Bidding by text message
The cost of texts will vary according to the network you use.
How to bid instructions:
1 - To begin making your bids, open a new text message
2 - Enter in your locata number via the keys for example ABC12345
3 - Then follow this immediately with the hash mark, for example ABC12345#
4 - You should now enter the advert reference number of your first bid followed immediately by the hash mark, for example ABC12345#654#
If you have finished bidding then send. If not, keep following the instructions below.
5 - You should now enter the advert reference number of your second bid followed immediately by the hash mark, for example ABC12345#654#791#
If you have finished bidding then send. If not, keep following the instructions below.
6 - You should now enter the advert reference number of your third bid followed immediately by the hash mark, for example ABC12345#654#791#555#
7 - When you have entered all your bids, send your text message bid, by using "Send".
8 - The number to send your bid to is 07781 472 726
• Most mobile phone companies charge SMS text messages at around 10p per text.
• To add numbers to the message keep pressing the keys until you get to the digit and select.
• On most mobile phones, to find the hash mark, first press the star key then select the hash mark.
• You can enter your bids in both upper and lower case.
• Check your Locata number and bids are correct before sending.