How do auctions and bids work?
Bidding, late bids and paying when you win.
Placing a bid
Auction listings show the current bid and a countdown instead of a price. Each bid has to beat the current one.
Late bids
A bid in the last few minutes adds a few more minutes to the clock, so everyone gets a fair chance to answer it. The time shown on the listing is always the real end time.
Winning
The highest bid when the clock runs out wins. We'll tell you straight away, and you'll need to pay before the deadline shown on your order. If you don't, the seller can offer it to someone else.
More on buying
- How does buying on GeFe work?From adding to your bag to the seller getting paid.
- How do offers work?Offer a price, pay only if the seller says yes.
- What is a stockpile?Ask a seller to keep what you bought, then get one delivery.
- The seller is away. Can I still buy?What you can do while a seller is on a break.
- How do I choose the right size?Measurements beat the size on the tag.
- Why did an item sell out?Most pieces are one of one.
Still stuck?
Email us and we'll get back to you. If it's about an order, add the order number. For questions about a piece, message the seller.
support@mail.gefeafrica.com