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How does the KEDT Auction work?
- Retailers, manufacturers, businesses and individuals donate merchandise and services to be presented live during the auction
- Items are shown and described on-air by volunteer auctioneers
- Viewers bid by telephone from the comfort of their home. Donors get valuable on-air exposure, viewers get great merchandise at great prices, and KEDT raises much-needed funds to help support the quality programming viewers count on KEDT to provide.
What are the dates and times of the KEDT Auction?
Saturday, May 2nd through Saturday, May 9th, 6 PM-Midnight each night
Why donate to the KEDT Auction?
- Get excellent on-air television exposure
- Promote your business and product
- Attract potential customers
Enhance your community image
- Reach an enthusiastic audience . . . ready to buy
- Establish name and brand recognition
- Show your community spirit
- Market your quality inventory and business
- Receive a tax deduction
- Provide quality programming to your family, employees, and the people of South Texas
What do I get when I donate?
 FANTASY BOARD: $5,000 or more
- Receives a minimum of Twenty-four (24), 45
second, pre-recorded promotions
- plus an optional on-air interview.
- Item will be featured every night of the auction.
DREAM BOARD:
$2,500 to $4,999
- Receives a minimum of Twelve (12), 45
second, pre-recorded promotions.
- Item will be featured at least six
(6) nights of the auction.
SPECIALS BOARD:
$600 to $2,499
- Receives a series of 45-second slide or live
presentations. The number of presentations will increase with the
value of the donation, for a maximum of nine (9) presentations.
- Item will be featured between one (1) and four (4) nights
based on the value.
TABLE BOARD:
$60 to $599
- Receives two (2) on-air credits.
- Item will be featured one (1) night.
What should I donate?
KEDT has developed a suggested list of auction merchandise that sells well and gets lots of bidding action. Your business can select one of the items listed below or one that best represents your business.
- AC/Heating Units
- Fishing Trips
- Hunting Trips
- Fishing/Hunting Equipment
- Camping Equipment
- Outdoor Adventure Trips
- Kayaks, canoes
- Travel Weekend Getaways
- Local Hotel stays
- Roofing Landscaping Services
- Cabinetry Fixtures
- Home Appliances
- Sculptures
- Savings Bonds
- Flooring/Carpeting
- Antique Furniture and Antiques
- Countertops
- Hardware/Tools
- Sewing Machines
- Scooters/ Lift Chairs and other mobility aids
- Mattresses
- Office Machines
- Jewelry
- Home Paint
- Gasoline Gift Cards
- Fitness Equipment
What if I don't have any merchandise to donate but want to participate?
We have monetary sponsorships called Auction Partners available starting at $150. These partnerships allow businesses that do not have a tangible item to donate a way to have their name mentioned on the air by sponsoring a portion of the auction.
Please call the Auction Partner Coordinator at (361) 855-2213 or email for more information.
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Daily Donors