Frequently Asked Questions > Miscellaneous Charity Auction Questions > Our auction has hit a plateau. Now what? Can we fix it?
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"The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results." - Ben Franklin
If your auction has hit a plateau, maybe something is wrong. It may be a major thing or something that just needs a little tweaking, but who's qualified to determine the best course of action?
You can approach this issue several ways.
1. Let your well meaning committee or Board of Directors tell you what they think the auction needs.
2. Copy what the guy down the street is doing at their auction and hope he's getting it right.
3. Just keep guessing and keep your fingers crossed.
Another option is to consider the opinion of a professional consultant who sees the same problems at charity auctions every day. He will see the signs of potential problems and help you avoid them, before it's too late. Even better, a pro will be able to share the success stories from established, time tested auctions and tailor the approach to fit your particular organization. We can all learn from other people's mistakes.
Last updated on December 21, 2009 by Jim Miller
