March Major Auction
Well it’s that time again our March Major Auction is only three weeks away Here is your chance to sell those fish that you have raised and make room for some more, the auction is open to both Members and visitors . When: Saturday 3 March 2007 Those who have secured their lots book in time is between 12:00pm and 1:15pm - All Lots have been issued.
Auction starts 2:00pm
Where:
Nuwarra Public School, Mckay Ave Moorebank
Entering Lots:
Don’t forget to pack 8 bags per foam box and number them from 1-8. This will ensure our auction steward will select lots in the correct order so that equity in our auction process can be achieved. There will be a 2 stage scrutineering process adopted at this auction. Your bags will be checked and their contents scrutinised for correct identification and health of the fish. Due to their special needs large fish are not to be placed in buckets but should be double bagged in suitable large bags and fish known to be aggressive in nature bagged individually. In the second stage your paperwork will be checked off and you fish moved to the holding area.
Please help us out and ensure that all ‘book in’ sheets are completed using both the scientific and common names. This allows your fish to be entered into the database and if available a photo will be displayed. This is important not only for the sellers but also for the buyers wanting to see what a fish typically looks like.
Viewing
There will be no viewing of the lots this year due to the mishandling of fish in previous auctions and for the welfare of the livestock in general. There have been a considerable number of complaints regarding this matter. The auctioneers will be only to happy to describe the lots for you as they come up, a photo wherever possible will be displayed during the auction and the runners can show you the fish throughout the process as well We know that you will understand our reasons for not allowing this practice to continue.
Who can sell fish?
Only financial members with allocated lots may sell their fish at our Major Auctions. Unfortunately new members joining on the day are unable to sell any fish, but are most welcome to grab a bargain. Bidders cards for visitors will incur a $2 fee.
Raffles
We have three raffles planned for the day starting with $100 worth of auction money to spend as you wish - this will be drawn prior to the commencement of the auction so make sure you purchase a ticket on entry. Great prizes to be won throughout the day with some surprises this year as well Food and Beverage An array of special auction food and drinks to sustain you throughout the day and night
Bagging Station
If you need to rebag your purchases you can do so for $1 at the bagging station. Bill and Lena will be manning the O2 and bagging station for the auction so will be unable to meet your trade table needs in March. They will however be trading as usual at the April monthly meeting on the 14th April 2007.
Remember
The auction will start at 2pm sharp at Nuwarra Public School, McKay Ave. Moorebank, and is for fish, or aquarium related products only. All items to be auctioned must be booked in between 12:00 noon and 1:15pm All lots must be adequately marked with the name and number of fish, plus the reserve price if any. Fish lots that are not labelled with the correct name of the fish or without a name will be immediately passed in. There is a limit of 5 lots of the same item for fish and a limit of 3 lots of the same item for dry goods, regardless of size or age. (Plants are considered as dry goods at auction) Fish must be properly bagged. A charge of $1 will be payable where it is necessary to add oxygen or to re- bag the lot. If anybody is interested in assisting the committee on the day, please make yourself known to us. Without the help of our volunteers the major auctions would not be as successful or enjoyable as they are for both members and visitors and of course your committee. The committee looks forward to seeing you all on the day
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you wish to know more about this special day for the NSWCS
Kind regards,
Aline Sinclair
President
The NSWCS Inc.