Each item within the system has a status that determines its visibility and whether it is available for bidding. Below is a breakdown of what each status means:
Draft
Items in Draft status can be editted.
They are not visible to the public.
If a user is viewing an item and it is switched to Draft, they will no longer be able to bid on it.
Preview
Items in Preview are ready to go Live.
They are not visible to the public.
You must switch an item back to Draft if you wish to make any edits.
Live
Live items are visible to the public and open for bidding.
Withdrawn
Withdrawn items are no longer available for bidding.
They are not visible to the public.
Suspended
Items in Suspended status are temporarily unavailable for bidding
They are visible to the public.
⚠️ Please note:
If an item is Suspended, you will need to change its status to Withdrawn before the auction can be successfully reconciled.
Ghost Status
Items may also appear in Ghost status, which is best described as a pre-Draft state.
For more detail, see the dedicated article on Ghost Items.