How to sell your fish, plants, etc. at our meetings
Seller/Bidder Numbers and Split
Each member receives a Seller number from our Treasurer. Members use the same number during the term of their membership.
Club Split is 70/30 for Paid Members and 50/50 for Guests.
You may set a reserve for your item which is the lowest price at which the auctioneer may sell the item.
Payout takes place at the end of the auction in cash.
Limitations
Limit of 5 bags per species or color variety/location.
Equipment must be in good working order.
Animals prohibited by the State of Florida are not allowed.
Step 1: Download and complete the Auction Seller Sheet
Auction Seller Sheet Fillable (PDF).
When filling out your Auction Seller Form, you will leave the last two fields "Price Sold" and ">" blank for the Treasurer to fill out.
Note: This is a fillable PDF which you may complete on your computer or phone. We recommend using the free Adobe Reader app to do so.
Bring a printed copy with you to the meeting.
If you do not have a printer, you can obtain a blank copy of the form at our meeting.
Step 2: Label Your Bags
Bags are labeled with Seller/Bidder Number (hyphen-) then the bag (lot) number.
For example Seller #005 would label bags 005-1, 005-2, 005-3, etc.
Sellers MUST write the Bid Reserve/Minimum on Item/Bag clearly, prior to Sale.
Changes will not be permitted once item has been announced by the Auctioneer.
005-3
Goldfish
$5 Reserve
Please write clearly on the bag with a Sharpie or similar marker.
We recommend double-bagging live animals.
Step 3: Drop fish at the Sales Table
When you arrive at the meeting, drop your fish at sales table and turn in your completed Auction Seller Sheet to the Treasurer.
Step 4: Payout
Go to the Treasurer’s table who will pay you in cash.