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Buying tips for first time Firesale buyers

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Written by Anthony Longo
Updated over 6 months ago

Firesale is all about making it fast, fun, and easy to find amazing deals from people in your area. Whether you’re treasure hunting or looking for something specific, here are some top tips and features to help you shop like a pro:


🕵️‍♀️ Use the Watchlist to Track Items

See something you like but not ready to buy yet? Tap the heart icon to add it to your Watchlist. You can easily come back to it later — and if the seller has Auto Price Drop turned on, you’ll be able to watch the price fall each week until it sells.


📉 Pro tip: Get in before someone else grabs it at a lower price!


📍 Shop Local & Save on Pickup

Firesale is built for local-first shopping, so you can find awesome stuff close to home and skip shipping costs. Use the map and distance filters to find deals near you.


💡 Want better results? Add your address in your profile to see travel times and estimated delivery costs.


💬 No Chat? No Problem.

Firesale skips the back-and-forth messaging. When you check out, we connect you with the seller automatically via secure, anonymous email. Just pay the 10% deposit, and coordinate pickup from there — fast, simple, and spam-free.


🛒 Bundle Up for Bigger Scores

Many sellers are clearing out entire rooms, garages, or homes. If you see one item you like, check out the rest of their listings — chances are, there’s more where that came from.


🧹 Firesale is perfect for bulk buyers and savvy shoppers.


🔒 You're Protected

Every purchase made through Firesale is backed by our Free Purchase Protection. If something goes wrong — it wasn’t as described, it arrived damaged, or never showed up — you’re covered. Just let us know within 2 days and we’ll make it right.


💸 Don’t Sleep on Deals

Prices can drop weekly if sellers have Auto Price Drop turned on. That means buyers who wait might save more — but they also risk losing the item.


🎯 If it’s something you love, grab it before it’s gone!


Whether you're bargain hunting, flipping finds, or just furnishing a space, Firesale makes it easy to buy smart and shop local.

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