What Should I Bring?

You could just show up with yourself and cash, and you should be fine, but to truly enjoy the event, check out the tips below

• Quarters – Yes, the organizers should have quarters, but there may be circumstances beyond their control that limits the amount of quarters they have for sale. So, if you can, bring a roll or two from home.

• Pen & Paper – If you get a program, you might need a pen to highlight the lots you definitely want to bid on, or note any particular rules, sponsors you are interested in, notes from vendors. And if you don’t get a program, well, you will need something to write all these notes on.

• Fidget Spinner / quiet toy – Let’s be honest – there will be times when the action gets a little slow. Something quiet, like a fidget spinner or worry rock, will keep you from becoming irritated or falling asleep.

• Medicine / Earplugs – If you are prone to noise-related problems, or just don’t like a loud room, make sure you bring headache medicine or maybe earplugs. Most Quarter Auctions are held at large, open rooms, like banquet rooms, and some people tend to get a little loud at times, especially if there is a cash bar available. Not to say anything bad about their activities, but if you are prone to that kind of situation, come prepared. Quarter Auctions can get loud.

• Keep Warm? – Having a wife and mother-in-law who don’t like temperatures below 72, I quickly learned that many fire and banquet halls have very good air conditioning systems, and they tend to keep the temperatures low, since the room will warm up once full. But if you show up early, you may be sitting in a 65 room for a while. If you are a warm-weather person, bring a sweatshirt or blanket.

• Ice / Water Flavoring – If you drink flavored water, bring a tumbler with ice & your favorite flavoring. Although you can bring a full Yeti with ice, water, and flavoring pre-mixed, remember – the organization is typically providing water for sale; please consider patronizing their food / snack system.

• Specific non-alcoholic drinks – If you absolutely can not drink standard sodas / water (medical / religious / dietary reasons?), feel free to bring your own drinks. But, just like you do when you visit a restaurant, be prepared to explain why you can not drink their offered beverages.

• Snack – Again, something to knosh on, if they run out of snacks, or they don’t have something to your liking.

• All-In Paddle Holder – If the auction will have All-In paddles, and you anticipate purchasing one, having something to hold your All-In paddle up in the air will save your arm. Now, you can make one with your Yeti drink tumbler and a rubber band, but you could buy one of the ones that our non-profit made specifically for this purpose. You can contact me to purchase one – james.cayz@gmail.com