A Message from Paula Kerger,
Great TV Auction
The 2011 Great TV Auction will be held Thursday - Sunday on June 2 - 5 and June 9 - 12. The Nightly Showcase begins at 6:30 pm, then the live Auction begins at 7:00 pm.
Volunteers interested in getting item donations for the 2011 Great TV Auction, click or call Joyce Hunter at 931.528.2222 ext. 229.
TIPS FOR BIDDING:
Get an Express Bid Number to save time during you bid. Call 931-528-2034 during the Live Broadcast to get your express bid number.
Bid High. The high bid on the board may not necessarily be the last bid - we have about 20 operators taking bids at any given time, so you've got some competition out there. Bid high and leave the timid bidders behind.
Overbid! If you bid higher than the posted retail value of an item, not only do you increase your chances of winning, but if you do win, you'll receive extra overbid incentives that include a free cheese dip from El Tapatio, a mongram from Letter Perfect, and an ice cream cone from Baskin Robbins. Not only that, but McGugin Oil will match your overbid with donations up to $1,500! Everybody wins when you overbid!
For more information please contact Joyce Hunter at 931-528-2222 ext. 229
Auction FAQ
What is the WCTE Great TV Auction?
- WCTE's largest community event
- 8 days of televised excitement, sales and fun!
- Hundreds of businesses receiving great multimedia exposure!
How Does it Work?
- Products and services donated by retailers, manufacturers, businesses and individuals are presented live on WCTE-TV
- The more valuable the item, the more exposure it receives
- Viewers shop for items by watching at home and phoning in their bids
Who’s Watching?
- WCTE serves Middle Tennessee & Southern Kentucky, reaching over 400,000 via antenna and cable and an additional 1,000,000 on satellite in the Nashville market.
- We have 3 digital broadcast channels, a robust website, and are active in online social media such as FaceBook and Twitter.
Single Item Donor Options
The value of your single item donations determines placement and exposure during the Great TV Auction broadcasts. Please read more for details.
| Donation | Auction Board Placement | On-Air Exposure |
|---|---|---|
| $10 - $24 | Firehouse Board | Items are described & could be packaged with other items. |
| $25 - $199 | Regular Board | Items are shown & described. Number of mentions based on retail value. |
| $200 - $999 | Nightly Heavenly Board | Items featured on the Nightly Heavenly Board will be described at least 4 times. For VIP Donors at $1000 and up, this will include a 30 second pre-produced video spot. |
| $1000 - $4999 | Heavenly Board | Items featured on the Heavenly Board receive a 30 second pre-produced video spot that will air nightly. |
| $5000+ | Heavenly Board | Items receive a 30 second pre-produced video spot that will air twice nightly. |
*Art Board information available upon request.
Multiple Item Donors
Super 8 Club: $25 - $199
Donate a total of 8 items to the auction and your items will be sold on each of the 8 nights of the auction. If you are donating a larger quantity of items, they will be sold in quantities of 2 or 3 per presentation (not individually) or as a"Steal of the Night"
VIP Club: $1000 or more
$150 minimum per item. The VIP Club is designed to offer donors who wish to donate a variety of products and services an opportunity to receive major donor promotion.
Item Spots & Additional Benefits
All item video spots are based on a single item or combination of items valued at $1000 or more. Pre-Auction promotion is available with commitments made by May 1.
Express Bid Number
Having an Express Bid number expedites bidding during the auction. To get your Express Bid number, or if you have an Express Bid number but your address or phone number has changed, please call the Express Line on your screen during the auction.
Pick Up & Pay
You can pick up and pay for your items at various locations and times to be announced soon.
Video Spots & Additional Benefits
- All item video spots are based on a single item or combination of items valued at $1000 or more.
- Pre-Auction promotion is available with commitments made by May 1.
Volunteers
Do you want to be a part of WCTE's Great TV Auction?
Our volunteers keep the wheels turning behind the scenes...
For more information please contact Joyce Hunter at 931-528-2222 ext. 229
Sponsorship Options
Auction sponsorship is an exciting way for your business to be a part of the WCTE Great TV Auction!
Benefits:
- As a sponsor, your company name and logo will be prominently displayed and will be presented before an actively involved, excited audience.
- Pre-auction promotion is available with a commitment by May 1.
Donation: Board:
$200 Showcase
$300 Nightly
$500 Regular Board
$600 Nightly Heavenly
$700 Phone Bank
$250 Art Board (per night)
$750 Firehouse (per weekend)
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