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Users can bid on the silent auction items for your fundraiser in three ways:
Online
- On the event's online silent auction page, users can click the Bid button for their desired item
- For their first bid, users will be asked to create a username by entering their name, phone number, and email address
- After creating their username, users can submit their desired bid amount
- Users will then receive text confirmation of their bid
- Users will receive instant outbid notifications, and will be notified if they have won an item at the end of the auction
Via Text
- Users simply text the event phone number with the item’s three letter code and their desired bid amount. Example: ABC$300
- For their first bid, users will receive a text message response asking them to confirm their bid by responding with their first and last name
- Users will receive instant outbid notifications, and will be notified if they have won an item at the end of the auction
Find a Staff Member or Volunteer
- Guests can also find a staff member or volunteer who who can submit bids on their behalf. You can read more about that here.