Competitive Buy-Back — Trade Buyers Bidding Against Each Other
Competitive buy-back is Sheshouduo's core service. Once an appraiser has inspected and photographed your piece, it is listed on our bidding platform, where trade buyers bid against each other in real time. Every offer is visible to you and you choose which one to accept; payment is released on acceptance. Unlike a single shop's take-it-or-leave-it figure, the price is set by an actual market.
What makes competitive bidding different
The market sets the price
Several trade buyers bid against each other, so no single shop is setting the figure on its own.
Every offer is visible
You see all of them and decide which to accept — or to accept none.
Paid on acceptance
Payment is released as soon as you accept. There is no settlement period.
What it suits
All five categories: handbags, watches, fine jewellery, apparel and footwear, diamonds and gold. It suits anyone who wants the market to set the price and can wait briefly for the bidding to close.
How it works
Talk to an advisor
Tell us the category and the condition
Free valuation
An indicative range, online, at no charge
Book an inspection
In-store, at your address, or by post
Inspect and photograph
The appraiser verifies authenticity and condition and records both
List the piece
Details and photographs go onto the bidding platform
Trade buyers bid
Bidding runs in real time and every offer is visible to you
Accept and get paid
Choose the offer you want; payment is released on acceptance
Frequently asked questions
How is competitive buy-back different from an outright offer?
How long does the trade bidding take?
Can I decline every offer?
See what the bidding brings
Free online valuation. Nothing to pay if you decide not to sell.