FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Why team up with "Sports Authentics, Inc."?
A: Our fundraiser coordinators are considered to be the most respected
and most knowledgeable in the metropolitan Detroit, Michigan area. Our yearly success rate with repeating organizations is well over 95%. When we become partners, you will experience a difference right from the start. If knowledge, professional, and first class selection of quality products is a must for your agenda, then you are just a phone call away from one of our auction coordinators. We always have your best interests in mind and look to develop lasting relationships with the organizations we partner with.

Q: Do we pay retail for auction items?
A: No, we discount the items cost to a wholesale level. This becomes the consignment cost of the item.

Q: What is consignment?
A: Consignment is a process of supplying you with items for the charity, school, or organization without paying for them upfront. Once the event is over, you are responsible for paying for the items that sold. All unsold items will be taken back at no cost to you or the organization.

Q: How do I know the items are authentic?
A: Our autographed items are 100% authentic and items employing a team logo are licensed. We pay the athletes for their signatures. We do not purchase or use street received autographs as these do meet our standards.

Q: How far will you travel for an event?
A: We have traveled from the metropolitan Detroit area west to Grand Rapids, south to Toledo, north to Gaylord, and east to Windsor , Canada.

Q: Is there a minimum order or quantity required to work with Sports Authentics?
A: No there isn't a minimum order for consignment where we drop off items and you run the event. For us to provide the auction management, we require 5 to 7 items for consignment.

Q: How much time prior to my event should we begin talking together?
A: The earlier the better. But if you are within a few weeks of the event, we can assure you of our professional first class service and quality consignment items.

Q: If we come on board with you for the On-Site Program, how quickly will my charity receive payment from the auction?
A: If we are taking the monies for the auction, at the close of the event, we will reconcile with you and cut a check to the charity at that moment. If on the other hand, the charity is taking all the proceeds, payment from the charity only for the consignment items that sold is due within 7 days of the event.

Q: What form of payment do you accept when you do charity auctions?
A: If we are accepting payment from the bidders for the sold items, we accept all major credit cards, checks made payable to "SPORTS AUTHENTICS," and cash.

Q: How do I know that we are receiving the correct proceeds?
A: When you work with "SPORTS AUTHENTICS, " you will always receive the consignment cost prior to the event. At the close of the event, we will reconcile the costs and the revenues and determine the proceeds to the charity. All bid sheet will be given to the charity for their records along with their copy of the reconcile sheet.

SPORTS AUTHENTICS FUNDRAISING PROGRAMS! Let us assist your organization in its fundraising event. To learn more about how we can assist with your next gala, golf tournament, or fundraiser,
Click here for more information, or call 248-375-1515.