How do I run a live auction/auctioneer-led auction with live item types?
Step by Step Guide & Video
1. Create a live item for each live auction item. Each live item is display only by default.
2. If you would like bidders to bid online before the auctioneer takes over set up pre-bidding and remember to uncheck the pre-bidding before the auctioneer begins.
If this step is missed and pre-bidding remains checked, participants can bid on the item online and the winning bid can not be entered. However, note that
Pre-bids are never counted as winning bids. If the pre-bid amount is the highest bid, enter the bid via the Volunteer account. (For the bid to be counted, the winning bid must be entered via a Volunteer Account.)
See below for how to enter a winning bid on a live item after the item has sold in the room.
3. Uncheck pre-bidding on each live item. To uncheck pre-bidding on multiple items quickly use bulk update.
4. Advise the auctioneer on the details of the highest pre-bid on each live auction item.
5. Run your live auction in the room.
6. Have a Volunteer Account set up.
7. Use a Volunteer account(s) to enter winning bids placed in a live auction and either take payment immediately or add each winning bid to the winner's invoice on GalaBid. Tip: You can enter multiple winners on the same live auction item.
Note that payment on live items can be taken while the silent auction is open or closed.
