FLEA MARKET, GRAND & SILENT AUCTION FAQs
SHUBERT ALLEY U - AN ORIENTATION
Flea Market FAQs for First Timers
Flea Market FAQs for First Timers
An estimated 25,000 to 30,000 Broadway Stars and Fans make the pilgrimage to Shubert Alley every year to experience the Broadway Flea Market and support BC/EFA. The slight early autumn chill in Shubert Alley mixed with so many familiar faces reconnecting has caused many to consider this event “Broadway’s Homecoming Weekend”. Using that metaphor, this page should help those “freshmen” who have just discovered this event or plan to make the trip for the first time.
Q What is the Celebrity Table? Who will be there? Do I have to come at a specific
time? Will they really sign ANYTHING?
A Appearance schedules, policies and prices can be found online on the Celebrity Table page of www.broadwaycares.org. Bear in mind that appearances and schedules sometimes change so check the website regularly for any changes or last minute surprise additions.
Q What items are on the Silent Auction and Grand Auction? Is there a book that I can order or download?
A We receive a steady stream of Silent and Grand Auction items which are posted to the Broadway Cares website regularly. To stay up to date on the latest additions to the auctions, we suggest that you bookmark this link - www.broadwaycares.org and check back regularly.
Q I’m unable to attend the Flea Market and Grand Auction this year, but have to have a particular item. Is there a way for me to place a proxy bid?
A All items on our Grand and Silent Auction can be viewed and bid on online prior to the actual Flea Market date by going to the Broadway Cares website.
Q Yes, I saw that, but what are my chances of winning an auction item if I’m not actually present at the auction?
A A well thought out pre-bid especially on a Silent Auction item can result in an auction item won. The best strategy is to regularly check the Broadway Cares website regularly especially at the end of the pre-bid period. For those more comfortable with a standard online auctions without live bidders, visit our “FleaBay” site online
To view and place a pre-bid on Silent Auction items Click Here
To view and place a pre-bid on Grand Auction items Click Here
To read the conditions of sale policy Click Here
Q I’ve never been to a live or silent auction. Do you have any advice?
A Remember, Auctions are like a game. You have to play to win. My advice is to bid early and bid often.
For more information on Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS events and programs visit www.broadwaycares.org
Q Yes, I saw that, but what are my chances of winning an auction item if I’m not actually present at the auction?
A A well thought out pre-bid especially on a Silent Auction item can result in an auction item won. The best strategy is to regularly check the Broadway Cares website regularly especially at the end of the pre-bid period. For those more comfortable with a standard online auctions without live bidders, visit our “FleaBay” site online
To view and place a pre-bid on Silent Auction items Click Here
To view and place a pre-bid on Grand Auction items Click Here
To read the conditions of sale policy Click Here
Q I’ve never been to a live or silent auction. Do you have any advice?
A Remember, Auctions are like a game. You have to play to win. My advice is to bid early and bid often.
For more information on Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS events and programs visit www.broadwaycares.org
