Checklist

Weeks before

• Create the auction and tie it to your event.
• Add your items, with photos and starting bids.
• Set up categories so guests can browse.
• Set the closing schedule: close times, late bids, last chance, and when cards are charged.
• Read the messages to guests and send yourself a test.
• Publish.

The day before

• Print the display sheets.
• Open Bidders and filter to No card.
• Check the close times one last time on the Items tab.

Before doors

• Clear Needs your attention on the Overview.
• Add your volunteers and send each one the guide for their job.
• Put the room screen up on the venue’s laptop.
• Press Open event night.

During the night

• Keep Tonight open and clear Needs you as things appear.
• Press Start the live program when the auctioneer goes on.
• Close the auction after the live program.

After

• Work the unpaid list in Settle up.
• Read the report and copy unsold items to next year.