Make an Offer on Any Item

Submit and manage offers on Treasure Lovers, handle counter-offers and expiry windows, and withdraw offers using proper marketplace etiquette.

Not every treasure has a fixed price. When a seller enables offers, you can propose a price that works for your budget and start a friendly negotiation. This page walks you through the offer process from start to finish.

Buy It Now vs. Making an Offer

Buy It Now lets you purchase immediately at the listed price. Make an Offer is available when the seller has enabled it on the listing. The seller can accept, decline, or counter your offer.

Submit an Offer

1. Open the listing

   Navigate to the item page and click the Make an Offer button. If the button is not visible, the seller is only accepting the listed price.

2. Enter your offer amount

   Type the price you are willing to pay. Some sellers display a minimum offer threshold to reduce low bids.

3. Add a message (optional)

   Write a short, polite note. A friendly message can help your offer stand out, especially when you explain why the item matters to you.

4. Send the offer

   Click Submit Offer. The seller is notified immediately and has 48 hours to respond by accepting, declining, or sending a counter-offer.

Manage Your Offers

You can view all active offers from your account dashboard. Each offer shows its status: pending, accepted, declined, or countered. Accepted offers convert into purchases that you complete through checkout.

Counter-Offers

If a seller counters, you have 48 hours to accept or decline. You may also send a second counter-offer, but the negotiation ends after one round of countering to keep transactions moving.

Offer Expiry

Pending offers expire automatically after 48 hours if the seller does not respond. Expired offers are marked as declined and can no longer be accepted.

Withdrawing an Offer

You can withdraw a pending offer at any time before the seller responds. Open the offer from your dashboard and click Withdraw. Once withdrawn, the offer is immediately canceled.

Offer etiquette matters on Treasure Lovers. Start with a reasonable bid, around 10% to 20% below the asking price for items in good condition. Avoid extreme lowball offers, which sellers often decline without countering.

Next Steps

• Complete Your Purchase at Checkout
• List an Item for Sale