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Best Practice #3: Procure the Right Items

Once you have everyone in the room, you want to make sure the items available to bid on meet the interests of your guests. The more demand for an item, the higher the bidding and the more revenue you raise. The best auction lots are items, experiences and activities that are not easily purchased. When determining these items, think about your audience, their interests and a realistic budget range for bidders. For school auctions, children's artwork is always a winner.