WHEN WILL THE 2020 ONLINE AUCTION TAKE PLACE
Knowing full well the money we raise during this event directly affects the overall PTA budget for staffing, programs, and services for our 2020/21 school year, the decision to postpone our online auction was not made lightly. We are also keenly aware that our GLES community is facing many uncertainties over the next few weeks.
That said, we remain hopeful that the auction will proceed in the near future, as we look to minimize the overall impact on our budget for the next school year. Be on the lookout for communications once we decide our path forward.
That said, we remain hopeful that the auction will proceed in the near future, as we look to minimize the overall impact on our budget for the next school year. Be on the lookout for communications once we decide our path forward.
HOW DO I REGISTER
The first step to participating in our auction is to register here. No ticket is necessary, and anyone can join.
For New Auction Participants
Select “Signup” to provide your email address and initiate registration
Provide contact information
Create login information to be used when online auction/bidding begins
*Please note, the Online Bidding Name provided here will be what is reflected on the online auction during active bidding. Email Addresses, anonymous names/numbers, etc. may be used.
Provide credit card information for payment
Confirm you’re not a robot, and Sign Up!
You will be automatically directed to the 2020 Auction Catalog
For Previous Auction Participants/Attendees
If you remember your login information
Select “Login”; you can provide credentials here
You will be asked to choose your Online Bidding Name. This is the copy that will be reflected on the online auction during active bidding. Email Addresses, anonymous names/numbers, etc. may be used.
Provide credit card information for payment
You will be automatically directed to the 2020 Auction Catalog
If you have forgotten your password
We recommend you opt to “Signup” and provide your email address, you will then receive an email with a link to begin bidding at the email address on file
Follow link in email
You will be asked to choose your Online Bidding Name. This is the copy that will be reflected on the online auction during active bidding. Email Addresses, anonymous names/numbers, etc. may be used.
Provide credit card information for payment
You will be automatically directed to the 2020 Auction Catalog
For New Auction Participants
Select “Signup” to provide your email address and initiate registration
Provide contact information
Create login information to be used when online auction/bidding begins
*Please note, the Online Bidding Name provided here will be what is reflected on the online auction during active bidding. Email Addresses, anonymous names/numbers, etc. may be used.
Provide credit card information for payment
Confirm you’re not a robot, and Sign Up!
You will be automatically directed to the 2020 Auction Catalog
For Previous Auction Participants/Attendees
If you remember your login information
Select “Login”; you can provide credentials here
You will be asked to choose your Online Bidding Name. This is the copy that will be reflected on the online auction during active bidding. Email Addresses, anonymous names/numbers, etc. may be used.
Provide credit card information for payment
You will be automatically directed to the 2020 Auction Catalog
If you have forgotten your password
We recommend you opt to “Signup” and provide your email address, you will then receive an email with a link to begin bidding at the email address on file
Follow link in email
You will be asked to choose your Online Bidding Name. This is the copy that will be reflected on the online auction during active bidding. Email Addresses, anonymous names/numbers, etc. may be used.
Provide credit card information for payment
You will be automatically directed to the 2020 Auction Catalog
Home page of the auction catalog with search bar, filters, and trending items.
HOW WILL I BID ONLINE
After registering for our online auction and choosing your Bidding Handle, you’ll arrive at your bidding home screen. Here, you can browse the catalog, search for specific items, and view your bids. Click on any item to view its description, bid history, and status.
Once items have opened for bidding, participants will need to enter their Maximum Bid (the maximum amount you are willing to pay) for the item. Bids up to this amount will be placed automatically on your behalf for this item specifically (please note, you will need to do this for each item you are trying to win!)
Some of our items for bid include a Buy It Now price. Once a bidder bids this price, bidding on that item automatically ends, and the item is awarded to that bidder (examples of these items are $25 gift certificates to local restaurants that can only be "bought now" at the fair market value). Specific items can be searched by item number, or by using the drop down menu under "All types".
Once items have opened for bidding, participants will need to enter their Maximum Bid (the maximum amount you are willing to pay) for the item. Bids up to this amount will be placed automatically on your behalf for this item specifically (please note, you will need to do this for each item you are trying to win!)
Some of our items for bid include a Buy It Now price. Once a bidder bids this price, bidding on that item automatically ends, and the item is awarded to that bidder (examples of these items are $25 gift certificates to local restaurants that can only be "bought now" at the fair market value). Specific items can be searched by item number, or by using the drop down menu under "All types".
WHAT IF SOMEONE OUTBIDS ME?
If another bidder outbids your Maximum Bid, you will receive both an email and *text alert letting you know. You will then have the opportunity to revise your Maximum Bid up until the bidding window for that item closes. *Please note, when you register, you will need to opt in for text message alerts.
WHEN WILL I BE NOTIFIED IF I WIN SOMETHING?
Winners in all auction formats will receive notification several minutes after closing from the online auction platform, not from the GLES auction committee. You will receive a separate notification for each item won.
HOW WILL I COLLECT THE ITEMS I WIN?
Winners will be notified of the pick up details after the auction has closed.