| Silent auction is somewhat different from the normal | | | | allow people to touch and feel the items that attract |
| auction, where the auctioneer, who calls out the price | | | | them. Instead of spreading too many small items, |
| of the things. In the silent auction, the bid is written | | | | you can group similar items together into a package |
| on a sheet of paper and it ends at a set of | | | | and put them in a gorgeous basket. The bidders |
| pre-announced time or sometimes at the end of a | | | | want to examine the items. Before placing their bids, |
| secret pre-determined time. This type of auction is a | | | | so it is important to give sufficient lighting to the |
| great option for raising funds for a charitable event. | | | | place, where the auction is held. If you display some |
| As it is quite tricky, it is advisable to follow some | | | | precious items, take steps to secure them. You can |
| silent auction tips, so that you can raise more funds.o | | | | place them in attractive secure display cases. |
| Location: | | | | Displaying things attractively is a useful silent auction |
| The location of silent auction is very important and it | | | | tip that can bring you more money.o Make |
| is worth to feature your auction items near the | | | | arrangements for easy bidding: |
| ticket sales area. People who wait in a queue to buy | | | | The bidders always have something in their hand like |
| the ticket can get a chance to know what is being | | | | a tea cup, cola, purse etc. It is therefore wise to |
| offered for auction sale. It is also valuable to choose | | | | make it possible to bid with one hand. Give provisions |
| the entrance area, as it has more traffic.o Feature a | | | | like bid sheet and description. Also provide a pen next |
| wide variety of items: | | | | to each item, so that the bidder can easily make his |
| One of the most useful silent auction tips is to display | | | | bid. Following these simple silent auction tips can help |
| a wide variety of items that are handy in nature. Be | | | | you to get the desirable results easily.o Give |
| sure to keep items that appeal various types of | | | | sufficient time: |
| people. You can feature gift certificates for day spas, | | | | Before ending the silent auction, make sure whether |
| tickets to see a new movie, clothing items etc. It is | | | | you give enough time for all bidders. You can give a |
| valuable to get items that people cannot get easily. | | | | warning, before closing the auction. This can help to |
| For instance, a dinner with a celebrity can make a | | | | raise the enthrallment of the people and encourage |
| great auction item.o Attractive display: | | | | them to bid at the last minute. |
| It is important to place your best items in the most | | | | After closing the auction, arrange for distributing the |
| visible areas. You can even arrange for spotlight to | | | | prizes in the middle of the event. This is an excellent |
| emphasize the items. You can use an inspirational | | | | silent auction tip that helps to generate the |
| backdrop to give a dramatic effect. It is better to | | | | excitement of the crowd for the next event. |