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      Bulk-upload guide

      The bulk upload feature is a quick way to upload multiple lots, ideal for larger auctions.

      1. Download the bulk upload file from the Help Centre.
      2. Open the file and enter lot details. Note that only Title 1, the Lot Description and Starting Bid fields are mandatory. 
      3. Add title 1, the main title for your lot e.g. Pablo Picasso. Additionally you can add an optional title 2, e.g. Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, 1907.
      4. Use the lot description section to add cataloguing details of the lot to provide additional details for bidders. You may want to include information on size, medium, artist bio, etc. Formatting tags (e.g., paragraph, bold, italics, hyperlinks, line breaks) can help structure the text for clarity upon upload.
      5. Enter a starting bid price and estimates (optional) ensuring that they are added as whole numbers only, without commas or currency symbols.
      6. Include shipping details if needed, using formatting tags as applicable.
      7. Add up to three tags (separated by commas) for searchable keywords.

      8. Repeat these steps for each lot, then export the file as a CSV format, the only format supported.

      Note: Images must be added manually after the bulk upload, as each lot requires at least one image to be published.

      Note: You can complete bulk uploads in multiple sessions if preferred.


      Formatting Guide:


      To start a new paragraph, you can use the <p> (paragraph) tag. E.g:

      <p>Acrylic and ink on paper</p>
      <p>Original Artwork</p>
      <p>This auction is curated by The Auction Collective</p>


      Acrylic and ink on paper
      Original artwork
      This auction is curated by The Auction Collective



      To format the text in bold, you can use the <b> (bold) tag. E.g.

      <p>Acrylic and ink on paper</p>
      <p>Original Artwork</p>
      <p>This auction is curated by <b>The Auction Collective<b></p>


      Acrylic and ink on paper
      Original artwork
      This auction is curated by The Auction Collective



      To italicise the text, you can use the <i> (italics) tag. E.g.

      <p>Acrylic and ink on paper</p>
      <p>Original Artwork</p>
      <p>This auction is curated by <i>The Auction Collective<i></p>


      Acrylic and ink on paper
      Original artwork
      This auction is curated by The Auction Collective



      To add a hyperlink, you can use <a href= > tag. E.g. 

      <p>Acrylic and ink on paper</p>
      <p>Original Artwork</p>
      <p>This auction is curated by <a href=https://theauctioncollective.com/>The Auction Collective</a></p>


      Acrylic and ink on paper
      Original artwork
      This auction is curated by The Auction Collective


      To add a line break, you can use the <br> tag.

      <p>Acrylic and ink on paper</p>
      <p>Original Artwork</p>
      <br>
      <p>This auction is curated by <i>The Auction Collective<i></p>



      Acrylic and ink on paper
      Original Artwork

      This auction is curated by The Auction Collective