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Turn Google Sheets into a Charity Auction Lot Catalog & Bidding API

Catalog charity auction items, display winning bids, and track donor acknowledgments via Google Sheets API.

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The Problem

Nonprofits run charity auctions with paper bid sheets, resulting in disputed bids, slow winner announcements, and delayed thank-you communications.

The Solution

SheetAPI turns your auction catalog into an API. Display lots on your website, track current bids, and automate winner notifications.

1

Set Up Your Google Sheet

Create a spreadsheet with columns like: Lot #, Item, Donor, Fair Market Value, Starting Bid, Current Bid, Bidder, Winner

2

Connect to SheetAPI.pro

Sign up (takes 10 seconds), authorize Google, and paste your sheet URL. Done.

3

Start Using Your API

Get instant REST API endpoints to create, read, update, and delete your charity auction lot catalog & bidding data.

Code Examples

Here's how simple it is to work with your charity auction lot catalog & bidding data:

Fetch All Records

# Using cURL curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \ https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID
// Using JavaScript (fetch) const response = await fetch('https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID', { headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }); const data = await response.json(); console.log(data); // Your charity auction lot catalog & bidding records

Create a New Record

# Using cURL curl -X POST \ -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{"Lot #":"VALUE1","Item":"VALUE2"}' \ https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID
// Using JavaScript (fetch) const newRecord = { 'Lot #': 'Sample value', 'Item': 'Another value' }; const response = await fetch('https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID', { method: 'POST', headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY', 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }, body: JSON.stringify(newRecord) });

Update a Record

// Update by row ID const response = await fetch('https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID/ROW_ID', { method: 'PATCH', headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY', 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }, body: JSON.stringify({ 'Status': 'Updated' }) });

Key Features for Charity Auction Lot Catalog & Bidding

⚡ Real-Time Sync

Changes in your Google Sheet reflect in the API instantly. No delays, no manual syncing.

🔔 Webhooks

Get notified instantly when data changes. Trigger automations, send emails, or update other systems.

📝 Full CRUD Operations

Create, Read, Update, and Delete records via REST API. Complete control over your data.

🛡️ Rate Limiting

Protect your API from abuse with built-in rate limiting and request throttling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run a silent auction online?

Yes! Display lots via API and accept bids through a web form that updates current bids in real-time.

How do I announce winners automatically?

Use webhooks to trigger winner notification emails when auction status changes to closed.

Can I track tax receipt requirements?

Absolutely! Store fair market value per lot to calculate the tax-deductible portion for acknowledgment letters.

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