• 12 for setup
• 12 for tear-down and fish distribution
• 4 fish carriers
• 4 paperwork folks
• 2 KHA people and 1 goldfish pro for fish health inspection.

Schedule:

Setup: 7:30 AM
Check-in and fish health evaluation: 7:30-11:00 AM
Auction: 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Check-out and Breakdown: 1:00 PM

• No latecomers. All fish must be checked in by 11:00 AM.
• No early checkouts: checkout will begin at 12:45 PM.
• The club takes 20% of the sales to cover the costs of the event.

For Sellers - Organization of Auction Lots:

• Sellers will be assigned a letter for each 6 fish they bring.
  
• If they have more than 6 fish, they will get another letter.
  
• Sellers will number their own fish, to choose the order in which they are sold. For example, if you are assigned the letter G, you will mark your fish as G-1, G-2, G-3, etc.
  
• Fish will be auctioned by number and in order: A -1, B-1, C-1, then A-2, B-2, C-2, etc.

Buyers:

• Because of the prevalence of the Koi Herpes Virus, the Club cannot be held responsible for any problems you have with the fish from this auction.
  
  
• Read these articles on KHV and Quarantine, then read all Da Rules. They are for your own protection.
  
  
• Payment is by cash or check only.
  
  
• Sign up for your bidder number before the auction begins - 8:30-10:30AM.
  
  
• Bring large cardboard boxes or picnic coolers to transport your new fish.
  
  
• If the weather is hot, consider wrapping a freezer pack in a towel and putting it in the bottom of the box. Don't put the fish in your trunk!
  
  
• To prevent injury, align your fish so they travel facing the sides of your car, not the front or back.
  
  
• Float your fish in your quarantine area until the water in the bag is the same temperature as the water outside. This usually takes about twenty minutes. Don't try to speed this process by adding outside water to the bag.
  
  
• Free the fish, then discard the water in the bag well away from your pond or other fish habitats.

Da Rules:

• Anyone may bid on fish, but sellers must be Club members. You may join at the auction if you wish. Go here for a membership form.
  
  
• Please stop feeding your sale fish a week before the auction! They will not be hurt by fasting, and they will travel much better on an empty stomach. Remember: Fish Don't Wear Diapers.
  
  
• All fish must be free of any appearance of damage or disease.
  
  -- A Club expert will examine every fish at sign-in.
  
  -- Any fish that flunks examination will not be auctioned.
  
  -- The seller may agree to sell the fish to a buyer without going through the auction, if the buyer is willing to accept the risk.
  
  
• All fish should be bagged and transported according to the instructions here. Please double-bag where possible, and bring extra bags in case you have a leak.
  
  
• Cash or checks, please, as we have no way to process credit cards.

Whether you are buying, selling, or just helping out, we hope to see you there.
Questions can be directed to Charlene@mpks.org.
Volunteer sign-up on the website.