 | What would you like? Think of experiences, items, trips
which YOU would be interested in buying. Chances are, other people will pay
for them, too! |
| Find something special. Think of items and experiences
that cannot be obtained anywhere else.
Ask yourself “Is this unique? Will people have fun with this?” |
| Look to your family and friends. What do they do? Do you
know a landscape artist? A pilot? A personal trainer? Does someone have a
cabin for a relaxing weekend retreat? |
| Look at yourself. What are your talents, and can you turn
them into a fabulous procurement item?
Are you an amazing photographer? A wonderful cook? A hotshot ski instructor? |
| Create an experience. Think of events, concerts and parks
that can donate free tickets and passes. Combine event tickets with a dinner
and a hotel room for a fun “Night Out on the Town” package. |
| Where do you shop? Most businesses consider charity a
part of doing business. Approach your favorite restaurants, health club and
retail stores for a donation. Think BIG. Ask for the world! It’s great
publicity for the company. |
| Be creative with "packaging" items. Combine items to make
a larger "theme" package. |
| Know any celebrities? A “day with” or “lunch with” a
celebrity or sports star brings in big bucks. So do backstage passes,
autographed sports memorabilia or great seats at a sporting event. |
| Think back. Try to remember items that sold well at
previous auctions you’ve attended. |
| Join the crowd. Get together with another person or two
or three and put on a party (for adults or kids), theme dinner, scavenger
hunt or some other event that you’ll have as much fun at as the winning
bidders |
