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Guests bid from their phones, set a max and let it ride, and get pinged the second they are outbid. Soft close keeps it fair, and every winning bid pays out to you.

Proxy bidding  ·  Soft close  ·  Outbid texts  ·  Paid as you sell
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Item #07 · Spring Gala 2026

Signed Electric Guitar

Host: Hope Foundation 1:58 left Anti-Sniping
Current price
$2,400
42 Bids
Activity level: Hot82%
Progress to Buy Now60%
$2,500
Set as Max Bid (Auto-bid) · $2,600
Hide my name (Anonymous)
You're the highest bidder
Minimum bid: $2,500

A live preview of the bidder view. Tap Place Bid, then watch a proxy bid answer back.

Everything included

The most complete silent auction you can run

Mobile bidding, proxy bids, soft close, shipping, and reporting, all on the same platform, and the same login, as your ticketing.

For your bidders

Bidding they will actually enjoy

Guests browse and bid from their phones in seconds. No app to download, no clipboard to hunt for, and no way to miss out on the item they want.

Bid from any phone

A fast, mobile-first bidding page. Guests browse items and bid in a couple of taps, from their seat or the bar.

Proxy & max bids

A bidder sets their maximum once and the system bids for them, right up to their limit, so they never miss the item.

Outbid alerts

The moment someone is outbid, they get an alert by email and text, so bids keep climbing all night.

Buy Now

Let bidders skip the back-and-forth and lock in a hot item at a set price.

Secure checkout

Payments run on Stripe with 3D Secure, so winners pay safely and you get your money.

Register once, bid anywhere

A guest who registers here is recognized in your live auction too. One sign-up covers the night.

A fair, tension-filled close

Anti-sniping that keeps it fair

Nothing kills a silent auction like a last-second snipe. Soft close keeps every item open as long as bids are still landing, so the highest bidder always wins.

Soft close

A late bid extends the item's clock, giving everyone a fair chance to answer. No cheap last-second wins.

Ending-soon alerts

Bidders get a nudge as an item is about to close, so nobody misses their last chance to raise it.

Race-proof bidding

Every bid is recorded in real time with the safeguards to stop two people winning the same item.

Opens-soon items

Schedule items to open at a set time to build anticipation and stagger the action.

Automatic close

Each item closes on its own at its end time, so you never have to babysit the clock.

Built-in safeguards

Rate limiting, a high bid cap, and a full audit log keep every auction clean and accountable.

Run it your way

Digital, on paper, or both

Not every guest bids from a phone, and not every item ships. Ticket Falcon handles the whole spread, from all-digital to a hybrid room with paper sheets.

Paper bid sheet mode

Run a hybrid auction. Reconcile paper bids against the system before you close and charge.

Offline winners

Record a winner who bid on paper or is not registered, then invoice them like any other.

Item visibility

Make items public, hidden, or password-protected to run VIP previews and private lots.

Fulfillment types

Mark each item as ship, pick up, or digital so winners know exactly how they get it.

Shipping & tracking

Collect shipping addresses securely, add tracking numbers, and send fulfillment reminders.

Branded email alerts

Winner, outbid, ending-soon, and payment emails all carry your logo and colors. Send a test before you go live.

For the organizer

One console for the whole auction

Set up items, watch bids roll in, close it out, and reconcile the money, all from your Silent Auction dashboard.

Fast item setup

Add items with a photo, starting bid, minimum increment, Buy Now price, and close time in minutes.

Live bid tracking

Watch every item and every bid update in real time, and export the full bid history any time.

Buyer-paid fees

Choose to pass platform and processing fees to the buyer so your cause keeps the full winning bid.

Refunds & receipts

Issue refunds, resend Stripe receipts, and keep a clean record of every transaction.

Go-live checklist

A built-in readiness check flags anything missing before you open bidding to guests.

Reports & exports

Download bids, winners, and revenue as spreadsheets for your board and your books.

Why it raises more

The features that lift your final number

Proxy bidding

Bidders set a max and stay in the lead automatically, so they keep bidding even when they step away.

Soft close

Anti-sniping extends an item when late bids land, driving bidding wars right to the end.

Outbid texts

Instant email and SMS alerts pull bidders back in, again and again, all night long.

Paid as you sell

Pass fees to buyers so your cause keeps the full bid, paid to your own Stripe account with Direct Payouts.

Perfect for

For every kind of good cause

Online, in the room, or both, a silent auction fits almost any fundraiser. Here is where it shines.

Nonprofit fundraisers

Run a week-long online auction or an in-room mobile auction, with soft close so the highest bid always wins.

Schools & PTAs

Class baskets, experiences, and donated items, open for bidding days before the event and closing at the gala.

Faith & community groups

Mission trips, building funds, and member-donated items, with paper sheets for guests who prefer them.

Businesses & teams

Employee giving campaigns and community drives with branded pages and buyer-paid fees.

Arts & galleries

Sell donated art and experiences with high-quality photos, Buy Now, and shipping built in.

Virtual & hybrid events

Bidders join from anywhere. Ship items to winners or hand them off at pickup.

Getting started

Live in four steps

Step 1

Add your items

Open your dashboard and add items with a photo, starting bid, increment, and close time.

Step 2

Run the check

The built-in readiness check flags anything missing before you open bidding.

Step 3

Open bidding

Share the link. Guests bid from their phones, set max bids, and get outbid alerts.

Step 4

Close & fulfill

Winners are charged, receipts go out, and you ship or hand off every item.

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Questions

Silent auctions, answered

How do I start a silent auction?
Silent auctions are ready to go on your account. Open your Silent Auction dashboard, add your items with a photo, starting bid, and close time, run the built-in readiness check, and open bidding. There is nothing to install and no waiting on us.
Do guests need to download an app?
No. Bidders browse and bid from a mobile-first web page on any phone. They register once, save a card, and can set a maximum bid so the system bids for them up to their limit.
What is a proxy or max bid?
A bidder enters the most they are willing to pay, and Ticket Falcon bids on their behalf in the minimum increments, only as high as it needs to, up to that maximum. They stay in the lead without babysitting the auction.
What is soft close?
Soft close is anti-sniping. If a bid lands in an item's final moments, the closing time extends so other bidders get a fair chance to respond. It keeps the auction honest and often lifts your final numbers.
Can I mix paper bidding with online?
Yes. Paper bid sheet mode lets you run a hybrid auction and reconcile paper bids in the system before you close, and you can record offline or non-registered winners and invoice them like anyone else.
How do winners get their items?
Mark each item as ship, pickup, or digital. For shipped items you can collect an address securely, add a tracking number, and send fulfillment reminders, all from the dashboard.
Who pays the fees, and when do I get paid?
You choose. Pass platform and processing fees to the buyer so your cause keeps the full winning bid, or absorb them. Either way, winning bids are paid out to your own Stripe account with Direct Payouts, not held until after the event.
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