In this post, we discuss methods of how to notify bidders of the auction results. Some auctions are informal or perhaps small enough that this is not an issue. Then there are also bidders who will watch their bids carefully and will know the result when the silent auction closes. But most often, bidders won’t keep track and won’t know if they’ve won anything unless you notify them. Failing...
Four suggestions on item selections that make your silent auction more fun and increase bidding. For an auction to be successful, you have to have items that individuals will bid on – that’s a given. However, offering one-of-a-kind or specialty items can yield more revenue as well as more fun for your bidders. Here are a few unique item suggestions and ways to generate even more bids and more...
Use Envelopes at CheckoutThe auction is closed. All bids are tabulated and all invoices printed. Your next step is the checkout, where some guests will want to pay with cash or check. (If you are using PayStation, then others will likely have pre-swiped their credit cards earlier at check-in). Here’s where this small, but useful tip comes in. Bring along a box of standard letter-sized...
Silent Auction Bidder Registration Card Template - free downloadWhether your event is using a silent auction software system or not, just about every benefit auction event team will have unregistered guests to deal with. These are the guests that arrive with ticket in hand, but their name and contact details aren’t on your guest list. Perhaps they are part of a table of tickets purchased or...