Ask, agree, collect.

How buying works

From first question to collection.

1. 1

   Find something

   Open a listing or a local business's storefront from a link someone shares with you. Searching and browsing everything near you opens when townsyville launches.

   

   £6,950

   Ford Focus, 5-door hatchback

   Bangor · About 10 miles

   Cars · Good

   Message sellerMake an offer
2. 2

   Ask a question or make an offer

   Message the seller about anything, or make an offer. The seller can accept, counter or decline, and offers last 24 hours.

   

   Ford Focus, 5-door hatchback

   £6,950

   Hi, is this still available?10:24

   Yes, it is! Happy for you to come and have a look.10:31

   Buyer offered

   10:40

   £6,500

   Pending · expires tomorrow at 10:40

   AcceptCounterDecline
3. 3

   Agree the sale

   When your offer is accepted, the item is reserved for you while you arrange collection.

   1. Offer accepted · £6,500

      You've agreed a price.

   2. Reserved

      The item is held for that buyer.

   3. Collection arranged

      The address is shared with this buyer only.

   4. Sold!

      Thanks for using townsyville.

4. 4

   Collect it

   The seller shares a collection time and address with you privately. See the item before you pay, then tell us you've collected it.

   Collection arranged

   Saturday, 10:00 to 12:00

   Bangor

   Address private to you

   View collection detailsI've collected it