I am chairing the silent auction at my daughters school this year and I want to make things exciting and obviously successful. What items would you bid on? What items are "hot" items? Please help me compile a list of things that will bring in big money for our school. I am trying to add a new spark to the old silent auction and welcome any suggestions. Serious replies only please. Thank you
Things like holidays, household appliances, and collectables usually do well.
I am organising a silent auction atm too and am looking at things like concert tickets, meet and greets with stars of shows, etc, as something different or a bit of a sweetner.
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5 Responses to “What items sell best at Silent auction fund raisers?”
your local sports teams, even non major league teams, local attraction tickets, movie tickets…etc.
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find out what musical group kids are in and check and see if any concert shows are coming up. if you’re looking to make it more expensive or whatever add a nights stay at a hotel. you’ll definately get bids for that!
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Things like holidays, household appliances, and collectables usually do well.
I am organising a silent auction atm too and am looking at things like concert tickets, meet and greets with stars of shows, etc, as something different or a bit of a sweetner.
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Jewelry or jewelry store gift certificates.
Upscale hair salon gift certificates.
Seasons tickets
Car wash passes
adventure sport free passes (rock climbing, white water rafting, etc)
computer items and ipods!
airline tickets!!
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It depends on the type of school, the time of year, and of course, the community you live in.
In a school with a multi-ethnic background, parents might consider offering their services to come into your home to cook an authentic ethnic meal for your family.
I know a person with a very interesting profession. They offered a behind-the-scenes guided tour of their workplace. It was excellent!
An avid gardener could offer a landscape consultation/plan for an outdoor makeover. A person who owns horses could offer a riding lesson or trail ride. A good golfer could share a round with you at their favorite course (and if it’s someone at the school who is a well-known charismatic character, all the better).
What I’m saying is that unique experiences appeal, not just things. There’s more to it than having a couple of big-ticket items. Involving people who might not think they have anything to offer (but have a wealth of hidden talents) makes things interesting.
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