FAQ
How the market works, in plain language.
How does ranking work?
A product's position is driven by its confirmed cumulative bid total. More confirmed bid volume means a higher rank within its category.
How much does it cost to list?
A new product requires a minimum $5 starting bid. There is no free listing tier in the MVP.
How much can I bid on an existing product?
Existing products accept bids starting at $1. Each confirmed bid is added to that product's cumulative total.
Are bids refundable?
No. Bids are one-time and non-refundable. The checkout flow should make this clear before payment.
What does the click count mean?
Product outbound links pass through Ai-Bid so we can count visits delivered from the market. The running click count is displayed publicly as an ROI signal.
When does a bid affect ranking?
Only after the payment webhook is verified and reconciled by the server. A browser redirect or client-side success state cannot make a bid live by itself.
Can I report a product?
Yes. Ai-Bid is designed to support reactive moderation. Reported listings can be reviewed and removed when they violate the rules.