Text2Bid™ is the latest innovation from Maestro, leaders in event management technology.
This new technology bridges the gap between traditional silent auction bid forms and the live auction by introducing a fun, high energy alternative to the traditional bid process.
With Text2Bid, guests at auctions are notified by text message with closing time alerts and outbid status.
Text2Bid also gives auction committees a middle ground capability where they can sell items requiring higher visibility than found in the silent auction, without adding them to the live auction. The perfect place for these "almost live" items is in the "Text2Bid" section!
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Step OneThrough help cards and signage, your supporters are instructed to text your word to our number.
AUCTION |
Step TwoThe bidder immediately receives a reply text message with a link to a mobile bidding page. The bidder can search by name or category and place bids for the items they want. |
Step ThreeThe auction closes and winning bids download into AuctionMaestro Pro
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| Text2Bid™ | Other Solutions |
Paper Bid Sheets | |
Fees and Reserving Event Dates |
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Competitive Close-Out Fee |
4% | Up to 9% | N/A |
Complicated fee structure based on various factors |
No | Likely | N/A |
Required to hire on-site staff |
No | Likely | No |
Hardware rental fees |
No | Likely | No |
Higher fees based on day of week |
No | Likely | N/A |
Available only to limited auctions on limited dates |
No | Likely | N/A |
Bidder Experience |
Out-Bid Notifications |
Yes | Varies | No |
Guests bid without having to learn a new device |
Yes | No | Yes |
No apps to install or "web apps" to load |
Yes | No | Yes |
Ability to purchase merchandise (raffle tickets, etc.) |
Yes | Varies | Yes |
View auction status on leader board |
Yes | Yes | No |
Bidding Kiosks available for guests |
Yes | Varies | No |
Individual items can close at different times |
Yes | Varies | Yes |
Items can soft close to allow "bidding wars" |
Yes | No | Varies |
The Auction Team's Experience |
Multi-day auctions from any location |
Yes | Varies | No |
Easy bid entry without reading scribbles on bid sheets |
Yes | Yes | No |
"One-Click" item upload from AMPro to Text2Bid |
Yes | No | No |
"One-Click" winning bid import to AMPro |
Yes | No | No |
Beyond the Auction |
Automatically capture every guests phone number |
Yes | No | No |
Send a text message to any supporter |
Yes | No | No |
Send "Save the Date!" text broadcast texts |
Yes | No | No |
Send donation solicitations after the auction |
Yes | No | No |
Your bidders provide the equipment, you provide the items, and MaestroSoft provides the tools for a unique, fun, and memorable auction experience!