Why us?
Lifetime Events
We have earned many lifetime events with great success.
Start to Finish
Our team offers complete auction consulting from start to finish.
Raise Funds
We assist with all aspects of the fundraiser, silent auction, fund a need, and entertainment.
Our Team
Scott Bowman
Owner, Auctioneer
Scott Bowman is the man leading the charge here at You Bid It You Bought It and has helped raise millions of dollars for local charities. He’s a staple in the industry and widely regarded as the best in the business.
Carrie Grandinetti
Operations Manager
Carrie is a San Diego transplant from Northern Virginia. She joined YBIYBI in 2012. Carrie assists with scheduling, contracts, billing, marketing, and client relations. In her spare time, she enjoys yoga, meditation, and anything to do with water. Living in San Diego is a childhood dream come true.
Tony Calabrese
Auctioneer
Tony’s career began in 1987 at the Annual Portuguese Festival in Point Loma when asked to ‘step in’ to give the auctioneer a ‘break’. Tony ended up raising more than $175,000, and has been their auctioneer ever since. To date he has raised more than $5 million dollars for the Portuguese Festival.