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An online e-commerce platform based on the Internet auction model in South Africa.
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African website: Bob Shop (official website address: www.bobshop.co.za)
Bob Shop, formerly known as Bidorbuy or Bidorbuy.co.za, is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.Bidorbuy (Bob Shop) was first launched in South Africa by Andy Higgins in August 1999.The adoption of broadband in South Africa after 2005, which provides always-on Internet access, has provided an opportunity for the growth of Bidorbuy. co.za. co.za's growth. Since then, Bidorbuy.co.za has become the largest online marketplace in South Africa, and in 2010, it invested in PayFast.co.za, a local online payment solutions company, to develop online payments. Bidorbuy.co.za officially merged with uAfrica in August 2022, and in March 2023, uAfrica changed its name to Bob Go and Bidorbuy changed its name to Bob Shop. after the name change the site will still operate in the same way, offering online purchasing and auctioning services.
Over the past 23 years, Bidorbuy has grown into a national community of buyers and sellers covering millions of products and is a leader in the South African e-commerce industry.
Below are the user reviews that Bidorbuy has received on the Quora platform:
BobShop is based on Bidorbuy, which sells electronics, collectibles, furniture, gardening, clothing and beauty, books, jewelry, etc. Bob Shop basically follows the eBay business model, which is an online auction site and marketplace where users, buyers, and sellers can trade with each other. Any merchant or individual can trade on the site as long as they follow the basic requirements and terms of the site.
BobShop not only enables large merchants to open up their markets in South Africa, but also enables smaller retailers and even hobby sellers to be seen by a wider range of potential customers. For buyers, such sites also provide a platform to purchase goods, used items or collectibles at discounted prices, perfectly combining e-commerce shopping and e-auctions. As South Africa's most experienced marketplace, open 24 hours a day, BobShop allows sellers to expand their business and sell online to over 2 million customers.The BobShop platform has a promising future and is a great opportunity for businesses as well as individual sellers to enter the South African market.
Entry Requirements:
Any Seller and any individual over the age of 18 can open an online store on BobShop as long as they follow the platform's terms and conditions. Sellers can also sell any legal products on Bob Shop, including but not limited to: collectibles, electronics, toys, baby products, etc.
BobShop's official website lists the categories available for sale:
Entry Process:
1. Register account: sellers need to first register an account on the platform, fill in the basic personal information;
2. Create product listings: Sellers need to upload basic information about their products and choose auction or online purchase mode;
3. Enhanced Promotion: Sellers can choose the platform's Enhanced Promotion feature to increase product exposure and traffic and promote sales;
4. Manage sales: The platform will manage seller orders, provide customer service, and sellers can also rate buyers.
Logistics management situation:
1. Sellers can order shipments and print waybills directly from Bob Shop without registering or opening an account. Choose from the following couriers: The Courier Guy, Internet Express, RAM and SkyNet.
2. Delivery setup
Log in to the user's Bob Shop account and select Shipping Settings under the Seller Tools section. Sellers can choose from a list of predefined package types given on the official website for each item to make shipping faster and easier:
3. Freight and rebates
Sellers are required to pay for each shipment based on the weight and dimensions provided at the time of booking the shipment. Sellers are therefore advised to take into account the shipping costs of their products when pricing their products on the platform and all costs are billed directly to the seller's account. This rate applies to shipments within South Africa and if the weight or dimensions provided by the Seller differ from the actual dimensions of the parcel being shipped, the Platform will charge the Seller's account with the appropriate fees. Sellers will receive a one shipment discount if the shipment is shipped within the specified processing time.
Logistics charges range from R30 to R955 depending on the weight of the product, as shown below:
Platform fees:
Listing an item on Bob Shop is free, and sellers only pay a commission (success fee) for sales orders as well as a final order fee, and have to pay for optional enhancements.
1. Sales commission is charged at different rates depending on the product:
2. Final Order Fee: The Final Order Value Fee is charged at 75% (excluding VAT) for the difference between the sales value of the goods and the Final Order Value (including shipping, insurance and any other payments made by the Buyer).
3. Enhancement Fee: Enhancements help Sellers increase their visibility on Bob Shop to better promote their items. Enhancement fees are charged regardless of whether the item is for sale or not. Different enhancement fees apply depending on whether the item is listed for sale (in the form of an auction or Buy It Now).
The details of the enhancement fees are set out below:
How to pay:
Bidorbuy operates a payment system as an optional add-on service for users to expedite the receipt of payments between buyers and sellers and to assist sellers in reconciling payments received from buyers. The payment service is called BobPay and includes payment by credit card and electronic transfer. Many smaller sellers are unable to qualify for a credit card merchant account on their own and therefore have the option of using the built-in Bidorbuy payment system.
Related information:
Bob Shop Help Center: visit
Bob Shop Logistics Setup Instructional Video: visit
Bob Shop seller rating rules: rating rules
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. How do I list my products?
The platform has product creation requirements and you can list products according to the requirements.
2. Do sellers have to participate in the auction for their products?
It is not required, and you can choose whether to auction it or buy it outright.
3. How do I promote my products?
Enhanced listings help you promote your products by increasing their visibility on Bob Shop, and different enhancement services can be selected as required.
4. Who is responsible for delivery?
One can take advantage of the many shipping options offered by Bob Shop.
5. How do I get paid?
Once a shopper deposits money into the seller's Bob Shop account, the seller can ship the goods and then either leave the money in the seller's Bob Shop account or transfer it to the merchant's bank account via a payment request.
Function Highlights
Sellers only pay a commission fee when the item is sold
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