FUNDRAISING MADE EASY AS 1,2,3

Robbie’s First Base has been offering items for silent and live auctions for the past 35 years in the Baltimore/Washington area. During that time we have helped a host of local schools, youth sports leagues/teams and numerous nonprofit organizations meet their fundraising goals. 

Fundraiser FAQ's
 

How much does it cost?

Free.

Using our items at your event is at no risk to you because if they don’t get any bids, you simply return the items to us. You don’t owe us anything unless the item sells at your event. 

How many items do we need?

We generally provide 10-15  items per 100 people attendance, but each event is unique so it’s ultimately your choice. Competitive bidding is essential to the success of your event, so make sure to be realistic about the number of items. Over saturating the auction can lead to small profit margins. 

How do we make money?

Once the item reaches our “reserve” amount, everything above that amount is yours. For example: Gunnar Henderson signed baseball if we need $100.00 and the item brings $300.00 at the auction, you just made $200.00.

Since all the items have a reserve below the retail, we highly recommend starting the minimum bids higher than the reserve, so you are immediately making a profit.

What forms of payment can we accept?

We accept all major credit cards and electronic payments. . If you do not already have the ability to process credit cards or electronic payments, we can provide that option for you. However, that is only available for purchase of items from RFB. You will not be able to charge 3rd party items from your event using our processing system. If you choose to use your own payment process we would simply invoice you for the items sold following your event.

How are the items presented and do they come with Certificate of Authenticity?

All items provided from Robbie's First Base come in frames or display cases. All autographed items come with Certificate of Authenticity from the highest standard in our industry: JSA, PSA, Beckett, Fanatics and MLB.

Raffle Option:

This is an excellent option for Golf Tournaments, Crab Feasts, 5K or fun runs, Happy Hour/ Business dinner style events and interoffice fundraisers.

Close contact with your clientele is essential with raffles because you still will have to reach your reserve before breaking even and getting in the black.

 For example, if you have a $200 reserve item to raffle you need to sell 40 - $5 chances or 20 - $10 chances before making a profit.