[GSAS-board] auction info needed

[Steev Ward <steevward@yahoo.com>]

Dear borders-
     Below is the auction info that we put in the newsletter last year - with a 
few
changes.
I could use some help updating it, so if anyone can suggest changes that I 
haven't made
yet, or things  I should add - please let me know.

Steev


       The  Auction has been moved to SATURDAY April 18th to encourage 
participation.  
This is our "everything  and the kitchen sink" auction with fish, plants, 
filters,
tanks and just about anything fishy.   Members who wish to sell items are 
encouraged to
arrive EARLY for check-in.  Visit www.gsas.org for  directions and other 
interesting
information.
 Special Auction Schedule...

 10:00 AM: Doors open for you set up.  Please stop by early if you have a large 
number
of items.      
 11:00 AM: Check in/Pre-View continues.      
  Noon: Auction!


 AUCTION RULES AND PROCEDURES:
 CHECK IN: The whole bidding process has been greatly simplified with the new 
computer
system.   When you arrive at the auction, ask a computer user for a bidder card
(non-members will be asked for  ID).  If you are selling, a stack of item cards 
will be
provided.
 BIDDING: Items are won by the last card standing (highest price).  The auction 
rules
and  guidelines will be explained.  The winner signs the items card and adds to 
the
?loot pile?.  Remember to  bring coolers in which to transport your fish home. 
You
might want to start cycling that new tank  today!
 CHECK OUT: At the end of the event please line up at a computer station with 
your
bidder card.   Cash or Check is accepted for payment, splits can be paid on 
site or
mailed. A printout receipt will  be provided.
 EARLY CHECK OUT: You can check out before the auction ends if you like. One of 
the
recorder  stations will be designated as the early checkout station.   Keep in 
mind
that ONCE YOU ARE CHECKED OUT  YOU WILL BY UNABLE TO BID ON ANY MORE ITEMS.
 SPLITS (Members Only): Splits work this way; members may bring in items to 
sell at the
auction.  Quantity is limited to twenty items or "lots" (bags or boxes 
containing more
than one item). 60% of  the top bid goes to the member, 40% to the club.
 SELLERS:  Please make sure your fish are bagged properly with one sealed bag 
placed
upside down in  a second sealed bag for fish.  Plants can be bagged moist in 
?ZipLock?
type bags.  Please clearly  label used equipment as "Working," or "As-Is," or 
"For
Parts," or "Leaky - Needs new seal," etc.
 LARGE ITEMS: [ I deleted this part]

       Thanks for supporting the Greater Seattle Aquarium Society through your
donations and purchases!
       Check out our website for directions and other interesting information at
www.gsas.org



      
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