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# Respond to an English (classic) auction
You can find English auction events on the RFQ events list. [Open](/suppliers/suppliers/getting-started/how-do-i-access-an-event.md) the event to review the details and line items provided by the buyer.
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**Field descriptions:** [See English (classic) auction response - available fields](/suppliers/suppliers/auctions/english-classic-auction/respond-to-an-english-classic-auction/available-fields.md)
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**Contact buyer:** If you have questions for the buyer, see [Communicate with buyers.](/suppliers/suppliers/events/communicate-with-buyers.md)
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### Step 1: Enter response information
In the Request for Quote section, fill in the required fields:
* Supplier quote number
* Valid for
* Currency
* Shipping / Shipping Cost
### Step 2: Respond to each line item
Enter values for the required fields for each line item:
* Delivery days
* Unit price
### Step 3: Submit your response
When your response is complete, click **Submit Quote** at the bottom of the page. Bids cannot be edited, but you can submit new bids until the auction closes.
### What's next?
Monitor your bid ranking and adjust your pricing until the auction closes.
See [Compare and adjust bid](/suppliers/suppliers/auctions/english-classic-auction/compare-and-adjust-bid.md).
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