How BOOM works
BOOM is where people buy and sell used and clearance items below market price — and always know exactly what they're saving. We hold the money in the middle, so neither side has to trust a stranger.
Buying
- Find something below market. Every listing shows the market price next to the seller's asking price, with the naira and percentage you save. Filter by category, location, condition and price.
- Pay into BOOM, not the seller. Your payment is held by BOOM — the seller can see it's there, but can't touch it yet.
- Get the item and check it. Collect in person or have it dispatched. You have the item in hand before any money moves.
- Confirm, and the seller gets paid. Tap confirm and we release the funds. If you don't act, we auto-release 3 days after delivery. Something wrong? Open a dispute instead of confirming.
Selling
- List in a couple of minutes. Add photos, pick a category, set the market price and your asking price. BOOM works out the savings badge buyers see. Listing is free.
- Optional: add a clearance countdown. Price to move fast and set a timer. When it hits zero the listing locks automatically — no haggling past the deadline.
- Buyer pays, you ship. You're notified the moment funds are secured with BOOM. Hand over or dispatch the item.
- Get paid to your bank. Once the buyer confirms (or the 3-day window passes), we pay you out, minus a 7% commission. Your rating goes up with every good sale.
The money side, plainly
- Held, not spent. Buyer funds sit with BOOM's payment partner between payment and release — not in a seller's pocket and not in general company funds.
- Commission only on a completed sale. 7% of the item price, taken at payout. No listing fees, no monthly fees.
- Ratings are earned. Every seller score is built from real buyer reviews on completed orders, shown before you buy.
- Disputes go to BOOM. If an item isn't as described, raise a dispute before confirming and our team reviews the evidence from both sides.