01 / Price discovery
Fixed listings leave money on the table. A short auction gives demand somewhere to go.
Start with a sensible price, set a reserve if you need one, and let real local interest show you what the item is worth.
Local auctions, launching city by city
Stop guessing. Let local demand set the price.
Bidly turns the household items you're ready to move on from into short, local auctions — so you get a fair market price without the endless “still available?” DMs.
No buyer fees24–72 hour auctionsLocal pickup first
Live previewSandton · 4.8 km away
Photo preview
Mid-century sideboard
Walnut TV cabinet
Current bid
R1 850
12 local bidders
Ends in
01:48:22
Anti-sniping is on
Clock protection: A bid in the last 2 minutes adds 2 minutes for everyone.
Demo only — no bids are being placed.
Built around the seller
A better exit for the things you no longer need.
24, 48, or 72 hours. Your choice.
Enough urgency to move an item this week — enough time for local buyers to find it.
No last-second sniping.
Late bids extend the clock. Everyone gets a fair chance to respond.
Set the floor. Or close it now.
Reserve prices protect a minimum. Add an optional Buy It Now for buyers who do not want to wait.
Keep it local, keep it simple.
Buyers discover nearby items and winners arrange a straightforward local pickup.
Pricing validation
We're testing what feels fair to sellers.
Proposed only. These are not plans for sale. Tell us which option would make Bidly useful for the way you sell.
Pay-per-auction
R25
or ~5% of the final sale — whichever is lower
For the once-off couch, camera, or garage clear-out.
Starter
R99/mo
Up to 15 auctions a month
For regular declutterers and side-hustles.
Pro Seller
R299/mo
Unlimited auctions + featured placement
For resellers and house-clearance teams.
Success fee
8%
Only when an item sells
For sellers who want zero upfront risk.
One area at a time
Launching city by city, not everywhere at once.
A local auction only works when there are enough nearby buyers. Your city or suburb tells us where to build the first strong pool of bidders.
Demand signal 1
Furniture
Demand signal 2
Electronics
Demand signal 3
Tools & gear
Early sellers shape the launch. We'll use demand concentration to choose the first suburb clusters and auction categories.
Seller early access
Want a cleaner way to sell locally?
Join the validation group. You'll help decide where Bidly opens first and what seller pricing earns a yes.
No payment details. No commitment. Just early access.