Auctions
Some tickets are sold by auction — usually scarcity tiers (front row, VIP, last few). You bid, you may need a deposit, and if you win you have a fixed window to pay the balance.
How auctions work
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Place a bid
Tap the auction listing, enter your bid above the current minimum, confirm. Some auctions require a deposit (typically 10–20% of your bid) which is held against your wallet or card. - 2
Snipe protection
If a bid lands in the last 5 minutes, the auction extends by 5 minutes. This prevents last-second sniping. Auctions can run a bit long when bidding heats up. - 3
Win
When the auction closes and you're the highest bidder, you have 30 minutes to complete payment. Your deposit is applied as part of the total. - 4
Lose
If you didn't win, your deposit (if any) is released back to your wallet automatically — usually within seconds of the auction closing.
💰 Money implications
The 30-minute payment window is strict. If you don't pay within it, your deposit is forfeited (compensates the organizer for the lost sale opportunity) and the ticket goes to the next bidder. Set a reminder when you're a high bidder.
Increment rules
Each bid must beat the current high by a minimum increment, set by the organizer (typically KES 100 or 5%, whichever is more). The required minimum shows on the bid form.
Withdrawing a bid
You can't retract a bid once placed. If you change your mind, the only way out is to let someone outbid you (most likely) or, if you win, to forfeit the deposit by not paying within the window.
