The beauty of SteadGoods is the laser-focus on local, person-to-person exchange. While shipping is supported, many sellers will also offer in person pick up or delivery options as well! It is our desire that every exchange made as a result of the products on SteadGoods is a safe, friendly and successful one.
We rounded up some tips for excellent community connection and etiquette when exchanging SteadGoods listed products in person:
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Meet in local, public or neighborhood spaces.
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Ensure everyone meeting is over 18 or accompanied by a responsible adult.
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Confirm the meeting and identifying features prior to the exchange.
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Keep your communication within the SteadGoods site to ensure records of your conversations and exchanges.
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Sellers may consider a weekly “pick up” location or farm stand location to make exchanges consistent and easy for regular buyers.
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Develop a collection of local, trusted sellers that you feel comfortable with and whose products you love!
With payment integration, SteadGoods helps reduce the risk of financial scams and dubious cash hand-offs. Exchanges between buyers and sellers can focus on their local products, community relationship and quality neighborhood connection. Finally, our ratings system ensures that you are connecting with products and people that your community has already loved and vetted!
Buy and sell with confidence on SteadGoods.com!