How to create multi-quantity auction listings
Multi-quantity auctions let you sell several units of the same product in one streamlined process. You can either create a single listing with multiple units at the same price and details, or bulk create multiple listings that use the same title, description, price, and images. This saves time, keeps your auction organized, and makes it easier to move products quickly during a LIVE.
How it works
You can run a multi-quantity auction on Palmstreet in two ways:
1. Single listing with multiple units
Before Your LIVE
Create one auction listing in your store.
Set the Quantity to the total number of units you plan to sell.
Enter the price and details that will apply to all units. Each unit will be displayed with its own number (#1, #2, #3, etc.) so you and buyers can easily tell them apart.
Add your starting bid and set your auction timer.
During Your LIVE
Start the auction as usual.
When a unit is sold, click Run Next to immediately queue the next unit.
Important Notes
Run Next always uses the same price and details from your store listing. These cannot be changed while the auction is running.
To make changes, stop the auction, edit the store listing, and then resume.
If a unit auction ends without a winner, a Run Again button will appear.
Click Run Again to restart the auction.
You can keep the same starting price and timer, or adjust them before running again.
Any changes you make apply only to the current unit. The rest of the units in the sequence will keep their original settings.
2. Bulk create separate listings
Before Your LIVE
Bulk create multiple listings for the same product in your store (each will be its own listing).
After bulk creation, you can update the title, description, price, and images on each listing in the store before running them.
Each listing will be displayed with its own number (#1, #2, #3, etc.) so you and buyers can easily tell them apart.
During Your LIVE
Auction each listing one by one, just like a normal auction.
Select the next listing from your store whenever you’re ready.
Important Notes
Run Next is not available with bulk-created separate listings. This means you’ll need to run each listing independently.
What happens when a payment failed?
If a payment doesn’t go through, don’t worry — you can continue selling. Just go to your store listings and tap Start auction to run the next unit.
A failed payment does not reduce your inventory count.
You can keep auctioning units until your inventory runs out.
Once the payment is successfully processed, your inventory will update automatically to reflect the purchase.
FAQ
Do all bulk-created listings need to have the same settings?
Yes, bulk-created listings start with the same settings for speed and convenience. However, you can edit each listing afterwards to adjust details like the product title, description, or images before going LIVE.
Can I mix different products in a multi-quantity auction?
Yes. You can mix multiple products as long as they share the same listing price and are created as separate listings.
Can I change the quantity once the auction starts?
Nope! Once an auction starts, the quantity can’t be changed. But after it ends, you’ll be able to add more units if needed.
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