Auction Information

2012 Auction Dates

January 14, 2012

July 7, 2012

Seller Information

Seller's should prepare ahead of time by downloading, filling out, and bringing a Seller Sheet with them to the auction.

All items must be labeled.  Click here to download our new Excel label printing aid. This is the CAFE Generic Auction Label program; it allows you to enter your personal information once, enter data for each bag label, and then print out labels on Avery 5163 labels. Have fun!

Download Files 

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Seller Sheet
Blank Auction Label Template (Excel)

CAFE Auction Rules

1. Registration will open at 8:00 a.m.
2. No check-ins after 10:15 a.m. Auction will start promptly at 10:30 a.m.
   
3. Refreshments will be available during the auction.
   
4. The auction will use the FAAS "ten table" method.
   
5. Only two STYRO's per seller allowed in auction.
   
6. Sellers will be paid at end of auction. Checks mailed within 1 week for sellers who leave early.
   
7. All items offered for sale must be in working order! Items may be rejected by the chair if determined to be unsuitable.
   
8. Items placed in this auction cannot be removed without consent of the Auction Chairman.
   
9. NO PRIVATE SALES. Check with the Auction Chairman for any questions regarding this rule.
   
10. Sellers are limited to the following:
    1. No more than 75 items/bags per registered seller.
    2. No more than five (5) bags per species/color morph or other items (eg. tanks, food, equipment, etc.). The Auction Chairman has the final determination as to what constitutes a species or color morph or other category.
    3. * ALL FISH MUST BE in Proper fish bags -- NO baggies or ziplocks. Fish that have to be rebagged will be charged $1 per bag. Double bagging is recommended.
    4. Terms used:
       • Pair: male & female of the same species. Need not to have spawned together.
       • Mated pair: fish have spawned together and proven fertile.
       • Trio: 1 male and 2 females of the same species
       • Reverse Trio: 2 males and 1 female of the same species.
    5. Labels must be used! No magic markers! Labels must include the following:
       1. Seller number and bag number
       2. Actual number of fish in the bag
       3. Sex, if known, of the fish
       4. Species name (common name is acceptable. Scientific name preferred if known).
          No Abbreviations Please.
11. Old or out-of-date items (ie. Medications, treatments, etc..) WILL NOT BE ALLOWED!
12. Lots containing Food MUST specify what food is in the container and list it on the label.
13. Seller's purchases will be subtracted from your sales at payout time.
14. We recommend that you bring something to transport your purchases in.
15. NO MINIMUM BIDS.
16. Items not sold become a donation to the club.
17. Split will be 70% to seller.

Remember there is NO SMOKING allowed in the entire building nor are any pets allowed.