Atlanta Area Aquarium Association – Spring Mega Auction
Bidder numbers will be assigned at check-in.
On-site registration opens at 10:00 AM, and the first lot will be sold at 11:00 AM.
Species restricted by federal or state regulations will not be permitted for sale (including, but not limited to, mystery snails, assassin snails, and duckweed).
Only auction personnel may move fish from the viewing area.
Sellers are limited to 40 lots. Any additional lots will be accepted as donations only.
A maximum of 4 lots per item is allowed. Auction personnel may combine lots at their discretion.
Bagging Guidelines
Clearly label each bag with the lot number and description.
Ziploc bags are NOT permitted for wet items.
Use one (or two) proper fish bags with appropriate water levels:
Animals: ⅓ water, ⅔ air
Plants: enough water to cover the bottom seam
Multiple bags may be combined as one lot if needed.
Tip: Your local fish store may provide bags if you ask.
Items in buckets, coolers, or other containers will be sold with their container.
Additional Guidelines
Dry goods are welcome.
No open food or chemicals allowed.
Public sellers receive a 50/50 split of proceeds; supporting members receive a 70/30 split. Memberships are available at customer service.
Items submitted for BAP, CARES, or HAP must be clearly labeled and accompanied by the appropriate forms to receive credit.
Quality & Handling
Auction personnel reserve the right to reject any items not fit for sale.
Improperly bagged items may be re-bagged for a $2 fee, or removed from the auction.
Lots that must be disposed of will incur a $1 fee.
Questions? Contact: [email protected]
These auctions rely on volunteers—consider helping out! Click here to sign up:link Volunteers are compensated in Fishbucks.
Priority Stickers ($2): Move your lot ahead in the auction queue.
Raffles:
$1 per ticket or $20 per sheet
Must be present to win
Includes Supporting Members–only raffles (membership required)
Food & Drinks:
Tickets to redeem for food/drinks are $1 each. Present one ticket for a soda or bottled water and/or two tickets for each slice of pizza. Tickets are available at customer service.