Suggested Items

Dinner for six or eight ~ Craft of any type ~ Jewelry ~ Memorabilia ~ Lessons ~ Wills ~ Pie ~ Cake ~ Framed photographs ~ Paintings ~ Gift Basket ~ Tickets to an event ~ Cookies ~ Quilts ~ Antique items ~ Dolls ~ Travel package ~ Service of any type ~ Photo greeting cards ~ Plaques with inspirational message ~ Tools ~ Ornaments ~ Books ~ Fishing trip ~ Fleece ~ Totes ~ Knitted items ~ Crocheted items ~ Electronic equipment ~ Games

Features

  • Creates enthusiasm and participation among members.
  • Members provide item(s) through the web form.
  • Minimum starting bid for each item.
  • Spreadsheets with details of each item.
  • Search feature.
  • Feature image with many supporting images (gallery).
  • Description area provided.
  • Unlimited auction items for the year.
  • Daily backup! (last 14 days).
  • Secure Certificate/Web Site (SSL).
  • Optional Page:  Financial Donations without bidding.
  • No Shipping:  Buyer picks up item.

Bidding

  • Proxy Bidding: Make maximum bid. The bid will be the set minimum increment ($1, $3, $5, etc.) more than the current bid. After the next bid, the software will bid (the current bid + set minimum increment) until your maximum bid has been reached.
  • Soft Closure: Bidding stays open for three (3) extra minutes if a bid is made within the last thirty (30) minutes. Avoids sniping.
  • Bidders receive emails when outbid and when won. Text messages are an option.
  • Payment methods in winning bidder email.

Flow

  • Make a decision to have an auction and the preferred dates.  (Individual auction prior to garage sale!)
  • Contact us to make sure we are available to manage the auction on your dates.
  • Web site provided at no cost.
  • Church/Org/Ind decides whether or not to sell sponsor space (banner ads).
  • Church/Org/Ind publicizes.
  • Payment methods are cash, check or credit card.  We will work with you on getting the credit card details included.
  • Members donate items through the web site.  We suggest a person(s) be available to provide assistance, if needed.  We will provide support for this person(s).
  • If items are not kept at one location.
    • After auction, have a special event (potluck dinner, annual meeting, etc.) where items are available to be picked up.  Money could be collected at same time.
    • Donator provides zip code area.  Bidder will then know the general area for item to be picked up.  (Respecting Privacy).
    • Donator provides email address and telephone number.  This is made available ONLY to the winning bidder.  Winning bidder makes arrangements to pick up the item.  (Again, Respecting Privacy).