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Getting started
For Sellers
- 1Complete Seller Verification (identity, authority to sell, and ownership documents).
- 2Create a listing via Sell an Asset — add asset details, photos, location, condition, and documents.
- 3Set your starting bid, reserve, minimum increment, auction type, and dates.
- 4Confirm your ownership declaration and terms, then submit for Admin approval.
- 5Once approved and published, your auction goes live and verified bidders can register and bid.
- 6On closing, review the outcome, confirm subject-to-confirmation sales, then proceed to payment and a structured handover.
For Bidders
- 1Complete Bidder Verification to receive your bidder number and accept the auction rules and POPIA terms.
- 2Browse auctions and open a lot you're interested in.
- 3Register to bid on that lot — accept the rules and, if required, confirm your refundable deposit.
- 4Watch the current highest bid and minimum next bid. Enter your bid and review the confirmation screen.
- 5Submit. You'll see "Your bid has been submitted and timestamped." Keep an eye on the lot in case you're outbid.
- 6If you win, complete payment and handover. You and the Seller can then rate each other.
Auction types explained
Timed online
The most common format. The lot is live for a set window; the highest valid bid at closing wins (subject to reserve).
Reserve auction
The Seller sets a hidden reserve price. If bidding doesn't reach it, the Seller can accept or reject the highest bid where terms allow.
No reserve
There is no reserve. The highest binding bid wins, so every lot will sell to the top bidder.
Subject to confirmation
Bidding proceeds, but the outcome requires Seller acceptance within a set period after closing before the sale is finalised.
Sealed bid
Each bidder submits one private bid by the deadline. Bids are opened together and the highest eligible bid wins — no live bidding.
Buy now
A fixed buy-now price is offered. The first qualified bidder to meet it wins immediately, without waiting for a closing time.
How the process works
Anti-sniping
Late bids in the final window extend the closing time so everyone gets a fair shot.
Deposits
Refundable bidder deposits may be required for high-value lots. Refunded to non-winners.
Payment
Manual instructions or an approved partner. Crypto (Coinbase Commerce) supported where enabled.
Handover
A structured, category-specific checklist must be completed and confirmed by both parties.
Auction Rules
The rules that govern every Bidlink Auction. Sellers and bidders are bound by these rules and the Bidlink Auction Terms.
Eligibility
Only verified Sellers may list and verified Bidders may bid. Assets must be valued at R50,000 or more.
Bidding
All bids are binding and timestamped, and must meet the minimum next bid and increment. No self-bidding or linked-party bidding.
Prohibited items
Illegal, stolen, counterfeit goods, firearms, explosives, hazardous chemicals and unlicensed items may not be listed.
Privacy & POPIA
Public bid history shows bidder numbers only. Sensitive documents are private by default and document access is logged.
Reserve & outcomes
Reserve status is public; the amount shows only if the Seller discloses it. Subject-to-confirmation sales need Seller acceptance.
Deposits, payment & handover
Refundable bidder deposits where required. Manual or partner settlement, then a structured handover checklist completed by both parties.
Records & disputes
Every auction keeps a full audit trail and result record. Disputes are referred to Bidlink Admin for resolution.
Help center
Everything you need to buy or sell through Bidlink Auctions — getting started, the process, deposits, payment, and handover.
Selling an asset
Verify, list your asset with photos and documents, set your reserve and dates, then submit for Admin approval.
Bidding & winning
Get verified, register to bid, place binding bids, and watch for outbid notifications before the lot closes.
Payments & handover
Pay per the lot's terms, then complete a structured, category-specific handover checklist with the Seller.
Disputes & reviews
Every auction keeps an audit trail. Disputes go to Bidlink Admin; both parties can leave a review after completion.
Auction alerts
Subscribe to categories and provinces to get notified the moment relevant auctions go live.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying and selling on Bidlink Auctions.
Frequently asked questions
Need the full detail?
Read the complete Bidlink Auction Rules for eligibility, bidding, privacy, reserves, deposits, and disputes.
Verified parties
Only verified Sellers and bidders participate.
Secure documents
Sensitive asset and personal documents stay private by default.
Digital records
Every auction has a traceable audit trail and result record.
Transparent process
Public bid history by bidder number — identities protected.
Disclaimer: Bidlink Auctions is designed to support transparent, structured, and traceable auction processes. Bidlink does not guarantee the condition, fitness, ownership, value, legality, or suitability of any asset unless expressly stated. Sellers remain responsible for the accuracy of their listings and authority to sell. Bidders remain responsible for inspecting assets, understanding auction terms, and making informed bids.