Finding Battery Stock
The marketplace is publicly accessible at
/marketplace/listings. You can browse listings without an account, but you need to be signed in to make an offer or complete a purchase.Filtering the Marketplace
Use the filters to narrow results by:
- Chemistry — lithium-ion (NMC, LFP, NCA, LCO), lithium metal, lead-acid, NiMH
- Format — Pack, Module, or Cell
- Condition — new, functional, degraded, damaged
- Location — filter by proximity to your site or region
- Quantity — find batches that match your volume requirements
Reading a Listing
Each listing shows the battery's technical specifications, condition declaration, and compliance documents (where provided). Before making an offer, review:
- Specs — chemistry, format, weight, state of health (SOH), voltage, year manufactured, original application
- Condition declaration — the supplier's statement of physical and functional state, including any known damage or faults
- Compliance documents — SDS and UN38.3 test reports where applicable
- Collection schedule — the days and hours the supplier can accommodate a pickup
- Pricing mode — whether the listing has a fixed price (Buy Now) or is open to negotiation
Buying at a Fixed Price
Fixed-price listings show a Buy Now button. Clicking it creates a deal immediately at the supplier's listed price — no offer or negotiation is required.
You will be taken to the deal workspace, where you proceed to sign the deal agreement and submit payment. The supplier is notified and the deal moves forward from there.
Buy Now is the fastest path to completing a purchase. Use it when the price is fair and you do not need to negotiate terms.
Making an Offer
Negotiated listings show a Make Offer button. Use this to open a conversation with the supplier and propose your terms.
When submitting an offer, you provide:
- Your offer price (per unit or total)
- Quantity you want to purchase
- An optional message to the supplier explaining your use case, timeline, or any questions
The Counter-Offer Process
The supplier can respond in three ways:
- Accept — your offer terms are agreed and a deal is created immediately
- Counter — the supplier proposes different terms (price, quantity, or conditions); you can then accept or counter again
- Decline — the offer is closed; you can submit a revised offer or move on
There is no limit to the number of counter-offers, but unresolved offers expire after 14 days without activity.
After Acceptance
Once your offer is accepted, a deal is created. You move into the shared deal workspace to complete the transaction.
The Deal Workspace
The deal workspace is where everything happens after an offer is accepted. From here you:
- Review and sign the deal agreement
- Submit payment
- Coordinate collection with the supplier
- Confirm the deal is complete once you have taken delivery
Both parties see the same workspace. Use the messaging thread to communicate with the supplier about collection logistics, timing, or any questions.
See Deal Lifecycle for a step-by-step explanation of each stage.
Coordinating Collection
Once payment is confirmed, you need to arrange a collection date with the supplier. The listing's collection schedule shows which days and hours the supplier is available. Propose a specific slot from within those windows — the supplier confirms or suggests an alternative.
Check the listing details for site-specific requirements:
- Forklift access — stated in the listing; ensure your carrier has the right equipment
- Loading constraints — bay height, weight limits, or access restrictions noted in the listing description
- Collection address — may differ from the supplier's registered business address
A failed collection (arriving outside agreed hours or with the wrong equipment) delays the deal and may need to be rescheduled. Contact the supplier through the workspace as soon as possible if your plans change.
Payment Methods
Payment is submitted from the deal workspace after signing the agreement. Supported payment methods are shown at checkout and vary by region. Common options include card and bank transfer.
Card payments typically clear quickly. Bank transfers may take 1–3 business days to process — the deal will show a pending status during this window and advance automatically once payment clears.
See Payments and Payouts for more detail on how payment processing works.
Viewing Your Deals
All active and completed deals are accessible from your dashboard under the Deals section. Each deal shows its current step, the counterparty, and the listing reference.
Cancellation
You can cancel a deal before collection takes place by contacting the support team. If payment has already been made, refund handling depends on the stage the deal has reached. The platform does not process refunds automatically — contact support with your deal reference number.