Press Releases

(19 January 2012) The end of 2011 and beginning of 2012 saw an increasing number of people accessing the site using mobile devices, tablets or cell phones.  more

(9 December 2011) Around 30,0000 products were sold on bidorbuy over the last week, with notable growth being seen in the Toys, Fashion, Home and Electronics categories.  more

(9 November 2011) The bidorbuy television commercial was released nationally across major television channels on 5 November.  more

(31 October 2011) This week, six South Africans will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to win the privilege of playing with the 13th World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov in a simultaneous game of chess.  more

(20 October 2011) Several high value gold medallions specially minted to commemorate 100 years of the ANC (1912-2012) are currently listed for sale on the South African marketplace bidorbuy.co.za.  more

(21 September 2011) The latest shopping figures from online market place www.bidorbuy.co.za reveal that shoppers are increasingly turning to the internet to buy beds, lounge suites, coffee tables, and other furniture.  more

(22 August 2011) For a growing number of South Africans selling on bidorbuy.co.za is a primary source of income. This was confirmed when bidorbuy representatives recently toured the country to meet top sellers.  more

(19 July 2011) The South African Mint has two limited edition coin sets on auction on South African marketplace www.bidorbuy.co.za  more

(15 July 2011) More than thirty South African celebrities are currently lined up on www.bidorbuy.co.za, ready to auction off their time to the highest bidders from 18 to 28 July. The online auctions start from R1 and all proceeds are for the benefit of ten participating charities.  more

(22 June 2011) More and more businesses and ventures recognise the benefits of using bidorbuy as a platform for promotion and income generation  more

(26 May 2011) There has been a strong upsurge in internet shopping in the fashion sector recently, with people increasingly shopping online to find good deals. South Africa's largest online marketplace, bidorbuy.co.za, reported a growth in its clothing, shoes and accessories section of 73% from e...  more

(11 April 2011) South African online marketplace and auction site bidorbuy.co.za has acquired Cape Town-based social buying site UbuntuDeal.co.za. This is the latest addition to the bidorbuy group of sites, which include Jobs.co.za, Jump.co.za, TheClassifieds.co.za, PayFast.co.za and Snaply.com  more

(23 March 2011) Each month, about eight thousand people sell their products on South African online marketplace, bidorbuy.co.za.  more

(14 February 2011) On Thursday 17 February South Africa's online marketplace and auction site bidorbuy.co.za marks a small milestone: the twentieth car will appear on a one day, R1 auction.  more

(14 January 2010) Christmas season was the best ever for the South African online marketplace bidorbuy.co.za in its eleven years of existence.  more

( 5 January 2011) South Africans use bidorbuy as a platform for offloading their unwanted Christmas gifts. Every year in January the site sees a spike in sales listings, and this year is no exception.  more

(6 December 2010) During the last week of November, over 26,000 products were sold on bidorbuy.co.za, confirming that South Africans are increasingly turning to the internet in search of the best deals.  more

(16 November 2010) At the end of 2010, computers are overtaking traditional stalwarts like antiques and gemstones; South Africans are showing more inclination for buying fashion online; and toys are coming into their own  more

(5 October 2010) Thanks to the seller who goes under the user name of co_bra, something uncommon will happen on bidorbuy come 10/10/10, that is, the 10th of October 2010  more

(21 September 2010) The Kenyan bidorbuy, www.bidorbuy.co.ke, opened with over 18,000 items for sale, making it the largest online marketplace in the country on its first day of operation  more

(15 September 2010) MSC Starlight Cruises has today placed several luxury cruises on a bidorbuy auction with a starting bid price of R1, without reserve.  more

(9 September 2010) The Mongoose cricket bat is coming to the South African market and the first five hundred bats will be sold at discounted introductory prices exclusively on bidorbuy.co.za.  more

(8 September 2010) A rare and highly valuable Sammy Marks Tickey coin is currently being offered on the local online marketplace and auction site, bidorbuy.co.za.  more

(10 August 2010) bidorbuy.com Inc, a Delaware Company and the parent of bidorbuy.co.za, Africa's largest online marketplace, has acquired a 33% stake in South African online payment solution, PayFast.  more

(11 August 2010) South African online marketplace www.bidorbuy.co.za foiled an attempted trade in rough diamonds to the value of R3.6 million in the early hours of Wednesday morning.  more

(26 July 2010) This weekend, a 1902 South African ZAR Veldpond coin was sold on the site for R450,000.  more

(20 July 2010) How would you like to rub shoulders with someone you read about in the newspapers, listen to on the radio or watch on TV? Thanks to the bidorbuy Celebrities for Charities auctions, you can.  more

(25 June 2010) bidorbuy is hosting an auction by the South African Institute for Traumatic Stress (SAITS). The auction features a metal sculpture called Celebrate FIFA World Cup 2010.  more

(18 June 2010) South African online marketplace bidorbuy.co.za is now a proud member of the Proudly South African Campaign.  more

(18 May 2010) What internet shoppers bought and what they searched for during the second week of May  more

(20 April 2010)Buyers and sellers on bidorbuy, South African consumer-to-consumer online auction site and marketplace, can now transact with each other using PayPal.  more

(2 March 2010) Valued at over R23,000 and made by designer Hendrik Vermeulen especially for the event, the dress modeled by the Western Cape Premier is to help raise funds for My Life Foundation.  more

(23 February 2010) In 2010, the largest South African online marketplace bidorbuy.co.za is teaming up with institutions of higher learning to help develop entrepreneurial skills.  more

(6 January 2010) bidorbuy buyers and sellers helped raise over R425,000 for South African charities and non-profit organizations in 2009.  more

(9 December 2009) Standard Bank will try to auction off repossessed cars on the South African online marketplace and auction site bidorbuy.co.za.  more

(12 November 2009) The car currently on auction on bidorbuy is the very last of the legendary Volkswagen Citi that is available to the members of the public. Whoever wins it, will own a highly collectible piece of history.  more

(26 October 2009) Do not discard the unwanted items lying around your house. Instead, trade them for cash on bidorbuy.  more

(6 October 2009) Currently, bidorbuy is hosting listings created by two non-profit organizations, Bird Life South Africa and Books Etc.  more

(17 September 2009) Besides being the platform on which individuals or home businesses sell used or new, unique or mass produced, expensive or affordable items, bidorbuy is also becoming a place where established companies come to showcase and sell their wares  more

(12 August 2009) Zebra Press recently published a guide to buying and selling on the South African marketplace, bidorbuy  more

(27 July 2009) The top search terms on bidorbuy, once exclusively populated by status symbol type of goods, now include more practical keywords, like cars, furniture, or TV  more

(3 July 2009) During the last week of June, thirty-nine public figures auctioned off their time on bidorbuy.co.za, raising more than R56,000 for several charities.  more

(24 - 26 June 2009) The updated list of celebrities and charities participating in the bidorbuy Celebrities for Charities series of auction  more

(22 June 2009) South African online auction site and market place opens its portal for the charity fund-raising event of the year.  more

(28 May 2009) From 23 to 30 June 2009 bidorbuy is hosting a series of Celebrities for Charities auctions. During one week, the bidders will fight it out for the opportunity to spend some time in the company of their favourite celebrity.  more

(21 April 2009) The attempt of one young South African to "sell" his vote for 2009 general elections came to an abrupt end  more

(1 April 2009) In June this year celebrities will be auctioning off their time to the highest bidders on bidorbuy.co.za. All the proceeds of the auctions go to the participating charities.  more

(11 March 2009) Young, educated city dweller who values the convenience of online shopping or selling is most likely to have a bidorbuy account, reveals a recent survey.  more

(16 February 2009) If you are looking for an affordable car, come to bidorbuy on Thursday 19th February and bid for a 2005 Citi Golf. If you have your sights set on something bigger, prepare to bid for a 2001 Jaguar on Thursday 26th February.  more

(3 February 2009) What drives people to put one of their most valuable assets on a R1 no-reserve auction, at the mercy of fickle market forces? Is it an act of pure despair, born out of inability to sell, or is it in fact a carefully thought-out strategy to sell property faster, and at a better pr...  more