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Title: Auction on 12-8-12
Post by: Jaws22 on December 04, 2012, 10:19:54 AM
Where is this auction held, and is there a site to see what fish are registered? Thanks Johnny.
Title: Re: Auction on 12-8-12
Post by: linuxrulesusa on December 04, 2012, 10:25:29 AM
http://www.motorcityaquariumsociety.com/Events/events.html

Not sure about seeing what fish are registered.  You mean what will be there for sale?  I don't think any auctions do that locally?  I could be wrong though.
Title: Re: Auction on 12-8-12
Post by: GrizzlysDad on December 04, 2012, 12:20:09 PM
Where is this auction held, and is there a site to see what fish are registered? Thanks Johnny.

You never know what will be for sale until auction morning. The registration in advance does not include the type of fish.
In fact, people that register ahead of time often do not know exactly what will all go to the auction until they start bagging.
Also, there are plenty of people that do not register in advance, they just show up auction morning and register then.
Title: Re: Auction on 12-8-12
Post by: Ron on December 04, 2012, 12:52:28 PM
The registration in advance does not include the type of fish.
In fact, people that register ahead of time often do not know exactly what will all go to the auction until they start bagging.
I'll admit, there's a few times I've been in a sleepy haze the morning of an auction trying to figure out exactly what to bag, but these days I try to make a list ahead of time so I'm more efficient!
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Also, there are plenty of people that do not register in advance, they just show up auction morning and register then.
The impression I got from the rules is that there's no penalty from the MCAS for anyone registering the day of the auction? If so there's a small chance I might try to make it and bring some fish. Dependings on how timing would work out with a birthday event I'm supposed to attend later in the day.
Title: Re: Auction on 12-8-12
Post by: RichE on December 04, 2012, 07:57:08 PM
I will be there and that's the most important thing LOL

From what I have heard thru the Grape Vine, this is the auction you dont want to miss, there is going to be a lot of stuff
Title: Re: Auction on 12-8-12
Post by: SKISWETPETS on December 04, 2012, 10:32:47 PM
This is the auction that will have more than just fish correct, dry goods, equipment, tanks maybe, etc... ;D
Title: Re: Auction on 12-8-12
Post by: GrizzlysDad on December 05, 2012, 12:28:54 AM
This is the auction that will have more than just fish correct, dry goods, equipment, tanks maybe, etc... ;D

Yes, yes, yes, and yes  8)
Title: Re: Auction on 12-8-12
Post by: Helloitsme on December 05, 2012, 08:28:14 AM
Tony, are you gonna help me out at the B.I.N. table again?
Title: Re: Auction on 12-8-12
Post by: SKISWETPETS on December 05, 2012, 08:30:16 AM
Thought so, then I clicked on the link and read the rules and all. I don't want to jinx it or anything, but it is the plan to make it to this auction. My cousin will be coming with me. Im excited for this. Especially when I read it is being "Catered"... ;D ;D
Title: Re: Auction on 12-8-12
Post by: GrizzlysDad on December 05, 2012, 08:33:45 AM
Tony, are you gonna help me out at the B.I.N. table again?

Sure will Chuck, whatever the club needs.
Title: Re: Auction on 12-8-12
Post by: SKISWETPETS on December 05, 2012, 08:35:12 AM
What is a B.I.N. table...
Title: Re: Auction on 12-8-12
Post by: GrizzlysDad on December 05, 2012, 08:39:54 AM
What is a B.I.N. table...

"Buy It Now" is a table that a seller sets a specific price they want for an item, as opposed to a standard auction where it can sell for as low as $1.
Title: Re: Auction on 12-8-12
Post by: RichE on December 05, 2012, 08:43:07 AM
Tony

Is the first coffee on you :) LOL
Title: Re: Auction on 12-8-12
Post by: SKISWETPETS on December 05, 2012, 09:09:13 AM
Thanks Tony... Uhh are folks gonna have nametags on? :P :P :P
Title: Re: Auction on 12-8-12
Post by: GrizzlysDad on December 05, 2012, 09:47:16 AM
Tony

Is the first coffee on you :) LOL
Uhh....no

Thanks Tony... Uhh are folks gonna have nametags on? :P :P :P
and....no

But you could wear one to remind yourself what your name is  :P
Title: Re: Auction on 12-8-12
Post by: JeffroM on December 05, 2012, 01:33:31 PM
Thanks Tony... Uhh are folks gonna have nametags on? :P :P :P
I wish people did.  I suffer from CRS (Can't Remember S***) and people will always talk to me like I know them well all the time I'm wondering who the hell they are.
Title: Re: Auction on 12-8-12
Post by: Jaws22 on December 05, 2012, 01:38:48 PM
This sounds like the mother of all auctions, However whats this BIN table? Sounds like Ebay. At auctions people bid, why not just start a flea market for fish. Might not be a bad idea that why sellers could set flat rate prices. Just a thought, Johnny.
Title: Re: Auction on 12-8-12
Post by: Ron on December 05, 2012, 01:48:33 PM
This sounds like the mother of all auctions, However whats this BIN table? Sounds like Ebay. At auctions people bid, why not just start a flea market for fish. Might not be a bad idea that why sellers could set flat rate prices. Just a thought, Johnny.
FWIW, local clubs (I forget specifically which have/haven't) have had swap meets before - sellers basically pay for a table and sells their goods.
Title: Re: Auction on 12-8-12
Post by: GrizzlysDad on December 05, 2012, 03:16:21 PM
This sounds like the mother of all auctions, However whats this BIN table? Sounds like Ebay. At auctions people bid, why not just start a flea market for fish. Might not be a bad idea that why sellers could set flat rate prices. Just a thought, Johnny.

The BIN tables are a very small percentage of the items at this auction. Each seller is limited on how many BIN items they may register. Also, the BIN items are only available for the first couple hours of the auction, then they have to be reclaimed by the seller or they go into the auction as a normal item with no minimum bid (well, actually a $1 minimum). The BIN option is to allow a seller to bring an item that may be higher end, or that they just do not want to gamble on a low bid.
As for flea market events, we normally call them swap meets but have not had one in quite a few years. It's been talked about among the officers of the various clubs, but it hasn't been nailed down.
Title: Re: Auction on 12-8-12
Post by: JeffroM on December 05, 2012, 05:06:47 PM
Thought so, then I clicked on the link and read the rules and all. I don't want to jinx it or anything, but it is the plan to make it to this auction. My cousin will be coming with me. Im excited for this. Especially when I read it is being "Catered"... ;D ;D
Yea right... I've all heard this story before...   :P
Title: Re: Auction on 12-8-12
Post by: Super Turtleman on December 05, 2012, 10:01:12 PM
Thanks Tony... Uhh are folks gonna have nametags on? :P :P :P

I don't need a nametag. For some strange reason, people tend to remember who I am.   :o  ::)  :P  ;D
Title: Re: Auction on 12-8-12
Post by: African cichlid Keeper on December 06, 2012, 11:35:25 AM
i'll be there with my mother this will be my first time going and i will have on a light pink t-shirt on.  ;D
Title: Re: Auction on 12-8-12
Post by: GrizzlysDad on December 06, 2012, 01:05:36 PM
I'll be there wearing a camouflage t-shirt...........that way nobody will see me  :o :o :o