We are so excited to tell you that our auction is online again this year! The “Vista Verde PTA 2018” auction will be using HANDBID, a mobile and online silent auction platform which allows you to bid from your smartphone or computer. 

Bidding will open on October 22, 2018 and will close on October 26, 2018 at 5:45pm.

From your smartphone:

 

STEP 1:  DOWNLOAD THE HANDBID APP 

If you have an iPhone or Android, you can download the Handbid app from the Apple iTunes App Store or the Google Play store.

Please note we strongly recommend you “Accept notifications from this app” when you open it and join an auction. This will allow you to get push notifications for “Outbid” messages during the auction.

 

STEP 2:  TAP GET STARTED & CREATE ACCT

Next you can create an account. From the App home screen, tap on “GET STARTED” button and complete the information (please use your cell phone as the phone number). Tap NEXT

Handbid will text you a 5-digit code.  Enter this code to login.

 

STEP 3:  SELECT AUCTION FROM LIST & START BIDDING

Select “Vista Verde PTA 2018” from the list of auctions and swipe left to enter the auction.  Once in the auction, swipe left/right to access categories and up/down to access items.

 

No smartphone? No problem. From your computer:

You will be able to access the auction through a web browser at

URL:  https://events.handbid.com/auctions/vista-verde-pta-2018 and register and bid from your home computer!

Whether you are bidding online or in the Handbid App, here are some easy tips to help:

 

• MAX BID:This is the max you are willing to spend for an item and Handbid system will       automatically bid for you until you reach your max.  Set a max bid and relax!

 

• NOTIFICATIONS:If you have downloaded the Handbid App and accepted push       notifications, you will be notified by push notifications when you are outbid on an item.  If       you don’t have the app you will receive text messages from Handbid.

• DASHBOARD: Monitor what you are currently winning and losing on the Dashboard screen in your app or online.

 

If you are having issues with downloading the app or registering, please contact Handbid at service@handbid.com.

Silent Auction Rules:

All bidders agree to be bound by the Vista Verde PTA Silent Auction Rules. The Rules are posted on the Vista Verde PTA website at http://vistaverdepta.org/ffn/ (look for the tab labeled “FFN/Auction”)

How Do I Get My Winnings?

Online Auction winners may pick up their items on October 26, 2018 after 5:45pm.  Look for the Pick Up Table by the Class Baskets.  Winners will be required to sign the California State PTA Waiver of Liability for Winner of Auction Item before you may receive your item.

 

The auction will close with the Main Auction items closing at 5:30 p.m. and the Class Baskets closing at 5:45 p.m. on October 26. The Auction Committee will mediate any disputes among bidders and that determination shall be final. Auction item transactions are considered cash donations to the PTA and not purchases for tangible or intangible items. The Vista Verde PTA and Vista Verde School provide no guarantees, warranties or servicing of auction items and are not liable for any personal injury or damage to property that may result from the use of the item or service sold. Items must be picked up on 10/26/18 at the event. If you are unable to pick up on 10/26/18, contact President@VistaVerdePTA.org to make arrangements. Winners are required to sign the California State PTA Waiver of Liability for Winner of Auction Item before you may receive your item. WE DO NOT SHIP ITEMS.