Bongo Bash Auction

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Bongo Bash Auction

Post by Harry » Sun May 20, 2012 4:31 pm

For the past couple of years I've run an auction at the bash with the profits going to charity. Over the 2 auctions I think we've raised over £700 for good causes and provided a bit of entertainment on the Sunday morning before the AGM.

Time constraints and the cost of attending the bash for just a day means that I won't be coming to the bash this year.

I believe Ian has set aside time on Sunday morning in the main marquee this year.

Do we have a volunteer/volunteers willing to take on running the auction? I'll be happy to give guidance by pm.

If not how about a 'bring & buy' of bongo and camping gear instead?

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Re: Bongo Bash Auction

Post by Northern Bongolow » Sun May 20, 2012 4:40 pm

aaaaaawwwwwww come on harry, it wont be the same without you and the auction. hope you manage to attend, and i think im right in saying the auction is always one of the high lights of the bash for pikey's like me. :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
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Post by Northern Bongolow » Mon May 21, 2012 3:26 pm

just me then #-o :wink:
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Post by Ian » Mon May 21, 2012 4:09 pm

Anyone volunteering for this? I'll make it worth your while........ 8)
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Post by PixieAndTheMoon » Mon May 21, 2012 8:47 pm

Ady I am hiding this post from Chris!! You are not the last pikey LOLOL

Unfortunately we cannot attend the bash cos of work commitments.

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Post by corrour » Tue May 22, 2012 11:33 am

Come on harry it wont be the same.
And i have got that £5 for you for sending my trainers back and a bottle to auction or drink?
I am sure ian could up the £1 ticket fee to £2 to help cover some of your costs
And i will be lonely next to the animal pen if you dont come :(
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Post by umbongocat » Tue May 22, 2012 4:03 pm

Happy to help you Ady if I'm better by then. One rule... no bra's for sale tho :lol:
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Post by Ian » Tue May 22, 2012 4:05 pm

Perhaps if we do it as a bring-and-buy sale, with 20% of proceeds going to charity?
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Re: Bongo Bash Auction

Post by Northern Bongolow » Wed May 23, 2012 12:58 am

umbongocat wrote:Happy to help you Ady if I'm better by then. One rule... no bra's for sale tho :lol:
i cannot do it cat, it would be like the poacher offering to look after the game :shock: :wink: .
im trying to work on chell as she has done the admin for harry for the last 2 years , giving out bidding numbers etc on the day. so she knows how it should work. (phone call from ian at this point, and some facebook chat from the girls).
i think that any other fellers would make a right hash of this so maybe the girls should take charge of this this time, cat could be the ann aston of the bongo world (google her :lol: ).

then again my mrs would ignore my bids and i would come away empty handed :cry: :wink:

how would the bring and buy work ian ? ------ fixed priced items?.
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Post by Ian » Wed May 23, 2012 11:07 am

Northern Bongolow wrote:how would the bring and buy work ian ? ------ fixed priced items?.
Not too sure if this would work. But perhaps people bring their items to the Marquee on Sunday morning (10.00 deadline) with their goods already priced up. Prices must be in denominations 0f £5 so we don't have to worry about change. Goods are then put on display. Sellers can either stay put (recommended) or leave stuff unattended. If using this latter approach, they need to leave a mobile phone number with the organiser/volunteer who will also take payment. All payment will have 10% deducted to go to a charitable cause.

Will that work?
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Re: Bongo Bash Auction

Post by Northern Bongolow » Thu May 24, 2012 1:09 am

it would work ian but what if 3 peeps want the same thing/item, there would need to be an opening time set, then is it first to grab it gets it. (FIGHT) :shock: :shock: and as the charity thing is on a percentage of selling price :roll:

maybe another way would be a silent auction.
item left on table with a starting price, then place a piece of paper on it, whoever wants to bid to the next level signs his or her member no, or name and bid, up to a given time,then the last name on the sheet pays the price it has reached.
charge a price to bid, say a pound or two, then a percentage to charity etc.

i will do this for you ian #-o #-o :wink: as long as someone helps out,and the viewing period isnt too long, and im not liable for any thefts, damage, breakages,---------------------------------hang on this is going to need a contract. :wink:





gotta get rid of my crap-------------sorry, rare bongo items soon. :lol: :wink:
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Re: Bongo Bash Auction

Post by Northern Bongolow » Fri May 25, 2012 12:59 pm

any one else gunna help with this.
preferably blond, 42 24 36. we need to attract some interest on the day. :lol: .
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Post by Ian » Fri May 25, 2012 1:54 pm

Northern Bongolow wrote:any one else gunna help with this.
preferably blond, 42 24 36. we need to attract some interest on the day. :lol: .
We'll need someone with a highr IQ than that I reckon.......
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Re: Bongo Bash Auction

Post by PixieAndTheMoon » Sat May 26, 2012 12:58 am

Northern Bongolow wrote:any one else gunna help with this.
preferably blond, 42 24 36. we need to attract some interest on the day. :lol: .
Damn right statistics wrong IQ LOL

How about slim, dark haired, pretty, beautifully chatty Chell]? Sweet toned and chat money out of the trees I am sure
Soz Chell if I made a job for you there LOL x

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