For Sellers

Reach Serious African Buyers — Directly

List your vehicles or goods on BIDO and connect with a growing audience of verified buyers across Africa. Run auctions or sell instantly, backed by escrow protection and independent inspection.

See the Process

Seller Dashboard ● 3 Active Listings

BMW 320d M Sport 2021

Auction · 8 bids · Ends in 1d 8h

Views today

Active bids

€18.5k

Current bid

Pending Earnings

€42,700

The Process

How Selling Works

Step 01

Create Your Account

Step 02

List Your Item

Add descriptions, photos, pricing, and choose auction or Buy Now format. Optionally request an inspection.

Step 03

Buyers Bid or Buy

Your listing goes live to verified buyers. Monitor bids, buyer interest, and activity in real time.

Step 04

Get Paid via Escrow

Payment enters escrow after sale. Funds are released to you in milestones as the transaction progresses.

Why Partner with BIDO

Seller Motivation

Direct connection to a hungry export market.

Access a Global Buyer Market

African buyers are actively searching for high-quality vehicle inventory across various categories:

Affordable used cars
Salvage vehicles
Spare parts vehicles

Auction Price Discovery

Let the market decide the value. Auctions often increase the final sale price when multiple motivated buyers compete for your inventory in real-time.

Faster Inventory Turnover

Increase your cash flow. Dealers can sell overstocked or niche inventory faster by reaching a dedicated, specialized audience actively looking to import.

In Detail

The Listing Process

BIDO makes listing straightforward while ensuring your items are presented professionally to serious buyers.

Provide Item Details

Add a detailed description, clear photos, and accurate condition information. Honest, complete listings attract the most bidding activity.

Choose Your Format

Select auction (competitive bidding with a set end time) or Buy Now (instant purchase at a fixed price). You can set a reserve price for auctions.

Request an Inspection (Optional)

Listings with independent inspection reports attract significantly more buyer confidence and bidding activity.

Go Live & Monitor

Your listing goes live immediately. Track views, bids, and buyer questions in real time from your dashboard.

Complete the Transaction

Once sold, arrange dispatch and confirm milestones. Funds are progressively released to you as each step is completed.

Listing Performance

Bid Activity12 bids

€18,500

Current bid

1d 8h

Time left

Escrow Confirmed

Funds Secured

Ready to dispatch

Build Buyer Trust

Inspection & Verification

Verified sellers and inspected listings attract more buyers, more bids, and faster transactions.

Individual Seller Verification

→ Government-issued photo ID

→ Selfie and liveness check

→ Residential address verification

→ Phone and email confirmation

→ Bank account verification

Corporate Seller Verification

→ Business registration documents

→ Director's photo ID

→ Yard or warehouse address verification

→ Tax or VAT ID (where applicable)

→ Corporate bank account verification

New sellers start with limited listing volumes until trust is built through successful transactions and buyer ratings. As you complete sales and earn positive feedback, your limits increase automatically.

The Advantage

Why BIDO vs Other Platforms

BIDO

Direct access to African buyers — no middlemen

Auction + Buy Now in a single platform

Integrated Africa-focused logistics

Local inspection economy boosts buyer confidence

Spare parts monetization alongside whole vehicles

Faster inventory turnover with engaged buyer pool

Milestone-based escrow releases — don't wait for arrival

Generic Platforms

No dedicated African buyer reach

Separate platforms for auction vs fixed-price

No integrated cross-border logistics

No inspection infrastructure

Whole vehicles only — no parts support

Slow inventory movement in oversupplied markets

Payment delayed until buyer confirms receipt

Transparent Pricing

Seller Fees

Simple, transparent fee structure. No surprises — just a fair percentage on successful sales.

Service	Fee	Details
Registration & Listing	Free	Creating your account and listing items is free
Auction Listing	Free	No upfront charge to run an auction
Buy Now Listing	Free	No upfront charge to post a fixed-price listing
Seller Transaction Fee	3–6%	Applied on successful sale; varies by category
Escrow Service	Included	Escrow is built in — no extra charge to sellers
Early Cancellation	Penalty applies	Cancelling a live auction without admin approval incurs fees
FX Settlement	Transparent rate	Displayed prior to payout; settled in agreed base currency

Real Sellers

Seller Success Stories

"I've been selling used cars in the UK for 12 years. BIDO opened a completely new market. My vehicles sell faster and at better prices because African buyers are genuinely motivated. The escrow system means I always get paid."

James H.

Individual Seller — Birmingham, UK

"As a fleet disposal yard in Germany, we needed direct access to export markets. BIDO gave us that instantly. The inspection integration is brilliant — buyers bid with more confidence and our auction prices reflect it."

Markus S.

Fleet Manager — Munich, Germany