{ "id": 2629, "date": "2026-02-14T12:30:02", "date_gmt": "2026-02-14T12:30:02", "guid": { "rendered": "https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/?post_type=manual_kb&p=2629" }, "modified": "2026-02-14T12:30:02", "modified_gmt": "2026-02-14T12:30:02", "slug": "making-or-accepting-offers-make-an-offer-feature-if-available", "status": "publish", "type": "manual_kb", "link": "https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/en\/knowledgebase\/making-or-accepting-offers-make-an-offer-feature-if-available\/", "title": { "rendered": "Making or Accepting Offers (Make an Offer Feature \u2013 If Available)" }, "content": { "rendered": "

Making or Accepting Offers (Make an Offer Feature \u2013 If Available) on markto.ch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

markto.ch is a straightforward local classifieds platform with no dedicated “Make an Offer” button or built-in offer system (unlike some international sites such as eBay Kleinanzeigen, Facebook Marketplace, or Vinted). There is no formal “Make an Offer” feature where buyers submit structured bids that sellers accept\/decline through the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All price negotiations and offer-making happen through direct messages (platform form \u2192 email\/WhatsApp\/phone). Here’s how it works in practice and how to handle offers effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a Buyer: How to Make an Offer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Contact the seller first<\/strong>
    Use the available method:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    • “Nachricht senden” \/ “Send message” button (if present)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • WhatsApp link<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Phone \/ email (if visible)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Send a clear, polite offer message<\/strong>
        After confirming availability and asking 1\u20132 questions:
        Examples:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        • \u201cHi! Still available? Would you accept CHF 180 in cash if I pick up today?\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • \u201cLooks great! My max is CHF 220 \u2014 possible?\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • \u201cInterested at CHF 250 if you include delivery to [your area]. What do you think?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          1. Follow up on their response<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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            • If they counter: Reply with your adjusted offer or meet in the middle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • If they accept: Confirm the final price, pickup details, and payment method in writing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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              1. Tips for better success<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                • Offer 10\u201320% below asking price (common range).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Mention quick pickup or cash to make your offer attractive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Be ready to walk away if no agreement \u2014 plenty of similar listings exist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  As a Seller: How to Accept (or Decline) Offers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                  1. Receive the offer via message<\/strong>
                    Most come through WhatsApp, email, or platform-forwarded form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  2. Reply quickly and clearly<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                    • Accept: \u201cYes, CHF 180 works! When can you come by? Cash on pickup.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Counter: \u201cThanks! CHF 200 would be better \u2014 can do that for fast pickup.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Decline politely: \u201cThanks for the offer, but CHF 250 is my lowest. Good luck!\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                      1. Confirm acceptance in writing<\/strong>
                        Once agreed:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                          \n
                        • Restate the final price, time, location, and payment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Example: \u201cDeal at CHF 190 cash, pickup Saturday 3 PM at [public spot]. OK?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                          1. Tips for sellers<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                              \n
                            • Small concessions (CHF 10\u201330) often close deals faster.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • If multiple offers: Choose the best combo of price + speed + reliability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Mark the ad as \u201creserved\u201d or \u201csold\u201d in your account once agreed (prevents more inquiries).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                              Key Points About markto.ch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                              • No formal offer tracking or notifications for \u201coffers received\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Everything relies on direct communication \u2014 keep chats in WhatsApp for easy history and photos.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • No platform mediation \u2014 you and the other party handle the agreement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • If the deal falls through: No penalties; just move on to the next interested person.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                Quick Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                Action<\/th>How It Works on markto.ch<\/th>Best Channel<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
                                Make an offer<\/td>Send polite message with your price<\/td>WhatsApp<\/td><\/tr>
                                Accept an offer<\/td>Reply \u201cyes\u201d + confirm details<\/td>WhatsApp \/ email<\/td><\/tr>
                                Counter-offer<\/td>Suggest new price politely<\/td>WhatsApp<\/td><\/tr>
                                Formal \u201cMake Offer\u201d button<\/td>Not available<\/td>N\/A<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                Negotiate kindly, confirm everything in text, and meet in public \u2014 that’s how most markto.ch deals happen smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                Happy trading! \ud83d\udcb0<\/p>", "protected": false }, "author": 1, "featured_media": 0, "parent": 0, "menu_order": 0, "template": "", "format": "standard", "manualknowledgebasecat": [ 97 ], "manual_kb_tag": [], "class_list": [ "post-2629", "manual_kb", "type-manual_kb", "status-publish", "format-standard", "hentry", "manualknowledgebasecat-negotiating-deals" ], "_links": { "self": [ { "href": "https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/2629", "targetHints": { "allow": [ "GET" ] } } ], "collection": [ { "href": "https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb" } ], "about": [ { "href": "https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/manual_kb" } ], "author": [ { "embeddable": true, "href": "https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1" } ], "version-history": [ { "count": 1, "href": "https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/2629\/revisions" } ], "predecessor-version": [ { "id": 2630, "href": "https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/2629\/revisions\/2630" } ], "wp:attachment": [ { "href": "https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2629" } ], "wp:term": [ { "taxonomy": "manualknowledgebasecat", "embeddable": true, "href": "https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manualknowledgebasecat?post=2629" }, { "taxonomy": "manual_kb_tag", "embeddable": true, "href": "https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb_tag?post=2629" } ], "curies": [ { "name": "wp", "href": "https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}", "templated": true } ] } }