Instant Buyback vs Consignment: Which Option to Choose?

When you sell on Pixbounce, two options are available: instant buyback and consignment. Each has its advantages depending on your situation.

Instant buyback is the simplest solution. Pixbounce buys your device directly and pays within 48h. Fixed, guaranteed price. Represents about 70-80% of the consignment price.

Consignment means your device is listed for sale on our marketplace. Pixbounce handles everything: professional photos, description, customer service, warranty, shipping. You're paid when it sells. Typically earns 15-30% more, average sale time 2-4 weeks.

Choose instant buyback if: you're funding an imminent purchase, your device risks losing value quickly, or you prefer simplicity.

Choose consignment if: you're not in a hurry, your device is high-end (Leica, MacBook Pro Max, DJI Inspire), or it's rare/collector's.

In concrete figures: a Canon EOS R5 in excellent condition: £1,950 instant vs £2,250-2,500 consignment. A MacBook Pro 14" M4 Pro: £1,700 instant vs £2,000-2,150 consignment. A DJI Mavic 3 Pro: £1,560 instant vs £1,820-2,080 consignment. A Nikon Z8 + 24-70 f/2.8: £3,040 instant vs £3,470-3,900 consignment.

Fees and commissions are transparent. Instant buyback: no fees. Consignment: 15-20% commission on final sale price.

An important consideration: the warranty offered to the buyer. In consignment, your device is sold with a 12-month warranty and 14-day return right — advantages you can't offer as a private seller.

The complete process: submit your device, receive an instant estimate, then a dual proposal within 4h: instant buyback price AND consignment estimate. You choose.

Some Pixbounce statistics: 65% of sellers choose instant buyback, 35% consignment. Average consignment sale time: 18 days for cameras, 12 days for MacBooks, 21 days for drones. 92% sell within 60 days.

In summary: instant buyback guarantees speed and simplicity. Consignment earns more but requires patience. Both options are secure and risk-free.