Know the person. Check the item.
Afër helps you contact people nearby. No profile signal guarantees a risk-free purchase.
Fewer unwanted messages
A confirmed email address is required to contact a seller. A buyer first sends one request and waits for a reply. New conversations and messages have limits. You can block or report a user.
Response time
The typical response time is the median of a seller's first replies. We show it only after at least 10 valid conversations in the last 90 days.
Ratings with a clear basis
Ratings are tied to a conversation and an outcome confirmed by both people. A listing marked “sold” is not proof of a verified transaction.
Before you buy
- Meet in a public place and inspect the item.
- Do not share sign-in codes or links, passwords, or card details in chat.
- Do not pay through links sent by people you do not know.
- A confirmed email proves access to that address, not identity or ownership of the item.
- Report suspicious listings and users.