Doors Open For Setup
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM ET
Setup for Sellers
This is an opportunity for the Flea Market sellers to get their tables ready and for the last minute auction setup. If you are a seller, you can join us at this time.
Flea Market - For Items $25.00 or less
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM ET
Flea Market
The Flea Market officially opens for auction attendees, who can walk around to all the tables to purchase items that are $25 or less.
Short Business Meeting
7:45 PM - 8:00 PM ET
Short Business Meeting
IBM Ring 9 will hold a quick meeting for officer and board nominations and any other brief updates. All members are invited to attend.
Auction
8:00 PM ET - ?
Auction
This is the BIG auction! We will have amphitheater style seating with an auctioneer selling items one seller at a time.
Schedule
Auction - Oct 18, 2021
Welcome to our Auction Page! We are so excited to hold our auction on the third Monday of October. Please read on for all the details.
Costs
The Georgia Magic Club will receive 15% of all money collected for hosting the event. Buyers and sellers will not exchange money with each other, rather we will document the sales, and the club will calculate the appropriate payment at the end of the auction.
Ring 9 Members
FREE
All members in good standing of IBM Ring 9 are allowed to participate for free.
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Ring 9 Dues Paid for current year
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IBM Dues Paid for current year
Non-Member Fee
$10
If you wish to sell at the auction or flea market, there is a $10 fee in total for non-members. If you are only a buyer, then it's free.
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Anyone can attend the auction who wishes to buy or sell
FLEA
MARKET SELLERS
Item Prices
Max $25
Flea market items can be sold for $25 or less. Bigger ticket items beyond $25 should be saved for the auction.
Pre-Planning
Visible
Please have your Flea Market items priced ahead of time and visible on the items.
Member Tables
Free
Ring 9 Members in good standing can host a flea market table for FREE.
Seller Sheet
Record
You will be provided with a selling sheet where the seller or the buyer must record the item, the buyer's number, and the price.
Non-Member / Vistor Tables
$10
Non-Members will pay a fee of $10 to host a flea market table and sell items.
No money exchanged
15%
Buyers will not pay the seller. The seller will receive payment via check or PayPal for the total minus 15% that is kept by the Georgia Magic Club.
Auction Sellers
Attach Name of Item
Attach the name of the item(s) and minimum bid (if you have one) to all auction items. This helps the auction proceed smoothly and timely.
10 Minute Time Limit
Each seller has a 10 minute time slot for their items to be auctioned. Please prioritize. If time is available at the end, we will allow for additional sales.
Bundles
Please consider grouping your items into a bundle if you have many to sell. A grab bag with multiple small items could be fun.
Order of Auction Sellers
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Pre-registered sellers have priority over those who don't pre-register
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Members who register before Oct 10 will have priority over visitors
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Otherwise, order is determined by date of registration
Flea Market
The flea market is an opportunity for attendees to buy and sell items of lower value; $25 or less. Tables will be setup for walking around.
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Pricing
Items should be priced $25 or less and visible on each item. Buyers will not pay the seller. The seller will receive payment via check or PayPal from the club.
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Cost
IBM Ring 9 Members in good standing can sell for FREE, but there is a Non-member fee of $10 to sell. The Georgia Magic Club will keep 15% of all sales.
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Logistics
You will be provided with a selling sheet where the seller or the buyer must record the item, the buyer's number, and the price.
Location
Experience
Payments will occur when the auction is completed.
Payments
01. Cash
Cash will be accepted as a form of payment. Visitors MUST pay in cash unless a Georgia Magic Club member can provide a check on their behalf.
02. Check
Checks will be accepted as a form of payment and the club will pay out via check as an option for sellers. Checks will only be accepted by club members in good standing.
03. PayPal
PayPal will be accepted as a form of payment this year for the first time! The club will also pay sellers via PayPal as an option of payment.
Your Number
Every Buyer / Seller has a Number
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Come early and make sure to pick up your auction number when you arrive
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Your number will be used to identify you as both a Buyer and a Seller
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You must have a number in order to participate
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No money will exchange hands during the flea market or the auction. Please bring your own pen.
Ring 9 Auction: October 18, 2021
Welcome to our Auction Page! We are so excited to hold our auction on the third Monday of October. Please read on for all the details.
Oct 21, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM EDTMt. Vernon Presbyterian Church, 471 Mount Vernon Hwy NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328, USA
Jan 29, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM ESTMt. Vernon Presbyterian Fellowship Hall, 471 Mount Vernon Hwy NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328, USA
Feb 08, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMMt. Vernon Presbyterian Church, 471 Mount Vernon Hwy NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328, USA
Mar 12, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDTMt. Vernon Presbyterian Fellowship Hall, 471 Mount Vernon Hwy NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328, USA
Apr 16, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDTMt. Vernon Presbyterian Fellowship Hall, 471 Mount Vernon Hwy NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328, USA
Buyers do NOT need to Pre-Register. Sellers Only.
Members: Make sure to register before 10/13/2024 for priority
FAQs
Is there a cost to attend?
IBM Ring 9 Members in good standing are allowed to participate for FREE! Non-members / Visitors can sell items in the Flea Market and/or the Auction for a $15 fee in total.
How is this a fundraiser for the club?
IBM Ring 9 is hosting this event and managing all of the logistics. As the host, the club will receive 15% of any and all items sold throughout the event.
How do I pay for items?
No money will exchange hands during the Flea Market or the Auction. Everything will be documented on paper and a database. All payments will occur at the end of the auction.
What forms of payment are accepted?
Cash, Check, or PayPal are all good forms of payment at the end of the auction. Non-members who wish to pay via check must have a Ring 9 Member pay on their behalf.
Where in the church is the event?
Fellowship Hall is a large area on one end of the church. You can access it easily from the Johnson Ferry side of the building. It will be on the right if you enter from Johnson Ferry Rd.
Will I be able to checkout early?
We encourage everyone to stay until the end of the auction to avoid disruption. However, we will have an option to checkout before the end if you need to leave early.
COVID-19 Safety Protocols
We have relaxed guidelines in 2022
For our October 2022 auction, we have changed our COVID policy to MASK OPTIONAL.