They have an app for everything

It is interesting to see how nifty apps are changing how we interact at events.

Last evening I went to our local “Give me 5 for Kids” annual art auction which hosted both live and silent auctions.

When this event started about 8 years ago, we would wander around writing our names and dollar amount bids on sheets of paper. Then it moved to gadgets that you inserted your credit card into and entered your bid. This time, I needed my phone, an internet connection and yes, my credit card.

When we arrived, I asked how to make a bid as I had four favourites and I wanted to be in with a chance.

The lady asked me for my phone, from which she sent a text message to GM5ART (which was registered to the auction team). I then received a response with a website link and my password and I was in business!

What app did they use? Galabid. Check out their website at www.galabid.com. It was easy to use and made bidding fun (which is half of the game).

PS. I did buy 2 pieces and here is one of them.