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19th Annual Art Auction & Exhibition
Saturday, October 3, 2020

Online Bidding with Greater Giving


What You Can Expect

This year’s auction will use Greater Giving Online Bidding. You will bid using your smartphone or tablet on all auction items. Also, you can easily track Items by “following” their activity. 

Online Bidding laptop and mobile side by side with menu.

How to Mobile Bid with Greater Giving Online Bidding

  1. Register your mobile number and credit card information on our registration page in advance of the event so you will be notified when the bidding starts.
  2. When the auction is open, you will receive an automated ‘Welcome’ text with your bidder link.
  3. After clicking the link in the text, begin searching for packages by name, number, or category
  4. Select the package you wish to bid on.
  5. You can Bid the next increment or Bid More than the next increment
  6. If you choose to Bid More you can choose to set your Max Bid. If your max bid is the highest, the system will automatically bid in your favor until you are outbid or until the auction closes. If your bid is lower than the highest max bid on that package, you will be prompted to enter a higher bid.
  7. To purchase a package at the Buy Now price, select the Buy button. Buy Now only pertains to Raffle Tickets and Donation Items.
  8. To "watch" a package, select the star icon on the package.
  9. To make a donation, select the Donation button on your home screen and choose a preset amount or select the Custom Amount button to enter the amount you wish to donate.
  10. If you’re out-bid at any point before the auction closes, you will receive a text message.
  11. To view items you are bidding on, click the menu button and select Bids.
  12. To view items you are watching, click the menu button and select Favorites.
  13. Once the auction closes, the guest with the highest bid will win. 
  14. Under the Bids area you can check your winning items.
  15. If you have trouble or concerns with bidding, please email naa@newburyportart.org
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Online Bidding FAQ

  • Please include your mobile phone number while registering for bidding.
  • Once bidding starts, you will be alerted on your mobile device when you have been outbid, so you can instantly respond with another bid. 
  • Bidding can occur at any location at any time 
  • You are able to use technology you already know ..... your own smartphone or tablet (iPad, Samsung Galaxy, etc).
  • It is fun and easy.
  • You are notified via text when you are outbid and can rebid immediately from your phone.
  • Yes, you can bid with any mobile device.
  • With smartphones and tablets, you can browse, search and bid via a web browser.
  • When registering your mobile device, you will be provided a custom URL for bidding purposes.
  • With standard mobile phones, you can bid and receive alerts via text messaging.
 

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