Press Releases

02 Mar 10

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

Students in the bidorbuy Auction Challenge

23 Feb 10

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

bidorbuy Helps Charities Raise Funds in 2009

06 Jan 10

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

Standard Bank auctions repossessed cars on bidorbuy

10 Dec 09

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

The Last of the VW Citi on bidorbuy Auction

12 Nov 09

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

Your Junk Is Another Man's Treasure

26 Oct 09

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

bidorbuy Embraces Good Causes

06 Oct 09

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

Big Sellers on bidorbuy

17 Sep 09

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

The Ins and Outs of Online Trading

12 Aug 09

Zebra Press recently published a guide to buying and selling on the South African marketplace, bidorbuy more

Sign of the Times

27 Jul 09

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

The Aftermath of Celebrity Auctions on bidorbuy

03 Jul 09

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

bidorbuy Celebrity Auctions Update

24 Jun 09

The updated list of celebrities and charities participating in the bidorbuy Celebrities for Charities series of auction more

Celebrity Auctions Week on bidorbuy

22 Jun 09

South Africas online auction site and market place opens its portal for the charity fund-raising event of the year. more

Celebrities line up for charity auctions on bidorbuy

27 May 09

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

A man tries to auction his vote on bidorbuy

21 Apr 09

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

bidorbuy Celebrities for Charities Initiative

01 Apr 09

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

The Profile of a bidorbuy User

11 Mar 09

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

Citi Golf and Jaguar on bidorbuy R1 auction

16 Feb 09

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

Another Home from R1 on bidorbuy

02 Feb 09

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 price than is likely... more

Appraising the Holiday Sales

08 Jan 09

While on bidorbuy.co.za Christmas day itself was by far the quietest shopping day of the year, British online sellers managed to attract more consumers by starting the post-holiday discounts season on December 25th more

The Record Breaking Auction

12 Dec 08

The Mercedes Benz CLK320 cabriolet that recently featured on a bidorbuy R1, no-reserve auction attracted a record number of visitors more

Christmas Expectations

02 Dec 08

Many bidorbuy sellers report a positive effect of the holiday season on their sales as economic slowdown drives consumers online in search of affordable gifts more

Christmas Shopping the Smart Way

18 Nov 08

(18 November 2008) Everybody is aspiring to cut down on Christmas spending this season, while still giving joy to their loved ones with great gifts. The two are not irreconcilable. Here are a few tips on how to find good deals on bidorbuy. more

Blog and Win Cash with bidorbuy

20 Oct 08

(20 October 2008) Bloggers who predict the highest bid for the bidorbuy R1, no reserve Thursday auctions stand a chance to win R300 cash more

Going, Going, but Not Yet Gone!

25 Jun 08

(25 June 2008) Online bidding has become more exciting and more similar to real life auctions after bidorbuy introduced auto extension more

bidorbuy Acquires Top Ranking SA Jobs Portal

08 Jan 08

(8 January 2008) bidorbuy acquires top ranking online jobs website, jobs.co.za as the latest addition to their group of South African online businesses. more

bidorbuy Voted Best Online Auction Site Two Years in a Row

04 Dec 07

(4 December 2007) bidorbuy scoops the title of Best Online Auction Website for the second year in a row, in the 2007 South African E-Commerce Awards surveyed and presented by Jump Shopping. more

Online Media Poker Event Benefits Child Welfare

26 Nov 07

(26 November 2007) Key players in the online media industry have battled it out on the poker tables in a betting-bout to benefit the winner's charity of choice. more

The People's Campaign: Engaging with a Brand

16 Oct 07

(16 October 2007) bidorbuy awards R50,000 to the producers of a video commercial depicting a cordless computer mouse miraculously concluding a successful auction for a new computer monitor on bidorbuy. more

Online Auction Site bidorbuy Displays Strong Growth

06 Sep 07

(6 September 2007) South African based online marketplace, bidorbuy.co.za experiences continuous growth despite the perception that online shopping is a hazardous business. more

More Time for bidorbuyers to Snap up Friday Bargains

08 Aug 07

(8 August 2007) bidorbuy.co.za, South Africa's largest online marketplace, extends its Snap Friday auction by 2 hours. more

Stonewall+ Teams with bidorbuy to Launch Online Viral Video Competition

01 Aug 07

(1 August 2007) Digital marketing agency Stonewall+ recently launched an innovative viral video campaign for South Africa's largest online marketplace bidorbuy. more

Combat Against Online Crime

13 Feb 07

(13 February 2007) bidorbuy.co.za - Africa's largest online marketplace - takes a proactive stand towards combating the online crime. more

bidorbuy Acquires a Stake in Jump Shopping

29 Jan 07

(29 January 2007) bidorbuy.com Inc, a Delaware Company and the parent of bidorbuy (Pty) Ltd, Africa's largest online marketplace, acquires a 22% stake of Jump Internet Technologies (Pty) Ltd, a company operating a South African online shopping comparison web site, Jump Shopping. more

Online Shopping Exceeds Expectations

15 Jan 07

(15 January 2007) During the peak November - December 2006 festive shopping season, bidorbuy.co.za experienced an average growth in sales of 34% resulting in a monthly increase in sales of R1.49 million. more

bidorbuy Helps Raise Thousands for Charity

27 Nov 06

(27 November 2006) bidorbuy has formed an integral part of several charity auctions benefiting many a worthy cause. more

Online Entrepreneur Competition Winner Selected

11 Sep 06

(11 September 2006) The winner of the 2006 grand prize in the bidorbuy / Gauteng Business online competition is Alan Fleming of Milnerton, Cape Town. He received R40,000 for his business idea. more

Win R40,000 in Prizes in Online Entrepreneurs Competition

04 Apr 06

(4 April 2006) The bidorbuy / Gauteng Business online entrepreneur competition turns dreams into reality. more

bidorbuy's Road Show Teaches How to 'Click and Make Money'

08 Mar 06

(8 March 2006) The road show, which kicks off on 7 March 2006 in Pietermaritzburg, will visit various cities throughout South Africa, ending in Cape Town at the end of March. more

bidorbuy's New Software Meets Local Market's Needs

05 Feb 06

(5 February 2006) bidorbuy launched its new software solution, tailored specifically for the South African market. The advanced solution, designed to improve trading efficiency on the bidorbuy site, includes a host of new functionality and features. more

Report Highlights Acceleration of e-Commerce Growth in South Africa

30 Nov 05

(30 November 2005) As online shopping environments become more sophisticated, with retailers offering increased high-quality services, South African online consumers are starting to see the true value of e-commerce. more

bidorbuy Accepted as Member of Online Publishers Association

28 Nov 05

(28 November 2005) bidorbuy has recently been awarded membership to the OPA, an independent and voluntary association dedicated to building sustainable online publishing businesses. more

bidorbuy Sells from Weird and Wonderful to Fun and Exciting

07 Oct 05

(7 October 2005) The varieties of products and services sold on bidorbuy are nothing short of extraordinary. more

bidorbuy Declares War on Piracy in South Africa

13 Sep 05

(13 September 2005) bidorbuy has taken a proactive stance against the selling of pirated goods online. Although e-commerce has shown tremendous growth, its uptake has been hindered by various factors, one being consumers' concerns regarding pirated or illicit goods being sold online. more

bidorbuy Aims to Empower Women on National Women's Day

05 Aug 05

(5 August 2005) To coincide with the celebration of National Women's Day, bidorbuy will be giving away tickets to one of their upcoming selling seminars more

Get Clicking for Dad this Father's Day

14 Jun 05

(14 June 2005) You will find the perfect gift for your father, while making sure you get the best possible value for money. more

Celebrate Mother's Day with a Gift from bidorbuy

03 May 05

(3 May 2005) Beat the queues - just click and choose! Mother's Day is coming up, so save yourself some time by buying your Mother's Day gift online! more

bidorbuy Launches Affiliate Programme

21 Feb 05

(21 February 2005) bidorbuy, South Africa's largest online marketplace, has launched a new affiliate programme for its users that is designed to reward customers and members for buying and selling on its Web site. more