Making an offer on Bikeflip allows you to propose a price for an item and negotiate directly with the seller. If the seller accepts your offer, you can purchase that item at the agreed price.
Find your item and Make an Offer
Find exactly what you need
Browse or use the search bar to locate the product you wish to buy. Once you've found it, open the product page to view photos, details, and pricing.
Make an offer
Click the Make an Offer button. (up to 10 per day)
Enter your proposed price (fair offers improve your chances of acceptance)
Click Send Offer to submit your proposal.
Remember, making or accepting an offer doesn’t bind either party; the buyer must complete checkout, and the seller can then accept or decline the purchase request.
Wait for the seller's response
The seller's response will fall into one of the three options listed below:
1. Offer Accepted
When the seller accepts your offer, you’ll receive an email notification, and the status under the item's price in the Bikeflip chat will update to: "accepted"
To proceed, click the Buy button in the chat and continue with the checkout process. Follow the on-screen prompts to securely complete your payment.
2. Counteroffer Received
If the seller makes a counteroffer, you’ll be notified in the Bikeflip chat. Your can now:
Accept the Counteroffer
Click the Buy button in the chat to confirm the seller’s new price and move forward with the transaction. Follow the on-screen prompts to securely complete your checkout.
Propose a different price
If you wish to negotiate further, click Make an Offer in the chat to propose a new price.
3. Offer Declined
The seller ignores your offer, leaving it active indefinitely. In such cases, the original price remains unchanged, and the offer is considered declined.
Close the Deal and Get Your Item
Await the seller's decision
After clicking Buy, the seller has 48 hours to accept or decline your buying request. During this time, your funds remain securely in escrow.
Receive Your Item Safely
If the seller accept, the transaction is finalized. Bikeflip arranges shipping and insurance, providing our Bikeflip Shipping Box® for bikes to ensure a safe delivery.