Fixed Price (Buy Now)
A Fixed Price listing on SBOit is exactly what it sounds like: you set the price you want for your item, and the first qualified buyer who accepts it wins. No bidding, no waiting for a window to close — just a clean, straightforward sale.
When a Fixed Price Is the Right Choice
Buy Now is the right fit when the market value of your item is well understood and you’d rather lock in a known number than bet on a bidding war. Good candidates include:
- Common vehicle models with published book values
- Recent-model equipment and machinery with clear comparables
- Items you need to move quickly without managing a live event
- Listings where you want to signal “firm price, serious buyers only”
How It Works
- Submit your item. Pick “Fixed Price” as your preferred format on the Sell page.
- Get verified. An independent SBOit agent inspects and photographs the item in person (verification fees start at $50).
- Set your price. Choose an asking price based on the agent’s report and any comparables SBOit can pull for you.
- Listing goes live. Your item is published with a Buy Now button and stays listed for up to 60 days.
- First qualified buyer wins. When a buyer accepts the price, the sale is committed. Funds clear through the platform.
The 60-Day Rule
Buy Now listings can stay live for up to 60 days. If the item hasn’t sold by then, you have three choices:
- Move it to a Live Auction. Let the market decide what it’s worth. See Live Auction for details.
- Move it to a Sealed Bid. Invite confidential best-and-final offers. See Sealed Bid for details.
- Remove the listing. Pull it down and try again later.
The 60-day limit keeps SBOit’s inventory fresh and buyer attention focused, so nothing sits stale.
What It Costs
- Agent verification starting at $50 per item, paid up front. Volume discounts on multi-item locations.
- 3% flat commission on the accepted sale price — paid only when your item sells.
- No commission if the listing expires unsold.