About FrothMonkey
Your local online auction marketplace, built for Squamish
How Auctions Work
FrothMonkey makes buying and selling simple, fair, and exciting.
For Buyers
- •Browse active auctions and place bids in real-time
- •Receive instant notifications when you're outbid
- •Win items at fair market prices determined by true demand
- •Arrange pickup or delivery directly with the seller after winning
For Sellers
- •List items for free - no listing fees or hidden costs
- •Set a starting price and optional reserve price
- •Choose when your auction ends, time and date
- •Add a "Buy Now" price for an immediate sale
- •Track bids in real-time and communicate with the winner
Anti-Sniping Protection
We protect both buyers and sellers from last-second bidding tactics.
How It Works
When a bid is placed in the final 5 minutes of an auction, we automatically extend the auction by 5 more minutes.
This ensures that all interested buyers have a fair chance to respond to new bids, and auctions end at true market value—not because someone waited until the last second.
The auction only ends when there are no new bids in the final 5 minutes.
Why This Matters
Traditional online auctions can be won by "snipers" who place bids in the final seconds, giving no one else time to respond. Our anti-sniping system ensures fair competition and better prices for sellers while giving buyers confidence they won't lose to a last-second bid.
Free Listings & Fair Pricing
Completely Free to List
Unlike other platforms, we charge zero listing fees. Create as many listings as you want without paying a cent.
- ✓No insertion fees
- ✓No subscription required
- ✓No hidden costs
- ✓No final value fees
Market-Driven Fair Pricing
Auctions naturally find the fair market price through competitive bidding. No haggling, no price negotiations - just transparent, competitive pricing.
Reserve Prices (Buyers)
Set a minimum price you're willing to accept. If bidding doesn't reach your reserve, you're not obligated to sell. Note: If your listing doesn't reach your reserve price, you have the option to reach out to the highest bidder to negotiate, or reslit and start the auction again.
Buy Now Option
Want to sell faster? Add a "Buy Now" price that lets buyers purchase immediately without waiting for the auction to end. Note: Once a listing reaches the Reserve Price, the Buy Now option is no longer available.
Built for Squamish
FrothMonkey is exclusively serving the Squamish community, connecting local buyers and sellers for convenient, face-to-face transactions.
Why Local Matters
- •No shipping costs or delays
- •Inspect items in person before purchasing
- •Support your local community
- •Easy pickup and drop-off arrangements
- •Build trust with local buyers and sellers
Ready to Get Started?
Join the FrothMonkey community today. Start bidding on great deals or list your items for free.