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Yebirr Bid Blog
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Ethiopia's Car Market in 2026: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know Right Now
Ethiopia's car market has been transformed by the ICE import ban and a surge in electric vehicles. Here's a complete 2026 guide to prices, best buys, and how to get the best deal — including at auction.
Ethiopia Real Estate 2026: Where to Buy, What to Pay, and Why Foreigners Are Finally Entering the Market
Addis Ababa property prices, neighborhood breakdowns, the new foreign ownership law (Proclamation 1388/2025), and whether 2026 is the right time to buy or sell real estate in Ethiopia.
How to Bid Online in Ethiopia for the First Time — Complete 2026 Guide
A complete step-by-step guide to placing your first bid on Yebirr — Ethiopia's first verified online auction platform. Covers registration, wallet funding via Chapa, bidding strategy, and what happens when you win.
Is Online Auction Safe in Ethiopia? The Honest Answer (and How Yebirr Solves Every Risk)
Online fraud is a real problem in Ethiopia — the country ranked 102nd out of 112 nations in the 2025 Global Fraud Index. Here's an honest breakdown of the risks in Ethiopian online marketplaces, and exactly how Yebirr's verification, escrow, and Telegram system eliminates them.
How to Sell Your Item at Auction in Ethiopia and Get the Best Price — Seller's Guide 2026
Tired of lowball Jiji messages and no-show buyers? Here's the complete seller's guide to listing on Yebirr — including how to price, what to photograph, how runner verification works, and proven strategies to maximize your final auction price.