Selling Methods & Formats
How Make an Offer Works
Last updated January 8, 2026
Make an Offer lets buyers propose a different price and include a message to the seller before checkout.
Submitting an Offer
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Buyers enter an offer amount and an optional message.
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No payment is taken when an offer is sent.
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Submitting an offer does not reserve the item.
Seller Response
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Sellers have up to 72 hours to respond.
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Sellers may accept the offer or ignore it.
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Sellers are not required to respond to offers.
If an Offer Is Accepted
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The seller creates a private or unlisted checkout link at the agreed price.
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The seller sends that link to the buyer.
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The transaction only proceeds once the buyer completes payment through the checkout link.
If There Is No Response
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If the seller does not respond within 72 hours, the offer expires.
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No charges are made to the buyer.
Important Notes
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Offers are non-binding.
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Prices, availability, and listings may change at any time.
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Messaging must stay on-platform and follow Marketplace Rules.
Related Policies:
Marketplace Rules – Offers & Pre-Checkout Messaging
Terms of Service §5.14 – Offers & Pre-Checkout Messaging

