How does CatholicAuctionsOnline work?

CatholicAuctionsOnline is an online auction site much like eBay. However, CatholicAuctionsOnline only services non-profit Catholic organizations in selling items as a fund raising opportunity. The Catholic organization collects items through donations, etc., lists them on the CatholicAuctionsOnline website for sale.

What are the advantages of selling through CatholicAuctionsOnline over actual auction events?

• On site auctions have a limited buyer base. Only those persons attending the event usually get to bid on items. With CatholicAuctionsOnline and publicity to your community, the buyer base explodes!
• Overhead is minimized.
• Annual auction event planning is significantly altered.
• Volunteer efforts can be better utilized.
• Storage issues become minimal. If an organization has an annual or semi-annual auction event, they must store items that are donated. Sometimes items are donated almost a year before the event. Then, if accepted, they must be stored until the auction. Storage can be an issue.

Who can sell on CatholicAuctionsOnline?

Only Catholic organizations with a non-profit 501(3)c status are authorized to sell items through CAO. Such organizations can include: Schools, churches, charities, etc.

Can I sell items through CatholicAuctionsOnline?

Individuals are not permitted to sell items through CatholicAuctionsOnline. Only Catholic organizations with a non-profit 501(3)c status are authorized to sell items through CAO. Such organizations can include: Schools, churches, charities, etc.

Who can buy on CatholicAuctionsOnline?

Anyone who registers with CatholicAuctionsOnline is welcome to participate in our online auctions. CatholicAuctionsOnline does not allow bid retraction.

Bid Retraction

CatholicAuctionsOnline does not allow bid retraction.

What is this "Buy Out" option?

A buy out is more commonly known to eBay users as a Buy it now option that give buyers the opportunity to buy the advertised item at a specific price. For example, if you find a pair of shoes on CatholicAuctionsOnline and prefer to just buy the shoes rather than go through the process of an auction, you can buy those shoes directly as long as the selling organization provides "Buy Out" as an option.

When I win an item, how do I pay?

When the auction closes, CAO will contact you via email with a link to the auction site.

Step-By-Step How To Pay:

(Please Note: You will have to login first.)

• LOGIN to CatholicAuctionsOnline
• Click on "Members Area"
• Click on "Bidding"
• Click on "Won Items"
• Click on "Pay with Direct Payment inside Won Items"
• Click the blue box labeled "CLICK HERE TO PROCEED"
• This will take you to the "PayPal Website" where you can login or pay by credit card.

A Username is the unique name that you use to identify yourself. Your Username is displayed when you buy or sell. Choose a Username that is not related to personal information (for example, your name, your birthday, or where you live).