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# Purchase a Dataset

## Browse

Find datasets on the Explore page at [datalab.portexai.com](https://datalab.portexai.com). Use the Datasets tab or filter by modality, size, price range, or domain.

## Dataset Detail Page

Click a listing card to view details. The Card tab shows the dataset description, key facts (temporal coverage, rows, file size, sources), and provenance. The Schema tab shows column names, types, and descriptions. The License tab shows the PSDLA terms.

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## Buy Now

Click "Buy Now" to purchase at the listed price. The checkout modal shows the data purchase price, any service fee, and the total.

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Select a payment method:

* USDC on Base Chain (via Coinbase Wallet, MetaMask, or another EVM wallet)
* Stripe (credit/debit, ACH)

After payment confirmation, you can download the dataset immediately.

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## Place a Bid

For listings that accept bids, click "Place Bid." Enter your bid amount (must meet or exceed the minimum bid) and an optional expiration date.

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All bids are sealed (only the seller sees them) and binding. Bids cannot be cancelled after submission.

If the seller accepts your bid, you will see it in your Data Studio under Bids with an "Accepted" status and an "Issue Payment" button.

## Downloads

Purchased datasets are available in the Data Studio under Purchases & Downloads.

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