Items can be set to Preview mode so that all details are visible to your bidders, but bidding is not yet allowed. This is useful if you want to showcase items before bidding starts — especially for individual lots where you may want tighter control of the bidding start date.
For help with controlling the bidding start time itself, see How to Display Auctions Before Bidding Starts
To Set Items to Preview
Go to Auctions & Items > View Auctions, then click on your auction name
Navigate to the Items tab
Check the status of your items:
If your items are in Draft:
Select the items you want to move to Preview
Click Validate
Items will now be in hidden Preview (with a crossed eye symbol to the right):
To show items on the public site:
Select the Preview items
Click Make Visible
Items will now display in visible Preview:
What Bidders See
Once in visible Preview mode, your items will appear on your public site as below and based on your auctioneer settings, including item title, description, images, and other details; but no bidding will be allowed until the item is Live.
