Auctions are common blockbuster hits during craft fairs. Auctions are just that, the usual bidding and all that jazz. You could go for a dramatic auction, or you could go for a simple one. The main theme is players bid to buy something at prices that escalate by the minute, depending on how far the buyer's budget can stretch.
Quite truly, there are a lot of themes that are common in all things with auctions, with themes stretching to the usual antiques and old items to the more outlandish and vague. If you want to participate in an auction, make sure to at least a minimum of ten things. These ten items should at least be varied enough that they can pique the the interest of the common person. Auctions should at least cater to the varied tastes of different groups of people.
Auctions are just as costly as, even more than, setting up your booth. It is like walking on fire, you have to watch out where you step and hope that you don't get burned in the process. Failed auctions are both very unprofitable events, one that you hope you will never encounter, so make sure to prepare as much as possible. For advertising, media like flyers, posters, banners and signs are one way to attract attention (public auctions are a bit of a rarity nowadays). And make sure to prepare as much by visiting the site beforehand, setting everything up, and making sure that no hitches or delays are encountered during the event.
Auctions WILL be boring so make sure concession stand are nearby. Commission food stands and vendors to move themselves nearer your area when it is auction time. This would also benefit them, as the amount of people within the site offers them a bigger audience for their market as well. Prepare everything that they should be within easy reach. Directions to the site should be posted, and tables and items neatly labeled, numbered and tagged for inventory. If the event is held outside, supplement and prepare. If you have to, prepare umbrellas or a very large tent.
Auctions are quite popular if you do come across them. The general man would think of it like a rich man's game, and if the item is within their budget (or if it is relevant to their interests), they will buy it. Be prepared that there would be some leftover items, and that you couldn't get to sell all of them. That's okay. Save them for the next auction. But don't force yourself. If auctioning doesn't work for you, then don't force it. If it works for you, then learn strategies and tactics to command the audience. Intensity is key to making people buy stuff.
Quite truly, there are a lot of themes that are common in all things with auctions, with themes stretching to the usual antiques and old items to the more outlandish and vague. If you want to participate in an auction, make sure to at least a minimum of ten things. These ten items should at least be varied enough that they can pique the the interest of the common person. Auctions should at least cater to the varied tastes of different groups of people.
Auctions are just as costly as, even more than, setting up your booth. It is like walking on fire, you have to watch out where you step and hope that you don't get burned in the process. Failed auctions are both very unprofitable events, one that you hope you will never encounter, so make sure to prepare as much as possible. For advertising, media like flyers, posters, banners and signs are one way to attract attention (public auctions are a bit of a rarity nowadays). And make sure to prepare as much by visiting the site beforehand, setting everything up, and making sure that no hitches or delays are encountered during the event.
Auctions WILL be boring so make sure concession stand are nearby. Commission food stands and vendors to move themselves nearer your area when it is auction time. This would also benefit them, as the amount of people within the site offers them a bigger audience for their market as well. Prepare everything that they should be within easy reach. Directions to the site should be posted, and tables and items neatly labeled, numbered and tagged for inventory. If the event is held outside, supplement and prepare. If you have to, prepare umbrellas or a very large tent.
Auctions are quite popular if you do come across them. The general man would think of it like a rich man's game, and if the item is within their budget (or if it is relevant to their interests), they will buy it. Be prepared that there would be some leftover items, and that you couldn't get to sell all of them. That's okay. Save them for the next auction. But don't force yourself. If auctioning doesn't work for you, then don't force it. If it works for you, then learn strategies and tactics to command the audience. Intensity is key to making people buy stuff.
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