What is the FanWorks Con Fan Auction?The FanWorks Auction is a fundraising auction to support the FanWorks convention. All funds donated through the auction will help the con purchase A/V equipment; upgrade things like food & beverage offerings, con decor, and the dance floor; and expand the con suite with more space, snacks, and games.
What is the FanWorks convention?FanWorks is a new annual convention for anyone who loves fan creations such as fanfic, podfic, vids, art, cosplay, crafts, and much more. You can learn more about FanWorks
on the con website.
How does the auction work?Creators will be able to sign-up to offer works (fic, art, podfic, vids, and other things like beta and Brit-picking services) from March 26 until April 7. Creators can offer up to three works to be bid on, in any fandoms or media. On April 10, all the sign-ups will become visible and anyone will be able to bid on the creators’ offers. Bidding will be open until April 14. You may bid on as many things as you’re willing to pay for! After April 14, staff will contact winning bidders and confirm their payments, before putting bidders and creators in contact with one another.
When can I sign up to offer fanworks? When can I start bidding?Tuesday, March 26: Creator sign-ups open (
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Sunday, April 7: Creator sign-ups close
Wednesday, April 10, 1:00PM UTC: Bidding opens (
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Sunday, April 14, 11:59PM UTC: Bidding closes (
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Saturday, April 20: Deadline for winning bidders to donate
Saturday, April 27: Deadline for creators to contact their winning bidders
Sunday, July 7: Deadline for any created vids wishing to premiere at the convention
Monday, October 14: Deadline for all fanworks to be given to winning bidders
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