Just a few more important thoughts to share with you about your silent auction. Again, remember this is all about shopping so let's focus on the merchandising aspect of your items. The display of these items will directly translate into bidding dollars. With that in mind, plan to "landscape" some of your items by placing them up on different boxes (draped with a piece of cloth, or napkin), so that that some will rise up higher than others and show better. If you have jewelry be sure it is on a form and easily viewed. Items, such as signed golf balls, baseballs, etc., should be in cases, as should signed sports jerseys. If you have items that are gift certificates try your best to gather things that represent that item and can draw the eye of a prospective bidder. Examples would be:
Golfing = A brochure from the golf course, golf ball, a couple golf tees, scorecard, and even a few square inches of turf
Dining experience can be promoted with a lovely menu, placesetting of dinnerware, etc.
Spa Experience = Some of their fantastic products such as bath salts, eye pillow, aroma candle, etc.
Truck Load of Bark or Topsoil = go to the dollar store and buy a small truck, fill it with dirt!
Handyman for a Day = small paintbrush, small can of paint, hammer, etc.
The thing to remember is during this social time, while your guests are visiting and wandering around, you want the visual display of the auction item to draw their eye (and attention). That's enough for now. Your silent auction is a critical component of the event, not just a way to get rid of "the little stuff". It serves as a valuable "warm-up", as well as the entertainment during the social hour. Because it is such an important part of your event will talk about it a bit further in the future.
Happy Thanksgiving to All ~
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