BID CALLING ALL AUCTIONEERS!
The GoToAuction.com Midwest Auctioneer Championship has become the purest and one of the most popular contests in the nation! Professional auctioneers across the country appreciate the unique format of this contest because contestants are not burdened with an arsenal of cumbersome rules. Contestants are judged on just one thing - their chant.
CONTEST GUIDELINES:
CONTEST GUIDELINES:
- Entries close on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 4:00pm
- Contestants must pay for registration to the Midwest Auctioneers Roundup along with contest entry fees.
- $75 early entry fee, $85 after July 22.
- There is a cap of 40 contestants - Register EARLY or you may not be able to compete!
- You have TWO minutes to sell what you bring for your preliminary items, point deduction for exceeding time limit.
- Ringmen are allowed and encouraged, but you must bring your own.
- Contestant briefing after dinner between 5-6 pm to draw for selling order and review procedures.
- Contestants cannot sell in the Fun Auction until contest concludes or they have been eliminated.
- By registering, contestant agrees to be photographed and/or videotaped and understands that the contest may be broadcasted via the internet. Contestant also agrees that the MAA may use your name, voice and/or image for informational, educational, advertising or promotional purposes relating to the MAA, the Competition and the Industry.
- Top 5 preliminary scores advance to the finals. Items will be provided for the finalists. No finals interview.
- Champion will be announced based upon highest total of combined score.
- Tie scores will be settled based upon high score of individual score sheet criteria.
- *The Champion will receive the Title, trophy and $2500 prize. If the Champion is a Michigan Auctioneers Association Member AND a YEARLY PLATINUM Member of GoToAuction.com, they will receive $3500 ($2500 + $1000 Bonus detailed above)!
- Cash prizes for all finalists!!!
