Skip to main content
AAsyncbit
Join free

Use case

Sell things to people nearby, without fees

Post a listing with a price and condition, talk in chat, and settle the rest face to face.

Get started free

To sell something to people nearby without paying a commission, post it as a marketplace listing on Asyncbit: a price in ₹, the condition (new, like new, good or fair), photos and a description of up to 2,000 characters. Interested buyers tap “message seller” to open a chat with you, and you agree the rest between yourselves.

That last part is the key thing to understand. Asyncbit takes no fees and no commission, and there are no payments in the app. Money and the handover happen directly between buyer and seller, so there's nothing to refund or dispute through Asyncbit — protect yourself the way you would in any private sale. Listings are always posted under your name, and public listings can appear on search engines by default; you can turn that off in your privacy settings.

The problem

Fees eat small sales

Selling a ₹400 textbook isn't worth it if a chunk goes to a platform.

Strangers and no-shows

Anonymous buyers haggle, promise to come and never do, or push you to share your phone number straight away.

“Is this still available?”

Old listings keep drawing messages weeks after the item has gone.

Details scattered across messages

Price, condition and photos end up spread over a dozen chat messages instead of one place a buyer can check.

How to do it on Asyncbit

  1. 1

    Photograph and describe it honestly

    Add clear photos — up to 10 on the web, 5 in the Android app — including any scratches or wear. In the description, say what's included, why you're selling and the area where you can meet. Add a hashtag or two, like #textbooks or #cycle, so people browsing those tag pages can find it.

  2. 2

    Set the price and condition

    Price in ₹ and one of four conditions: new, like new, good or fair. A listing reading “Casio fx-991ES calculator, like new, ₹650” answers the first three questions buyers would ask. To price it, look at what similar items are listed for on the relevant hashtag pages, and set the price a little above what you would accept so there is room to negotiate.

  3. 3

    Talk to buyers in chat

    “Message seller” opens a 1:1 chat, which needs a mutual follow. If a buyer can't message you yet, it's because you don't follow each other — follow them back once they follow you. Keep the conversation in the chat rather than sharing your number early.

  4. 4

    Meet, check and pay on the spot

    Meet somewhere public and busy, in daylight if you can. Buyers should check the item works before paying, by cash or UPI at the handover. Don't send money in advance to someone you haven't met.

  5. 5

    Mark it sold

    In the Android app you can edit the listing to mark it sold. However you do it, update the listing as soon as the item is gone so the messages stop.

A short safety checklist for local sales

  • Look at the other person's profile: how long they've been a member, their posts and whether you have mutual followers.
  • Never pay or accept a “deposit” before seeing the item. Be wary of anyone who wants to move to another app immediately.
  • For phones and laptops, check the device powers on and has been signed out of the seller's accounts before you pay.
  • Bring a friend for anything valuable, and tell someone where you're going.
  • If something feels off, walk away. You can block or report users for spam or other rule-breaking; reports go to a human moderation team.

Our full guide, how to buy and sell safely in your community, covers pricing, spotting common scams and what to do if a sale goes wrong.

What the marketplace doesn't do

Asyncbit marketplace limits and what to do instead
In-app payment
On Asyncbit:None — no payments, fees or commission
What to do:Pay in person at the handover, by cash or UPI
Shipping and delivery
On Asyncbit:Not part of the marketplace
What to do:Meet locally, or arrange courier yourselves
Anonymous selling
On Asyncbit:Listings always show your name
What to do:Only list what you're comfortable selling under your name
Hiding listings from search engines
On Asyncbit:Visible by default if public
What to do:Turn search-engine visibility off in privacy settings

The features you'll use

Frequently asked questions

Does Asyncbit charge a fee to sell?
No. There are no listing fees, no commission and no payments in the app. You keep the full price.
How does the buyer pay me?
Directly, however you agree — usually cash or UPI when you meet. Money never passes through Asyncbit.
Why can't a buyer message me about my listing?
Message seller opens a 1:1 chat, and 1:1 chats need a mutual follow. Follow the buyer back and they can message you.
Can I sell something anonymously?
No. Marketplace listings are always posted under your name.
What should I do if a buyer or seller seems like a scammer?
Stop replying and don't send money or personal details. Block the person so they can't message you, and report them so the moderation team can review the account.

List it where people know you

Marketplace listings on Asyncbit sit on a profile with a visible history. There are no listing fees.

Create your free account

Keep exploring