Open Multiple Quantity Items
Learn how to re-open a multiple quantity item that has partial sales remaining.
If you have more than one of an item, you may have set it up as a multiple quantity item configured for Multiple Winners.
If the item closes with some — but not all — quantities sold, it cannot be re-opened using the standard Open/Close Bidding functions. Instead, you'll need to duplicate the item and re-open the duplicate with an adjusted quantity.
Step 1 — Duplicate the Item
Use the Duplicate Items function to create a copy of the item. This lets you retain all of the original item's information and historical data while making adjustments for the new round of bidding.
Before Saving the Duplicate
Make note of the fields that will need to be updated on the duplicate before saving. At a minimum you'll need to update:
- Item Number — must be unique and will need to be changed before you can save
- Quantity — adjust to reflect only the remaining unsold quantity
- Override online bidding end time — set a new end time appropriate for the re-opening
Once you've made the necessary adjustments, click Add Item to create the duplicate.
Step 2 — Open Bidding
With the duplicate item saved, click the Open Bidding button on the left side of the item's Details page to open bidding immediately. Alternatively, you can make further adjustments first — for example, to suit your after-event sales needs — before opening bidding.
See Open Bidding From Item Details for more details on opening bidding from an item's details page.
Last reviewed: March 2026