What we can provide.

Main Auctions. These are the typical main auction events that you see at charity dinners etc, with an auctioneer taking bids directly from the floor. This can provide the best return in terms of bids, but requires a competent auctioneer to make it work.

Whether we attend or simply supply you with the items, we will supply full Auctioneer's notes for each item, as this will enable the best possible price to be achieved. We will also supply table notes in order that all your guests are fully conversant with the items being auctioned well before they are announced.

Silent auction. Much simpler as these do not require an auctioneer, although the final bids can be lower. Here we supply a number of items, typically 10 to 20 all of which will be displayed with auction notes and bid sheets. Your guests are simply encouraged to bid an amount higher than the minimum bid price until a time determined by you, at which point the highest bidder at that time is the winner of any items they have bid on. Bidders can bid on any number of items, as many times as they like, with each bid being higher than the previous.

Having a silent auction is an excellent way to raise additional funds, and in our experience we have found that some people don’t enjoy getting involved in a bidding war and a live auction can often only involve a small number of bidders. A silent auction however will encourage more people to bid in their own time throughout the duration of the event – so there aren’t the same time pressures as with a live auction.

Silent Auctions provide another exciting dimension to your event and provide an opportunity for those who might not wish to bid publicly in the Main Auction for items (or can't afford to do so!).

Fundraising sales. This we can offer with both or either of the above. We will bring along and display a wide range of signed items, all of which are clearly priced, with a percentage of the total sale going directly to you for your charity. Typically this would be 15% to 25% so that at the end of the evening a % of the total would be handed over to you. Providing we have enough lead time, we can ensure that we have items which are themed towards your event. If for instance you are having your annual golf club dinner, then we could have golf as the main theme of the signed items.

Raffles. We simply provide you with a number of items and descriptions, and you sell the tickets. You will know the cost of the items in advance, so you will know how many tickets to sell etc.

These items can provide a change from the normal donated items, and can be used to help with a theme, i.e. if you are running a raffle for a sports club then we can provide signed items around a sporting theme.

These three methods allow you to maximise the amount you can achieve during an event, as the three methods allow everyone to become involved. 

FAQ’s

Q: We have seen other companies who offer the same deals, why work with Autografica Events?

            A: Autografica are long established, and both well known and respected within the autograph and memorabilia business, so if professional first class services and a large selection of quality authentic products is what you are looking for in a company, then there is no need to look further. We always have your best interest at heart, and always look to develop a lasting relationship with everyone that we work with.   

We are aware that there are others in this business, but most importantly, can they offer you the same level of authenticity? And the same level of professionalism?

Q: Can Autografica Events supply an auctioneer or a celebrity guest?

            A: If Autografica Events are attending your event, then we can offer you the services of our own celebrity auctioneer, Cheryl Baker.  As you can imagine, Cheryl is very experienced in dealing with large audiences, and is able to work a crowd much better than your local ‘auctioneer’ might. Cheryl is also willing and able to help with your pre event publicity, and she is (subject of course to work commitments) able to speak with regards to your event with your local media both before and of course during the event, and help you get extra publicity. A famous name will certainly create more interest in your event, resulting in extra publicity, and of course more guests attending your event.

In addition, we are able to provide access to various other celebrity guests, all of which we have worked with in the past. Celebrity names available include Sir Geoff Hurst, Frank Bruno, Sir Henry Cooper, or even moonwalker Buzz Aldrin!

Q: How do I know your items are authentic?

A: The simple answer is that you don’t, but we do! We have been dealing with signed items for over 18 years; you won’t find too many other suppliers who can say that.

We are Registered Dealers with the UACC, an Approved Dealer with AFTAL, and a Recommended Dealer with ACAF as well, and you won’t find too many who can say that either. All these memberships can be checked online by yourself, and we recommend that you always do this before working with anyone in this business. You should also be asking yourself why any supplier who may claim to be offering authentic signed items has not been accepted by any of the above?

Autografica have worked directly with many well known names, including Buzz Adrin, Ursula Andres, Val Kilmer, Sir John Mills, Richard Todd, Sir Patrick Moore, Sir Geoff Hurst, Fred Truman, Sir Henry Cooper, Gordon Banks etc, and has many years experience in organising dinners itself due to our association with the Autographica and Showmasters events around the UK.

Each signed item will come with a certificate of authenticity from Autografica, which guarantees the item for life. 
 

Q: Is there a minimum order required to work with Autografica Events?

A: No, there is no minimum order as we do not want you do have more auction items than you feel comfortable working with, we only ask that you take at least 2 items.
 

Q: How many months prior to our event should we begin talking about working together?

            A: The earlier the better.  But we are often able to work with you even when there are only a few weeks to your event.
 

Q:  Who pays for the shipping costs?

A: The charity or company holding the event is responsibility for all return shipping charges for unsold items. Autografica Events will pay for all charges to your venue or head office.
 

Q: Who is responsible for damages to items that may occur during shipping?

A: We are responsible for the items safe arrival at your premises, but you are responsible for storage and then safe return of any unsold items. We therefore suggest that you ensure the items are securely packed and properly insured for the return journey. We can advise you on this. Once you insure the items with the shipper, they would normally be responsible for any damage or lost items.
 

Q: What form of payment do you accept when you do charity auctions?

A: Autografica Events accepts all major credit cards via our PDQ terminals, and of course cheques and cash.

Q: How do I know that we are receiving the correct total of the proceeds?

A: Autografica Events will give you a full run down of all the items that we supply for auctions and silent auctions. After the event you will receive a full breakdown of those prices, plus the prices achieved and your total profit. You will also receive copies of all the printed bid sheets and any sales invoices, allowing you to see exactly what has sold, to whom, and for how much.

Q: How many days after our event is our payment due for all sold auction items?

A: If we supply you with items for auction, we require that all sold auction items be paid for within 7 working days after your event, and any unsold lots be returned in the same time frame.  

Q: How long after contacting you will we know how and what you can help us with?

A: Once contact has been made, we will provide you with a list of items we think most suitable for your event, and a timetable of how things will run.

• We provide a list of items which we think will be most suitable based on what you have told us. We will then agree the items most suitable during conversation with you.

• Autografica Events will arrive at the event 3 hours or so before your start time, and set up our display stand with the items displayed and lit. This includes the bid sheets produced by us (complete with the charity's name, item descriptions, number and the "Minimum Bid" amount).

• At the start of the evening the MC for the evening will announce that the Silent Auction is open and the time it will close. The MC will also keep guests up to date with how the auction is going during the course of the evening to and to encourage guests to make bids.

• During the course of the evening bids are added to the sheets and the highest bid at the close secures the item. Autografica Events staff are on hand at all times to ensure that everything runs correctly.

• At the close of the bids, the Autografica Events staff will then take payment for the items (using our PDQ terminals) and wrap the items for the buyers.