WinningBidder.com is the new name for TravelPledge Auctions.
Overview
WinningBidder.com is the perfect solution for your simple online auction!
Key Features
No limits on items, bidders, and events
Automated invoicing
Speedy payouts
Outbid notifications
Max bidding
Popcorn bidding
Donate button
Multiple sales
Winning bidder covers processing
No app to download
Access to TravelPledge experiences
Table flyers with QR code to bid
Much more!
Pricing
WinningBidder.com is free! We rely on optional tips from auction participants at checkout. Stripe's payment processing fee (2.9% + $0.30 per transaction) applies, though winning bidders may pay this fee for you at checkout.
Setup
Payment Settings
Add a bank account to receive payments from winning bidders. Complete these steps even if your organization has an existing Stripe account.
In the Event Dashboard, click Auction Settings under the event name.
Click Bank Account.
Click Configure Payments and follow the prompts to configure a Stripe account.
Return to the Bank Account page to enter bank account information for deposits.
Auction Settings
In the Event Dashboard, click Auction Settings under the event name.
Fill out your auction settings.
Click Save.
Auction Items
Add donated items, fixed price items, cash appeals, and TravelPledge experiences.*
In your Event Dashboard, hover over Add Auction Item and choose the item type.
Follow prompts to add your items, which will be immediately visible in your auction.
*TravelPledge experiences are available only to 501(c)(3) organizations.
Promoting the Auction
In the Event Dashboard, click Auction Settings under the event name.
Click Auction Site.
Share the auction site link with supporters via Facebook, Twitter, email, QR code, or simply copy the link to share in another manner.
Run the Auction
The Bidding Experience
On your auction site, bidders may register and preview items before bidding opens. Once your auction opens, bidders may donate, bid, and commit to purchase fixed-price items. Upon auction close, WinningBidder.com emails invoices to winning bidders.
Bid Reports
Monitor bids and payments during and after your auction period.
From the Event Dashboard, click Bid Report.
View registrants, bids, donations, payments, bank deposits, and auction stats.
If necessary, you can void bids, add bids, and mark bidders as additional winners of items from the Bid Report.
Payment & Item Fulfillment
When winning bidders pay, funds are deposited into your account within five business days. Track payouts from the Bid Report.
For winning bidders who have paid, deliver their items. Certificates for TravelPledge experiences are automatically emailed to winning bidders upon winning bidder payment.