- Compatible With
- Store Builder
- Multi Vendor
- Min Original Price ($)
- 69
The CS-Cart Auction Addon (ec_auction) transforms your CS-Cart store into a fully-functional auction platform. This addon enables both admins and vendors to create and manage auctions, where buyers can bid on products and the highest bidder wins the auction. It turns your e-commerce store into a dynamic auction site with a wide range of customizable features.
Key Features:
- Enable Auctions on Any Product:
- Admins and vendors can turn any product into an auction item, allowing customers to bid for it.
- Auction Time Management:
- Set specific start and end times for each auction. This helps create urgency and excitement for bidding.
- Real-Time Auction Monitoring:
- Both admins and vendors can track all bids in real time, monitoring the auction process closely.
- Auto Incrementing Bid Value:
- Set an automatic increment for bid values after each bid. This feature helps maintain competitive bidding.
- Auction Price Configuration:
- Set the starting bid price, reserved price, and incremental bid amounts to control the auction process.
- Auction History Display:
- Admins can limit the number of bids displayed to users, making the auction history cleaner and more organized.
- Integrated with CS-Cart Multivendor:
- The addon works seamlessly in a multivendor environment, allowing vendors to manage their auctions while admins oversee the platform.
- Bidder Notifications:
- Bidder notifications are sent via email:
- Notification of auction start and end.
- Notification of bid updates when a new highest bid is placed.
- Notification of winning the auction and buying instructions.
- Bidder notifications are sent via email:
- Buy Now Option:
- Users can instantly buy the auction product at the "Buy Now" price, bypassing the bidding process.
- Customizable Auction Views:
- Admins and vendors can customize the appearance of the auction interface, including color changes to match their store’s branding.
- Auction History & Bidder Tracking:
- Bidders can view all auctions they have participated in, allowing them to track their auction history.
- Winner Declaration:
- Admins can declare the auction winner once the auction has ended.
How It Works:
- Setup:
- Bidding:
- Customers can place bids on auction products, with the bid incrementing automatically after each new bid.
- Auctions can include a "Buy Now" price, allowing users to purchase the item outright if they don't want to wait for the bidding process to conclude.
- Auction End & Winner:
- When the auction ends, the highest bidder wins and is notified by email. The Admin is also notified of the auction results.
- Notifications:
- Customers are kept updated throughout the auction process, with notifications sent at various stages: when the auction is about to end, when they place a successful bid, and when they win.
Benefits:
- Increased User Engagement: Auctions create excitement, encouraging users to participate more actively in your store.
- Dynamic Shopping Experience: The auction process introduces a unique shopping experience, making your store stand out from others.
- Multivendor Support: The addon works perfectly for multivendor stores, allowing each vendor to manage their auctions independently.
- Customizable Options: The ability to customize auction views, notifications, and other settings ensures that the auction experience is tailored to your store's needs.
Setup Instructions:
- Installation:
- Configuration:
- Once the addon is installed and activated, configure auction settings for each product you wish to auction.
- Set up start and end times, bid increments, and notification preferences.
- Customizing the View:
- Customize the auction's appearance by changing colors and adjusting layout settings to fit your branding.
Conclusion:
The CS-Cart Auction Addon (ec_auction) is an ideal solution for CS-Cart store owners who want to integrate an auction-based sales model into their e-commerce platform. With its extensive features, including customizable bids, real-time tracking, and email notifications, it provides a fully functional auction system that enhances customer engagement and offers a new, dynamic way of shopping. Whether you're running a single-store or a multivendor marketplace, this addon will help you create an exciting auction experience for your customers.