The None purchase option is the most straightforward configuration for your Timed Auction Lots.
None, or NONE as it appears in the Dashboard, sets your Lots to display only the Bid and Auto Bid options:
In our tutorials and guides, we also refer to Purchase Option None as Standard Bidding.
FAQ – Purchase Option: None for Timed Auction Lots
Q: Can I change my Purchase Option to or from None? A: Yes, unlike Item Type, the Purchase Option assigned to both your Timed Lots and Listings can be changed at any point before or during your Auction via Bulk Edit.
Q: Is Purchase Option None the recommended setting for Timed Auctions? A: We recommend starting with Purchase Option None if you’re new to Auctions, but we also encourage experimentation with the Buy Now and Make Offer purchase options. You may find Buy Now or Make Offer grants your bidders greater flexibility in how they interact with your auctions, but if you’re unsure, feel free to contact us at support@webtronoa.com to discuss it.
Q: What does Standard Bidding mean? A: Standard Bidding is our term for Timed Auction Lots and Webcast Lots that are using Purchase Option: None. An example of Non-Standard Bidding would be if you are using Purchase Option: None, but you also have the Auto Bids only option enabled in your Auctioneer Profile settings.
Q: How do I set the Purchase Option to None when I’m filling out the Item Import Spreadsheet A: To set Purchase Option: None when using our Item Import Spreadsheet template, fill in the word NONE in all caps under the Purchase Option column (Column Q in Excel).
Bidding Only – Purchase Option: NONE Explained
The None purchase option is the most straightforward configuration for your Timed Auction Lots.
None, or NONE as it appears in the Dashboard, sets your Lots to display only the Bid and Auto Bid options:
In our tutorials and guides, we also refer to Purchase Option None as Standard Bidding.
FAQ – Purchase Option: None for Timed Auction Lots
Q: Can I change my Purchase Option to or from None?
A: Yes, unlike Item Type, the Purchase Option assigned to both your Timed Lots and Listings can be changed at any point before or during your Auction via Bulk Edit.
Q: Is Purchase Option None the recommended setting for Timed Auctions?
A: We recommend starting with Purchase Option None if you’re new to Auctions, but we also encourage experimentation with the Buy Now and Make Offer purchase options. You may find Buy Now or Make Offer grants your bidders greater flexibility in how they interact with your auctions, but if you’re unsure, feel free to contact us at support@webtronoa.com to discuss it.
Q: What does Standard Bidding mean?
A: Standard Bidding is our term for Timed Auction Lots and Webcast Lots that are using Purchase Option: None. An example of Non-Standard Bidding would be if you are using Purchase Option: None, but you also have the Auto Bids only option enabled in your Auctioneer Profile settings.
Q: How do I set the Purchase Option to None when I’m filling out the Item Import Spreadsheet
A: To set Purchase Option: None when using our Item Import Spreadsheet template, fill in the word NONE in all caps under the Purchase Option column (Column Q in Excel).