Fall is historically a time to get back to business. Summer is over, kids are in school and meeting rooms are booked across the nation. This is high traffic time for conventions, conferences, trades shows and Silent Auctions! Many charities, non-profit organizations, and private companies use the silent auction as a way to give back when the weather is too cold to host an event outside.
There are lots of ways to get in good products for the auction that will bring in a high $$ profit. Asking clients, vendors, neighboring offices, and popular venues around town to partner and offer services is a good way of getting the community involved. By adding donations together and creating a "Package" (example: Theater Tickets and $150 gift card to close by restaurant) can boost your minimum bid prices.
Another big ticket item that brings in the cash is a singed autograph. These can sometimes be hard to find. A friend a the White Socks can most likely get you a signed ball but what about those celebrities not local to the Chicago area??
For a little help try out the autograph store. They send out all autographs, sans shipping on consignment and will take back anything that does not sell (once again shipping...not an issue).
With a wide variety of products you can get just about anything your heart desires. Guitars, photographs, collectibles. Just ask the American Diabetes Association. They sold "The Boss" for a whooping $2200!!!!
