Octopi Auction!

Welcome to the webpage for Octopi Oakland!'s silent auction.

It's Hammertime!

Here's the skinny:

Below you'll find a post with a description and photo of the auction item.

You can make a bid on the item by submitting a comment, including your name and the price you're offering.

If someone wants this item more than you, they can post a competing, higher bid in a subsequent post.

The item will be auctioned live at Octopi Oakland! party, 4/28/12, in my Oakland apartment. Bidding will end on the following Tuesday, 5/1.

I will either hand-deliver or ship the item (depending on where you live) to the winning bidder at the close of the auction.

Questions?????????????????
Just give me a shout at mark.abelson@gmail.com. Likewise, if you're having trouble posting a bid, just e-mail it to me.

Thanks for playing!

"Transit" Waterproof Cycling Jacket from Aether Apparel

Here it is! Aether Apparel has generously donated their Aether Transit Cycling Jacket to the SF AIDS Foundation and AIDS/LifeCycle.

The designer is headquartered in LA, but the company is better known locally for its Mission Workshop line of bike apparel. This is gorgeous piece that will increase your attractiveness and aerodynamics by a factor of a million.

From the designer:

The Transit Jacket is designed to meet the unique needs of urban cyclists and is perfect for commutes around the city and post-ride use. Loaded with bike friendly features, it combines all-around protection from the elements with a clean tailored aesthetic.

The 4-way stretch shell fabric gives you a full range of motion, while its seam sealed construction and waterproof zipper keeps you completely protected against head winds and sudden downpours. For riding at night, Aether added subtle black reflective fabric around the wrists and collar to increase your visibility to traffic. Gripper tape along the inside hem and a slightly elongated tail keeps you covered when riding and a two-way mid-back pocket allows for easy access while on the move. All these features are packed into a slim-fitting lightweight jacket that looks just as sharp off the bike as it does on it.

 Transit retails for $395, and the company is including documentation that will allow you an exchange for any size. I will pay for shipping.

Bidding starts at $100.