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Which Basket is Best for a Silent Auction at My Son's Pre-school?

In summary, the auction winner may be enticed to book a show if they have extra items from sample orders/incentives.
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for a silent auction at our son's pre-school. Should I do an ice cream basket with the dipper, an ice cream sandwich maker, and other such items. OR... a fall basket with two striped towels, a cranberry scraper, etc.

What have you all done?
 
I would say to do a fall basket. You never know... you may entice the winner to book a show.
 
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I would say to do a fall basket. You never know... you may entice the winner to book a show.
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ditto--show off some new stuff to everyone, especially if you have extras from sample orders/incentives.
 
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Yeah, a fall basket does sound better.

I thought about doing the rectangular platter with the cranberry accent - AND the spreader set (cranberry and white). How does that sound? Then maybe put some recipes in there as well...

I could get the platter at the sample price THEN the spreaders during my kit enhancement month. My total is 26 something for $45.50 worth of product!!!

My ultimate goal is BOOKINGS!!!! Come on people!! If nothing else - the two directors should book right??!!

And of course the winner could be enticed into buying the stand or woven traditions FOR the platter don't you think...

I might just start something.

Hey, a girl can dream can't she??
 
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Make sure that you include a coupon for a free cooking show!! (you buy the ingredients, postage, etc) .... and maybe even a $10 homemade GC too....I've never had anyone use it, so it didn't cost a penny, but it up'ed the price of the basket for the auction!
 
Whatever you can do to get a booking... I say go for it!!
 
Ask the auction director for the auction sheet for your item when it's done. Then you can call all the people who bid on it. :)
 
Definitely include some kind of gift certificate for free products. I do this, with a "redeem this coupon for either $30 in free product now, or $50+ in free product by inviting friends and family for a Cooking Show I would present at your house!"

I think I have one of the certificates here; will post.

God Bless; Take Care everyone!

-praying for Paige and her family-
 

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