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Risk-free auction items are consignment travel and experience packages for your charity auction. You list them free, pay $0 upfront, and pay the package cost only if the item sells. Every package ships with listing copy, display materials, and an auctioneer script.
CharityAuctions · Risk Free Items
Auction items you only pay for when they sell
Add trips, VIP experiences, and golf packages to your auction with zero upfront cost. If an item does not sell, you pay nothing. If it sells, you keep everything above the package cost.
- Pay $0 unless it sells
- We handle the winner, the booking, and the fulfillment
- Works with your online auction, paper bid sheets, or a live auctioneer
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Your email gets you the catalog and the guide to cover your first package.
- The full catalog, every package with its cost to you and what you keep when it sells
- The sponsor guide, how to get a local business to cover your first package so it costs your organization nothing
- A short call with Tom, to pick the items that fit your crowd and your price range
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How to read the numbers
Each package card shows what it costs, what it is worth, and how much your nonprofit could keep.
01Your cost
What your nonprofit pays CharityAuctions, only if the package sells.
02Retail value
A reference value to help bidders understand the experience.
03Profit potential
Retail value minus your cost, shown as the potential profit from each sale.
Bucket-list trips
Five bigger-than-the-weekend escapes built to become the centerpiece of the room.
Hot Seller
Iceland: Choose Your Own Adventure for Two
TRV-ICE-001Five nights in downtown Reykjavík for two. Airport transfers. Two experiences from a curated menu. Concierge books it.
- Package cost
- $4,995
- Suggested retail
- $7,500
- Potential profit
- $2,505each time it sells
Tuscany Wine and Spa Escape for Two
TRV-ITA-001Five nights at a 4-star spa hotel in Chianti for two. Pick any 3 of 6 Tuscany experiences. Concierge books it. Spa treatments not included.
- Package cost
- $3,199
- Suggested retail
- $5,500
- Potential profit
- $2,301each time it sells
Mexico Family Resort Getaway
TRV-NAT-0014 or 5 nights all-inclusive for up to 5 guests. Winner chooses Cancun, Los Cabos, or Playa del Carmen. Resort assigned at redemption.
- Package cost
- $2,200
- Suggested retail
- $5,000
- Potential profit
- $2,800each time it sells
Roma del Mar Couples Escape
TRV-CRI-001Six nights in a 2-bedroom private-pool villa on Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula for two. Spa, glowing kayaks, horseback, and a beachfront dinner.
- Package cost
- $2,499
- Suggested retail
- $4,200
- Potential profit
- $1,701each time it sells
Roma del Mar Family Adventure
TRV-CRI-002Six nights in a 3-bedroom private-pool villa on Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula for four. Crocodile safari, ziplines, Isla Tortuga, and a beachfront dinner.
- Package cost
- $3,999
- Suggested retail
- $7,998
- Potential profit
- $3,999each time it sells
Five ways to raise more
Make every package work harder
01
Sell 6, Pay for 5
Sell any 6 Risk Free packages and only pay for 5.
02
Sponsor plan
Have a local business sponsor a package and cover the cost.
03
Raffle off a trip as the grand prize
Sell raffle tickets for the chance to win a Risk Free trip.
04
Sell to multiple bidders
Offer it to every paddle at the final price and turn one trip into 3, 4, or 5 sales.
05
Request the full catalogFund-a-need booster
Enter donors at a set giving level to win the trip and lift the whole paddle raise.
Golf
Three headline experiences for players, foursomes, and fans of the game.
Hot Seller
Pinehurst No. 2 Championship Golf Escape for Four
SPT-NAT-003Four golfers get two midweek nights at Pinehurst with breakfast and dinner, plus three rounds including one on championship Pinehurst No. 2. Built for a sports night when a named course will move a foursome.
- Package cost
- $4,900
- Suggested retail
- $12,000
- Potential profit
- $7,100each time it sells
Hot Seller
Pebble Beach Golf Foursome
SPT-PBB-001Four golfers. Three nights at The Inn at Spanish Bay. Three rounds each with course choice. Concierge books rooms and tee times.
- Package cost
- $8,900
- Suggested retail
- $15,800
- Potential profit
- $6,900each time it sells
Hot Seller
Waste Management Open NINE Daily Experience for Two
SPT-NAT-005Two NINE daily credentials for one tournament day. Ninth-green hospitality, open bar, and a $100 Uber voucher. Hotel not included. Feb 11-14, 2027.
- Package cost
- $1,700
- Suggested retail
- $3,500
- Potential profit
- $1,800each time it sells
Five ways to raise more
Make every package work harder
01
Sell 6, Pay for 5
Sell any 6 Risk Free packages and only pay for 5.
02
Sponsor plan
Have a local business sponsor a package and cover the cost.
03
Raffle off a trip as the grand prize
Sell raffle tickets for the chance to win a Risk Free trip.
04
Sell to multiple bidders
Offer it to every paddle at the final price and turn one trip into 3, 4, or 5 sales.
05
Request the full catalogFund-a-need booster
Enter donors at a set giving level to win the trip and lift the whole paddle raise.
Big events
Three nights out with the name recognition to get paddles moving.
Hot Seller
Kentucky Derby First Turn VIP Experience for Two
SPT-NAT-0022 First Turn two-access passes for Oaks and Derby 2027, VIP Fast Access, all-inclusive race-day hospitality. Hotel not included.
- Package cost
- $3,900
- Suggested retail
- $7,500
- Potential profit
- $3,600each time it sells
Iconic Venues Concert & Event Experience for Two
ENT-NAT-002The winner picks the artist, venue, and date, then gets two tickets, two hotel nights near the show, and a $100 Uber ride to the door. Built for a room that likes different music and does not want one locked show.
- Package cost
- $1,500
- Suggested retail
- $3,500
- Potential profit
- $2,000each time it sells
Broadway Night Out for Two
ENT-NAT-001Theater weekend for two. Winner picks New York City or Chicago. Two premium tickets, two hotel nights, and a ride to the theater. Airfare not included.
- Package cost
- $1,700
- Suggested retail
- $3,500
- Potential profit
- $1,800each time it sells
Five ways to raise more
Make every package work harder
01
Sell 6, Pay for 5
Sell any 6 Risk Free packages and only pay for 5.
02
Sponsor plan
Have a local business sponsor a package and cover the cost.
03
Raffle off a trip as the grand prize
Sell raffle tickets for the chance to win a Risk Free trip.
04
Sell to multiple bidders
Offer it to every paddle at the final price and turn one trip into 3, 4, or 5 sales.
05
Request the full catalogFund-a-need booster
Enter donors at a set giving level to win the trip and lift the whole paddle raise.
City weekends and day trips
Twenty approachable escapes that fit auctions of every size.
Hot Seller
The Ultimate Bourbon Trail Experience for Four
TRV-NAT-002Two couples. Two nights in Louisville. Two rooms. Luxury van and host. One three-distillery day. Concierge books it.
- Package cost
- $1,900
- Suggested retail
- $4,000
- Potential profit
- $2,100each time it sells
Hot Seller
Whiskey Row Walking Tour and 3-Night Stay
TRV-NAT-004Three nights at Louisville Marriott Downtown for two, plus a four-hour guided Whiskey Row walking tour. Old Forester, Michter's Fort Nelson, and two more tasting stops.
- Package cost
- $750
- Suggested retail
- $1,900
- Potential profit
- $1,150each time it sells
Hot Seller
Wrigley Field Rooftop VIP for Two
SPT-CHI-002Wrigley rooftop for two with unlimited food and drinks, $100 Uber, and one Chicago experience. Hotel not included.
- Package cost
- $499
- Suggested retail
- $1,500
- Potential profit
- $1,001each time it sells
Ultimate Chicago Weekend for Two
SPT-CHI-001Two nights in a four-star Chicago hotel, Wrigley rooftop with unlimited food and drinks, $100 Uber, and a Loop pizza walk.
- Package cost
- $1,000
- Suggested retail
- $2,800
- Potential profit
- $1,800each time it sells
The Insider's Chicago Day
TRV-CHI-001Guided downtown food and landmark walk for two. The Bean, Loop icons, and Chicago classics. No hotel. No airfare.
- Package cost
- $499
- Suggested retail
- $900
- Potential profit
- $401each time it sells
The Insider's Chicago Weekend
TRV-CHI-002Four Chicago experiences for two: river architecture, Loop food walk, Willis Tower Skydeck, and a 21+ speakeasy tour. No hotel. No airfare.
- Package cost
- $499
- Suggested retail
- $1,200
- Potential profit
- $701each time it sells
The Insider's New Orleans Food Day
TRV-NOLA-001Walking French Quarter food and cocktail afternoon for two. Every guest 21+. No hotel. No airfare.
- Package cost
- $499
- Suggested retail
- $900
- Potential profit
- $401each time it sells
The Insider's New Orleans Weekend
TRV-NOLA-002Four New Orleans experiences for two: jazz cruise, French Quarter food walk, cemetery tour, and swamp cruise. All ages. No hotel. No airfare.
- Package cost
- $499
- Suggested retail
- $900
- Potential profit
- $401each time it sells
Louisville Baseball Family Adventure
TRV-LOU-001Family of four. Two nights downtown. Slugger Museum and Factory tour, four mini bats, and four Louisville Bats tickets.
- Package cost
- $899
- Suggested retail
- $1,800
- Potential profit
- $901each time it sells
Nashville Country VIP Weekend
ENT-NAS-001Three nights in Music City for two. VIP Opry, lounge, backstage, RCA Studio B, and the Country Music Hall of Fame.
- Package cost
- $1,700
- Suggested retail
- $3,500
- Potential profit
- $1,800each time it sells
The Insider's Tennessee Whiskey Day
TRV-BNA-001Jack Daniel day trip from Nashville, line dancing, night trolley, and Homes of the Stars for two. No hotel. No airfare.
- Package cost
- $899
- Suggested retail
- $1,799
- Potential profit
- $900each time it sells
Napa Signature Weekend Escape
TRV-NAT-003Three nights in Napa Valley for two. Choose two activities and one premium tasting. Concierge books it.
- Package cost
- $4,200
- Suggested retail
- $7,500
- Potential profit
- $3,300each time it sells
The Insider's Sonoma Wine Day
TRV-SFO-001Day trip for two from San Francisco. Small-group van, three boutique Sonoma tastings, hotel pickup. No hotel. No airfare. 21+.
- Package cost
- $499
- Suggested retail
- $900
- Potential profit
- $401each time it sells
The Insider's Hollywood Weekend
TRV-LAX-001Four Hollywood experiences for two: Warner Bros. Studio Tour, celebrity homes bus, Hollywood Sign hike, and Griffith Observatory. No hotel. No airfare.
- Package cost
- $499
- Suggested retail
- $1,200
- Potential profit
- $701each time it sells
The Insider's Greenwood
TRV-GWO-001Delta day for two in Greenwood: cooking class, Alluvian spa, Baptist Town tour, and B.B. King Museum. No hotel. No airfare. No car.
- Package cost
- $899
- Suggested retail
- $1,600
- Potential profit
- $701each time it sells
Scottsdale Romantic Spa Escape
TRV-AZ-001Three nights at Omni Montelucia for two. Joya Spa couples massage. Choice of 2 of 5 desert adventures. No dinner included.
- Package cost
- $3,950
- Suggested retail
- $7,500
- Potential profit
- $3,550each time it sells
Las Vegas VIP Weekend for Two
TRV-LVG-001Two nights at a premium Strip hotel for two. Winner picks a world-class show. Concierge books it. Resort fees paid at check-in.
- Package cost
- $900
- Suggested retail
- $2,500
- Potential profit
- $1,600each time it sells
BeltLine Bites Date Night
TRV-ATL-001Atlanta date day for two: Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, guided BeltLine walk, and SkyView. No hotel. No airfare.
- Package cost
- $499
- Suggested retail
- $1,500
- Potential profit
- $1,001each time it sells
Atlanta Family Day
TRV-ATL-002Family day for four: Zoo Atlanta, Fernbank Museum, Atlanta Botanical Garden, and SkyView. No hotel. No airfare.
- Package cost
- $499
- Suggested retail
- $1,500
- Potential profit
- $1,001each time it sells
The Insider's Memphis: Sun, Soul & Beale
TRV-MEM-001Five Memphis music experiences for two: Sun Studio, city tour, Stax, Beale walking tour, and Graceland. No hotel. No airfare.
- Package cost
- $899
- Suggested retail
- $1,600
- Potential profit
- $701each time it sells
Five ways to raise more
Make every package work harder
01
Sell 6, Pay for 5
Sell any 6 Risk Free packages and only pay for 5.
02
Sponsor plan
Have a local business sponsor a package and cover the cost.
03
Raffle off a trip as the grand prize
Sell raffle tickets for the chance to win a Risk Free trip.
04
Sell to multiple bidders
Offer it to every paddle at the final price and turn one trip into 3, 4, or 5 sales.
05
Request the full catalogFund-a-need booster
Enter donors at a set giving level to win the trip and lift the whole paddle raise.
We do the heavy lifting
Every Risk Free package comes with ready-to-use listing copy, a professional display sheet, promo graphics, and auctioneer talking points. It works in any auction, online or offline, so your team can copy, paste, and list.
Questions? Good.
What does "risk free" actually mean?
You pay nothing upfront. You only pay the package cost if the item sells at your auction. If it doesn't sell, you owe $0.
How do I list a package?
Pick your packages, we send you the complete listing kit (copy, display sheet, graphics, auctioneer script). Works in any auction, online or offline.
What if my auction is next week?
If we have the package in the catalog, you can list it. Your concierge confirms availability when you book.
Can I sell the same package more than once?
Yes. Your auctioneer can offer it to multiple bidders at the final price. Each sale is a separate package.
What does the winning bidder get?
A fully planned and paid VIP trip. We handle the itinerary, bookings, and concierge. They just show up.
How do new packages work?
We add new packages weekly. Join the newsletter to see them first.
What if I need help choosing?
Request the full catalog. We will recommend packages based on your event and audience.
Ready when your auction is
Add packages to your auction in minutes
Choose your packages
Pick the trips and experiences that fit your audience, event, and fundraising goal.
Use the ready-made kit
List and promote each package with supplied copy, display materials, graphics, and auctioneer notes.
Pay only for what sells
Collect the winning bid. If a package does not sell, there is no package cost.
Need a custom package?
Tell us what would excite your room. We can build a package around the destination, occasion, or audience you have in mind.
Have a sponsor?
A sponsor can cover the cost of the first package sold. Your nonprofit can then offer the same experience at one fixed price to multiple bidders and pay the package cost for each additional sale.
Choose the right mix. Put it in front of your bidders. Raise more without taking on inventory risk.
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