Sorry, I was running around all day (another story which will eventually make it's way to the board!)
The auction starts to close at 8pm on Sunday the 23rd. Lot one closes at 8pm and each subsequent lot closes 10 seconds later. The items do operate on a soft close on an individual basis. If there's a bid in the last 5 minutes that item (and that item only) extends for 5 minutes.
Also a couple other questions have been asked so here's answers in case anyone else was curious.
It is an absolute auction with NO RESERVES and over 99% of the items start at $1
As for the autograph authentication, hopefully a number of people on the board are familiar with Mike Root and his company CAS. If you're not:
Mike Root was a former lead authenticator for JSA. After he left there SGC contacted him about creating their autograph division, which he did. When SGC moved to Florida he didn't want to uproot so he left the company and formed his own. CAS - Certified Authentication Services. If you are a member of any of the autogrph boards you will see he is widely, if not universally respected for his knowledge, and especially his integrity. He is set up at all the major shows and is very accessible. His website is
http://www.casauthentication.com/ and he has an easy to use verification program right on the home page where you can look up all his certs.
Any other questions feel free to PM or post!