Buying
How do I contact a seller?
Open the item and tap Chat. Your phone number and email stay hidden unless you choose to share them.
Open the item and tap Chat. Write your question and tap Send message. Your phone number and email stay hidden unless you choose to share them.
Steps
- Open the item you like.
- Tap Chat. On the app it says Chat with and the seller's name. On a free item the website button says Ask. If you already chatted, it says Open your chat.
- Write a message, or tap a quick one, like "Is this still available?".
- Tap Send message. On the app the button is called Send.
The seller answers in Chats. You get a notification if you allow them.
You need an account
You can look at items without one. To chat, you must sign in and, when email is switched on, check your email. See Check your email with a 6-digit code.
What you can and cannot send
- You can send text and photos.
- Links and email addresses are not allowed in chat.
- A phone number you type is hidden from the other person until you both agree to share. See How chat works.
Good questions to ask
- Is it still available?
- Can you send more photos?
- Where can we meet?
- Is the price open to offers?
Heads up
Keep the chat on Zellany. If someone wants to move to another app or asks for money first, slow down. Read How to spot a scam.
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How chat works
Each buyer has one chat per item. Chat in Chats, send text and photos, and share your number only if you both agree.
Make an offerFor buyers
Tap Make offer, type your price in pesos and send. The seller can accept, counter or decline.
Ask for more photos or a videoFor buyers
Use Chat to ask the seller for more photos or a short video. A seller cannot be made to send one.
How do we meet up?
Agree on a public place and a time in Chats, such as a mall in the daytime. Look at the item before you pay.
Still need help?
Write to the Zellany team. We answer by email.