WAGGGS Asia Pacific Silent Auction 2023

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Thank you to all who supported the WAGGGS Asia Pacific Region Auction 2023!

[13 June 2024 Updates]

The WAGGGS Asia Pacific Region Auction 2023 has successfully concluded! We are delighted to announce that a total of 1366.63 GBP was raised through the auction, and we are also grateful for the contributions received from individuals who generously donated a lump sum of 2615.81 GBP, which will have a lasting impact on the growth and development of the Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting Movement in the Asia Pacific Region. A detailed report has been added as an attachment at the bottom of this page.

[24 June 2023 Updates]

We are pleased to share with you further the Region’s Inaugural Auction Fundraising Event – WAGGGS Asia Pacific Region Auction 2023.

The auction hosts a platform where buyers can bid on the items listed is ready and will be lead by the Core Auction Team comprising of the AP Regional Committee Chair, a representative from the Friends of Asia Pacific WAGGGS, the Lead Volunteer, the AP Fund Development Portfolio Holder, AP Regional Manager, a Support Volunteer and a Communications Volunteer. 

The following page will outline the Guidelines of the Asia Pacific Silent Auction:

Part 1: Purpose

Part 2: Term Definition

Part 3: Auction Duration

Part 4: Auction Platform

Part 5: Auction Currency

Part 6: Procedures and Guidelines (for sellers & buyers only)

Part 7: Frequency Asked Questions

Part 8: Contact Information

PART 1: PURPOSE

Through this silent auction we hope that many will participate in the selling and bidding process whereby profits from the sale may be shared between the seller (up to 50%) and the AP Region, or the seller can choose for the whole proceeds be given to the AP Region. Funds raised from this auction will be used to support the delivery of the Regional Action Plan which includes capacity building, relationships with member organisations and membership growth strategies.

PART 2: TERM DEFINITION

• "Auctioneer" or "seller": Refers to an individual, organisation, or entity that offers items or services for sale in the auction.
• "Bidder" or "buyer": Refers to an individual, organisation, or entity that participates in an auction by offering bids to purchase items or properties being auctioned.
• "Winner" or "winning bidder": Refers to an individual, organisation, or entity that places the highest bid and is awarded the item or property being auctioned.

PART 3: AUCTION DURATION

The auction starts on 1 July 2023 (00:00 UTC) and concludes on 7 July 2023 (23:59 UTC).

We will announce the official auction results within one week after the auction ends. The payment processes must be done by 15 July 2023 (23:59 UTC) if you are the winning bidder.

PART 4: AUCTION PLATFORM

The auction will be held at https://www.wagggsaprauction.org/.

• If you are an auctioneer (seller), you need to register through “Sellers Login” on the website then we will go through the information and give you access to start uploading the products.
• You must register to be a bidder (buyer) on the website through “Buyers Login”.
• Once you have registered successfully, you can start bidding on goods once the auction begins.

Notes: If you plan to be both an auctioneer and bidder, you will need to register for two accounts separately. For more details Seller Tutorial Video and Buyer Tutorial Video.

PART 5: AUCTION CURRENCY

• The display currency of the auction is the US dollar (USD, $).
• The auctioneer (seller) and the bidder (buyer) can come to an agreement on paying in local currency at the exchange rate of that specific time when the winning bidder transfers the payment to the auctioneer. It is important for bidders to keep this in mind when placing their bids and calculating their budgets.

PART 6: PROCEDURES & GUIDELINES [FOR SELLERS & BUYERS ONLY]

• The auctioneer must upload two different, decent-quality photos of the product they are auctioning; each of them must be less than 2MB.
• The product photos should be sharp and well-focused, allowing potential bidders to clearly see the item's details. Avoid blurry or distorted images.
• Ensure that the item is well-lit, preferably with natural lighting or a balanced artificial light source. Avoid harsh shadows or overexposure that can obscure important details.
• The colours in the photos should be as true to life as possible. Avoid excessive editing or filters that may misrepresent the item's actual appearance.
• Provide photos from different angles to give bidders a comprehensive view of the item. Capture shots from the front, back, sides, and any notable features or markings.
• Include close-up photos of significant details, such as intricate designs, signatures, or any imperfections. This helps bidders assess the item's condition accurately.
• Photograph all parts, components, or accessories that are included with the item. Ensure that nothing essential is missing from the photos.
• If applicable, include a photo with a reference object or a measurement scale to help bidders estimate the item's size accurately.
• The auctioneer is responsible for providing accurate descriptions and details of the items.
• The auctioneer can put the details of the additional services they can offer in the product description if there are any.
• The auctioneer must include the reserve price (the minimum amount) of the product when uploading.
• The bidder can directly contact the auctioneer for further details using the contact information provided on the product description page.
• The auctioneer is the sole person responsible for delivering the item(s) to the winner.
• Once the auction ends, the auctioneer and the winning bidder can contact each other without the need to wait for the winner list and can proceed with the checkout process.
• The bidder is the sole person responsible for evaluating the item(s) before they bid.
• If there is any issue, the planning team of the Asia Pacific Regional Auction has the final say. 

PART 7: FREQUENTLY ASEKD QUESTIONS

Before the auction:

After the auction:

PART 8: CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have further enquiries or encounter any problems, please reach out to your Auction Coordinator, or contact us through:

• Email: [email protected]
• WhatsApp drop-in channel: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FWQn2OqUFYa7aYoHvxlyIJ
• WhatsApp drop-in channel QR code: