What items sell best at silent auctions?

Top Auction Item Categories

1. Travel. Travel-related silent auction items are always a huge hit.
2. Outings and Experiences.
3. Sports Tickets, Memorabilia, and Activities.
4. Music.
5. Food.

How do I make an auction basket?

1. Begin by placing the heaviest item in the middle of the basket or container.
2. Add large and taller items behind or near your center object.
3. Place smaller items near the front.
4. Fill in gaps with small bags of treats or rolled up dish towels in the color of the theme or other soft themed items.

What are good live auction items?

These packages can make great items for both your live and silent auction events. Fancy (or not-so-fancy) auction nights are a classic fundraising idea for schools, too!…Themed Basket Packages

• Picnic/Camping Basket.
• Date Night Basket.
• Local Business Spotlight Basket.
• Regional Food & Wine Basket.
• Spa Day Basket.

What are the most popular auction items?

Top 20 Best Selling Silent Auction Items

Auction Item Description	% Above Fair Market Value
Popular home accessories	480%
Fine dining restaurant certificates	330% – 460%
Lottery ticket boards	460%
Weekend hotel packages	460%

How do you solicit an auction item?

How Do You Ask? Ask for something specific instead of saying, “We’d like you to donate something from your store”. Ask for a specific item you think will sell well. Say, “We’d like a Smoker to include in our men’s section of the auction.” Ask for $100 or $250 item and many people will say yes.

What is a tricky tray basket?

The Tricky Tray, also known as a basket raffle or penny sale, is a common fundraising game used to draw in donors who can only give a little, but enjoy the art of competition and games of chance. Essentially, the Tricky Tray is a combination of a silent auction and a raffle concept.

What can I put in a gift box?

A: Some items that should go into a gift box include delicious snacks, customized swag, and home office supplies. Other gift-box items depend on the occasion.