Understanding Discount Tiers: A Buyer's Guide to Presello

How Discount Tiers Work

Presello uses a fixed discount tier system rather than dynamic pricing. When you browse a project on Presello, you will see a set of tier cards, each representing a specific percentage discount off the reference price.

Tiers are available in 5% increments: 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, and so on up to 95%. Not every tier will have listings available for every project. A tier only appears as available if at least one seller has listed tokens at that discount level.

The price you pay is calculated simply: reference price minus the discount percentage. If a token's reference price is $1.00 and you buy at the 20% tier, you pay $0.80 per token. At the 40% tier, you pay $0.60. The math is always straightforward and transparent.

This fixed tier system means there is no price negotiation, no bid-ask spread, and no price manipulation. The discount percentage is the product. It is displayed as the largest number on every listing card because it represents the core value proposition of buying on Presello.

Reading the Tier Cards

Each tier card on a project page displays several key pieces of information:

The discount percentage is the most prominent element. This tells you exactly how much below the reference price you will pay.

The price per token shows the dollar amount you will pay for each token at this tier, calculated from the reference price and discount.

Queue depth shows how many tokens are available at this tier. A deeper queue means more availability and a higher likelihood that your purchase will be filled immediately.

Number of sellers shows how many individual sellers have listings at this tier. This gives you a sense of market depth.

Together, these data points let you make an informed decision about which tier offers the best combination of discount depth and availability for your needs.

Shallow vs Deep Discounts

When choosing a tier, you are balancing two factors: how much discount you want and whether tokens are available at that level.

Shallow discounts (5-15% off) are closer to the reference price. These tiers often have more sellers because the discount is small enough that many holders are willing to accept it. For buyers, shallow discounts offer smaller savings but typically higher availability.

Mid-range discounts (20-40% off) represent significant savings and are often the most active tiers on the platform. Sellers at these levels are motivated to sell but not distressed, and buyers get meaningful discounts.

Deep discounts (45-70% off) offer substantial savings but are less common. Sellers at these levels are typically motivated by specific circumstances: they need liquidity urgently, they want to exit a position completely, or they have reassessed the project's risk.

Very deep discounts (75-95% off) are rare and should be approached with extra caution. While the savings are dramatic, the fact that a seller is willing to accept such a steep discount may signal concerns about the project. Always check the risk rating and do your own research.

Queue Depth Strategy

Queue depth is one of the most useful data points for buyers. Here is how to interpret it:

A tier with a large queue depth means many tokens are available. Your purchase is likely to be filled immediately, and there is plenty of supply at that price level.

A tier with zero queue depth means no sellers are currently listing at that discount. You cannot purchase at this tier until a seller lists tokens there.

A tier where the queue depth is declining over time suggests strong buyer demand at that price level. Sellers are being filled quickly, which may mean the tier will become unavailable if demand continues.

On the buyer side, you do not need to worry about queue position. As a buyer, your purchase is processed immediately against the front of the seller queue. There is no buyer queue or waiting period. If tokens are available at your chosen tier, you can buy them right now.

The only scenario where a buyer might not get filled is if the available quantity at the tier is less than their desired purchase amount. In that case, the platform will fill as much as possible from the available supply and show the buyer exactly how many tokens they can get.

Making Your Purchase

Once you have chosen your tier, the purchase process is straightforward:

Select the tier and enter the quantity you want to buy. The platform shows you the total cost including the platform fee.

Review the buyer disclaimer. This acknowledges that all purchases are at your own risk and that Presello does not guarantee any project's success or token value.

Choose your payment method: card payment via Guardarian or direct USDT transfer. Card payments are processed through a regulated payment provider and support major credit and debit cards.

Confirm the purchase. The FIFO queue processes your order, and your tokens are credited to your vault balance.

From there, you can withdraw your tokens to your wallet at any time, or hold them in the vault until you are ready. The vault is secured by an audited smart contract, and your token balance is visible in your dashboard.

After a successful purchase, you can share the deal on social media. Each confirmed purchase generates a shareable card showing the token, discount, and savings amount, with a referral link back to the project page.