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Auction Info

As is the case every year, FallCon will be running a Game Auction from 6pm to 8pm on Saturday.

Sellers must register their games with our Auction Coordinator (Steve Lloyd) by filling out this form prior to game submission. Games will be accepted until 1:00 pm Saturday. Submitted items will be displayed on shelving by the Open Gaming Area.

SELLING CONDITIONS

  1. Only the first 500 games submitted for auction will be accepted. There are no limits on the number of items any individual can submit for auction.
  2. The following items will NOT be accepted for auction:
    • Roleplaying games
    • Computer games
    • Magazines without a game in them
    • Unbundled CCG Cards & Miniatures
    • Gaming paraphernalia (cases, boxes, bags, sleeves, etc.)
  3. The following items WILL be accepted for auction:
    • Boardgames of all kinds (missing components must be listed)
    • Bundled CCG cards (decks) and Miniatures
    • Magazines with a game in them
  4. Each item must have an accurate game condition and reserve bid declared on the form.  Minimum reserve bid is $1.00.
  5. Once an item exceeds the reserve bid the item is sold.  If not, the item will be returned 
  6. As a seller, you will be levied a 15% charge based on the total selling price per item
  7. Money from sold items and items not sold can be picked up after the auction
  8. Any items in our hands at the end of the convention, becomes property of FallCon

AUCTION PROCEDURE

  1. Item up for bid will be displayed and described by auctioneer. Auctioneer will start the bid at the reserve price.
  2. All interested parties raise their bidding card above their heads to indicate interest.
  3. Auctioneer raises bid in gradually decreasing amounts ($5 -> $2 -> $1). As the price escalates, disinterested parties lower their bidding cards. Auctioneer raises bid until there is a single party interested in the item.
  4. In the case of a "tie" for last bid (the last people in the bidding lower their flags at the same time), the auctioneer will say "First to $XX". First person the raise their bidding card will win the auction.
  5. Auction runners will immediately deliver the game to the winner of the auction. Please have correct change ready.
  6. Auction items generally alternate between boardgames and miniatures to give attendees a chance to complete their transactions and get back into the bidding for the next item!

FILES

FallCon Standard Game Condition Descriptions
FallCon Auction Form
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