Online Bidding with Greater Giving
What You Can Expect
This year’s Deck the Halls Wreath auction will use Greater Giving Online Bidding – allowing for a paperless bidding system. You will bid using your computer, smartphone or tablet. If you want to bid in person at the wreath auction but do not have a smartphone or tablet, a volunteer will be able to assist you on site using a school tablet.
How to Register and Bid with Online Bidding
When you click on the wreath auction link, you will be directed to create an account. **Please note that online bidding accounts from last years auction are not valid for this years auctions, everyone will need to create a new account.
- Go to the wreath bidding page http://wreathauction.ggo.mobi
- Create a username and password. You will then be directed to enter your personal information. Your name, address, a phone number (we recommend mobile if you would like to use your phone to bid) and credit card number are required.
- Once you have completed your registration, click on the start bidding button. You will receive a text message and an email with a link to the site.
- Browse the available wreaths.
- To view details of a wreath, click on the image.
- To bid on a wreath you can bid the next increment or set a max bid. The max bid feature will allow you to set the maximum price you are willing to pay and the system will automatically place bids on your behalf at the next increment any time you are outbid until your max is reached or until the auction closes. If your max bid is lower than another bidder's max bid, you will be prompted to enter a higher bid.
- If you would like to purchase a wreath at the Buy Now price without bidding, click the Buy Now button.
- If you want to support the wreath auction, but do not want to purchase a wreath or if you end up not being a winning bidder, you can donate using the Make a Donation Button on the Home Screen and choose a pre-set amount or select the Custom Amount button.
- If you are outbid at any point before the auction closes, you will be notified by text message if you entered your mobile number and by email.
- You can keep an eye on packages you've bid on or are watching by selecting the menu button and selecting "My List" button located at the left.
- As soon as the auction closes, the person with the highest bid will win. You can check your winning packages under "My List".
- Winning bidders may pick up their wreaths in the school hall after the close of the auction. If you are not able to attend the Tree Blessing and Wreath Auction event in person, you can contact Beth Martin bmartin@holyrosaryws.org to arrange pick up.
Now you are set to start bidding! http://wreathauction.ggo.mobi