How TechFlipper works

Every trade is protected from payment to delivery. No risk, no surprises.

For Buyers

01

Browse verified listings

AI checks serial numbers and flags inconsistencies. Look for the Verified badge.

02

Pay into escrow

Your money goes to Stripe — not the seller. It's held safely until you're happy with the item.

03

Receive & inspect

48 hours to test everything: run benchmarks, check battery, verify specs match the listing.

04

Confirm or dispute

Happy? Confirm receipt. Something wrong? Open a dispute and our team will review within 24 hours.

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For Sellers

01

Set up your Stripe account

Quick identity check via Stripe Connect. Your bank details go directly to Stripe — we never see them.

02

List for free

Upload photos, describe the condition honestly, set your price. Free to list with no upfront fees.

03

Get paid when buyer confirms

Funds held safely. Ship promptly after sale. Buyer gets 48 hours to inspect — then you're paid automatically.

04

2.5% fee, nothing else

We take 2.5% only when you sell. No monthly fees, no listing charges, no surprises.

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The escrow difference

On eBay or Facebook Marketplace, you pay and hope. On TechFlipper, your money is locked until you confirm the item is exactly as described.

Elsewhere

  • Pay upfront, trust the seller
  • Item differs — limited recourse
  • Chargebacks take weeks
  • No inspection window
vs

TechFlipper

  • Funds held by Stripe until you confirm
  • 48-hour inspection window
  • Disputes resolved by our team
  • Auto-release if no dispute

Common questions

What if the seller never ships? +

You can open a dispute at any point after payment. If tracking is not added within 2 business days, contact support and we will issue a full refund.

What if the item is broken? +

Open a dispute during your 48-hour inspection window. Our team will review your evidence and decide within 24 hours.

When does the seller get paid? +

After you confirm receipt, or automatically 48 hours after the seller marks the order as delivered — whichever comes first.

Is there a buyer fee? +

No. Buyers pay the item price and shipping only. The 2.5% platform fee is deducted from the seller's payout.

How do I become a seller? +

Create an account, then go to Seller Setup and complete Stripe identity verification. It takes about 5 minutes.