ikman.lk is a leading advertisement website. Its users are mainly from Sri Lanka, and the website is available in English, Sinhala and Tamil languages. It launched in 2012. It is one of the most visiting websites in Sri Lanka. However, its ownership is based in Sweden while customer service is managed by Sri Lankan locals. The name "ikman" is a Sinhala word of "ඉක්මන්" which means immediately, fast or quick.
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| ikman.lk : Reviewed & Analyzed |
The ikman.lk website can view and access by anyone without registration. But, users should register and pay in order to advertise at the site. Advertisements would manually screen before they appear to public, and screening is not applicable for trusted vendors.
ikman is a good online for house rent (real-estate related land & property), vehicle and electronic items and other categories. However, most users searched for used or second hand items. Brand new electronic items, particularly smartphones are not getting much demand as per feedback from many and leading mobile phone shops, vendors, and retailers.
Police notice creates a question for purchasing used items via online. Police said public should vigilant as they caught many cases that stolen and sold via online, especially mobile phones, jewelry and other items. When buy from online, it is good to obtain a copy of NIC and mobile phone number of seller. Also, people can check smartphone status whether it has been stolen. Many stolen mobile phones’ IMEI numbers registered at a website of Sri Lankan police. The website is www.ineed.police.lk. However, there is no way to other items. Note: Police did not say that which and how many online have been identified for selling stolen mobile phones.
ikman is ideal for real-estate related land, property and house rental, and of course for used vehicles, especially for cars. Analysis suggests that it would not ideal for mobile phone purchasing. The reasons are as follows:
- All island-wide phones are not listed.
- Branded smartphone companies are not showcase here.
- Popular mobile phone shops are not list here.
- There is no price controlling system.
- Mobile phone prices at ikman are fake / wrong price. They put low price to attract customers, and then increase during real-time business.
- Used phones are not trustworthy, and have some issues such as stolen and warranty problem.
- ikman will not take responsibility as it a vendor platform, not consumer – buyer interaction.
Suggestion to buy and not to buy at ikman.lk
| Buy | Not to Buy |
| Land | Mobile Phone |
| House | Electronic items |
| House rent | Jewelry |
| Vehicle | Used items |