What is Bidstation?
Bidstation is a specialized auction management tool crafted for traditional, in-person silent and live fundraising events. Focusing on enhancing classic auction processes, it enables organizers to create and print paper bid sheets, manage guest registration, and track bidding activity while processing transactions through Square. The platform ensures that high-touch donor engagement is preserved, minimizing the need for guests to use personal devices and fostering deeper community connections.
This solution offers streamlined check-in and automated checkout functionalities, making event operation smoother for both staff and attendees. Bidstation is compatible with various event types—including galas, school functions, and golf tournaments—and provides flexible options for operation both online and offline. Its annual pricing models support unlimited events, items, and guests, empowering nonprofits and organizations to eliminate operational headaches, avoid long lines, and enhance donor satisfaction at every stage of the auction process.
Features
- Seamless Square Integration: Accepts and processes card payments via Square for efficient transactions.
- Automated Check-In & Checkout: Streamlines guest entry and payment processes to reduce wait times.
- Bid Sheet Generation: Easily creates paper bid sheets for silent and live auctions.
- Offline Capability: Operates even without internet connectivity using Bidstation Offline.
- Unlimited Use: Supports unlimited events, auction items, and attendees per license term.
- Multi-Device Support: Can be used with multiple compatible Android, iOS devices, at least one Windows PC, and printers.
- Flexible Pricing Plans: Offers low annual fee with platform percentage or flat-fee options.
- Email Invoicing: Sends invoices for purchases and payments during or after the event.
Use Cases
- Managing guest check-in and out at charity or fundraising events.
- Organizing silent or live auctions for nonprofits, schools, or clubs.
- Printing and distributing bid sheets for in-person auctions.
- Processing credit card payments seamlessly with Square integration.
- Operating auctions in venues with limited or unreliable internet access.
- Automating post-event payment collection and invoicing.
FAQs
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Can Bidstation operate without an internet connection?
Yes, Bidstation Offline allows event operations and functionality even in venues with limited or no internet connectivity. -
What payment methods are supported by Bidstation?
Bidstation integrates with Square to accept and process credit card payments from guests. -
Is Bidstation suitable for multiple event types?
Yes, Bidstation can be used for galas, school events, golf tournaments, live auctions, and various other fundraising occasions. -
Does Bidstation charge any hidden or additional fees?
Bidstation offers clear annual pricing plans with either a low annual fee plus a platform percentage for credit cards, or a flat annual rate; there are no hidden fees.
