495th Squadron, Inc. and Burlington RC Flyers
Joint Annual R/C Auction
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Who is sponsoring the Auction?

2. When is the Auction?

3. Where is the Auction going to be held?

4. What time does the Auction start?

5. How much does the Auction cost?

6. In what order will items be sold at the Auction?

7. What is the fee structure for the Auction?

8. What happens if my $125.00 airplane sells at the Auction?

9. Will there be a raffle at the Auction?

10. Will there be refreshments at the Auction?

1. The Auction is being sponsored by the 495th R/C Squadron, Inc., a radio controlled model club based in Tewksbury, MA., and the Burlington RC Flyers, a radio controlled model club based in Burlington, MA.

2. The Auction is to be held Sunday, April 18th, 2010.

3. The Auction will be held at the Tewksbury Congregational Church, the site of the regular 495th R/C Squadron, Inc. club meetings.

4. The Auction itself begins at 1:00 PM, and runs until 4:00PM. The door will open at 12 Noon for Auction item registrations.

5. The entrance fee for the Auction is $2.00 per person, payable at the door. There is a selling fee of 10% for all items sold at the Auction, and a 5% buyback fee for all items not sold.

6. Items will be auctioned in the order that they are registered. Again, registration for sellers will begin at 6:30PM. Each item will be assigned a unique number at the time of registration, listing a description of the item, and the minimum asking price..

7. There is a 10% selling fee payable to the 495th R/C Squadron, Inc. for all items sold, and a 5% buyback fee payable to the 495th R/C Squadron, Inc. for all items not sold. The intention of the buyback fee is to encourage sellers to set a realistic minimum price for their items.

8. If your $125.00 airplane sells at the Auction, you will first collect $125.00 from the buyer of your item, and then you will pay 10% of the selling price of the airplane (10% of $125.00 = $12.50) to the 495th R/C Squadron, Inc..

9. Yes, we will be raffling off a Sea Gull Models .40 Sized Spacewalker ARF, and an HK T-500 Helicopter!!

10. Yes, we will be serving a lunch of hot dogs, pizza, chips and soda, as well as coffee and donuts.