargains from reputable companies.”

Preview auction items and pre-register to bid at www.bbbauction.com.

The auction goes live at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21 and closes 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28. Participants will be notified by email if they have been outbid so they may choose to bid again.

Some of the items up for bid include:

2 HVAC systems installed – All In One Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning

1500 sq. ft Roof – RoofDeal.com

58 inch Bolva Smart UHD TV – Pieratt’s, Inc.

$1000 Gift Card for Services – BE Medispa – Dr. Paul Hester

Other items include indoor and outdoor furniture; fine jewelry; home improvement products and services; pet care items; designer handbags and sunglasses; gift baskets; and much more. More items are being added.

Winning bidders will be notified by phone/email.