“Silent Auction Items”

An auction is a process of offering goods and services through bidding. Silent auctions are auctions that are held without active auctioneers. In other words, bidders place their bids for an item on a sheet of paper instead of calling out the bid. Silent auctions are mainly used by charities to raise money. Listed below are a few silent auction ideas to help you choose effective silent auction items for a profitable auction.

Utilizing Lists

A silent auction requires organization. Some silent auction items to be considered are computerized list-making programs or the simple approach – paper and a pen. The list should include the name of the person who won the item and what the item is. It should also include how much the item was sold for. This creates an easy way to keep track of buyers as well as how much money has been made.

Creating Bidding Papers

Silent auction organizers should purchase paper that will be used for bidding paper along with purchasing other silent auction items. Bidding papers should have the rules of bidding clearly printed for the bidder. Information should include a short description of the good or service, the minimum bidding amount, the minimum bid increment and who donated the product.

Create a List of Silent Auction Items You Will Need

Create an organized list of all of the silent auction items that will be needed for your silent auction. Your list should include plenty of pens, markers and tape for the bid sheets. A good tip for your items is that warehouse stores will allow you to buy your silent auction items in bulk – saving you time and money!




Sam Samson is the author of this article on School Auction Ideas. Find more information on Charity Auction Items here