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.