Auctioneering
Test Lab
Auctioneering
NOTICE
These test lab requirements are available for Scouts until June 30, 2026. At that time, these requirements will disappear and the surveys will be closed. Learn more About the Test Lab.
Auctioneering Overview
The Auctioneering Badge is a dynamic blend of public speaking and salesmanship that offers Scouts the opportunity to develop essential communication and persuasion skills. Scouts will learn about the history of auctioneering, develop presentation techniques, and build rapport with an audience. They’ll engage in mock auctions to practice creating demand and closing deals while also learning how to handle challenges and uphold ethical standards. This badge fosters confidence and critical thinking skills that are powerful tools for personal growth, leadership roles, and future success.
Auctioneering REQUIREMENTS
1. Discuss with your counselor the history of auctions worldwide. Cite where these auctions were held and the types of items sold.
2. Describe to your counselor the different roles in an auction.
3. Describe to your counselor the differences and similarities between the auction method and the traditional method of sales.
4. With permission from your parents or Guardian, contact a professional auctioneer and record an interview with the auctioneer that lasts approximately 5 to 10 minutes. Do one of the following:
- Shadow that auctioneer for a day and discuss with your counselor what you learned about auctioneering and being an auctioneer.
- Attend a live auction of any type. Take notes on what is occurring during the auction and how the auctioneer interacts with the bidders, and discuss them with your counselor.
- View an online auction until the sale is concluded and discuss it with your counselor.
5. Discuss with your counselor:
- Types of assets sold at auction
- Types of customers you would be selling these assets for
- List the types of auction formats and the benefits of each and why an auctioneer might sell something through an online auction versus a live auction versus a simulcast auction
6. Develop and practice your auction chant. Perform the auction chant for your counselor and at a unit meeting.
7. Plan a simple live or online auction at your unit meeting and document the steps from start to finish.
8. Describe for your counselor the steps you can take to become involved in the auction industry, both as a youth and an adult. Investigate and describe to your counselor what it takes to become a professional auctioneer, including
- Auction Schools
- Licensing
- Future Career Paths
9. Complete the survey below to complete the test lab requirements
About The Test Lab
Scouts can complete these requirements in order to provide feedback and receive a certificate
You decide if this activity becomes an official Merit Badge of Scouting America. By filling out the survey, you vote for or against this becoming a Merit Badge. You can also suggest changes to make the merit badge more engaging. The fate of this potential merit badge rests in your hands. Come back and complete the survey after you finish the requirements to make your voice heard and to get your certificate of completion.
