Chinese raffle tickets and auction tickets can be purchased on Amazon.com.

Chinese Raffles are a great way to raise money.There is a chance to win a prize but with a bit of a change on how the tickets are drawn.Attendees can choose which prizes they would most like to win by distributing their ticket stubs.

You want to get as many donated prizes as you can for the Chinese Raffle.You canlicit items such as gift certificates, event tickets, discount coupons, services and merchandise from businesses.Once you have secured your items, you can decide which items to combine to make more desirable gift baskets.If you have dinner and movie tickets, you can combine them into a package to raise the value.

Your guests can see and be inspired to take a chance on when you attractively display your raffle items in a central location.Each item should have a ballot style box, gift bag or container to collect tickets from attendees.The names and numbers of the items guests are bidding on should be clearly marked.A description of the item or package on a card is recommended.

When your guests arrive, give them a list of your raffle items and encourage them to purchase a sheet of tickets.There are 25 tickets in most sheets.There is also a door prize ticket.Each sheet of tickets will have the same number, but there will be separate numbers for each sheet.It is ideal that your attendees don't have to review several ticket stubs every time a prize is drawn or write their name on every ticket they purchase.

Guests place a ticket in a container to try and win an item.They have a better chance of winning if they put in more tickets.

The time for the drawing should be set.The containers and items should be brought to the stage area after the bidding is over.The winning number for each item is drawn from the collection container and given to the ticket holder.It's a good time to make important announcements, thank donors and share any brief updates about your organization during the raffle prize drawing distribution because you should have your guests' full attention.

A Chinese raffle is a great way to raise money.Guests enjoy them because they have more chances to win.It gives them something to do or a way to participate if they leverage their chances on the different items.If your guests feel involved they will identify with your organization which equates to increased support.

Make sure you double-check your state and local laws to be in compliance with the rules.You can find these rules on your state's website.