# Can live auction items be shown online, but not allow online bids?

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Yes, live auction items can be shown online to allow bidders to see the item and read a description, but not be able to place a bid.

See this article for more about the exclusion options for online auctions: [Can you hide an auction item from online bidding?](./can-you-hide-an-auction-item-from-online-bidding-dv)