There is no single best place to buy a Telegram channel; it depends on whether you want an audience, an old creation year or a name. Payment protection also differs: some marketplaces hold funds in escrow, while direct sellers ask for payment first and rely on their public reputation.
Disclosure
This guide is written by SocialStore, which runs agedsocials.com and sells old Telegram channels, groups and accounts. We include ourselves in the table and describe our own model as plainly as the others. Details about other sites are taken from their own public pages, checked on 7 October 2026; they can change, so confirm on each site before you buy.
Selling rather than buying? You can also request an offer for an old channel or group directly from SocialStore.
Comparison table
| Site | What it offers | How payment works (as stated) | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealtous | Telegram channels across niches, with seller ownership verification and bot-checked stats | Escrow: funds held until ownership transfers | Buying an established channel with an audience |
| Catalog.tg | Listings of channels, groups and chats with subscribers, views, ER and price (prices shown in rubles) | Not described on the listing pages | Browsing many Russian-language channels with metrics |
| ETELDO | Established channels with at least 10,000 subscribers | Escrow, 5% seller commission, 72-hour buyer inspection after transfer | Larger channels and higher budgets |
| Fragment | Collectible usernames and numbers, by auction or direct sale | On-platform with a TON wallet | Buying a username, not a channel |
| SocialStore (this site) | Old channels and groups by creation year (empty or with an audience), aged accounts | Direct seller: written quote, payment first, then admin access and owner transfer; no third-party escrow. Public record: 314 deals and 56 positive reviews as SGStore on DealBaron | An old channel or group by creation year, quickly |
SocialStore prices by creation year
Per-item prices in USD from our published price list. Tap a price to ask for that year on Telegram: you get a written quote naming the exact channel or group before any payment, and a 48-hour replacement after delivery.
| Creation year | Old channel | Old group |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $55 | $65 |
| 2016 | $33 | $42 |
| 2017 | $29 | $39 |
| 2018 | $25 | $35 |
| 2019 | $22 | $29 |
| 2020 | $20 | $26 |
| 2021 | $18 | $24 |
| 2022 | $16 | $22 |
| 2023 | $13 | $20 |
| 2024 | $12 | — |
| 2025 | $10 | — |
Audience sizes, bulk prices and details for each year: old Telegram channels, old Telegram groups and the full price list.
Which one fits what you need
- You want readers and income from day one: an escrow marketplace with audited stats, then check the audience yourself; see what views count.
- You want an older creation year for a new project: a seller of old channels by year; check the creation evidence with this guide.
- You only want a name: Fragment; read username offer scams first.
- You prefer not to pay first: use escrow where available, or a guarantor you choose yourself; see escrow and guarantors.
- You want a group, not a channel: most sites above focus on channels. Catalog.tg also lists groups and chats, and SocialStore sells old groups by creation year; see how to buy a group safely.
Where to buy a Telegram group
Fewer sites sell groups than channels. Catalog.tg lists groups and chats with member counts and prices in rubles. SocialStore sells old groups by creation year from $20 to $65, empty or with members.
Before you pay for any group, check the creation evidence and whether new members can see the old history, and confirm you will receive the Owner role. How to verify an old group before buying.
Checks that apply everywhere
- Confirm the seller's identity on an independent profile, not only in chat.
- Get the exact channel, price and steps in writing.
- Verify the creation year and audience yourself on the live channel.
- The deal is done when your account shows as Owner, not when you get admin rights.
- Never send login codes or passwords to receive a channel.
Full checklist: how to buy a Telegram channel safely and the handover checklist.
Ready to buy? Compare published prices by creation year to buy aged Telegram accounts, buy old Telegram channels or buy old Telegram groups.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the safest place to buy a Telegram channel?
It depends on the asset and your risk tolerance. Escrow marketplaces hold funds until ownership transfers; direct sellers rely on public reputation and usually ask for payment first. Always confirm ownership transfer to your account.
Which Telegram channel marketplaces use escrow?
Dealtous and ETELDO describe escrow on their own sites; ETELDO also states a 5% seller commission and a 72-hour buyer inspection period. Check each site's current terms before buying.
Where can I buy an old empty Telegram channel by year?
Sellers such as SocialStore offer old channels by creation year, empty or with an audience, with prices from $10 depending on the year.
Where can I buy an old Telegram group?
Sellers such as SocialStore offer old groups by creation year from $20 to $65, empty or with members, and Catalog.tg lists groups and chats. Check the creation evidence and confirm you will receive the Owner role.
Can I buy a Telegram channel's username separately?
Collectible usernames are sold on Fragment by auction or direct sale using a TON wallet.
Is this comparison independent?
No. It is written by SocialStore, which is one of the sellers listed; other sites are described from their own public pages.
What is the best site to buy an aged Telegram channel?
There is no single best site: the choice depends on whether you need an older creation year, an audience or escrow. SocialStore lists old channels by creation year, empty or with an audience, and takes payment before ownership transfer without third-party escrow. Dealtous and ETELDO describe escrow for established channels; verify creation evidence and the live audience before paying.
Where can I buy a Telegram channel with subscribers?
You can buy Telegram channels with subscribers through Dealtous, Catalog.tg, ETELDO or SocialStore, depending on the channel you need. Dealtous describes ownership verification and bot-checked stats; Catalog.tg lists subscriber counts, views and prices. ETELDO lists established channels with at least 10,000 subscribers. SocialStore sells old channels by creation year with 1,000 to 100,000 subscribers: the year price includes the first 1,000, and each additional 1,000 adds $7. Verify the live audience and confirm full ownership transfer.
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