How to Make Gift Purchase Offers in Telegram
Buy rare gifts and collectibles directly from other users. Place purchase offers using Stars or TON with guaranteed Telegram escrow protection against scams.
Spotting a rare limited-edition gift or upgraded collectible in another user's profile showcase no longer requires informal OTC negotiations in private chat or navigating third-party marketplaces. Telegram allows you to submit direct purchase offers in Telegram Stars or TON. Telegram holds the funds in secure cryptographic escrow: if the owner accepts your offer, the gift transfers instantly to your inventory and the seller receives payout; if declined or expired, your escrowed funds return 100% to your balance.
Telegram Escrow Protection
Funds are locked securely in Telegram escrow until the seller explicitly accepts. Neither party can be scammed or receive forged assets.
Dual Currency Support
Bid using Telegram Stars for seamless in-app payment, or offer Toncoin (TON) for large-scale collectible acquisitions settled on-chain.
Instant Asset Settlement
Upon seller approval, ownership attributes update immediately. The gift appears in your personal profile showcase and can be exported as a TON NFT.
Peer-to-Peer Gift Offer Sandbox
Select currency, draft an offer for Mystic Dragon #42, and observe escrow settlement.
Technical Protocol: MTProto Gift Offer & Escrow Settlement RPC
Gift purchase offers operate under Telegram's payments RPC layer. The buyer initiates an offer via payments.sendGiftOffer. The system creates a stateful escrow agreement holding the designated Stars or Toncoin until the recipient calls payments.acceptGiftOffer.
Platform Step-by-Step Instructions
person_search Step 1: Browse Profile Gifts
- Open the profile of the user owning the collectible you want.
- Switch to their Gifts tab to view displayed items.
- Tap the specific collectible card to open the detail viewer.
- Tap Offer to Buy (or the plus "+" icon).
savings Step 2: Choose Currency & Lock Escrow
- Select whether to pay in Telegram Stars or TON.
- Type your offer amount and review platform network fees.
- Tap Confirm & Lock Offer.
- The seller receives a private offer message with one-tap Accept and Decline buttons.
done_all Step 3: Resolution & Ownership
- If the seller accepts, the gift transfers to your profile immediately.
- If the seller declines or ignores the offer for 72 hours, escrow dissolves and 100% of your funds return.
- You can also manually withdraw your offer under Settings > My Offers.
- Export your new collectible to non-custodial wallets on Tonkeeper anytime.
Feature Matrix: Direct In-App Offers vs Third-Party Marketplaces
| Trading Factor | Native Telegram Purchase Offers | Third-Party NFT Marketplaces (Getgems) |
|---|---|---|
| Scam & Intercept Risk | Zero (Cryptographic Telegram escrow) | Medium (Phishing links & fake contracts) |
| Payment Currencies | Stars and Toncoin (TON) | TON, NOT, or USDT only |
| Platform Fees | Low protocol fee (absorbed on acceptance) | Marketplace commission (2.5%~5%) + gas |
| Wallet Setup Required | None for Stars (Optional TON wallet) | Mandatory non-custodial TON wallet |
| Instant Delivery | Immediate in-app inventory sync | Requires on-chain blockchain block time |
