CharityStars is an international online charity auction platform, selling items from many different countries; users can bid on items, memorabilia or exclusive experiences from anywhere in the world by registering directly on the site.
It is possible to participate from all over the world. However, there may be variations in the currency used, US dollars, pounds or euros, depending on the country from which the auction is viewed.
E.g. If you live in the United States and want to bid on an object or experience in euros, you will make the bid in euros, but you will also be shown the amount calculated in US dollars.
However, it is important to note that some jurisdictions do not allow residents to participate in Sweepstakes. We invite you to consult the Official Regulations of the Sweepstake you wish to participate in, which can be accessed from the sweepstakes page itself.
Data confidentiality and transaction security are the priorities at CharityStars with regard to its users: the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol is used with a 256-bit long encryption key, which makes all sensitive GDPR data protected on the platform. Furthermore, the payment system we use makes use of mechanisms compliant with PCI Level 1, which makes it one of the highest systems in terms of security.
Our service fee, similar to a buyer’s premium, is an additional fee on the auction hammer price or winning bid that is charged to the winning bidder and is standard across auctions worldwide.
The fees include: lot procurement, quality control, storage, listing and customer support. They range on average between 12% and 15% of the final hammer price.
The lowest rate adds up to €9.95 and the maximum rate can never exceed 15% of the value of the service purchased.
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