When looking for donations for your next fund raiser, consignments have no place in a fund raiser auction, as there should not be any minimums or reserves. You can’t make money if an item doesn't reach the minimum and you may only be wasting time, when you could be selling something else that would add revenue to the bottom line.
Remember... Merchandise should be clean and preferably new. The exception to this would items such as antiques, highly sought collectibles or very unique items.
Below are suggestions to consider, as well as items you do not want to accept. While some of these ideas may seem obvious, you will often find something you did not think about or it sparks a new idea.
| Suppliers/Vendors to Organization |
Wholesale & Retail Stores |
Department Stores |
| Antique Dealers |
Art Dealers |
Artists |
| Writers |
Sculptors |
Photographers |
| Gift Shops |
Craft Shops |
Decorators |
| Florists |
Fabric Shops |
Clothing Shops (Men & Women) |
| Furniture Stores |
Jewelry Stores |
Office Supply Stores |
| Shoe Stores |
Grocery Stores |
Drug Stores |
| Stamp & Coin Dealers |
Hobby Shops |
Bicycle Dealers |
| Sporting Goods |
Gun Shops |
Boat Dealers |
| Book Shops |
Theaters |
Amusement Centers |
| Automobile Agencies |
Car Wash & Polishers |
Gas Stations |
| Auto Repair Shops |
Oil Change Dealers |
Tire Dealers |
| Brake Services |
Beauty Salons |
Nail Salons |
| Bakeries |
Caterers |
Delicatessens |
| Restaurants |
Pizzerias |
Beverage Dealers (Soda, Beer, Wine & Liquor) |
| Hardware Stores |
Paint Stores |
Building Materials (Retail & Wholesale) |
| Electric Suppliers |
Plumbers |
Floor Covering (Carpets, Linoleum, Rugs, Tile) |
| Exterminators |
Feed Stores |
Septic Cleaners |
| Landscape Contractors |
Laundry/Cleaners/Diaper Services |
Maid & House Cleaning Services |
| Nursery Schools |
School Scholarships |
Tutoring |
| Driving Schools |
Dancing Schools |
Music Stores (Lessons, Instruments) |
| Dog Trainers |
Kennels |
Veterinarians |
| Sports Clubs |
Golf Supply Shops |
Golf Courses (Driving Ranges, Instruction) |
| Banks |
Hotels (Weekends, Dinners) |
Member Services (Health Spas, Tanning Salons) |
| Newspapers (Advertising) |
YMCA/YWCA |
Boy & Girl Scouts (projects, yardwork, wash cars/house) |
| Airlines |
Local Pilots (Private Services, Training Lessons) |
Radio Stations (Air-Time) |
| Accountants |
Attorneys |
Opticians |
| Doctors |
Dentists |
Hearing Aid Stores |
| Celebrities, Movie, Radio, Television, Politicians, Senators, Congressmen (dinner, appearance on a show, etc.) |
