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CANBERRA DISTRICTS AQUARIUM SOCIETY
CDAS Auction Proceedings
After the break for tea and coffee the auction will commence.
If you are not interested in the auction could you please move up the back of the
room to talk. Similarly if you are interested in the auction please move to a better
location to view the lots and to be seen when bidding, and refrain from
conversation – it makes it harder for all of us.
The auctioneer will describe the lot (item to be auctioned) as per what is written
down on the auction form and as per their knowledge of said item. If the
auctioneer does not know enough about the item or if there are questions one of
the auction-assisting committee members or the seller of the lot will provide/be
asked for more information. (Please do not just erupt into a speech)
A helper will walk the lot down the room to show the item.
They are not obliged to walk around everywhere, if you are interested please
move to the chairs close to the walkway so you are close enough to view the
item
The auctioneer with call the item three times. If you want to make a bid please
make it obvious that you are bidding otherwise your bid may be missed. (i.e. using a CDAS Bidding card)
After an auction lot/item has been one the winning bidder is to go over to the
treasurer straight away to pay and to take possession of their lot/item.
This process will make the auction event more interesting for all…
To sell items in the auction:
- you have to be a CDAS member to sell
- you need to fill in an auction form (found on our website) with scientific and
common name if applicable. The form is also available on the night.
- number all your bags of fish (ie: matching numbers with your auction form)
- please have your lots submitted before the start of the meeting to make it
easier for everybody