Buyer’s Premium

“(Buyer’s Premium worked) very well. It was explained to patrons thoroughly. We received no complaints from patrons. And we got 100% of the proceeds of the auctions. $77,000 – this was a first time event.” – Lisa Early, City of Orlando Mayor’s Office

“No complaints (with Buyer’s Premium). Girls are great!” - Nancy Roef, Health Central Foundation

“Very well. Our members can see that [auction] services cost us nothing – it’s paid by the buyer, who is notified prior to the auction.” - Meredith McWaters, Femmes de Coeur, Soiree

“(With the Buyer’s Premium) all sales prices went to the charity… Cost was not a factor. We wanted a ‘spark.’” – Mike Zigler, Golf Tournament for Arnold Palmer Hospital

“This was wonderful because all money raised went straight to our organization. Bidders didn’t have a problem with the extra 10%.” - Tamara Ahrens, City of Orlando

“(The Buyer’s Premium was) fun and permitted us to keep pre-event expenses low. Because this is a fundraiser, Freedom Ride doesn’t have a big event budget.” – Kristi Kovalak, Freedom Ride – Derby Day Soiree

“Super! (Buyer’s Premium) It’s definitely the way to go! We wanted to grow the event and the money was something we wouldn’t ever see to begin with.” – Michelle Johnson, Freedom Ride

“Great! (Buyer’s Premium) Our audience found it clear to understand and happy to contribute.” – Jessica Denmark, Rotary – Wines of the World

“No problems. Guests do not even blink an eye. (Buyer’s Premium) No complaints or comments from guests. Worked out well!” – Heather Jefferson, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Diamond Dance

“It (Buyer’s Premium) seems to be working. I’ve not heard any complaints. It’s no cost to our agency and we figure that most attendees do not mind the 10% knowing all other money goes to the JCC.” – Lisa Brodsky, Jewish Community Center South

“It (Buyer’s Premium) worked out very well, everyone bidding understood how it worked and why.”- Carrie Willis, Women Playing for TIME

“Cost was an influential factor. After reviewing the proposal and understanding that the income would be paid for by the bidders, it definitely influenced our decision in establishing a new annual fundraiser that could be done with minimal out of pocket expenses.” -Paula Whitty, Big Brothers Big Sisters

“I thought it (Buyer’s Premium) was great! It was very clear and the bidders knew that 100% of their bid was for charity.” - Jennifer Dicks, NAWBO

“Since it was a fundraiser, we wanted the best for a reasonable price.” - Wendy Proctor, Florida Hospital Celebration Health

Successes Attributed to Consultation and Performance

[This auction company] managed the silent and live auction activities at my CityKidz fundraiser last year, which raised $450,000 to benefit Orlando’s Pre-Kindergarten program. The hiring of her company to manage our auction was one of the best decisions we made when it comes to the conduct of the fundraiser.” - Buddy Dyer, Mayor, City of Orlando, CityKidz!

“170% (increase over last year)! The percent of market value attained on the items went way up!” – Michelle Johnson, Freedom Ride

“55% (increase over last year). All of the increase in revenue was attributed in live auction. Overall revenue generated drastically increased.” – Heather Jefferson, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

“146% increase over last year!” – Wendy Proctor, Florida Hospital Celebration Health

“30% (increase in revenue over last year). When the bidding normally would have run out of steam, they kept on going. Their creativity & resourcefulness paid off” - Michael Zigler, Charity Golf Tournament for Arnold Palmer Hospital

“40% (increase in revenue over last year).” – Julie Nassau, Easter Seals

“30% (increase in revenue over last year).” – Kristi Kovalak, Freedom Ride

“50% (increase in revenue over last year).” - – Jill Garcia, Jewish Community Center

“Approximately 100% (increase in revenue over last year). The positioning and categorizing of the items using [the auctioneers’] suggestions made the overall auction more successful. We nearly doubled our net over last year!” – Meredith McWaters, Femmes de Coeur, Annual Fashion Show

Gala Gal Recommendations

Matthew Holiday, CAI--Holiday Auction & Realty, LLC

Lorraine Gismondi, Development Manager--Alzheimer's Research Center

Ms. M.T.Vann, C.E.O. and Managing Auctioneer--QNational Auction Company

"A friend asked me if I would like to volunteer at a charity event that her friends were holding. I enjoyed participating so much I contacted the event coordinator, Jen Taylor, to see if she needed any assistance at future events. Since then I've helped out at several charity auctions. Jen's professional approach makes fund raising fun and easy. What I like most is that Jen works hard to ensure everyone has a great time, from the event attendees to the people working behind the scenes."--Alan Arblaster

Last Edited 07/17/2007