Download or read book The Everything Online Auctions Book written by Steve Encell and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2006-05-11 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Everything Online Auctions Book is an inside look at how to buy or sell anything on eBay and other notable online auction sites. Steve Encell, one of the most successful dealers in the field of online auctions, gives readers the real low down on the online marketplace. Includes: Finding the right sites to buy or sell Tips on how to avoid scams, fraud, and identity theft Taking advantage of perks and promotions Organizing and maximizing business earning potential 50-plus screenshots for step-by-step instruction

Download or read book Auction Fundraising Simplified written by Judy L. Anderson and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2010-05-14 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Auctions are unique in the world of special events. They contain core elements of other fundraising events, but a critical factor is that they also must procure auction items to match their clientele and then motivate those bidders to buy. True success requires the application of creative strategy to every facet of the event, as well as the use of organized systems to stay on track. Auction Fundraising Simplified shows how to think outside the box, provides examples and worksheets, and will help add thousands of dollars to the bottom line. Contained within these pages is information about: Skills needed to be a successful auction director Insider tips and strategies for "thinking outside the box" Identifying auction demographics and laying a strong foundation Examples, systems, timelines, and worksheets for all auction elements Choosing an effective auctioneer Determining what committees are needed and how to keep them on track Ideas for recruiting sponsors, donors, and attendees Targeted procurement techniques for obtaining auction items Packaging auction lots for the highest sale Catalog writing processes and tips to save time Negotiating contracts with venues, caterers, suppliers, and others Food and beverage suggestions for menu planning and service Ways to market and promote your auction Creating site plans and logistics schedules Contracting for production (stage, sound, lighting, visual media, entertainment) Using volunteers for maximum effect Pre- and post-auction activities The easy-to-read format and systems in Auction Fundraising Simplified have been successfully used by auction managers of all skill levels and by academic institutions as a teaching tool. We guarantee this book will pay for itself many times over in time and financial gain.

Download or read book Crafting a Successful Incentive Auction written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Secrets for Success at Your Local Auctions written by Oliver Phipps, Jr. and published by Oliver Phipps. This book was released on 2004-04 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Listing Auction Agent s Auction Guide written by Maria Lawrance and published by Sqrol Publications. This book was released on 2014 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: YOU'VE CHOSEN THIS PROFESSION BECAUSE YOU'VE HEARD THAT YOU CAN EARN BIG MONEY, BUT YOU HAVEN'T SEEN ANY OF THAT YET? THEN READ ON! Hi my name is Maria Lawrance with over 21 years' experience as one of Sydney's leading auctioneers personally having sold over $44 million in properties in just the last 20 months alone. Oh, by the way, the average sale price in my area is $400,000 - so that's a lot of properties! In this book I want to dispel any myths you have about LISTING PROPERTIES for auction while letting you in on all the secrets Top Auction Listing Agents and Auctioneers work with every day. I want you to enjoy your work more whilst you strive to get the very best price for your vendors. Throughout the pages of this book you will learn ... -Selling methods available to you and how the Auction sale process works -How to become the very best agent you can be and what marketing strategy to use -How to prepare your owners for the auction day and how to deal with pre-auction day offers -Getting the reserve price right and what to expect on Auction day Plus, at the end of each chapter I will give you tips to make it simple for you to know exactly what to do. You know there are others in your profession out there that are taking home six figures EVERY YEAR, but you're not one of them! How come? You work hard, you put the hours in, but somehow, it just doesn't seem to come together for you! Let me let you into a little secret: if you don't start listing Auctions and marketing Auctions, you will forever be an "also ran" sales agent! Why? Well not only does this system help you to WORK SMARTER NOT HARDER it also SKILLS you up, DEADLINES you and most importantly IT MAKES YOU MORE ACCOUNTABLE to your clients than ever before! Because, my friend, if you want to earn big dollars then you have to take more responsibility for your ACTIONS and your COMMITMENT to this incredible profession! 'Property Success' is a new book series by leading Auctioneer and Top Selling Agent Maria Lawrance who is excited to be teaching Australians how to successfully buy and sell property. "By the end of this book I hope to have convinced you that an Auction Listing is BY FAR the BEST listing in your portfolio! I want to encourage you to get out of your comfort zone, dismiss all your fears and LIST AUCTIONS!"

Download or read book Making Auctions Pay written by Marques Vickers and published by Marquis Publishing. This book was released on 2014-06-01 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Making Auctions Pay” by California author Marques Vickers is the first easy-to-follow guidebook for successfully buying, consigning and reselling valuables through regional auction houses. The editions straightforward language cuts through the traditional misconceptions surrounding auctions and simplifies the process of buying with the purpose of reselling for profit. “This book is designed to help you avoid the roadblocks I endured learning how to buy and sell knowledgably at regional auction houses,” notes Vickers in his Preface. “The book creates a blueprint for success for individuals seeking innovative primary and secondary sources of income.” Vickers shares his experience directly from the auction floor. His northern California based online store Marquis Gallery sells rare books, fine art and collectibles. Auction houses have become a staple source of acquiring inventory. Making Auctions Pay concisely breaks down the fundamentals of how regional auction houses operate. The book address important defining elements including appraisals, value estimations, bidding options, strategies and increments, previews and advance research, reserves, buyer and seller premiums, warranties, shipping and delivery options. A critical component of the book stresses proven sales strategies for reselling auction purchases. Emphasis is concentrated on optimizing selling exposure through major online outlets including eBay, Amazon, Craigslist and Barter Exchanges as well as direct selling vehicles such as consignment shops and estate liquidation services. eBay and Amazon’s proactive consumer marketing programs are showcased featuring training and data resources to compliment innovative distribution and promotional opportunities. Two distinctive chapters focus on selling previous metals and their derivative products and the necessity of cultivating positive buyer feedback from even difficult customers. Making Auctions Pay emphasizes how global Internet exposure, technological advances and easily employed live bidding applications have distinctly altered the auction landscape. Online influence has expanded the worldwide base of auction participants and enlarged the scale of opportunity. Broader participation has also introduced complicated ethical issues involving authenticity, non-paying and shill bidders, shared marketing data, sales tax legislation and collusion. An extensive database of website references is included along with a glossary of relevant auction industry and online usage terms. “The book’s clear and practical instruction empowers both novice and seasoned professional to maximize their selling potential,” notes Vickers. “Dynamic opportunities continue to broaden. With the phenomenal television viewership following programs such as Antiques Roadshow, Storage Wars, Pawn Stars, etc., a substantial demand for understanding the hidden potential of auctions exists. Making Auctions Pay is an essential reference book for enabling individuals to expand their financial resources and destiny.” Author Marques Vickers has had work published in AntiqueWeek, The Artist Magazine, Art Calendar and wrote Marketing and Buying Fine Art Online through Allworth Press of New York. He has published numerous works on fine arts, the auction industry, southern France and photojournalism.

Download or read book The Art of Successful Bidding written by George Reith and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Auctions and Auctioneering written by Ralph Cassady and published by University of California Press. This book was released on 2021-01-08 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1967.

Download or read book The Big Book of Benefit Auctions written by Jay R. Fiske and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-02-04 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Big Book of Benefit Auctions is the ultimate step-by-step handbook on how to plan and have a successful and effective auction. Auction committees will find it an invaluable reference as it provides all the tools they will need for complete auction planning and management. From setting the goal for the event, to organizing the committee, procuring auction items, building the audience, preparing the catalog and through auction night cashiering (check out) services, everything you will want to know about the auction process is readily at your fingertips in this resource guide. The book will not only contain important "how to" information, it will also explain why some decisions and activities are not only good practices, they are essential to having a well-run and efficient event. Also, the book will discuss important strategies for maximizing revenue at your event, and will cover common pitfalls and how to avoid them.

Download or read book A Higher Bid written by Kathy Kingston and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-04-27 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transform fundraising events into long-term revenue with expert auction advice A Higher Bid is the nonprofit school and organization guide to planning and executing more exciting, more lucrative special event fundraisers. In this book, award-winning consultant, fundraiser, speaker, and professional auctioneer Kathy Kingston shares her proprietary and proven approaches to audience development, board empowerment, leadership succession, guest cultivation and engagement, and donor development. You'll learn how live auctions, special appeals, innovative icebreakers, silent auctions, and new technologies can help increase revenue, and how to execute these events in a way that translates to a stronger donor base for long-term giving. Kingston describes how to match the guest list and catalog for better results, and reveals the strategies professional auctioneers use to curate the right auction items and discover the right people to generate optimum revenue and engage donors. This book offers a fresh approach to fundraising, showing you how charity benefit auctions can be made a centerpiece of fundraising special events to drive both short- and long-term fundraising goals while providing a fun and inspiring opportunity to generate awareness and keep supporters excited about the mission. Using Kingston's proven framework, you'll learn effective ways to: Strategically increase high-profit revenue streams Increase your organization's donor base Empower the board toward efficiency and productivity Engage supporters more deeply and keep them invested Donors are the lifeblood of any nonprofit organization, and sustainable revenue depends upon their high engagement and willingness to give. Well-executed benefit and charity auctions have proven to be effective fundraisers for nonprofits, associations, and schools of all types, and A Higher Bid is the expert guide to optimizing these special events for maximum impact.

Download or read book Auction Success written by Maria Lawrance and published by Square Root of Life. This book was released on 2014 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HAVE YOU HEARD WHAT GREAT RESULTS ARE HAPPENING AT AUCTION BUT YOU'RE TERRIFIED OF THE UNKNOWN? Hi my name is Maria Lawrance with over 21 years' experience as one of Sydney's leading auctioneers personally having sold over $44 million in properties in just the last 20 months alone. In this book I want to dispel any myths you have about SELLING YOUR PROPERTY at auction while letting you in on all the secrets Agents and Auctioneers work with every day. My goal for you as the seller (vendor) is to eliminate any fears you may have of selling by auction and get you the very best price, enjoying the experience and move on to the next stage of life all at the same time. Throughout the pages of this book you will learn ... -Selling methods available to you -How the Auction sale process works -How to select the best agent -What marketing strategy to use -How to prepare your home to maximize value -How to deal with pre-auction day offers -Getting your reserve price right -What to expect on Auction day Plus, at the end of each chapter I will give you tips to make it simple for you to know exactly what to do. 'Property Success' is a new book series by leading Auctioneer and Top Selling Agent Maria Lawrance who is excited to be teaching Australians how to successfully purchase property at the price they are happy to pay. Whether you are an investor, home owner, trustee, or simply selling to upsize, Maria Lawrance will guide you through the process to make selling a property a positive and successful experience for you the vendor each and every time! If you are thinking about selling your property and have been avoiding contemplating selling by auction for fear of the process, you are going to love this book. With interest rates in Australia at an all time low there has never been a better time to jump into the market and sell your home whether you want to upgrade, downgrade, off load an investment, end a partnership, cash in an asset or get out of debt. This information is for anyone thinking of selling to understand the auction process. Any person who owns a property that may one day look to sell, and want to ensure the best price is reached, should get this book. No stone has been left unturned in this very comprehensive but simple to read book on selling property at auction. Take the fear out of selling your property by following Maria's expert advice contained within the pages of this book Grab your copy and start preparing for your auction.

Download or read book The Auction App How Companies Tap the Power of Online Auctions to Maximize Revenue Growth written by Leland Harden and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2002-03-22 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How companies such as L. L. Bean and Sun Microsystems are using online auctions to help boost their bottom lines From liquidating excess inventory to B2B materials procurement, corporate America has discovered online auctions as a catalyst for redefining old supply-chain relationships and business practices. Most analysts consider them the next big business opportunity. The Auction App details the tools and tactics employed by Sun Microsystems, Coca-Cola, and companies of any size and virtually every industry for creating, conducting, managing, and executing online auctions. Greater numbers of businesses will be able to discover the numerous profitable advantages of utilizing online auctions. The Auction App shows them how to: Liquidate excess inventory Acquire new customers cost-effectively Conduct real-time market research Provide new avenues of cooperation between sellers and suppliers

Download or read book How To Buy Property at Auction written by Samantha Collett and published by Robinson. This book was released on 2014-03-20 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buying property at auction is nerve-wracking, exhilarating and can be hugely profitable - as long as you know the pitfalls to avoid. In this step-by-step guide you will learn why so many successful developers and investors buy at auction - and how you can buy and profit from property auctions. Offering expert tips and guidance you will be walked through the property auction process from start to finish - and be equipped with the knowledge you need to profit from property auctions. Comprehensive and easy to follow, the guide is packed full of case studies, expert tips and watch points for the novice property auction buyer. The guide features: how to find auction property; tips for viewing; preparation checklist; how to calculate your bid price; research the market; raise finance; costs works; check legal paperwork; auction sale day; after the auction; real tales of auction buys; and, a directory of auction houses.

Download or read book Sold written by Stephen John Martin and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A nostalgic look at days when-- making a living demanded ingenuity as well as hard work; life, devoid of today's electronic media bombardment, was simple; and entertainment was derived from simple pleasures; family life was close-knit and relationships cherished; simple gifts were appreciated; parents practiced discipline; the Generation Gap had not been discovered; education was taken seriously; friendships endured; moral values were taught at home; value was placed on handmade things; authority was respected; reading was not a lost art; consciences were heeded.

Download or read book Sell it on eBay written by Jim Heid and published by Peachpit Press. This book was released on 2005-11-03 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: eBay can mean big business, but only if you know how to use the auction site effectively. To ensure that your wares don’t just sell, but sell quickly, at the desired price, and without any complications in shipping or payment, you need this no-nonsense guide. This artfully designed book by eBay aficionados Jim Heid and Toby Malina delivers the lowdown on selling on eBay. Toby and Jim’s clear, authoritative text is augmented by the book’s appealing and helpful graphics. They show you how to take flattering photos of your items and present them in attractive, effective eBay pages. The guide also includes up-to-date coverage of all that’s new and improved on eBay—from My eBay 2.0 to PayPal Buyer Credit, advanced search functionality, the Shipping Center, eBay Accounting Assistant, and more. Filled with need-to-know information about everything from payment methods to shipping considerations and establishing starting bid prices, this entertaining and practical guide is an essential stop on the road to eBay success.

Download or read book A Primer on Auction Design Management and Strategy written by David J. Salant and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2014-12-26 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to modeling and analyzing auctions, with the applications of game theory and auction theory to real-world auction decision making. Auctions are highly structured market transactions primarily used in thin markets (markets with few participants and infrequent transactions). In auctions, unlike most other markets, offers and counteroffers are typically made within a structure defined by a set of rigid and comprehensive rules. Because auctions are essentially complex negotiations that occur within a fully defined and rigid set of rules, they can be analyzed by game theoretic models more accurately and completely than can most other types of market transactions. This book offers a guide for modeling, analyzing, and predicting the outcomes of auctions, focusing on the application of game theory and auction theory to real-world auction design and decision making. After a brief introduction to fundamental concepts from game theory, the book explains some of the more significant results from the auction theory literature, including the revenue (or payoff) equivalence theorem, the winner's curse, and optimal auction design. Chapters on auction practice follow, addressing collusion, competition, information disclosure, and other basic principles of auction management, with some discussion of auction experiments and simulations. Finally, the book covers auction experience, with most of the discussion centered on energy and telecommunications auctions, which have become the proving ground for many new auction designs. A clear and concise introduction to auctions, auction design, and auction strategy, this Primer will be an essential resource for students, researchers, and practitioners.

Download or read book Online Auctions at EBay 2000 written by Dennis L. Prince and published by Prima Lifestyles. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whatever can be sold can be found on eBay, the world's online auction. With thousands of users logging on per day, this site is the third most visited spot on the Internet. Creating plain text or eye-catching HTML auction lists, managing bids and sales, and successful follow up once the sale has been made are all covered in this extensive, user-friendly manual.