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How Can i buy an item now using Buy Now ?
Buying with BuyNow

BuyNow is a simple and fast way to buy on souq.com; it allows you to buy an item when you want it, at a known fixed price.

When you see the BUYNOW icon next to a listing, or see a BuyNow price listed on an item page, the seller is giving you the opportunity to purchase the item right away without waiting for an online auction to end.

Items that have a BuyNow price (no bidding) can be purchased right away.

Please note that shipping and handling charges are not included in the BuyNow price. You may need to enquire from the seller about the total price of the item. Check the item’s description for shipping and handling information and if the seller has specified that immediate payment is required – then the seller requires immediate payment, and the shipping cost and other charges will be displayed in the listing description.

Finding items that are listed as BuyNow Look for items with a BuyNow price. You can easily identify BuyNow items on category browse pages or in your search results. If you're only looking for BuyNow items, click the BuyNow tab the browse pages.

Check the BuyNow price of the item. This is the price you'll pay for the item. However, also check the shipping cost and any other additional costs that may be listed in the item description to know the total cost for the item that you will pay to purchase it.

To purchase the item, click BuyNow button on the item page.

Enter your User ID and password. A BuyNow confirmation message opens.

Select the payment methods you want from the options offered by the seller (COD, MyWallet ePaymnet). If the listing is a BuyNow item that requires immediate payment, click the Continue to the MyWallet payment screen to start the simple, secure payment process.

Pay for the item and the seller will ship it to you.
 

How can i Use Buy Now to sell my item using a fixed price format ?
Selling with BuyNow

An opportunity to sell your item fast, at your price using the Fixed Price Format Listing, by giving your buyers the convenience of BuyNow and not wait for the auction to close.

When you choose to list in the Fixed Price format, you'll indicate the price at which you'd like to sell your item(s) and buyers can purchase from your listings immediately at that price.

Requirements: you must be a registered user at souq.com & your feedback must be 0 or more.

Tip: Make BuyNow as fast and easy as possible for both you and your buyer by accepting electronic payments from MyWallet.

Tip 2: Sellers; please be very aware of what the market value is of your item and list it for the same (or lower than the) market value to attract buyers. Buyers will compare your price with what’s available in the market, and may not purchase from you if they see the same item in the market for a lower price. We help you add value to your items with the services that Souq offer, such as the escrow service, the convenience of Credit Card payment online and Delivery with Aramex but the responsibility of your sales lays wholly on you and the listings you create.

FEES: Listing your items in a BuyNow format is free; a 5% fee on each transaction will be due to Souq on successfully sold items. Shipping and credit card processing fees are charged separately.
 

How do i sell multiple items on souq under BuyNow ?
Buy now allows you to list multiple quantities of the same item and the system will automatically manage this inventory for you reducing the number of available units as your buyers confirm their purchases.
 

What are the restrictions that apply on BuyNow ?
To sell with BuyNow, you must be a registered user at souq.com & your feedback must be 0 or more.