Silent Auction Items
Silent auctions are conducted as fundraisers for charity and other such needs, where various items are put on display along with a sheet where buyers are allowed to write their bids for the items they wish to purchase. In these auctions, the items are usually donated by several people and organizations so that the amount raised in the fundraiser is greater. There are lots of items and services that can be sold at a silent auction, from regular to creative, so that buyers can have a greater variety to choose from and perhaps buy more. Here, we provide you with some creative items and services that can be sold at silent auctions to raise a considerable amount of funds. Take a look.
Good Items for Silent Auctions
So that you can make a good sale at a silent auction, there are some important tips that you need to keep in mind. First of all, keep items based on the kind of audience that will be attending the auction. For instance, it could be an auction at a school, at a ladies' club, or at a corporate organization. Based on the places and the audience, the kind of items to be sold should be decided. Next, the items should be well displayed with appropriate descriptions provided for each. A bidding sheet with a pen next to it should be placed before the item to ease the bidding process. Finally, keep an eye around for how the bidding process is going and encourage your buyers to bid on multiple items. Given below is a list of items you can put up for sale at silent auctions.
Items
- Autographed Football by a Famous Footballer
- Hair Care Merchandise Basket (Shampoo, detangler, gift certificate for visit to a good salon, hairbrushes, etc.)
- Basket with Gourmet Tea and a Tea Brewer
- Autographed Picture of Firefighters Raising Flag at World Trade Center
- Golf Clubs
- Pearl Set with Necklace and Earrings
- Digital Photo Frame
- Basket full of Scrapbooking Material and Albums to store Happy Memories
- Branded Sunglasses (for men/women/children)
- Sports Gear used by Famous Sportspersons
- First Edition Books or Comics
- Artwork created by Children with Special Needs
- Tickets to an Upcoming Sports Event
- Set of Wine Glasses
- Gift Certificates to purchase Home Furnishings
- Basket full of Assorted Homemade Chocolates
- A set of Container Plants with Gardening Supplies
- Vacation to nearby Destination (plus Deposit for Cleaning and Upkeep during the stay)
- Laptop/Computer Accessories
- Camcorder/Digital Camera
- Babysitting Services
- One Month of Personal Fitness Training
- 6 Yoga Sessions with a Renowned Yoga Instructor
- 3 Cooking Classes with a Renowned Chef
- Acupuncture Treatment and Consultation
- Home Decorating Consultation
- Counseling Session with Nutritionist
- Dog Walking Services
- Birthday Party Package for Children
- Wedding Planning Services
- One Month of Football/Basketball/Hockey Training for Kids
- 2 Car Servicing Sessions
- 1 Complete House Cleaning Service
- Romantic Dinner for Two at a Famous Restaurant (with child care facilities)
- Museum Tour for Kids and Adults
- Visit to Popular Landmarks in the City for Kids
- Tour of an Ice Cream Factory for Kids
- Personal Styling Sessions with Renowned Stylists
- Tarot Card Reading Lessons
- 6 Public Speaking Lessons
