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What is UniMarket?
UniMarket is a campus marketplace platform where students can list products for sale and buyers can browse and contact sellers.
What You Can Do
- Browse products listed by other students
- Search for specific items using the search bar
- Filter products by category, price, and condition
- Save products to your favorites for later
- Contact sellers through the messaging system
- Create a seller account to list your own products
How It Works
- Sellers create product listings with photos, descriptions, and prices
- Buyers browse listings and contact sellers they're interested in
- Buyers and sellers communicate through messages to arrange meetups
- Transactions happen in person - UniMarket is just the listing platform
- Users are responsible for their own safety during meetups
Create Account
Follow these steps to create your account.
Registration Steps
- Click "Sign Up" at the top of the page
- Enter your email address
- Check your email for a verification code
- Enter the verification code
- Create a password (minimum 8 characters)
- Fill in your profile information (name, phone optional)
- Click "Complete Registration"
After Registration
- You can browse and save products immediately
- To sell products, upgrade to a seller account in your profile settings
- Add a profile photo and phone number if you want sellers/buyers to contact you easily
How to Buy
Steps to purchase items on UniMarket.
Buying Process
- Browse products using search or categories
- Click on a product to view details, photos, and price
- Click "Contact Seller" to send a message
- Discuss the item and arrange a meetup time and location
- Meet the seller at the agreed location
- Inspect the item before paying
- Complete the transaction in person
Important Notes
- UniMarket only provides the listing platform
- All communication and transactions are between buyer and seller
- You are responsible for arranging safe meetup locations
- Inspect items carefully before paying
- Payment methods are agreed between buyer and seller
How to Sell
Steps to list items for sale on UniMarket.
Listing Process
- Upgrade to a seller account in your profile settings
- Click "Sell an Item" in the menu
- Fill in product details (title, description, category)
- Upload product photos (1-5 images)
- Set your price and item condition
- Add your location and contact preferences
- Submit your listing
- Wait for approval (usually within 24 hours)
- Respond to buyer messages when they contact you
Listing Guidelines
- Write clear, accurate product titles and descriptions
- Upload clear photos showing the actual item
- Be honest about item condition and any defects
- Set reasonable prices based on item condition
- Respond to buyer inquiries promptly
- Arrange meetups and transactions directly with buyers
Safety Tips
General safety recommendations for meeting buyers and sellers.
Your Responsibility
- UniMarket is a listing platform only
- You are responsible for your own safety during meetups
- Arrange meetups and transactions at your own discretion
- UniMarket does not verify users or provide safety features
Meeting Recommendations
- Meet in public, populated areas
- Consider meeting during daytime
- Bring a friend if possible
- Tell someone where you're going
- Trust your instincts
Transaction Tips
- Inspect items before paying
- Don't send money before seeing the item
- Agree on payment method beforehand
- Don't share personal financial information
Warning Signs
- Seller/buyer refuses to meet in person
- Requests for shipping or online payment
- Prices significantly below market value
- Pressure to act quickly
- Requests for banking or personal information