Charity Program

We supply you with current “in heat” items, not leftovers or dead items.

No “up front” costs & no cost risk for unsold items.

You pay only for items that you have made a profit on. Unsold items (if any) are returnable.

All autographed items come with certificates of authenticity. These certificates feature numbered
holographic seals that are both tamper & counterfeit proof.

Items we supply for this program are often priced far below what you might expect
to pay on a wholesale level... without having to purchase them up front!

Two reasons. Visibility & We want to help out worthwhile causes.
Like many others in our field, we are constantly approached to donate items for charities. Donating one or two items might help out to generate a few dollars, but frankly we can only donate so much. We found out several years ago that we can help create huge proceeds for our favorite charities by supplying items “at cost”. Proceeds from this program now generate over $100,000 annually for local charity organizations. This increased public visibility has also benifitted our retail sales making a win win situation for everyone!

1. Visit our store or make contact with us via telephone or e-mail 2 - 4 weeks prior to your event. Make sure you have your tax exempt ID information & pertinent billing / contact information available.

2. Let us know the size & type of event: live or silent auction, raffle, etc. Give us an idea of the quantity and types of items you desire. We are very flexible & will work with you to pick items from our large inventory to fill your individual needs.

3. Pick up your items at Spikes 1 - 7 days prior to the event. All items will come with a detailed invoice description and the amount you will pay for each item if it sells.

4. We suggest you start the bidding for an item at 10% above the invoice amount. All proceeds above the invoiced amount are yours to keep regardless of how high the final selling price is. For example, if the invoice amount is $100, start the bidding at $110.00. If this item sells for $300, you keep $200.00!

5. Return any unsold items within 5 days after the event. Payment for sold items is due within 7 days following the event. Remember, the total amount due is the invoiced amount (less any returned items).You never pay any commissions or percentage fees.

6. You’re Done!

Assured Quality & Authenticity! Your contributors will be pleased to see that the items come fully certified & are guaranteed authentic. Mounted and/or framed items are professionally prepared using only the highest quality acid free & conservation materials. All framed items are hand crafted and custom fit to create a truly spectacular display. Providing such high quality items in a fund raising event will increase revenue & satisfied contributors are more
likely to return to your next event.

Join the list of satisfied non-profit organizations that have reaped the benefits of using Spikes.
Paula Roth, director of Marketing and Events for Denver Public Television Channel 12 KBDI, has used our services for over 5 years. Spikes has also contributed to the fundraising efforts of numerous other organizations such as
Stand Up For Kids, Colorado Juvenile Youth Counsel, The Heart Fund, The Rotary Foundation,
Children’s Hospital Cancer Center, The Kiwanas Clubs, East High School, The Tiny Tim Center,
Littleton Preparatory Charter School, Save Our Youth, Vail Mountain School, Hyland Hills Youth Foundation,
Tri Delta Philanthropy, Praying Hands Ranch, Bal Swan Children’s Center, Thistle Community Housing,
Make a Wish Foundation, Anti Defamation League, Branch Rickey Foundation, & The Jake Plummer Foundation.

As many charities have discovered, having an Auction at your event is an excellent way to raise those much needed funds. However, obtaining donated items for these events can be troublesome at best and often is quite limited
both in quality & quantity. We can Help!