Silent Auction Instructions

Please note: in order to bid, you MUST register your name, cell phone number and a valid credit card number with our silent auction bidding partner, Accelevents.

Initial bids can be made from your computer OR just place your initial bid via text message (i.e. "ABC300 OR ABC$300")

Bidding from your computer

1. Click on the lot you would like to bid on and you will be taken directly to our Accelevents bidding page.
2. You will see the current bid up top.
3. In order to bid, you MUST enter your name, cell phone and a valid credit card. You will only have to do this once and your information is stored for all items in this auction.
4. Enter your bid. If your bid is confirmed (see note below), you will be alerted via text message.  If you are outbid you will also be alerted via text message. 
5. If you win, you will be asked to confirm your payment via text message when the Silent Auction is over on Sunday, August 18 at 2:00 PM PT.  Please be sure to check your cell phone at this time. You will have one hour to complete your transaction. If you do not complete your transaction, we will move on to the next highest bidder.

NOTE: Your bid is NOT confirmed until your name, cell phone and credit card have been accepted. During this time you may be outbid. If your bid went through you will see your name listed as the highest bidder. If you do not see your name, please try again.

Bidding from your cell phone

1. Text your bid to: (641) 427-4242 with the item’s three letter ID and bid amount. For example texting "ABC300" OR "ABC$300" will place a bid of $300 on the item with the ID of ABC.
2. If your bid is below the current bid you will receive a text that will suggest a higher bid.
3. If you are a first time bidder you will be given a link to a Accelevents account sign-up page where you will need to enter your name, cell phone and credit card information. You must click on this link (some users will have to DOUBLE click on this link) to be directed to the Accelevents account sign-up page. IF YOU DO NOT ENTER THIS INFORMATION YOUR BID IS NOT CONFIRMED! You will only have to do this once and your information is stored for all items in this auction. 
4. For an item’s current bid, text the Bid ID. For example text "ABC" and you will receive the current bid amount.
5. If you win, you will be asked to confirm your payment via text message when the Silent Auction is over on Sunday, August 18 at 2:00 PM PT.  Please be sure to check your cell phone at this time. You will have one hour to complete your transaction. If you do not complete your transaction, we will move on to the next highest bidder.

NOTE: Even if your bid is accepted it is not confirmed until your name, cell phone and credit card have been accepted and you have a received a text message confirming your first bid. During this time you may be outbid. You will not receive a confirmation text for subsequent bids. If you receive an error message, please try again.