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How it works
Buying and selling on TheAuction.ng takes minutes. Here's the full picture.
For buyers
Find something you want
Browse by category, search, or filter by country, price and sale type. Save items to your watchlist with the ❤️ button to keep an eye on them.
Bid or buy now
On auctions, place a bid above the current highest — you'll be notified instantly if someone outbids you. On buy-now items, purchase immediately at the listed price.
Win or checkout
When an auction ends, the highest bid that meets the seller's reserve wins and an order is created automatically. Buy-now orders are created the moment you purchase.
Pay & receive
Agree the payment method with the seller — bank transfer, mobile money, card, or pay on delivery — then track the order through confirmed, shipped, and delivered.
Leave a review
Once your order is delivered, rate the seller. Honest reviews keep the whole market safe.
For sellers
Register as a trader
Create a free trader account with a shop name. Already a buyer? Upgrade in your account settings in one click.
Create a listing
Add clear photos, an honest description, and choose how to sell: auction (set a start price, bid increment, optional reserve, and duration), buy-now (set a fixed price), or both.
Manage bids & questions
Watch bids come in live, answer buyer questions publicly on your listing, and see how many people are watching.
Fulfil the order
Confirm the order, arrange payment and delivery with the buyer, and mark it as shipped. Keep records of everything.
Build your reputation
Rate your buyers and collect reviews. Verified, well-rated traders sell faster and for more.
Ready to start? Create an account, or read our seller guide and safety tips first.