Auction Possibilities

Professional Auctioneer? It Depends.

In most cases, yes. A skilled auctioneer with experience in charity events can maximize fundraising in a short time. But remember, being licensed doesn’t automatically make someone a good charity auctioneer—it takes experience, personality, and a great sense of humor to really engage the crowd.

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Consignments? It Depends.

If your donor base offers unique, high-value items that excite and stand out from other auctions, you may not need consignment help.

However, if a consignment deal means the charity gets little to no profit, it’s not worth it.

That said, great consignment items with solid reserve prices can add excitement, value, and serious revenue to your event. The key is ensuring the consignment company’s cost is low enough to allow the charity to earn a substantial profit between the "cost" and the final bid. A minimum 40% markup is crucial to ensure the charity profits right from the opening bid.

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Registration/Check-In & Auction Software? It Depends.

For small events with an auction value under $10,000, you can handle it without software—let us guide you on how. But for larger, growing events, definitely consider using auction software to streamline the process. Online auctions also allow non attendees a chance to bid from home. 

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