How Fylo works
Fylo structures and facilitates the transaction. We do not currently hold or process the purchase payment.
Buying
1Browse
Look through structured listings with proper photos and clear condition detail.
2Reserve
Reserve the item so the seller knows you're serious. Nothing is paid on Fylo.
3Meet
We help coordinate a handover time and a sensible meeting place.
4Inspect
Check the item in person against what the listing said.
5Pay the seller directly
If you're happy, pay the seller using whatever you both agree on.
6Confirm handover
Let us know the trade is done so we can close the reservation.
Selling
1Submit item
Fill in the listing form with photos, condition and what's included.
2Fylo reviews the listing
We check the submission and come back to you if something's missing.
3Listing goes live
Your item appears in Browse with its condition and location.
4Buyer reserves
You'll hear from us with the buyer's handover details.
5Arrange handover
Agree a time and a suitable place.
6Confirm cleared payment
Check the money is actually in your account. Not just a screenshot.
7Hand over the item
Trade completed.
What Fylo does and doesn't do
- We structure listings and review the information sellers submit.
- We coordinate the reservation and the handover between the two people involved.
- We do not process payments, hold funds or offer escrow.
- We do not currently provide professional authentication or courier delivery.