Which listings accept bids?
The seller chooses the Pricing model when creating a listing. With Place bid or Bid from (a starting amount) members can bid on the listing. Listings with an asking price, a price to be determined, a trade or a wanted item do not have bids; there you respond with a message.
Placing a bid
- You need to be logged in with a confirmed email address. You cannot bid on your own listing.
- The listing shows the Highest bid and the list of bids with the bidder, the moment and the amount.
- Enter an amount in whole euros that is at least € 1 higher than the highest bid (or than the starting amount when nobody has bid yet) and click Place bid.
The seller is notified of your bid. If someone bids more than you, you receive a notification that you have been outbid. You find all listings you bid on under My bids in the account menu.
A bid is not a purchase yet
A bid tells the seller what you are willing to pay. The seller decides whether to accept it; the sale itself is arranged in the chat. Next to a bid the seller sees the link Send a private message to contact the bidder. Agree on payment and shipping there, preferably with buyer protection.
Removing a bid
- You can remove your own bid with Delete bid next to the bid. The seller is notified.
- The seller can remove any bid on their own listing, for example a bid that is not meant seriously. The bidder is notified.
- If the highest bid is removed, the member who then holds the highest bid is notified.
For sellers
Choose Bid from when you have a minimum in mind, and mention in your description until when you accept bids. When you have reached a deal, set the listing to reserved or sold; read How do I create a listing for the other fields.