Step 1 – Register as a bidder.
To register, click here and fill out the bidder registration form and hit submit. Once you hit submit, you will receive a confirmation with your bidder number. The message will look like this: “Your bidder number is X and has been emailed to you. If you do not receive the email please check your spam folder.”
Check your email. The email will come from Network For Good (the platform hosting the auction). The email will contain further information including common questions. See below for those common questions.
Step 2 – Login to auction.
Click here to login to the auction. Note you will need the bidder number you were assigned during your registration as well as the password you set up during sign up.
Step 3 – View auction items and bid!
Navigate to the Auction Items in the auction menu or click here.
— Common Questions —
What is Network for Good Auctions?
Network for Good Auctions is an easy to use mobile auction fundraising platform for nonprofits. Using your own phone, you can bid and receive outbid notifications, keep track of what you’ve bid on, and pay for items you’ve won using bidder self checkout.
What do I need to participate?
A web browser on any device (smartphone, tablet, computer) that has internet access.
I forgot my password, how do I reset it?
1. From the menu (looks like 3 tiny bars on a phone), tap on [My Bids].
2. Click on “Forgot your password?” on the bottom of the screen.
3. Provide your bidder number and submit the form. A reset link will be sent to your email address on file.
4. Once the email arrives, click the link and follow the remaining prompts to change your password.
How do I bid on an item?
1. Visit the website and click on the item you are interested in bidding on.
2. Tap [Place a Bid].
3. Enter your bidder number and tap [Lookup].
4. Set your new maximum bid price. The system will automatically bid up to this amount for you.
5. Verify your information is correct.
6. Tap [Place Bid].
How do I see what I’ve already bid on?
1. From the menu (looks like 3 tiny bars on a phone), tap on [My Bids].
2. Enter your Bidder number and password (if you have one).
3. Tap [Login].
4. You should now be able to see all of your bids and which ones you are winning or have lost. You will also see your total commitment.
There are so many items. Can I filter the list down?
Yes! From the browse page of the auction, you will see a green [Categories] button. If you click on that, you will see several filter options available for you.
How do I pay?
1. After the auction has ended, you will receive a notification letting you know if you have won any items with a link to the [My Bids] page.
2. Click on the link or go to the [My Bids] page directly.
3. At the bottom of the page, tap the [Self-Checkout] button (note: this will only appear after the auction has ended).
4. This will take you to our secure payment page.
5. Complete the form and submit the payment. You will receive an email confirmation once the transaction is completed.
Note: Winning bidders will be contacted at the close of the auction to arrange pick up at the shelter. Items requiring shipping will be at the expense of the bidder. Questions about auction items can be emailed to info@capecoralanimalshelter.com.