Thanks for all the input -- Our school doesn't allow raffles, but I can definately see how this would be a great thing to raffle. I am sure it would bring in more money than bidding. Next year we are pushing to raffle a few items.

I think this is a great idea. I too would suggest selling it as raffle or chance tickets.

We just had an event at our school where the class with the most money contributed towards our walk a thon receives a pizza party with the principal. We are still tallying results but in overhearing the children, they are excited about it.

It would have been great to think of the fire truck...maybe next year.

We tend to use those types of things as raffle drawings. We make as much, if not more money, and it gives anyone who can spend a $1 a chance at winning. In our community, if an auction item gets up around $50-$60 or more, that's a lot. But there often more than 50 or 60 people who would pay a $1 for chance at the item (or multiple chances).

"Lunch with the Principal" is always one of our farorite raffles, and 4-6 kids win. It's very popular with the younger kids like K-3. I think 4th & 5th graders actually like the idea, but it's not "cool" to admit it.

But as auction items, unless you have a wealthy community or tradition of auction items going pretty high, I personally wouldn't start something like with too hefty a minimum bid. I'd probably put $10 and just let the amount rise as a natural part of the competetive bidding.

[ 04-30-2004, 09:22 AM: Message edited by: JHB ]

The city is donating a ride to school in a fire truck for a child (including siblings that attend the school)It will pick them up at their house and drop them off in front of the school. Any ideas what I should begin the opening bid with?

Also, what should I begin the bid for "pricipal for a day" (this is for parents to bid on for their child)

[ 04-30-2004, 02:15 AM: Message edited by: tksjrt ]