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Steev, sounds good. Christine > Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2009 22:47:30 -0700 > From: steevward@yahoo.com > To: gsas-board@thekrib.com > Subject: [GSAS-board] auction info needed > > > 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 > > > > > _______________________________________________ > GSAS-board mailing list > GSAS-board@thekrib.com > http://lists.thekrib.com/mailman/listinfo/gsas-board |
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