How to Set the Auction Status

Set the Auction Status and Edit Message

  1. Click on the Status field and select the status. A relevant message will appear on the bidder's screen (in the room and online). See below the list of the messages.

  2. For Starting soon and Paused - back shortly statuses, you can add a custom message. After selecting the status, edit the message and click on Update Paused Message.

Status messages list

Status

Message

Closed - not started

A sale is pending

Mail auction open

A sale is pending

Starting soon

The auction will start shortly + 5 minutes break / 5 Minute Pause (editable)

Live auction open

(display item)

Paused - back shortly

Auction is paused. We will be back shortly + 5 minutes break / 5 Minute Pause (editable)

Closed - auction ended

The auction has ended. Thank you for participating.

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