There are several ways to make and accept offers at TradeAway. We strongly suggest reading this tutorial so that you have a good understanding of the offer process.
If you are new to TradeAway, and have been reading along in the tutorial, here is an update on exactly where you are in our site:
Making Offers with Listed Items:
Making an offer with a listed item in no way hinders you from receiving offers on that same item!
The first and best way to make an offer is with a listed item. Simply put, this means that you list the item you would like to make an offer with before making the offer. (If you list what you are making offers with, you could also be receiving offers!)
Find this icon in the listing you are interested in and click to make an offer
When you find something you would like to make an offer on, the first step is to click the "Offer a Trade" button that can be found in each item"s listing page. (The listing page is the page that holds the description, pictures, etc. of a listed item.) Once clicked, the "Make an Offer Box" will appear.
Step 1. Make sure the item number, along with the title shown in the box is the item you wish to make an offer on... You will notice that, by default, the listing page's item number carries over to the "Make Offer Box." You can make an offer on any item, regardless of its offer status!
Step 2. Choose the item you are going to offer... A brief item title is provided next to each item number so that you know which listing you are choosing. Notice "No Item Offered" is the default setting. To choose a listing, first click on the triangle to the right of the default setting. You will notice that all your listings show up in the box because TradeAway "remembers" your listing numbers for you. Move the mouse to highlight the listing you wish to choose. Once your choice is highlighted, click again to choose the listing. Try it below:
Bonus! Until an offer is accepted, all is "fair game" to receive and make offers. (Thus, if you receive a decent offer, be sure to accept it in a timely manner before someone else sees or accepts it. Likewise, if you see a another item you wish to make an offer on with the same item, go for it!)
Step 3. Optional: Enter cash in addition to the item you are offering, or if a cash only offer, enter the amount now...
If you are offering cash in addition to your item, or would like to make a cash only offer, fill in the amount of cash you wish to offer. Please do not enter any numerical punctuation, i.e. dollar signs or commas.
Step 4. Stipulate conditions, if any...
This box is here for you to specify the details. Details should be worked out before offers are accepted. The "Stipulations and Conditions" box is not meant for asking the seller questions. For example, a stipulation might be that the other party pays the shipping. If they, after reviewing your offer, insist you split shipping costs, you would need to "Update Your Offer" to reflect changes in the stipulations (as long as you agree to it).
Step 5. Enter your offer...
Once this information is complete, click "Submit Idea / Offer." Once you have clicked "Submit Idea / Offer," you will find yourself "back" at the listings page where you started. You will see your offer now entered in the "Existing Offers" box. It is now up to the other party to accept or decline it.
You may make multiple offers with the same item. Whoever accepts your offer first is the "winner!"