Complete Buyer's Guide to Live Shopping
Everything buyers need to know about watching live streams, bidding, buying, and getting the best deals on WeaponDepot.
Finding Live Streams
Navigate to the Live page from the main navigation to see all currently active streams. Each stream card shows the seller's name, stream title, category, viewer count, and a live preview. Red 'LIVE' badges indicate streams that are currently broadcasting. You can also find upcoming streams on the Schedule page, which shows planned broadcasts organized by date and time. Follow sellers and creators whose streams interest you — you will receive notifications when they go live or schedule new streams. Browse by category to find streams featuring the types of products you are looking for.
Watching a Stream
Click any live stream to enter the viewer experience. You will see the video feed, a live chat panel, and the product queue showing what is currently being auctioned and what is coming up next. Use the chat to interact with the seller and other viewers — ask questions about products, request specific items, or just enjoy the community atmosphere. React to exciting moments using the floating reaction buttons (fire, heart, trophy). The stream page is designed to give you all the information you need without leaving: current item details, pricing, bid history, and one-tap purchasing controls.
Buying Fixed-Price Items in Streams
Not all items in a live stream are auctioned — sellers can also feature fixed-price items with a 'Buy Now' button. When a fixed-price item is activated, you will see the price and a Buy Now button in the product overlay. Click Buy Now to instantly add the item to your cart and proceed to checkout. Fixed-price items during live streams are first-come, first-served, so act quickly on popular items. Some sellers offer stream-exclusive pricing that is lower than their regular listing prices, making live shopping a great way to find deals.
Payment and Checkout After Winning
After winning an auction or clicking Buy Now, complete your purchase through the standard WeaponDepot checkout process. Select your payment method (credit card via Stripe, or ACH/digital wallet via BitRail), provide your shipping address, and for firearms purchases, select your FFL dealer for transfer. A 2.5% platform fee is included in the total. If you won multiple items from the same seller during a stream, they are combined into a single order for convenient checkout and reduced shipping costs. Complete payment promptly to ensure fast processing and shipping.