The MAS In-Person Fall Auction
An official Minnesota Aquarium Society auctionGeneral information
- This is an in-person auction scheduled for Sunday, Sept 22, at the Oakdale Nature Preserve. The auction is open to the public.
- Registered sellers can post items as early as 8 am on Wednesday, 9/11. Pre-registration provides advanced publicity and the opportunity to post pictures, leading to higher prices.
- The auction split is 60/40 for non-members, 75/25 for MAS members (registered and paid by Sunday, 9/15). Sign up for MAS membership (only $15/year) at www.aquarium.mn. Members receive a free bidding card ($5 for non-members).
- On-site registration begins at 9:30 am, viewing at 10 am, and bidding begins at 11 am until all items are sold (~6 pm).
- A maximum of 40 items allowed per seller (not including donations).
- A swap meet will run concurrently with the auction. Various organizations/stores will have exhibits and at least one food truck will be available.
- The Oakdale Nature Preserve has numerous nature trails and is also dog (leashed) and family friendly, so everyone can enjoy this event.
- Due to space limitations, hard goods will be limited to the size of a 20-Gallon long tank for this auction.
- Members can pay via cash, PayPal and/or check. Non-members can pay via cash or PayPal only.
- Minimum bid is $5.
Prohibited items
- You cannot sell anything banned by state law.
Rules
- All lots must be properly bagged. If we have to re-bag your item, you will be charged $2 per incident.
- You do not need to be a club member to buy or sell lots.
Auction Rules & Details
- This is an in-person auction
- Online bidding is allowed starting Sept. 15, 2024, 1 p.m. to Sept. 22, 2024, 1 p.m.
- You can submit lots starting Sept. 11, 2024, 9 a.m.
- You can submit lots until Sept. 22, 2024, 10 a.m.
- You can submit up to 40 lots. Additional lots accepted only as a donation.
- You will be charged 40% of the winning price per lot you sell