First Nickel Auction was a Success

Tonight we held our first ever "Nickel Auction".

There was a great turn out of 16 women - I think everyone had a great time. It started at 7:00pm and lasted until 9:30pm. I think next time it will run a little smoother, this was a new experience for all of us.

I planned on taking lots of photos and video clips, but then I started having too much fun and totally forgot. You should have seen all the stuff that these gals carried into my home. Everyone came with stuff and everyone left with "new-to them" stuff.

Everyone was given 10 minutes maximum to sell whatever they had. After the auction, people continued selling and giving things away! Hit items: blue IKEA bags, shower radio, vinyl lettering saying, scrapbooking paper, baby boy clothes, home decor and more!

I already have things to sell - I brought out a silk tree but forgot to sell it! Now that many of you have a feel for it, start your spring cleaning. I'm sure you will find a lot more stuff around the house. And next time invite your friends. I get a little action "happy" and then wonder why I bought some of the things that I did. It's a bunch of fun.

Next "Nickel Auction" is coming soon - how about towards the end of the month before school is out? What do you think?

Feel free to link this post to your blogs to get the word out!

Nickel Auction - This Thursday!

Date: Thursday, May 7th

Time: 7:00 pm

Place: I will email you that information.

Bring: An appetizer, dessert, drink or snack to share with group.

Requirement for bidding: You must bring items to auction. Each person will be given 10 minutes maximum to sell whatever they have. You sign up to auction in the order that you arrive -so be on time! Bring cash - small change/bills.

PLEASE RSVP at tiffwinward@hotmail.com - I need to know how many are coming, plus I can send you another reminder.

Here is the original post (click here) - it even has a little video to show you how fun it will be. This will be my first attempt at holding one of these - so we will learn as we go.

Bring anything that you want to auction - ANYTHING GOES!

I need some extra help (please let me know if you are bringing one of these items):

paper plates to use for auction paddles

paper cups

paper plates

napkins

May 7th - First Nickel Auction

The date is Thursday, May 7th at 7pm.

If you don't know what I am talking about, read my prior post about this. I will tell you the location via email. Please leave me your email and I will get back with you or send it to me at tiffwinward@hotmail.com.

Everyone please bring a snack, treat, appetizer, or something to share. I hope lots of you come so this will be a blast.

Take a Look at this Nickel Auction

Video Courtesy of KSL.com

Okay everyone are you ready to try something new and fun? How about some "economy shopping"? Thanks to Jen for sharing this with me! I thought I would try to get a group of women together (the more the better). Please let me know if you are interested by leaving me a comment with your email address or you can email me direct at tiffwinward@hotmail.com. Check back soon for date, time and details - it all depends on how much response I get!

Okay the date has been set - CLICK HERE for the latest info!

Here are the rules that they listed on KSL under the video:

• Those attending can bring whatever they want to try to sell (items you are going to give to goodwill, grocery items you really aren't going to consume, bottles of lotions or bath essentials, partially used scrapbooking supplies, clothing, books, home décor, etc.)

• Since all good gatherings require good food, everyone brings a potluck dish to share. As you arrive, you sign up for a selling slot.

• Participants sell in the order they arrive. Each seller has a 10 minutes time limit. All bids start at five cents and bids need to be dividable by 5 (no 38 cent bids, here!). You can jump the bidding, but the amount must be dividable by five. The bidding can go as high as the bidders are willing to go, no limits. *Some auctions opt to allow the seller to set a starting bid.

• For timing purposes, no commentary about the item being sold is allowed (Example: "I bought this three years ago, my daughter loves it," etc.)

• Once the item is bid out, toss the item to the winning bidder and someone (working as scribe) writes down the name of the person and the price they committed to.

• Then the next item starts, same process!

• When that seller is all done, the scribe shouts out the totals for all the winning bidders, they put their money in a bucket of sorts that gets passed around the room (like a collection plate) and it all goes to that seller.

• The next seller starts.

So do you wanna give it a try?