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Interactive DemoSilent AuctionApril 25, 2026 · Chicago, IL

Literacy for All Foundation Gala

A charity gala raising funds for adult literacy programs across the Midwest. This interactive demo lets you place bids and experience the full silent auction flow — exactly as it works for real events.

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Live countdown timer

Auto-closes when time expires

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Outbid email alerts

Bidders notified instantly

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Stripe winner checkout

Auto-sent on auction close

Open for bidding

4 of 5 items have bids · $2,045.00 raised so far

Closes in

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Weekend Getaway — Napa Valley Inn

Two-night stay for two at a boutique wine country inn. Includes breakfast daily and a private tasting at a partner winery.

Current bid

$625.00

by Sarah M.

Bids

9

Signed Vintage Baseball

1986 World Series baseball signed by three hall-of-fame players. Comes with certificate of authenticity and display case.

Current bid

$375.00

by James T.

Bids

7

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Private Chef Dinner for 8

A celebrated local chef cooks a four-course dinner in your home for up to 8 guests. Includes a custom menu consultation and wine pairings.

Current bid

$850.00

by Rebecca L.

Bids

5

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12-Month Executive Coaching Package

Monthly 1-on-1 sessions with a certified executive coach — perfect for leaders making a career transition or scaling a team.

Starting bid

$800.00

Bids

0

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Artisan Pottery Collection

A set of 12 hand-thrown ceramic pieces from a nationally recognized local ceramicist. Each piece is one-of-a-kind and signed.

Current bid

$195.00

by David K.

Bids

3

Demo environment — bids update locally and do not persist. In production, bids are stored in real-time, outbid emails fire automatically, and winners receive a Stripe payment link when the auction closes.

How organizers run the auction

The entire auction — setup, bidding, closing, and payment collection — is managed from your event dashboard. No extra tools.

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Add items in your dashboard

Set name, description, starting bid, minimum increment, and an optional reserve price. Items appear on the public bidding page instantly.

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Share the live bidding link

Attendees visit your event's /auction page on any device — no login required. The page refreshes automatically as new bids come in.

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Close and collect — one click

Click "Close auction" and CompleteEvent automatically emails each winner a Stripe Checkout link. Once paid, the item is marked complete in your dashboard.

Silent auctions are a Starter and Pro feature

Platform fee on auction proceeds: 1% on Starter, 0.5% on Pro. Stripe's standard processing fee also applies.

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Run your own silent auction

Set up items, open bidding, and collect winner payments — all from your CompleteEvent dashboard. Available on Starter and Pro plans.