Auctions: The next EDAS AUCTIONS will be on SATURDAY APRIL 28th. 2012 in the Waratah Room at the rear of the Whitehorse Council complex. (397 Whitehorse Road NUNAWADING Opposite Harvey Norman Melway Ref. 48 G9) The Auction runs from about 12.30pm until all lots are sold. Anyone can sell* Anyone can buy For information ring Daryl on 9874 1850 or e-mail info@edas.com.au Twice annually EDAS stages the largest Fish and Plant Auctions in the state. The auctions take the place of the monthly meetings in April and October and are held on a Saturday afternoon in the Waratah Room at the Nunawading Arts Precinct, 279 Whitehorse Road Nunwading (opposite Harvey Norman.) Dates are shown on the calendar page. These are public auctions open to all comers and anyone can sell and anyone can buy. *A commission of 20% applies to all items sold, and to sell, a premium payment equal to a single membership is applied for non- members. Items sold include fishes, plants, accessories and any item associated with fishkeeping. Prices are usually about half retail cost. Many rare and seldom seen species are often available. Patrons can come and go at any time, fully licensed cafeteria operates throughout the afternoon. The auctions are publicised widely and usually attract crowds well in excess of 120. Likewise in July on a SUNDAY, EDAS in conjunction with other aquarium societies, holds a Fish Fair where goods are offered to the general public. Participants rent a table in the Waratah Room (see above) and sell direct, commission free ! Thus you have three ideal opportunities, spaced throughout the year, to obtain bargain rates for your supplies whether buying or selling. Auction Rules 1. Goods are sold in boxes of up to 10 lots in each ?box? accompanied by TWO copies of the official AUCTION SELLER'S SHEET 2. No more thanTHREE boxes per membership. Membership of whatever type, Family, Single,or Concessional entitles three boxes only. No more than THREE lots may be the same in each box 3. NO boxes will be accepted for sale after the commencement of the auction 4. In the event of the stewards needing to rebag a lot a $2 fee may apply 5. ALL LOTS must be the property of the vendor - NO SELLING on behalf of others. 6. Each lot must be clearly labelled with identity and number of contents, reserve price if any, and lot number in the box ( See Column1 on sellers sheet) 7. Sellers may enter up to three boxes (30 lots) in the auction. All box number 1's are sold before second boxes, and all box number 2's are sold before any box 3's are put up. This allows all a fair distribution of lots for all. 8. All vendors must arrange to have payouts and unsold lots, if any, collected on the day of the auction. We cannot store fish for later collection. 9. Vendors pay 20% commission on all sales and Non-members will need to pay a premium, equal to a single membership, presently $25 to sell items in the sale. 10. Fish must be in plastic bags - preferably without printing on them to allow easy viewing by scrutineers. Sponsors EDAS relies on the generous support of - The Whitehorse City Council and members of the Aquarium trade, as listed below, for assistance. Please support our sponsors for the mutual benefit of club and dealer.
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