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AuctionSPRING2019

Spring Auction March 30th!

Auctions are our primary fundraising events each year. Proceeds from auction sales are vital for the club to continue to grow, improve, and provide more benefits for our members. There are 2 auctions held, one in the spring, and one in the fall. These are a great opportunity for hobbyists to find new homes for their surplus fish, and there are always many interesting fish to add to your collection.

We usualy get a few hundred bags of mostly Cichlids at our fish auction! Great place to get great deals on some hard to find fish, as well as some favorites! Live Aquatic Plants, and used aquarium supplies too!

Colorado Academy
3800 South Pierce Street
Denver, CO 80235
10am.

If you are selling fish, or want to sell fish, and not registered for the auction, please do so at http://mygroupauctions.com/ and get an account. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CURRENT ADDRESS IS UP TO DATE. We get checks mailed back, because of wrong addresses and typos, and makes it take longer for everyone to get their checks.

SEE YOU THEN!

COMPLETE AUCTION RULES UPDATED HERE

MyGroupAuctions Info Packet

Tips for first timers:

Plan for a long day. Many times our auctions will last into the early evening, with only a few short breaks. Styrofoam lined boxes are not provided by the club, so bringing your own is highly recommended. The space is not temperature controlled, and your purchases will be much more comfortable if you keep them in an insulated container. Many local fish stores will give you a styro-lined box if you ask, and standard coolers used for camping will work, too. We want you to be comfortable, have a lot of fun, and spend a lot of
money!!!

OLD AUCTION SELLER SHEET BELOW NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME
These instructions and the form are courtesy of Rick Borstein and the Greater Chicago Cichlid Association. Special thanks are in order!
Save Time! Fill out one sheet and your labels are created automatically!

What format is the seller sheet?

The auction seller sheet is in Adobe Acrobat PDF (Portable Document Format). You’ll need version 4 or higher of Adobe’s FREE Acrobat Reader. We recommend you download version 5. You can get it HERE.

How do I use the auction seller sheet?

After you download the file, double-click to open it in Acrobat Reader. You will fill out an electronic form to create:

Your auction seller sheet
Your item labels (created automatically from seller sheet)
There are instruction right on the form, but some basics are below:

Insert your cursor in the “Seller Number” field at the top of the form. Type in the seller number you received from the Auction Chairman.
Hit the TAB key to fill in additional fields.
Fill in Bag Descriptions for as many items as you will bring to the auction. The labels will be filled in on pages 2 and 3! Write the number of fish on the auction label. Note that RMCA auction rules limit you to fifty items.
Print your seller sheet and labels
Can I save my seller sheet?
With the FREE Acrobat, reader you can view, fill-in and print forms, but you can’t save them with the data.

You have two options, because Adobe offers different versions of Acrobat depending on your needs:

Use Acrobat Reader, but make sure you have input all your items before quitting the application.
Purchase the full version of Adobe Acrobat Standard for $299 US which allows you to create and edit PDF files.
Do I have to fill the sheet out on-line?

No. You do not have to be on the internet to fill out the auction seller sheet after you download it.

How do I get a seller number?

Your Seller number is generally your initials.

What kind of labels do I need? Where can I buy them?

You will need Avery 5161 (laser labels) or 8251 (ink jet labels) to print the labels. These labels are 4 inches wide by 1 inch high, 20 to the sheet.

You can find these labels at any office supply store.

What kind of printer do I need?

Adobe Acrobat Reader will print to virtually any printer, however, you do need to make sure that you purchase the appropriate labels for your printer. If you have an inkjet printer, select Avery 8251 labels, If you have a laser printer, choose Avery 5161 labels.

Troubleshooting and printing problems. How do I fix it?

I can’t find the file.
Use the FIND feature of your operating system and search for the file name “Auction_sheet_n_label.pdf”

I can’t open the seller sheet.
You do not have the correct version of the FREE Adobe Acrobat Reader. You will need version 4 or later. We recommend you download version 6. You can get it here.

Advice for common printing problems:

Auction Sheet or Labels appear too small or are shifted
In the print window, turn off the option “Shrink Oversized pages to paper size”.

Labels are shifted down the page.
Try printing the labels on plain paper. If they appear correctly, then your printer is not gripping the label material correctly. Clean the feed rollers on your printer and try printing again. Another suggestion is to use the manual feed option on your printer if it has one.

I get a print error when I print the labels.

Check if there was a paper jam. It is possible you may need an updated print driver to print the Acrobat file, but problems like this are rare. Consult the Support Section of Adobe’s web site.

I still need help!

Email the Webmaster

President’s Message

From the Board – March 2023

The Newley elected Board, is currently reviewing the website to do some updates. The Event Meetings will be kept current and up to date. The next 3 meetings will be joined up with CAS (Colorado Aquarium Society) Then back to our normal location at the American Legion Hall. We are finalizing dates for the Spring […]

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About RMCA

Mission: A non-profit organization devoted to the furtherance of knowledge regarding cichlids and encouraging the keeping of cichlids as aquarium subjects Based in Denver, Colorado, the RMCA serves as the only dedicated Cichlid Club in the state of Colorado. For over 30 years, the club has been a resource and meeting place for hobbyists interested in these unique fishes. In 1973, several members of the Colorado Aquarium Society came together to form a new club, one dedicated to focusing on … Read More

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Bowl Shows

Those in the "know" in the RMCA understand that showing fish is not only a lot of fun, but can also be very profitable. First, second and third place fish in each category earn auction dollars, redeemable as cash towards your purchases at the next … Read more

Membership

Membership to the RMCA is $20 per year, due January of every year. Membership applications any other time are not prorated. Meetings are the second Friday of each month unless otherwise posted. We meet 9 months out of the year, not in July, … Read More

Auctions

Spring Auction March 30th! Auctions are our primary fundraising events each year. Proceeds from auction sales are vital for the club to continue to grow, improve, and provide more benefits for our members. There are 2 auctions held, one in the … Read More

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