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Guest Blog: Don't Pay Commissions

As a profession, auctioneering has long had performance tied to compensation. Auctioneers have based their worth, literally, on their ability to market and sell assets... Read More

18 Jul 2012

Roger Devine

5 reasons nonprofits SHOULDN'T hold an auction

Most people reading this blog are helping with the planning of an auction. Read More

11 Jul 2012

Roger Devine

Fundraising Auctions at Colleges and Universities

Holding an auction is an effective and fun way to raise money. For colleges and universities, it can be a great way to get the... Read More

06 Mar 2012

Roger Devine

Finding Item Descriptions With Your Smartphone

This one may be something everyone other than me figured out long ago, but I’m still pretty excited to have discovered it. Read More

06 Feb 2012

Roger Devine

Getting Auction Donations: A List of Resources

It’s THE perennial topic - getting items for your silent auction. People who have done it a few times have a list, a letter that... Read More

09 Jan 2012

Roger Devine

School Auction Themes: Nights (Of The Round Tables?)

More ideas from our incredibly creative, fun, customers. Have any Nights of your own to add? Add a comment below… Read More

31 Dec 2011

Roger Devine

Finding Auction Items

“Procuring auction items” is often seen as the biggest challenge for a school auction team. Here are three tips that can reduce the stress of... Read More

28 Dec 2011

Roger Devine

School Auction Themes: Evoking Exotic Locales

Picking the right school auction theme can inspire your volunteers, give you an focal point for your procurement, and even help sell tickets. So it’s... Read More

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