Silent Auction: Budget-Friendly Basket Ideas and Marketing Materials?

[susanr613]

Hi -

I have been asked to put together a basket for a silent auction, and unfortunately I already submitted my Kit Enhancement. I ordered but do not want the new Plate Caddy, Tumblers, and Serving Pieces.

Any suggestions on putting together the rest of the basket on the cheap?

Any suggestions on what marketing materials to put in the basket, other than business cards?

Thanks!

 

[jbachen]

I always put in a large magnetic calendar, which I get for free from Vistaprint. People seem to like the fact that it is useful, but it still has my contact information on the bottom! Also, what about the party set on the Outlet? That might make a nice basket by itself, even.

 

[Chef Bobby]

I'm thinking about doing a silent auction also, but instead of a basket, I was going to just have a flyer with a certain amount of your choice from the catalogue. I haven't decided how much yet.