Innova Simulcast Auctions
Create, update, and manage simulcast auctions.
Setting up a simulcast event.
Navigate to the Auction > Auction Manager tab. From the list of auctions click the "+" icon to create a new event.
To set up a Simulcast event, simply select ‘Simulcast’ from the Type dropdown on the Create Event page. All other set-up processes are the same as any other auction.
Virtual Ringman
The Virtual Ringman controls the auction from the first bid to the last hammer. This process is made easier by having all the controls on a single page. The Virtual Ringman Board is comprised of 5 sections.
- Current Item
- Run List
- Attendees
- Messages
- Settings
Current Item
The Current Item section shows bidding information for the item on the block and allows the Virtual Ringman to update the asking price and bid increment. The Virtual Ringman can also apply bids offered by floor bidders and third-party bidders and allows selling items, passing items, and lifting a reserve.
Update the asking price. The Virtual Ringman can click on an amount listed under the ‘Asking’ field. The Asking price can also be manually adjusted by adding an amount higher than the Current Bid. When updated all associated boards will reflect the new Asking Price.
Update the Increment. The Virtual Ringman can click on an amount listed under the ‘Increment’ field. The Increment can also be manually adjusted by adding an amount in the text field and pressing enter. When updated all associated boards will reflect the new Asking Price and the increment will be retained until it is changed again.
Add a floor bid. The Virtual Ringman can add a floor bid by clicking the ‘Floor Bid’ button. The bid added will be the current Asking Price, the bid history will be updated with the bid amount, user, and bidder location and the asking price will be updated based on the current bid increment.
Add a third-party bid. The Virtual Ringman can add a third-party bid by clicking the ‘Third Party’ button. The bid added will be the current Asking Price, and the bid history will be updated with the bid amount, user, and bidder location and the asking price will be updated based on the current bid increment.
Closing the bidding. You can close the bidding by selecting the Going Once and Going Twice buttons before selling. The boards will reflect the status of the item up for bid.
Sell an Item. Click the Sell Item button. If the item is sold to a floor bidder or third party bidder the status of the item on the Run List will be updated to Pending Sale. If the sale is to an online bidder the item will be set as Sold.
Run List:
The Run List shows all the items planned to be sold in the auction. The run order will match what has been defined in the back-office before the auction. The list shows the Lot Number, Item Number, Description, and item’s Status.
If a Pending Sale item is selected, the Clerk Item button will be enabled. When selected, the mini clerk board will be displayed, and the bidder number can be added.
After the item has been clerked, the status will update from Pending Sale to Sold.
Presenter Board
The Presenter Board will be displayed to the Floor Bidders.
Auctioneer Board
The Auctioneer Board will be managed by the Virtual Ringman.
Live Auction
The Live Auction view is the view that the online bidders will see.
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