<p>SAMPLE AUCTION E-MAILS TO PAST PARTICIPANTS AND ALL PARTICIPANTS</p><p>Please Note: When you send the e-mails, our system includes “Dear First and Last Name” at the top and then the text you enter below.</p><p>Always compose your messages in Word which gives you spelling, grammar and formatting then open the back end and paste the message into the window. Double check for formatting and add your subject line - then push the first of several chunks (if there is more than one chunk) to send your message. Push the button for chunk # 2 after # 1 has given you confirmation that they have been sent and so on.</p><p>***** Don’t forget to add a Subject Line! *****</p><p>SAMPLE # 1 (To Past Participants before Auction Begins)</p><p>Our System Posts: Dear First_Name Last_Name</p><p>XXXXXXXXX Auction begins on XXXXXXX, XXXX XXst, 200X at X:00 am and ends, XXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXth, 200X at X:00 pm Sharp! </p><p>So many of you enjoyed our last auction and asked for more, so here we go! </p><p>Visit: www.XXXXXXXXXX.com now and find hundreds of great deals on Jewelry, Fitness, Dining, Entertainment, Home Improvement and Great Gifts – all from local businesses!</p><p>You can register now at www.XXXXXXXXXXX.com by clicking on "Create an Account" to set up your bidding account so you are ready to go when the fun begins! </p><p>Remember that you can visit our participating Retailers to see the Auction Items on display and ask questions!</p><p>Watch for the XXXXXXXXX Auction Guide in your XXXXXX, XXXXX XXth edition of The Newspaper.</p><p>Join us for XXXXXXXXXXXXXX - You'll be glad you bid!</p><p>Happy Bidding! The XXXXXXXX Auction Team</p><p>SAMPLE # 2 (To Current Participants before Auction Begins) </p><p>It's almost time for the XXXXXXXXX Auction!</p><p>It will all begin on XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXth at X:00 am and end at X:00 pm sharp on XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXrd.</p><p>A complete Auction Guide will be published in The XXXXXXXX on XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXth15.</p><p>Over XXX items are currently being entered onto the website, so you'll be able to see photos of all items soon. Be sure to visit participating retailers and view the auction items on display and ask questions.</p><p>It's a great opportunity to purchase your favorite items at tremendous savings!</p><p>Visit: www.XXXXXXXXXX.com</p><p>Join us for XXXXXXXXXXXXXX - You'll be glad you bid!</p><p>Happy Bidding! The XXXXXXXX Auction Team</p><p>SAMPLE # 3 (Auction is Underway)</p><p>Our System Posts: Dear First Name_Last Name</p><p>The bidding is fast and furious at www.XXXXXXXXXauction.com!</p><p>Bargain hunters will find great deals on hundreds of brand new items from retailers and businesses in our area. You can visit these retailers and see the merchandise first-hand, ask questions, then bid with assurance!</p><p>Look for home & garden tools and equipment, lawn maintenance, jewelry, sporting event tickets, cars, RV's, houses, golf packages, spa treatments, family recreation, travel, furniture and more!</p><p>Hurry, because bidding ends this XXXXXXX night, the XXth, at X p.m. sharp!</p><p>Visit: www.XXXXXXXXXX.com</p><p>REMEMBER, IN ORDER TO BE THE WINNING BIDDER, YOUR BID MUST MEET OR EXCEED THE RESERVE BID. </p><p>Please be sure to REFRESH YOUR BROWSER by clicking the refresh button (on your browser) to get the latest details of the desired item and to ensure the AUCTION CLOCK has the correct time. </p><p>Visit participating Retailers to see Auction Items on display and ask questions. </p><p>Don't forget you can also place a PROXY BID (Your Best Bid) and our system will do the rest for you! Simply enter the highest bid you wish to place for an item into the bid field then click submit and you're done – our system will do your bidding for you up to the maximum amount you have entered. </p><p>The Auction Closes on XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXth, 200X at X:00 PM Sharp! </p><p>In the days following the auction Winning Bidders will be notified by e-mail and telephone to make arrangements for item payment and pickup! </p><p>Happy Bidding! SAMPLE # 4 (Auction Ends Tonight)</p><p>Our System Posts: Dear First Name_Last Name</p><p>Tonight the XXXXXXXXXXX Auction closes at X:00 pm Sharp!</p><p>Tonight will be your final opportunity to get a chance to bid on your favorite items and be sure you have posted your very best bid.</p><p>In fact, you could be walking away with up to a XX% discount on over XXX items such as garden tools and equipment, lawn maintenance, jewelry, sporting event tickets, cars, RV's, houses, golf packages, spa treatments, family recreation, travel, furniture and more!</p><p>XXXXXXXXX Auction began on XXXXXXX, XXXX XXst, 200X at X:00 am and ends tonight, XXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXth, 200X at X:00 pm Sharp! </p><p>Remember, in order to be the winning bidder, your bid must meet or exceed the reserve bid. </p><p>In the days following the auction Winning Bidders will be notified by e-mail and telephone to make arrangements for item payment and pickup! </p><p>Visit: www.XXXXXXXXXX.com</p><p>Happy Bidding!</p><p>SAMPLE # 5 (Reserves Have Been Revealed - Auction Ends)</p><p>Our System Posts: Dear First Name_Last Name</p><p>The XXXXXXXX Auction - Closes Tonight at X:00 pm Sharp!</p><p>The RESERVE price on all auction items has been REVEALED! </p><p>The Bidding is Fast and Furious! </p><p>Many Items are just Dollars Away from Meeting Reserve! </p><p>Please remember the items Must Meet Reserve to Sell. </p><p>Visit participating businesses to see auction items and ask questions. </p><p>The XXXXXXXXXX Auction began on XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXX XXth, 200X at X:00 AM and ends TONIGHT XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX XXth, 200X at X:00 PM Sharp! </p><p>Visit: www.XXXXXXXXXX.com</p><p>Please be sure to REFRESH YOUR BROWSER by clicking the refresh button (on your browser) to get the latest details of the desired item and to ensure the AUCTION CLOCK has the correct time. </p><p>Don't forget you can also place a PROXY BID (Your Best Bid) and our system will do the rest for you! Simply enter the highest bid you wish to place for an item into the bid field then click submit and you're done - our system will do your bidding for you up to the maximum amount you have entered. </p><p>In the days following the auction Winning Bidders will be notified by e-mail and telephone to make arrangements for item payment and pickup! </p><p>Happy Bidding! </p><p>SAMPLE # 6 (Post Auction Thanks and Feedback Request)</p><p>Our System Posts: Dear First_Name Last_Name</p><p>Thanks to all of you that registered and bid on items at the XXXXXXXXXXXXX Auction!</p><p>We would be interested in hearing your feedback.</p><p>Are there any items you would like to see in our next auction? </p><p>If you have any comments or suggestions, please e-mail them to us at XXXXXX@ XXXXXXX.com</p><p>Thank you.</p>