No-Show Protection
If they don't show, you don't eat the cost
Every appointment is confirmed and verified before it goes live. In the rare case of a genuine no-show, submit timestamped proof that you were at the address at the scheduled time and — once verified — we credit you a free appointment. You're protected.
How the guarantee works
Three steps to your credit
Submit proof
A timestamped photo or video showing you were at the correct address at the appointment time.
We review in 2–5 business days
Our team verifies the no-show with due diligence.
Get a free appointment
Verified no-shows are credited one appointment free of charge.
The fine print, in full
Eligibility & rules
This mirrors Section 6 of our Terms of Service. If a homeowner is a genuine no-show, you may request an account credit under the following terms.
Eligibility
Credit-backs are issued only for verified homeowner no-shows supported by valid proof. A “no-show” means the homeowner failed to be present for the confirmed appointment at the scheduled address, date, and time.
When you may request
The “Request Credit Back” option becomes available only after the scheduled appointment time has passed for an appointment you own. Requests cannot be submitted before the appointment time.
Required proof
You must submit timestamped proof — a photo or video — that demonstrates you were at the correct address at the correct appointment date and time. Proof lacking a verifiable timestamp, or that does not establish your presence at the correct location and time, will be rejected.
Review
After you submit, our team reviews the request and performs due diligence over 2 to 5 business days. Verification is at BuyerBids’s reasonable discretion based on the proof and records.
Outcome
If we verify the no-show, we issue you a credit of one (1) appointment free of charge. The credit is applied to your account and automatically applies to your next appointment purchase (your next Buy-It-Now or won bid), reducing that charge to $0. Credits have no cash value, are non-transferable, and may not be redeemed, exchanged, or withdrawn for money.
Required attestations
When submitting a request, you must attest that:
- You did not contact the homeowner to reconfirm or reschedule the appointment before the appointment day and time.
- You arrived on time for the appointment.
Submitting a false attestation is a violation of our Terms.
When credits are not issued
Exclusions
Abuse of the credit-back program — including fabricated proof, false attestations, or repeated bad-faith requests — may result in denial, forfeiture of credits, and suspension or termination of your account.
Bid with confidence
Browse live, verified appointments — every one backed by the No-Show Credit Guarantee.
This page summarizes Section 6 of the Terms of Service. In the event of any conflict, the Terms of Service control.
