How BidCeylon works

Sri Lanka's trusted auction marketplace. Buy and sell with confidence — protected by escrow, powered by your community. 🇱🇰

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Step 1

Find something you like

Browse live auctions by category or search for a specific item. Each listing shows photos, the current bid, and how much time is left.

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Step 2

Place your bid

Enter an amount higher than the current bid. If someone bids in the final 2 minutes, the auction extends by 10 minutes — so you always get a fair chance to respond.

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Step 3

Win the auction

If you're the highest bidder when the auction ends, you win. You'll see it under 'Won auctions' on your dashboard, ready to pay.

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Step 4

Pay securely into escrow

Pay through our secure gateway. Your money is held safely by BidCeylon and is not released to the seller until you confirm you've received your item.

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Step 5

Receive your item

The seller ships your item and adds tracking. You can follow its status right from your dashboard under 'My Purchases'.

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Confirm & review

Once your item arrives and you're happy, confirm receipt and leave a review. This releases the payment to the seller. If something's wrong, you can open a dispute instead.

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Your money is protected

When a buyer pays, the money is held safely by BidCeylon — not sent to the seller yet. It's only released once the buyer confirms they've received the item. This protects both sides: buyers get what they paid for, and sellers know the money is secured before they ship.

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Escrow protected
Money held safely until delivery is confirmed
Reviewed listings
Every item checked before going live
Trust scores
Build reputation, spot reliable sellers
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100% local
Built for Sri Lanka, by Sri Lankans

💡 Good to know

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Anti-sniping: a bid in the last 2 minutes extends the auction by 10 minutes, so last-second sniping can't win unfairly.

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A 5% commission is deducted from the final sale price when an item sells.

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Sellers can cancel a live auction but must give a reason, and all bidders are notified. After an auction ends, it can't be cancelled.

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If an item doesn't arrive or isn't as described, buyers can open a dispute and our team steps in.

Frequently asked questions

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