Buying on BonkMarket

Finding Items

Browse Categories

• Electronics: Laptops, phones, gaming equipment

• Fashion: Clothing, accessories, vintage items

• Sports: Equipment, gear, collectibles

• Furniture: Home decor, office furniture

• Music: Instruments, equipment, vinyl records

• Books: Physical and rare books

• Other: Miscellaneous items

Search Functionality

• Use the search bar to find specific items

• Filter by category for targeted results

• Search by location to find local sellers

• Results update in real-time as you type

Complete Buying Process

Step-by-Step Purchase Guide

1. Making the Purchase

• Select your item and click "Buy Now"

• Connect your wallet and confirm payment

• Payment Secured in Escrow: Funds sent to BonkMarket's secure escrow wallet

• Receive purchase confirmation and order number

2. Automatic Chat Creation

• Instant Setup: Chat created immediately after payment

• Notification: Both parties notified of new conversation

• Access: Find chat in your "My Orders" section

• Purpose: Coordinate shipping and delivery details

3. Coordination Phase (Days 1-3)

• Share Information: Exchange shipping addresses

• Discuss Timeline: Agree on shipping method and timing

• Special Requests: Communicate any specific needs

• Stay Active: Respond promptly to messages

4. Shipping Phase (Days 3-10)

• Seller Ships: Item sent using agreed method

• Tracking Info: Seller shares tracking details in chat

• Updates: Both parties can share shipping updates

• Communication: Stay in touch about delivery progress

5. Delivery Confirmation (Days 10-14)

• Receive Item: Buyer gets the purchased item

• Inspect Quality: Verify it matches the listing description

• Confirm Delivery: Mark the order as "received" in your account

• Payment Released: BonkMarket releases escrowed funds to seller

• Get BONK Reward: Receive loyalty tokens automatically

6. Transaction Complete

• Escrow Released: Funds transferred from BonkMarket escrow to seller's wallet

• BONK Distributed: Loyalty rewards added to buyer's wallet

• Chat Archived: Conversation saved for records

• Feedback Option: Leave review for future buyers

Escrow Protection

• Secure Holding: Your payment is held safely in BonkMarket's escrow wallet

• Buyer Protection: Funds only released when you confirm delivery

• Seller Assurance: Payment guaranteed once delivery is confirmed

• Dispute Resolution: Escrow funds held by BonkMarket during dispute resolution process

Transaction Fees

• Platform Fee: 2% of item price

• Network Fee: Standard Solana transaction fee (minimal)

• Total Cost: Item price + platform fee + network fee