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Answers to the most common questions about buying, selling, and managing your account on BuySell.lk.
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Buying on BuySell.lk

How do I search for something?

Use the search bar on the homepage, or browse by category and district. You can filter results by price, location, and item attributes like brand or model.

How do I contact a seller?

Open the ad and use the Chat button to message the seller directly, or call/WhatsApp them if they've made their number public on the ad.

Can I negotiate the price?

Ads marked "Negotiable" are open to offers — message the seller through chat to discuss. Ads with a fixed price are sold as listed unless the seller agrees otherwise.

How do I save an ad for later?

Tap the heart icon on any ad to add it to your Favorites. You'll find all your saved ads under "Favorites" once logged in.

Selling on BuySell.lk

How do I post an ad?

Click "Post Ad", choose a category and location, add photos and a description, then submit. Every ad is reviewed before it goes live.

Why is my ad still pending?

New and edited ads go through a short moderation check before appearing publicly. This usually takes a few hours.

How do I edit or remove my ad?

Go to "My Ads", then choose Edit or Delete on the listing. Editing an active ad sends it back for a quick re-review.

How do I get more views on my ad?

Use "Bump / Feature this ad" from your ad's page to promote it to the top of search results for a period of time.

Account & membership

How do I create an account?

Click "Post Ad" or the profile icon to open the sign-up form. You'll verify your account with a one-time code sent to your email.

Can I sell as a shop or business?

Yes — set up a shop profile from your account to get a Member badge on your ads and a dedicated shop page for buyers to browse.

What does a membership plan give me?

Membership plans raise your monthly ad-posting allowance and unlock discounted promotion pricing, billed via bank transfer.

I forgot my password — what do I do?

Contact our support team with the email address on your account and we'll help you regain access.

Payments & promotions

How do I pay for a promotion or membership?

BuySell.lk uses bank transfer only. Submit your transfer reference and our staff will verify and activate it, usually within one business day.

Does BuySell.lk handle payments between buyers and sellers?

No. BuySell.lk is a classifieds platform only — we never collect or hold payment for items bought or sold between users. See our Safety Tips for more.

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