My VILLAGE online auctions offer a hand-up

Writer: Raphael da Silva.

The Village NEWS is launching My VILLAGE Online Auctions this week, an innovative way of putting desperately-needed cash into the hands of Overberg residents and businesses, while also supporting the fight against hunger, the single-biggest consequence of the economic pillage from COVID-19.

In a unique model focused on building up communities, My VILLAGE Online Auctions, in partnership with Bidsworth & Co, offers residents and businesses the option of putting up collectable items or experiences (known as ‘lots’ in the auction trade) either for sale to earn an income, or as a donation.

100% of the selling price of a donated lot will go towards food relief, while 5% of the selling price of non-donated lots will be given to local food relief organisations.

The first auction will take place from 10:00 on Saturday, 1 August. The Auction Catalogue went live on 21 July for interested buyers to register and start placing their bids. There are already nearly 200 lots that interested buyers can view.

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