Selling on Depop is exciting, but seeing your items sit without any likes or sales is frustrating. Most buyers are looking for a deal and want to negotiate before they commit.
The “Make Offer” is a powerful feature on Depop to help you make more sales. Knowing how to make an offer on Depop and also how to accept offers can turn a shopper into a buyer.
As a Depop seller, you might feel unsure about how to price your items for negotiations. You might worry about losing money or dealing with low-ball offers that waste your time.
In this blog, we will explain what is an offer on Depop and how to make one as a buyer/seller. Also, we’ll reveal how to effectively counteroffer a buyer’s offer.
So, without further ado, let’s begin:
What is an Offer on Depop?
An offer on Depop is a way to negotiate the price of an item without sending long messages. It allows the buyer to offer a lower price than what is listed.
Sellers can also send offers to people who have liked their items. This helps both sides find a price that feels fair for everyone.
When a Depop buyer clicks “Make Offer,” he enters a price he is willing to pay. The seller then receives a notification and has 24 hours to make a decision.
The seller can accept the price, decline it, or send a counteroffer to offer a different amount. This back-and-forth continues until both parties are happy or the time runs out.
How to Make an Offer on Depop as a Buyer?
Making an offer as a buyer is a simple way to save money on items you love. Start by clicking on the item you want to purchase to open the listing page.
You will see a button labeled “Send an Offer” located right below the item details. Click this button to open a screen where you can enter your offer price.
Depop allows you to decide if you want to “lock your offer” to make it binding. If you choose this option and the seller accepts, the purchase goes through automatically.
By default, offers on Depop are not binding, so you would usually need to check out manually after an acceptance. Locking the offer shows the seller you are a serious buyer who won’t disappear.
You will receive a notification the moment the seller makes a decision on your proposal. Be sure to check your alerts quickly so you don’t miss out on the deal.
How to Send an Offer on Depop as a Seller?
When someone likes your item on Depop or adds it to their bag, you will see a notification in your Depop app. You can tap “Send Offer” directly from that notification to start the process.
The next screen will ask you what discount you want to apply to the item. Simply enter your discounted offer price and hit send to deliver the offer to the liker.
It is best to send these offers as soon as you see a new like on your page. Catching shoppers while they are still on their phones makes them much more likely to buy.
Tip: You can instantly and automatically send offers to likers on Depop using an app like Sidekick Tools. The Send Offer Tool by Sidekick Tools ensures you never miss a chance to make a sale while the buyer is interested.
Being a seller, you will also receive incoming offers from interested buyers on Depop. You have three ways to respond to these offers: you can accept, reject, or counteroffer.
What Does Counteroffer Mean on Depop?
A counteroffer on Depop is a way to negotiate when the first price offered isn’t quite right. It acts as a middle ground between the buyer’s offer price and the seller’s original listing price.
If a buyer sends an offer that is too low, the seller can send a counteroffer with a higher amount. This shows the buyer that the seller is willing to bargain but has a specific limit.
The process also works in reverse if a seller sends a discount to a liker. If the buyer likes the item but wants a slightly better deal, he can counter with a lower price.
Sending a counteroffer keeps the conversation alive instead of ending it with a rejection. It is a polite way to say “I can’t go that low, but I can do this instead.”
Negotiating this way saves time because you don’t have to wait for the other person to reply to a DM. It makes buying and selling on Depop much faster and more professional.
How to Make a Counteroffer on Depop?
To send a counteroffer, go to the specific message where the offer notification first appeared. You will see a clear option to either “accept” the price or “counter” it with a new amount.
Both buyers and sellers have the ability to make a counteroffer after they receive an initial proposal. This simple feature allows both sides to continue negotiating until they find a price that works for everyone.
What Happens After You Accept an Offer on Depop?
After an offer is accepted on Depop, what happens next depends on whether the offer was “binding” or “non-binding.” If you chose to lock your offer and make it binding, the transaction happens instantly.
In a binding sale, the buyer’s payment method is charged as soon as the seller clicks “accept.” The item is officially sold, and the seller receives a notification to start the shipping process.
If the offer was non-binding, the item is not sold yet. The buyer will receive a notification saying their offer was accepted, but they must still manually go to the checkout to pay.
For non-binding offers, the buyer has 24 hours to complete the purchase at the new price. It is important to act fast, because other shoppers can still buy the item at the original price until the payment is made.
Can You Accept Multiple Offers on Depop?
Yes, you can accept more than one offer on a single item because most offers on Depop are not binding. Even after you agree to a price, the buyer must still take the final step to check out and pay.
Since accepting an offer does not automatically remove the listing, the item stays available to everyone else. The sale is only final when a buyer completes the payment process.
Once the first person pays, the item is officially sold and all other active offers are instantly cancelled. This means you can accept multiple offers on Depop without worrying about selling the same item twice.
The sale always goes to the person who finishes the checkout process first. Accepting multiple offers is a great way to ensure you actually get a sale instead of waiting on a buyer who might change his mind.
How to Cancel Offers on Depop?
Cancelling an offer you already sent is not a built-in feature on Depop right now. Since most offers are non-binding and expire after 24 hours, Depop does not provide a button to retract them while they are pending.
If you are a seller and realize you want to change or cancel a sent offer, you have a few options to stop a buyer from accepting it. You can quickly mark the item as “Sold” or delete the listing entirely to clear out any active offers.
For received offers, the process is even simpler because you have total control over the response. If you are not interested in a price someone sent you, both buyers and sellers can simply ignore the notification and let it expire.
While ignoring is easy, many sellers prefer to stay professional by responding to every request. If an offer is way too low, you can decline it politely or send a counteroffer with a price that feels more fair to you.
Sending a quick, friendly message along with your counteroffer is a great way to entice the sale. It shows the buyer that you are a real person who is ready to negotiate, which can often turn a “maybe” into a “yes.”
