Frequently Asked Questions > Online Auctions > How About Moving "Online: Items to the Live Auction if they are Doing Well?
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This is the practice of placing an item in your online auction, allowing bidders to run up the bid online , then move the item into the live auction for your big event. PLEASE DON'T DO THIS. It takes the fun out of your live event.
This method forces us to start the bidding on those items at nearly the full market value in most cases and tells your live crowd they won't be able to enjoy the process of running the bid up. Most live auction bidders find the process fun and a challenge. Don't take that away from them.
If you believe an item will find its best audience of potential bidders, and will make more money for a your organization online, then put it online and leave it there.
Last updated on February 18, 2011 by Jim Miller
