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FAQs
From the list below choose one of our FAQs topics, then select an FAQ to read. If you have a question which is not in this section, please contact us.
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Q: Do I need to be a member of a magic club to buy or sell? |
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A: When we brought the Austin Magic Auction back into existence about eight years ago, it was a club auction only. That lasted for two years. Now we are back to the community wide auction. It is open to any magician in the world that wants to attend and pay the $10 entrance fee. Some say the $10 is worth the show with David Hira, Scott Wells, and Kent Cummins on the stage! |
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Q: How do I buy things in the auction? |
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A: You must be present at the auction to bid. To enter the auction, everyone pays $10. You will receive a bidder's number when you enter the auction. For the live auction, please hold the number high and call out your number if requested to do so by the nearsighted auctioneers. In the silent auction you will use your bidder number next to each bid you write on an item sheet. It is as simple as that. Payments may be made by Cash, Credit Card, or Approved Check. By the way, there are no buyer's fees added on at our auction, never have been, and never will be. |
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Q: Is there a cost to sell like on e-bay? |
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A: There is no up-front cost to sell. However, the auction retains a 10% seller's fee of the final price. If you have an item that sells for $1, you get 90 cents. If your item sells for $100, you get $90. If your item does not sell, you owe nothing. If you attend the auction, you pay a $10 fee to get in. |
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Q: What do I need to do to sell things in the auction? |
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A: Anyone can sell at the Austin Magic Auction. You should read the official auction rules, but here is how you get started:
Request a seller's number by emailing
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Download the seller spreadsheet. It is compatible with Microsof Office, or you can download the free OpenOffice.org. The spreadsheet has instructions for how to fill out the information. You should include a description and a minimum bid for each item. (The lower the minimum the better chance of a sale.) As you enter your items they will each be given a number, starting with 1. These will be your item numbers.
Package your items. These items will be moved around by auction personel, so if you can, package larger a box or bag to help protect them. All small items should be placed in zip lock bags to prevent handling and to keep pieces together. It's also a good idea to mark items will your seller number and an item number. An example is: Seller's number (5) dash (-) item number (1). Your first item would be 5-1. Second item 5-2 and so on. There is a 100 item limit per seller. Your item numbers should match the spreadsheet for easy cross-checking.
Print a copy of the spreadsheet and include it as a packing list with your items. You should also email a copy of the completed spreadsheet to
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. Sending the electronic copy is very important as it helps prevent data entry errors as your items are received and move into the auction.
If you do not place a minimum on your sheet, silent auction items will begin at $1. Stage items will be marked with a minimum by the stage committee or auction chairman.
Finally, send your items by March 31, 2009 to Ron Cartlidge, 1802 Woodland Ave, Austin TX, 78741. |
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