The silent auction portion of an event typically has different sections or tables of items that close progressively throughout the evening.

1. Increases the excitement level and adds to the fun of an event
2. Encourages attentive bidding
3. Speeds up check-out because the data entry is spread out over the course of the evening

Having a visible countdown timer and/or an announcer calling the close of each section further increases the excitement level and alerts attendees as sections prepare to close. Silent Auction Pro provides simple HTML based count-down timers that you can project at your event.

1. Click the AuctionDay™ menu item.
2. Locate the Section Close Count-down Timer in the Section Close Functions section.
3. Type a section title, such as Section 1 Closes In... in the title text box.
4. Click the Show Timer button.

The count-down timer launches in a new window with the title you provided. Enter the amount of time left for that section and click the start button. If the timer does not show up in a new window, make sure your browser is not blocking pop-up windows.

After each section closes, table monitors should pick up all bid sheets and deliver them to the auction assistants at the check-in/check-out area for entering the bid results. SOLD items should be secured as a precaution against theft.