Local Pickup Auctions for eBay vs Vimbo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Local Pickup Auctions for eBay
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Find local eBay auctions you can pick up yourself. Local Pickup for eBay searches all categories around your ZIP code at once and shows pickup-only items first: furniture, bikes, tools, garden equipment, appliances, electronics and other bulky or heavy stuff that sellers don't want to ship. Fewer bidders, lower prices, real bargains near you. No search term needed. Choose your country, enter your ZIP code or tap the location icon, set a radius of 20 or 40 miles and browse what's for sale in your area. WHY PICKUP-ONLY AUCTIONS? - Fewer bidders: most buyers filter for shipping, so local pickup items often end with no or very few bids - No shipping costs and no waiting for a parcel: pick it up the same day - Bulky, heavy and unusual items you rarely see in a normal search - Buying used and secondhand locally saves money and is good for the environment - Your money stays in your community and supports local sellers FEATURES - Searches all categories in your area at once, optionally with a keyword - Results appear while the search is still running - Pickup-only items first, clearly marked, then items with pickup or shipping - Sort by ending soonest, distance, price or condition - Badges at a glance: "No bids", "New" listing, ending time, shipping costs - Use my location: fills in your ZIP code automatically (approximate location, never stored) - Watchlist: press and hold an item to watch it and get a reminder shortly before the auction ends - Watchlist page with refreshed prices and bids - Share an auction with a friend or copy the link - Recent searches as one-tap shortcuts - "Find more results" when nothing turns up: wider radius, longer time frame, without keyword - Filters for radius, ending time, seller type (private or business), condition (new or used) and minimum number of bids - Dark mode, landscape and VoiceOver support WHAT CAN YOU FIND? Sofas, tables, wardrobes, washers and fridges, TVs, bikes, lawn mowers, yard and garden tools, building materials, musical instruments, collectibles, antiques and household goods. In short: everything that is too big or too heavy to ship well, often from garage sales, moves and estate clear-outs. SUPPORTED EBAY MARKETPLACES United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Belgium, Italy and Spain. GOOD TO KNOW - Tapping an item opens it on eBay (app or website), where you bid and arrange pickup with the seller. - This app is not a sniping tool and does not place bids for you. - Local Pickup for eBay is an independent app and is not affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by eBay Inc. As an eBay Partner Network affiliate we may earn a commission when you buy via links in this app. The price for you stays the same.
Vimbo
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Vimbo is the modern Swiss marketplace for special products. Discover deals from verified sellers, buy instantly, or grab your bargain in a live auction. Publish your listing in seconds: take a photo of your product and Vimbo automatically suggests the title, price, category and description. You review quickly, adjust and publish. Done. Whether you're browsing or growing your shop โ Vimbo makes trading simple, fast and reliable. Download Vimbo now and become part of the Vimbo family.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Vimbo at none against Local Pickup Auctions for eBay's shown. Vimbo also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Local Pickup Auctions for eBay ships an update every 3 months, Vimbo every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Local Pickup Auctions for eBay | Vimbo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 9 days โ better |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Sonke Gissel | Ivan Karacic |
In-app purchases
Local Pickup Auctions for eBay
No in-app purchases
Vimbo
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Local Pickup Auctions for eBay free?
Is Vimbo free?
Do Local Pickup Auctions for eBay or Vimbo have ads?
Which is updated more often, Local Pickup Auctions for eBay or Vimbo?
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