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COMMITTEES | Auctions STEP 6: LOT DISPLAY |
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For Auction Display Templates, click here.
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The value of the lot rises when the guests are reminded that a lot is a “once in a lifetime opportunity that is not open to the general public” and “cannot be duplicated.” This language is essential in describing the hospitality lots. Begin the bidding at 50-60% of the lot’s value. Be sure to list the real value on the display. For samples of Auction Lot Copy, click here. For a Sample Bid Sheet, click here.
STEP 8: THANK YOU NOTES
Don’t neglect to send out thank you notes to all of your donors! It means a lot to them and could make all the difference for next year’s donations. For a sample auction donor thank you, click here. Group: Once you have collected a lot of donated auction items, you’ll want to group things together. Which items go best in Key-to-the-Closet? What works together as good packages for the Silent Auction, etc. Track: Again, don’t lose your lots! Continue organizing them in a spread sheet. For a sample inventory spread sheet, click here.
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