About auction
auction is a free online auction house and classified-ads marketplace where sellers list in minutes and buyers bid in real time — with an escrow wallet, verified identities and moderated listings, so both sides can deal with confidence.
Why people trust auction
🔒 Escrow wallet, not blind trust
When an order is confirmed, the buyer's money is locked in escrow — not sent to a stranger. It is released to the seller only after delivery is confirmed. Cancelled orders unlock automatically.
✅ Verified identities
Users can verify their personal or business identity and earn a trust badge. You always know who you are dealing with before money moves.
🔨 Transparent live bidding
Every offer on an auction is visible with server-synced countdowns. No hidden bids, no last-second surprises — and you can offer above or below the asking price on any ad.
🛡️ Reviewed listings
Ads pass automated and human review before they go public. Spam, prohibited items and misleading content are filtered out, not just reported afterwards.
💬 Direct, private contact
Negotiate in built-in chat with instant notifications. Your phone number stays hidden unless you choose to show it on a specific ad.
🆓 Free to list
Posting classifieds and running auctions costs nothing. Money only moves when a real deal happens — through the wallet, with a full transaction history.
How it works
For sellers
- List in minutes — photos or video, price or auction, your city. Your ad gets a permanent, search-friendly page.
- Receive live offers — every bid or price proposal notifies you instantly, with the buyer's profile attached.
- Confirm and get paid — confirm the winning order and the amount is escrowed; it lands in your wallet on delivery and withdraws to your card or crypto.
For buyers
- Find it your way — browse by city and category, follow the live auctions, or search across everything.
- Offer your price — bid higher to win the auction, or propose a lower price the seller can accept.
- Pay safely — top up the wallet, confirm the order, and your money stays locked until you receive what you paid for.
Good to know
- Multi-currency prices — each ad shows the currency of its own country.
- City-based browsing with location-prioritized results.
- Listings mirrored to our Telegram channel for extra reach.
- Installable app (PWA) with push notifications for bids, orders and messages.
- Full transaction history and downloadable transparency on every wallet move.
Stay safe
Keep negotiations and payments inside auction so escrow and records protect you. Never share bank codes or one-time passwords with anyone claiming to be support — support never asks for them. Meet in public places for in-person handovers.
Frequently asked questions
Is listing an ad on auction free?
Yes. Posting a classified ad or running an auction is free. You only move money when a deal actually happens, through the built-in wallet.
How do I get paid as a seller?
When you confirm a buyer's order, the amount is held in escrow in your wallet. Once the buyer confirms delivery (or releases the amount), it becomes available and you can withdraw it to your card or crypto wallet.
What if the buyer never confirms delivery?
Escrow funds stay locked and visible in both wallets. Cancelled orders release the locked amount automatically, and every step is recorded in the transaction history for full transparency.
Can I offer a price below the asking price?
Yes. Every ad accepts price offers — higher or lower. The seller sees all offers and is notified instantly; if they agree with your price, you are notified in messages to complete the deal.
How does auction keep me safe from fraud?
Listings pass AI and human review before publishing, users can verify their identity for a trust badge, phone numbers stay hidden unless you choose to show them, and payments go through escrow instead of direct transfers to strangers.
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