Welcome to the instructions for the United Methodist Church in Osterville’s highly anticipated Fall Annual Auction 2023!
We are thrilled to announce that this year’s event promises to be even more exciting and engaging than ever before.
Get ready for a week of fantastic online bidding starting at 12:00 PM on Monday, October 30, and concluding at 11:59 PM on Monday, November 6th.
Key Details:
- Date and Time: The auction officially kicks off at 12:00 PM on October 30 and will run until 11:59 PM on November 6th.
- Bidding Platform: To participate in the auction, please visit our dedicated auction website: United Methodist Church Osterville Fall Auction. This user-friendly platform will allow you to view all available items, place your bids, and keep track of your favorite items.
What You Can Expect:
- Incredible Items: Our auction features a diverse array of amazing items, including vacations, relaxing massages, exquisite dinners, beautiful art pieces, unique experiences, and much more. There’s something for everyone, whether you’re seeking a special treat for yourself or looking for unique gift ideas.
Where to Start?
Please bid on the items at the link provided: http://ostervillechurch.betterworld.org/auctions/united-methodist-church-ostervil
If you do not want to bid, you can make a donation to our church at this link: Just Make a Donation | United Methodist Church in Osterville | BetterWorld
About the Online Platform Better World
The platform we are using for the online auction is called Better World.
This platform is free to the church. How? It relies on micro donations. This means that when you win an item that you bid on, you will also be prompted to donate an optional micro donation to keep the expenses for the auction platform at a minimum; however, you are able to opt-out of any additional contribution.
How Does Bidding Work?
In order to bid on an item, you will need to create an account with your credit card on file.
Bidders create an account the first time they’re placing a bid. Essentially, you will need to follow these steps:
- Head to the auction platform at the link provided. Here it is again: http://ostervillechurch.betterworld.org/auctions/united-methodist-church-ostervil
- Click on the item you want to bid on.
- Provide your first name, last name, email address, and create a password.
Once you complete this registration process for the first time, the system will remember your information. This means they won’t have to re-enter their details for future bids, making the process more convenient.
You will receive an email when you bid on an item. Below is what your email will look like:
Bid Increments
Bid increments force new bids on an item to be at least a certain amount higher than the previous bid.
For example, if the increment is $10 and Joe bids $50, the next person must bid at least $60.
For our auction, items:
less than $200 have increments of $10
$200 – $50 – $25
Greater than $ 500 – $50
You can pay by card, cash, or check!
Bidders are required to have a credit card on file when they bid. This is done to ensure that all bids are legitimate and to make the payment process smoother for our church.
However, at the end of the auction, there is an option there to not charge a user’s credit card if they request an alternative payment method, such as paying by check or cash.
Other Questions? Check Better World FAQs