Mini Livestock Auction 2024

A fish-friendly reminder from the Ottawa Valley Aquarium Society…

 

There’s always room for one more group of fish, or a special place for just one more plant! Get ready for another OVAS auction, it’s time to trade livestock again!

 

Aquarium Livestock Mini Auction
Monday, November 25, 2024
Bidding starts at 7:00pm SHARP!

 

Bidders
What to expect: Bargains, tough bidding wars and lots of fun! It’s a great chance to try new species or add to your community tank. You may find uncommon fish, plants & invertebrates, even live food cultures, many of which are homegrown!

– Members and non-members can bid & there is no attendance fee!
– Pick up your bidder number upon arrival.
– Preview of items is allowed before the auction begins & not during the auction.
– The auction is cash only (there is no ATM in the Arena).
– Respect the auctioneer’s final call on all lots.
– Consider bringing an insulated bag or Styrofoam cooler for transporting livestock.
– There will also be a raffle!

 

Volunteers
If you can volunteer during the event you may be involved with setup (6:00pm), registration, recording, auctioneering, running, raffling, or greeting attendees. Volunteers can still hold a bidding card.  SIGN UP in advance on the forum.

 

Consignors
This is a livestock only auction; dry goods are not permitted. Maximum 3 lots of the same species/consignor.

 

Seller Registration:
You MUST print and complete the SELLER form below, and LABEL each BAG as pre-numbered lots.
Use the Seller Form and Bag Form formats:
OVAS Seller Form
OVAS Bag Form
All items must be bagged and labelled properly for sale (BAGGING TECHNIQUE).
Sellers with improperly bagged items may incur re-bagging fees.
– Please arrive as early as 6:00pm to ensure your lots are registered.
– The cost to register items is $1 per lot for OVAS members (or CAOAC affiliated club) & $2 per lot for non-members. No charge for donations.
– Bidding starts at $2, unless a reserve bid is specified.
– Unsold lots are the responsibility of the consignor & are subject to registration fees.
– Payout occurs only once all items have been sold.

 

Meeting Location

J.A. Dulude Arena
941 Clyde Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K2C 4B2

 

Dates to remember
January 27th, 2025 (Monday 7pm) Meeting
February 24th, 2025 (Monday 7pm) Meeting
March 22nd, 2025 (Saturday 11am) Giant Auction (Location: Woodroffe United Church)
March 24th, 2025 (Monday 7pm) Meeting
April 28th, 2025 (Monday 7pm) Meeting
May 26th, 2025 (Monday 7pm) Meeting

OVAS memberships can be renewed for the 2024-2025 season at monthly meetings or online (PayPal), valid until September 30, 2025.

This is a FREE event sponsored by the Ottawa Valley Aquarium Society. Anyone with an interest in aquariums and related hobbies is welcome to attend. OVAS presentations are a great place to meet other aquarium hobbyists, exchange ideas and learn more about fish and aquatic plant keeping.

 

Sponsor discounts for members:

Ponds & Aquaria

* 10% discount for aquarium-related goods and livestock. Please see the sponsor for restrictions.

 

Happy fish-keeping!