{"id":21292,"date":"2022-01-25T13:11:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-25T13:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.www.givergy.com\/?page_id=21292"},"modified":"2025-08-29T12:28:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T12:28:21","slug":"top-tips-for-your-live-auction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.givergy.com\/us\/blog\/top-tips-for-your-live-auction\/","title":{"rendered":"Top tips for your Live Auction"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your live auction is often the most important aspect of your event in terms of the funds raised. Givergy\u2019s event team are experienced in managing a live auction and will work with you to make sure each element of the live auction is planned to make the most of every opportunity.<\/p>\n

Here our top tips for your live auction:<\/p>\n

Choosing the right auction lots is the first thing to think about.
\nIt is a unique item? Try to use items that money can\u2019t buy for a live auction, i.e. a sold-out event.
\nAre there restrictions on the item? Try not to use items with a short expiry date.
\nDoes the item have broad appeal? Try to use items that are going to appeal to a lot of people to increase the number of bidders to drive up the price.
\nCan you sell it twice? If you have multiple bidders sell the item twice & double your profits. Ensure your spotters and the Givergy team know this is a possibility so they are prepared.<\/p>\n

The next most important element to consider if the number of items you will auction live. You want to ensure you raise lots of money but be mindful that if live auction goes on too long, guests can get bored which will ultimately end up in a disengaged audience \u2013 the last thing you want for a live auction! In our experience, the most effective live auctions have an absolute maximum of 5 items \u2013 in fact the most successful auctions we have experienced have 2-3 items!<\/p>\n

There are various ways to make your live auction engaging and to keep the energy in the room high:<\/p>\n