How do I participate in the online auction? 
You must be registered to participate. Registration is easy, just use the button below, or click Sign In or Register in the top left-hand corner of the page. From there, click "Register Now", then follow the prompted directions. You do not need a smartphone to participate, you can use your computer or tablet to do the same browsing, bidding, and buying.

Returning users: If you already have a GiveSmart account from a previous event, simply click "Sign In" and log into your existing account. You can request a pin to log you in if you forgot your password. 

https://versailles26.givesmart.com

 
Will you need my credit card information?
A credit card is not required to register, but is required to bid. Add a credit or debit card on file now at MY INFO. 

How do I pay for my item once I win?
We require that you put a credit card on file when bidding on items for an easy, quick check out. Any credit or debit card will work. If you win an item at the conclusion of the Auction on December 11th at 7:00pm, your card on file will automatically be charged. Items can be picked up at the end of the Gala.

How do I retrieve or arrange my auction item/experience?
Items can be picked up at the conclusion of the Gala. 
 

Can I share the auction with my friends? 
Anyone anywhere can participate! Direct friends and family to versailles26.givesmart.com so they can register and bid online.

Warning: Do not share your personal bidding link at the top of your browser, as it is tied to your account.  

When does the auction go live and when does it end?
Silent auction items will be available for bidding beginning at 5:00am on Friday, December 4th and the auction will end at 7:00 pm on Friday, December 11th - the night of our Gala. Items can be picked up at the conclusion of our event.

How do I bid? 

Check out this 3 minute video on How To Bid.

You can participate in the auction from a computer, tablet or phone, it's up to you!

After you sign in to your GiveSmart account, click "ITEMS" at the top of the page to view the auction and start bidding. You can filter these by type of item by clicking the 'Categories' button.

Click the item you'd like to bid on, then enter your bid in the open text field (make sure it is higher than the current minimum amount) and click "Bid".

If you have opted in to receive text messages, you will receive a text if you are outbid.  
Watch items by clicking the yellow star on any item page to easily access it from the "My Activity" page