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            The next  EDAS AUCTION will be on  
 
  SATURDAYOCTOBER 26th. 2013 
                             
         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, 389 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*.

*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, SOMETIMES 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. Watch the websites for any announcements regarding the 2014 Fish Fair.

Thus you may 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 Column 1 on sellers sheet)  
The use of clear unprinted bags is desirable so fish may be easily viewed. See rule 10.
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 auction.
10. Fish must be in plastic bags - preferably without printing on them to  allow easy viewing by scrutineers.
 

 
                    
    
 
 
 
Sponsors

Addicted2Fish         Box 4190, Knox City Wantirna Sth,3152 0417 388 399

Age of Aquariums     PO Box 1352 Browns Plain QLD 4118  07 3800 5592

Aquarium Industries    Lot 21, Shirley Way, Epping. 3076       9409 9300   

Aquasonic Pty Ltd      P O BOX 211, Wauchope, NSW 2446  02 6586 4933

Aqua-Pics                    P O Box 2183,Fountain Gate,  3805   0425 710 943  

Banksia Greenhouse   530 Burwood Hwy, Wantirna Sth.3152  9801 3550  

Boronia Aquarium      262 Dorset Road, Boronia 3155.          9762 2044   

Bunarong  Aquarium   2/3Overport Road, Frankston 3199      9783 6083

Bundarra Tropicals     8 Prion Close, Blind Bight, 3890         5998 7164

Cichlid Press Aust.       79 King Drive Lancefield, 3435           5429 1516

Coburg Aquarium        222 Bell St, Coburg 3058                   9354 5843

Eva Life Aquarium       3 Olsen St. Frankston 3199                   9783 2204  

Fishy Business             141 Whitehorse Road, Blackburn, 3132 9877 0394

Mad about Pets   58/1880 F’tree Gully Road, F T Gully 3156 9758 8838

MAS Imports             15 Roosevelt St, Coburg, 3058.          9350 2311   

Pet Pacific                2/ 40 Jellico Drv,Scoresby,3179           9764 9200

Petstock                      441 McDonald Road South Morang       9436 5833

Seachem               8/12 Cecil Road, Hornsby NSW,2007   1300 732 240

Subscape Aquarium  310-312 Victoria Street, R’mond, 3121   9427 0050

Upmarket Aquarium   442 Queen St. Melbourne , 3000          9600 9051   

V and L Aquarium      259 High St, Preston.3072                 9484 8877

 

 
EDAS relies on the generous support of  - The Whitehorse City Council  and members of the Aquarium trade, as listed above, for assistance. Please support our sponsors for the mutual benefit of club and dealer.
 
 
 
 
                                               
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Auctioneer Dave holds aloft another lot from the October 12 Auction

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View from the admin table at October 12 auction

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A crowd of over 110 buyers at peak time during the October 12 Auction

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Auctioneer Aussie consults with the scrutineer