Tough to switch back to manual auctions once you get started.

I think overall the software is a bit confusing and not very easy to use, especially for customers. It carries out its purpose, it's just a bit confusing.

Also, my event planner friend that helped us out that night commented about how nice the layout was and how easy to use the it was compared to others she had used before.

Handbid's great technology is only rivaled by their commitment to customer service.

Everyone I've worked with at Handbid has been very helpful and friendly. The bidders in our auction appreciated the service Handbid offers and the ease of easing the website and mobile app.

We love Handbid and usually run anywhere from 50-75 items on it three times a year for our event which gets viewed nationally using Handbid.

Having our guests bid from their seats in the ballroom is awesome as the auction tables are out in the foyer. Handbid's customer service rocks.

Our only disappointment is having to wait until next year's Handbid auction.

We are throwing our first annual fundraising event and we invested in Handbid. So far it has been amazing and is going to make the auction portion seamless.

Has lots of options to customize your auction. Has great customer service.

Our users find the software clunky and slow. With COVID, we have had to our auction and event completely virtual and Handbid was not ready for that transition.

Handbid has allowed us to take our auction online. But I'm not sure we couldn't have done the same thing via FB Marketplace.

Very well laid out, easy for the not-so tech savvy to install and use quickly.

This software will pay for itself and increase your revenue goals. Most of the time things sound too good to be true.

It really is easy to use and provided the tools needed to be successful. The customer service was some of the best I have ever experienced.

Poor business ethics - They do not stand by what they promise and take no responsibility.

We love the ease of setting up the items as well as for the bidders the process all the way through is very smooth.

We had an excellent experience with a lot of good feedback from guests who attended the gala and others who bid from a remote location.

We had two weeks to plan and execute an event on the brink of the tragedy in Dallas after July 7th and by using Handbid our goals were more than exceeded in revenue.

Modern look and feel, ability to reach more people, makes the silent auction a lot of fun.

This tool was wonderful and the staff was remarkable. Our experience was so wonderful that we have renewed our contract purchased it for our next year event in Feb 2017.

Guests had fun bidding, enjoyed the interface, and appreciated that they could move around and keep tabs on their items. We will definitely be using Handbid for our future events.

Great software, ideal ease of use and functionality.

Easy to set up and very user friendly. Catalog is showing nicely and have some great features for administrators.

Overall, I was happy with everything except the price.

Watch out for other vendors- their performance and Gateway fees are extremely high. I love that I can select my own Gateway with the best rates.

A little restricted on the type of reporting/reports we could run. Had to run a couple different ones to get the info I needed.

I loved the customer support and online tutorial.

Additionally, the videos and online help is awesome. Whenever we've had a question or an issue School Auction.net has been quick to help.

I loved that payment was easy, checking in was easy, and reports were easy.

We specifically loved the self check-in and out capabilities, the ease of entering catalog items and photos, and the ease of emailing guests.

You can change the colors but the layout options are limited.

Easy to import info from previous software. Intuitive and generally very user-friendly.

What I enjoyed most about this software was the ease of use and how much it helped us organize a school auction to raise money for our PTA. It was so simple to load data into, a real time saver.

This software is easy to use, once you invest the time into learning it.

SchoolAuction.net is a life-saver. I can now effectively organize fundraisers without hassle.

The tech support is excellent. Fairly easy to learn and easy to use overall.

The customer service at SchoolAuction is nice and will help you out.

No text to give option and check in process a bit complicated.

The integration for the business side of the auction was fantastic.

The sponsorship set up was confusing at first. We solicit year-long sponsors, instead of event-specific sponsors.

In fact, we were so pleased that we are looking at how we might be able to use it for other events as well.

A thorough base of Email Templates,  cataloging ease and ticket sale ease. Common filters and customize buttons were helpful.

We got rapid support when we needed it. Including a few more calls to their founder who also helped us get connected with a payments gateway.

We needed something more modern and responsive. We were investigating more expensive, top-tier packages when another volunteer saw SchoolAuction.net in an ad.

My first year running an auction, I used software already purchased by the organization. It was cumbersome, difficult and not web based.

I called and had their founder on the phone in no time and he quickly put me at ease with their ability to meet our needs and support our events.

If you're doing this all manually, or if you're tired of worrying about the cost of different services or percentages--I highly recommend School Auction. I was so nervous auction night.

Intuitive, very little training for volunteers. Very easy to integrate credit card processing connection.

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Handbid mobile bidding software allows users to bid and donate from anywhere using their smartphone, tablets, or the web. Auction managers can sell tickets, invite, register, & manage guests without requiring them to register at the door. Guests can bid, checkout, & pay easily from their smartphones. Engage with any auction, peer-to-peer fundraiser, or donation page on the Handbid website or in our app. 

The entire system is real-time, meaning donors will get instant outbid notifications and real-time updates of products and pricing. Handbid is a delight to use for bidders and a breeze for auction managers. 

Now, with integrated live-streaming tools and chat features, guests will always be connected without having to open multiple web pages or use more software tools. Also, text-to-give is free with every software package! 

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Support Ticket Management

Real Time Analytics

Cataloging/Categorization

Recurring Giving

Electronic Payments

Payment Processing

Recurring/Subscription Billing

Live Auction

Mobile Alerts

Online Forms

Customizable Reports

Access Controls/Permissions

Activity Tracking

Watch List

Real-Time Monitoring

Donor Discovery

Credit Card Processing

Invoice Management

For Nonprofits

Attendance Management

Communication Management

Registration Management

Customizable Fields

Member Database

Proxy Bidding

Shipping Management

Data Import/Export

Campaign Planning

Contact Management

Email Marketing

Mobile Access

Buy Now Option

Gift Matching Management

Bid Management

Mobile Giving

Membership Management

Silent Auction

Absentee Bidding

Fundraising Management

Event Scheduling

Social Media Integration

Real-Time Notifications

Forms Management

Event Ticketing

Email Reminders

PCI Compliance

Real Time Updates

Email Management

Website Integration

Image Editing

Activity Dashboard

Invoice Processing

Alerts/Notifications

Reporting & Statistics

Volunteer Management

Event Management

Auction Management

Customizable Templates

Billing & Invoicing

Receipt Management

Dashboard

Pledge Management

Website Management

Real Time Reporting

Customizable Branding

Goal Setting/Tracking

Contact Database

Campaign Analytics

Customizable Forms

Drag & Drop

Online Bidding

Online Auction

Third-Party Integrations

Donor Management

Campaign Management

Inventory Management

Search/Filter

-Run 1 event starting at $792 per year: including 1 auction, text-to-give, live streaming, support, and much more. 
-Run multiple events starting at $2,496 per year: including unlimited auction items, ticketing, puzzle, text-to-give, custom website themes, support, live streaming, and more. 

We also offer on-site staff, peer-to-peer events, equipment rental (iPads, Chromebooks), and training. 

Email/Help Desk

FAQs/Forum

Knowledge Base

Phone Support

24/7 (Live Rep)

Chat

Self-Employed

2-10

11-50

51-200

201-500

501-1000

1000+

Handbid

In Person

Live Online

Webinars

Documentation

Videos

Schoolauction.net is a cloud-based auction management solution for nonprofits, charities, schools, clubs and congregations. Key features include donor management, event management, item listings, ticket management, online auctions, check in and check out at auctions.


Schoolauction.net provides users with multiple options for conducting auctions including online bidding, paper bid sheets, live auction and mobile bidding. Users can check in and out of auctions using mobile devices. Users can register themselves online for auctions, purchase tickets and sponsorships and select their meal and seating preferences. The solution provides options for printing bid sheets, catalogs and gift certificates.


Schoolauction.net is available in an annual-subscription pricing option. It is also accessible on mobile devices. Support is offered via phone, online case submission, email, video tutorials and dedicated account managers.



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