Battery Marketplace Auctions — Starting Bids, Duration & Winning

Fixed prices work for known SKUs. Auctions price discovery for mixed salvage — crates of damaged scooters, unknown portable e-waste, or depleted fleet lots where neither side knows fair market value upfront.

Auction mechanics

• Set starting bid and duration (3, 5, 7, or 14 days)
• Live countdown on listing cards
• Winning bid + 2.5% PassCell surcharge for buyers on verified lanes
• 5% seller listing fee deducted from final payout

When auctions beat fixed price

Use auctions when multiple recyclers compete for the same geography, or when condition variance is high. Use fixed price when you have repeat buyers at known rates.