How “Make an Offer” Works
The Make an Offer feature allows buyers and sellers on TradeAv to negotiate a fair price directly — without waiting for an auction to end. It’s designed for flexible, private negotiation on fixed-price listings.
What It Means
- When a listing includes the “Make an Offer” button, buyers can propose their own price for the item.
- The seller receives your offer privately and can Accept, Decline, or Counter Offer.
- Offers remain valid for 48 hours unless the seller responds sooner.
- Once accepted, the offer becomes a binding sale agreement between buyer and seller.
Buyer Tips
- Be realistic with your offer — extremely low offers may be declined or ignored.
- Check the listing description and item details before submitting an offer.
- Once an offer is accepted, payment must be completed promptly using the seller’s preferred method (Link via Stripe, PayPal, or Bank Transfer).
Seller Tips
- Respond to offers as quickly as possible to keep buyers interested.
- If you send a Counter Offer, the buyer will have 24 hours to respond.
- Be fair and professional — negotiating politely builds trust and repeat customers.
- You can decline offers that don’t meet your expectations or terms.
How to Submit or Respond to an Offer
- Go to the listing and click the “Make an Offer” button.
- Enter your proposed amount and optional message to the seller.
- Click Send Offer.
- The seller will receive a notification and can respond through their dashboard.
- You’ll receive an email if your offer is accepted, declined, or countered.
Security & Protection
- All offers and negotiations take place within TradeAv’s secure messaging system.
- Never agree to complete a deal or payment outside TradeAv — it removes transaction tracking and may result in loss of protection.
- Once an offer is accepted, all payments are made directly between buyer and seller.
TradeAv’s Role & Responsibility
- TradeAv is a facilitator platform only — we provide tools for buyers and sellers to communicate and negotiate.
- We do not take part in offer negotiations, payment handling, or enforce agreements.
- TradeAv assumes no responsibility for non-payment, disputes, or issues arising from accepted or declined offers.
- All parties must ensure offers are made in good faith and comply with TradeAv’s Terms & Conditions.
Tip: “Make an Offer” is a great way to negotiate respectfully and close deals quickly. Be polite, fair, and responsive to increase your chances of successful trades.
