Auctioneering
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 Current Scouts BSA requirements
as of November 13, 2025
as of November 13, 2025
This Test Lab offering is valid until June 30, 2026.
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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:
A.
Shadow that auctioneer for a day and discuss with your counselor
what you learned about auctioneering and being an auctioneer.
B.
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.
C.
View an online auction until the sale is concluded and discuss it
with your counselor.
5.
Discuss with your counselor:
A.
Types of assets sold at auction
B.
Types of customers you would be selling these assets for
C.
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
A.
Auction Schools
B.
Licensing
C.
Future Career Paths
9.
Complete the survey below to complete the test lab requirements
