Bert H

I am hoping folks with prior experience at the auction can chime in on here. Is this typically a hobbyist driven auction, or is it vendor driven? Are there only the so called 'rarer' plants or a wide spectrum? Since it will be major trim time for me, I was thinking of bringing some plants to the auction, but want to get an idea what it is all about. TIA.

HeyPK

If it is like past AGA auctions, it will be primarily stocked with hobbyist plants with a smaller number of plants from vendors. There will be a wide variety of plants. Contributors can donate part or all of their income from the auction to AGA. There will be both open bidding with an auctioneer and a "silent" phase where potential buyers walk around the tables and write down their bids on a sheet of paper next to the proffered plants.

hooha

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think there is a straight 70/30 split for sellers and the AGA. I believe the silent auction is on some specified items as well, not every item in the auction.

Phil Edwards

While there is a generic 70/30 split in favor of the person selling anyone is always welcome to donate a greater portion of the sales to the AGA.

lildark185

What is this AGA auction?

JanS

It is at the annual Aquatic Gardeners Association (AGA) convention, which is being held in Atlanta next month. There is a thread in this section that completely explains it and leads you to the official convention link.

Robert Hudson

How many people have registered for the convention thus far this year Phil? How does it compare to previous years?

CherylR

We have three weeks to go and nearly 100 registrants.