How AppointmentTrader Works for Customers

Hard-to-Get Reservations & Appointments are no longer Hard-to-Get

AppointmentTrader works similar to other marketplaces like eBay or Etsy — just specialized for time slots. You can instantly buy someone else’s confirmed reservation, or create a reward (bid) for someone to secure one on your behalf. Whether it’s a restaurant table, DMV appointment, doctor’s visit, or tee time, we make it happen.

Claim someone else’s reservation — and show up with confidence.

Transfer into your name — optional, for full peace of mind (small fee applies).

Stay private — avoid venues spamming you with marketing after your visit.

Choose trusted sellers — with visible track records & low refund rates.

Bid for unavailable slots — offer a reward & let insiders secure it for you.

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Your Benefits

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Book Impossible Spots

Access reservations & appointments that appear fully booked — thanks to our insider network.

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Stay Private

Keep your identity private and avoid spam by using the original reservation name.

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Trusted Sellers

Every seller is rated based on refund rate — choose those with proven track records.

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Create Bids

If no listing exists, post a bid & our trusted insiders will compete to secure it for you.

🎯 How the Bid Process Works

If no one has listed the appointment you want, simply create a bid — a reward that attracts our network of insiders to secure it for you. These insiders use their connections, knowledge, and timing to make it happen.

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Let’s say Peter has a great morning and decides to take his three friends to Nobu Malibu at 6 PM the same day.

He checks the restaurant’s website and sees that no reservations are available. He then looks at the Nobu Malibu page on AppointmentTrader, but finds that there are no user postings either.

That’s where the community-driven bid process comes in.

Peter can place a bid on AppointmentTrader, which serves as a reward for any community member who chooses to work on securing the reservation. AT then notifies experienced users who may be able to help.

Step-by-Step Process
1.) Setting a Reward (Bid)
🔹 AppointmentTrader uses historical data to recommend a reasonable reward amount for securing a reservation—let’s say $100.
🔹 Peter really wants to go, so he increases the bid (or reward) to $200.
🔹 At this stage, the reservation does not exist yet.

2.) A Community User Pick Up the Bid
🔹 🏝️ @DistinguishedTree58, an experienced AT user, has subscribed to notifications for new bids.
🔹 Since 🏝️ @DistinguishedTree58 has a strong track record of successfully securing reservations and low refund requests, they receive a notification about Peter’s bid.
🔹 🏝️ @DistinguishedTree58 accepts the bid, meaning they will now work on securing the reservation.

3.) Finding the Reservation
🔹 🏝️ @DistinguishedTree58 now uses their connections at Nobu Malibu or calls the restaurant to secure the table.
🔹 If they successfully get the 6 PM table for four, Peter receives a confirmation that the reservation has been secured.
🔹 If 🏝️ @DistinguishedTree58 fails to secure the reservation, the bid is returned to the pool so another user can try.

4.) Payment & Protection
🔹 Once the reservation is secured, 🏝️ @DistinguishedTree58 receives the $200 reward which is credited to 🏝️ @DistinguishedTree58’s AT balance, where users manage their own funds and can withdraw via available payout options such as bank transfer, PayPal, or Zelle.
🔹 Peter can now enjoy the dinner with his friends at Nobu Malibu!
🔹 As with all transactions on AT, disputes and no-show fees are handled through the platform's community-driven resolution system. Users with a strong track record are incentivized to fulfill bids successfully, and community members can report issues to maintain trust in the marketplace.

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Signing up is fast and free — you can book your first appointment in minutes.

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