Re: [GSAS-board] auction info needed

["Paul M. Wallace" <pwallace@u.washington.edu>]

Steev:

Here is the Prez message:

While Laurence, our March, speaker was billed as an African cichlid talk, the 
presentation was so much more.  By day, Laurence seeks to eradicate hunger 
through education and disease resistant food crops, and a concerned aquarist 
when possible.  It helps that his job takes him to all corners of the African 
continent and befriend people whom are willing to share what the great lakes 
provide.  If you happened to miss the talk or would like to review Erik has 
kindly compiled the talk which is available either as a download or DVD in the 
GSAS library.

Our Big General Auction fall on SATURDAY, April 18th and you are invited.  If 
the plant auction is any guide, our newly married Phil will make sure make this 
a don?t-miss event.  We have a number of big donations from local and national 
vendors but rely on our members for the majority of interesting finds.  Member 
receive a 60/40 split and are encouraged to bring (almost) anything fish 
related including hardware!

Finally I would like to thank everyone whom has visited one of our local fish 
stores recently and mentioned GSAS.  It is a tough time to be a small business 
and so many are so generous.

On the auction I would like to add (see below with * sign):


On Thu, 26 Mar 2009, Steev Ward wrote:

>
> 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.

* A stack of cards for writing in bidder and discription will be provided for 
tracking seller lots.

> 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!

* Given the number of interested buyers and the quantity of material on offer 
we will stage/view items in the old room while the auction will be in the big 
room (127)

> 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.

* If you would like an item to be bumped up you can request a "Push" for $1 to 
move the item to the head of the queue.

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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