Seller Offers – Learn More
This page explains how seller-side offers work on Sportlots—what you see, when you can act, how the 72-hour timers behave, and why some buttons may be hidden during a negotiation.
What You’ll See
| Field | What it means |
|---|---|
| Card / Condition / Quantity | The item(s) currently being negotiated. |
| List Price | Your list price for the total quantity at the time of that round. |
| Offer | The active amount from the latest step in the negotiation. |
| Marketplace Fee | The fee that will be deducted from the accepted amount. |
| You Receive | Your net amount after the Marketplace Fee. |
| Expires In | Live countdown. Every offer/counter step expires after 72 hours if no one acts. |
| Message | Optional note from the other party. |
| Show/Hide History | A timeline of all offers and counters on this item. |
The Buttons (Seller)
- Accept — Accepts the buyer’s current offer. The item(s) are then added to the buyer’s cart at that amount and a 72-hour cart hold starts.
- Decline — Ends the negotiation immediately.
- Counter — Propose a new amount. This appears only when it’s your turn and the counter cap hasn’t been reached. After you counter, you won’t see Accept/Decline/Counter until the buyer responds.
Turn-Taking & Timing
- Negotiations are turn-based: Seller can act only after the Buyer’s last move (and vice-versa).
- Each step (offer or counter) expires after 72 hours if no action is taken.
- When a step expires, actions are disabled and the negotiation ends.
Counter Limit (Cap)
- To keep things moving, we cap negotiation at: Buyer initial → Seller counter → Buyer final counter.
- After the Buyer’s final counter, the Seller must Accept or Decline; Counter will be hidden/blocked.
Counter Rules (Strict Range)
- Your counter must be strictly between the buyer’s last offer and your previous offer (or your list price if it’s your first counter in the thread). Ties are not allowed.
- Example: Buyer =
$25.00, your previous (or list) =$27.00→ Your counter must be between$25.01and$26.99.
After Acceptance: 72-Hour Cart Hold
- When either side’s offer is accepted, the item(s) are placed in the buyer’s cart at the accepted amount.
- A 72-hour cart hold begins. During this hold:
- The negotiation thread is closed (no more counters).
- The buyer must complete checkout within 72 hours or the hold expires and the item is removed from the cart.
Heads-up: Buttons may disappear during the other party’s turn, after your own counter, when the cap is reached, or after the thread is accepted/expired.
FAQ
Why don’t I see Accept/Decline/Counter?
It may not be your turn, you already countered (waiting on buyer), the cap has been reached, the offer expired, or the thread was accepted and moved to a cart hold.
Can I counter my own counter?
No. Turns alternate. After you counter, you must wait for the buyer to accept/decline/counter.
What if the buyer accepts and doesn’t check out?
The cart hold lasts 72 hours. If the buyer doesn’t pay in time, the hold expires and the item is removed from the cart.
Quick Reference
- Timers: 72 hours per step; 72-hour cart hold after acceptance.
- Cap: Buyer → Seller → Buyer (final). Then Seller must Accept/Decline.
- Range: Seller counters must be strictly between buyer’s last and seller’s previous (or list on first seller move).
- History: Use Show/Hide History to see the timeline of the thread.