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Sell on Bidflag

Start Selling on Bidflag

List your item once and let buyers compete for it. Bidflag runs the auction, keeps you posted on every bid, and pays you out the moment it sells.

List your first item
Why sell on Bidflag

A fixed price waits for one buyer to say yes. An auction lets everyone who wants your item compete for it — often pushing the price well past where it started.

01 — Getting Started

Set Up Your Seller Account

Before your first listing goes live, you'll need a verified Bidflag account. It takes a few minutes and keeps the marketplace trustworthy for buyers and sellers alike.

  • Sign up with a valid email address.
  • Verify your identity and payout details.
  • Set up where your payout should be sent.
02 — Listing Your Item

Create Your Listing

A good listing helps buyers bid with confidence. Include enough detail that a buyer knows exactly what they're bidding on.

  • Clear photos from multiple angles.
  • An honest, specific description of condition.
  • Any known defects or wear.
  • A starting price and auction length.
03 — How Bidding Works

Buyers Compete for Your Item

Once published, your listing enters the live auction feed. Buyers place bids that are public, timestamped, and binding.

  • Each new bid must exceed the current highest bid.
  • Bid history is visible on the listing.
  • A bid in the final minutes may extend the auction slightly, so it can't be closed out by a last-second bid.
04 — Staying Informed

Notifications

You don't need to watch your listing constantly. Bidflag lets you know when it matters.

  • Alerts when a new bid comes in.
  • Reminders as your auction nears its close.
  • A summary once the auction ends.
05 — Reserve Price

Setting a Minimum

If you'd rather not sell below a certain amount, you can set a reserve price when you list.

  • The reserve stays hidden from bidders.
  • The item won't sell unless bidding reaches it.
  • You can remove or adjust it before your first bid comes in.
Good to know

Listings without a reserve tend to attract more early bidding, since buyers know the item is guaranteed to sell.

06 — When Your Auction Ends

Highest Bid Wins

Your auction closes automatically at the time you set. The highest bidder wins and is notified immediately.

  • The winning bidder completes payment through Bidflag.
  • You'll be notified as soon as the sale is confirmed.
  • If your reserve wasn't met, the item simply doesn't sell.
07 — Listing Standards

Describe Items Accurately

Buyer trust is what makes bidding work. Every listing should reflect the item as it actually is.

Important

Misrepresenting an item's condition, authenticity, or defects may result in a cancelled sale or account restrictions.

08 — After the Sale

Shipping & Payout

Once a sale is confirmed, Bidflag handles shipping on your behalf — you don't need to arrange or pay for it yourself.

  • Shipping is managed by Bidflag, not the seller.
  • Tracking is generated and shared with the buyer automatically.
  • Your payout is released once the sale is complete.

Ready to start selling?

It's free to list. Questions first? contact@bidflag.com

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