Suspicious listings
Watch for unrealistic prices, vague descriptions, stolen-looking images, pressure tactics and sellers avoiding questions.
Safety Centre
Buy and sell with better guardrails.
GarageBid is designed to reduce risky off-platform selling, but users should still verify listings, meet safely and protect personal information.
Safe payment guidance
Do not share banking passwords, card PINs or OTPs. Avoid urgent deposits outside GarageBid.
Safe collection
Meet in public places where possible. Share exact residential addresses only after agreement.
Delivery safety
Use tracked courier options where available and confirm item condition before completion.
Personal information
Do not publicly expose phone numbers, emails or exact home addresses.
Prohibited items
No firearms, stolen goods, counterfeit goods, illegal drugs, fake IDs, dangerous chemicals, illegal wildlife products or items prohibited by South African law.
Reporting a problem
Report fake listings, scam attempts, harassment, prohibited items, incorrect descriptions or failed collection.
Buyer and seller safety
Keep offer, bid and transaction updates inside GarageBid so disputes have context.