The
ClosingMethod defines how and when items in a sale transition to the closing phase.This determines whether items close individually, in sequence, or in parallel.
OVERLAPPING
This is the current active closing method used in Basta.
- Each item has:
- A
closingStarttimestamp (defined manually) - A
closingEndtimestamp (calculated automatically)
- The
closingEndis initially computed as:
closingEnd = closingStart + [closingTimeCountdown]- If a bid is placed between
closingStartandclosingEnd, the countdown restarts, extending theclosingEnd
🔄 This behavior is called anti-sniping — it gives bidders time to react to last-second bids and prevents unfair last-moment wins.
🕓 Closing Strategies with OVERLAPPING
You can configure how items begin closing:
Strategy | Description |
Simultaneous | All items share the same closingStart timestamp and close in parallel |
Stacked Intervals | Each item starts closing a few seconds or minutes after the previous one, using staggered closingStart values |
🛠️ This flexibility enables auctions to feel fast-paced or staggered based on your business needs.
📦 ONE_BY_ONE (Coming Soon)
This method allows only one item to enter closing at a time. Items do not overlap — each must fully close before the next begins.
🚧 This feature is on the roadmap and not currently available.If you'd like to use or testONE_BY_ONE, please contact the Basta development team for updates.