There are parents and NGO organisations who are looking for a community platform or want to build a community platform which allows parents to donate. Mostly giveaway initiatives and less of a swap.

If you are looking to build a marketplace that allows users to buy and sell pre-loved children’s clothes, toys, books, and other creative things, you are in the right place.

What Tradly provides is a simple toolkit to create a marketplace. You do not need to code or build some complex logics. Even though the platform allows it via API (the last time I will speak jargon here) but the no-code toolkits are meant for everyone.

Here is how it works

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Platform owner

1. Self Signup, an account with Tradly
2. When you register, you will be automatically assigned a Marketplace template (but you can change them later)
3. Go to SuperAdmin, the place where you can configure
   • How to onboard your account,
   • How to collect donation listing (like what information you need from, category, etc)
   • Add some promotional banners on the homepage, etc.

4. Customising the Style of the website
   

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Donors userflow

Here is in a standard user flow of a donor who is using your marketplace.

• Open a donor account: Enter the details

  

• they can select whether they want shipment preferences like pickup collection, drop off.

• You can even configure collection points where people can drop off / pickup.

• Post the items as listing which are available as donations (Item picture, description, condition, category, Age, Size, Gender)
  

• The item is live in the marketplace.

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Receiver userflow

• Register an account
• Browse the products posted
• If any product is needed by them, they can claim it.
• On the checkout page, based on donor preference, they can choose the available PICKUP or DELIVERY. If the donor has included a shipping fee, then it will be charged.
• When the receiver orders this, the donor will receive the notification via email.
• The receiver can go to a pickup place or receive via delivery.

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Advanced Features

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Product Collection

Organise your products into collections (Thematic, promotional, season etc)

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Taxes (Advanced)

• Discounts
• Mini-tools (QR Code Generator, Barcode Generator, Short Link generator, UTM Generator)

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Product Types

• Items with Variances
• Items with Bundles Read more about Variation Here.

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Advanced Rules

• Limit number of items purchased on platform level (Stocks, Ticket Limits)
• Limit number of items purchased per user
• Limit Minimum Price, Minimum Quantity, Maximum Quantity
• Limit minimum total order size on Payment method level

Read more about how to use this rules here

Learn more about shipping methods.

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Custom Fields (Attributes) for Product descriptions & Filters

You can easily add custom fields for your product adding page. And it can be customised to be shown on listing category level.

Learn more about here

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Monitoring Business

• Inventory report
• Sales report

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Growing your Store

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On top of Tradly Free Creator tools. You can add 3rd party apps inside your store for further faetures.

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SEO

SEO (Structured card image) & Search engine listing preview,

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Email Tools

Integrating your online store with Marketing Tools (especially Mailchimp for emails)

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Advertising Tools

Your hosted website can add integrations to run ads. Example: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads Conversion Pixel can be added through Native integrations. or you can use Google Tag Manager integration to do advanced pixel placement in specific pages or custom trigger condition.

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Analytical Tools

Connect with Analytical Tools (like Google Analytics)

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Feedback & Survey Tools

Connecting with Feedback & UX monitoring tools (like Hotjar, clarity) (By default, we have feedback form)

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Promotion / Popup tools

Connecting Promotion / Popup tools

Advanced Growth Tactics

• Increase AOV by setting up minimum purchase
• Create Collection pages to get more exposure in Google Search results or thematic celebrations.

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Kids Marketplace market

Kids focused marketplaces

Kidizen - Kidizen is a US-based online marketplace that allows parents to buy and sell gently used kids’ clothes, shoes, toys, and books. The platform has a community feel, with buyers and sellers able to interact and leave feedback for one another.

Once Upon a Child - Once Upon a Child is a US-based franchise chain that buys and sells gently used kids’ clothing, toys, and baby gear. The company has over 380 stores across North America, making it a popular choice for parents looking for affordable secondhand options for their children.

Baby Outfitter - Baby Outfitter is a US-based online marketplace that specializes in gently used baby and kids’ clothing, shoes, and accessories. The platform has a strong focus on sustainability and eco-friendliness, offering preloved items as a way to reduce waste and promote circular fashion.

Kid’s Closet Connection - Kid’s Closet Connection is a US-based franchise chain that holds seasonal consignment events for kids’ clothing, toys, and baby gear. The company has over 100 locations across the US, making it a popular choice for parents looking to buy and sell secondhand items in their local communities.

Little Sprouts Resale - Little Sprouts Resale is a US-based online marketplace that specializes in gently used kids’ clothing and accessories. The platform has a strong focus on affordability, offering preloved items at a fraction of the cost of new items.

Replay Toys - Replay Toys is a UK-based online marketplace that specializes in preloved toys for kids. The platform has a strong focus on sustainability and eco-friendliness, offering secondhand toys as a way to reduce waste and promote circular consumption.

Vinted - Vinted is a European-based online marketplace that allows users to buy and sell secondhand clothing, including items for children. The platform has a strong focus on sustainability, encouraging users to buy and sell preloved items to reduce waste.

Mercari - Mercari is a Japanese-based online marketplace that allows users to buy and sell a wide range of items, including kids’ clothing, toys, and accessories. The platform is popular in Japan and has also expanded to other countries, including the US.

Carousell - Carousell is a Singapore-based online marketplace that allows users to buy and sell a wide range of items, including kids’ clothing, toys, and accessories. The platform has a strong focus on mobile, with users able to browse and list items using the Carousell app.

Depop - Depop is a UK-based online marketplace that allows users to buy and sell secondhand clothing, including items for children. The platform has a strong focus on fashion and has gained popularity among younger consumers.

thredUP - thredUP is a US-based online consignment and thrift store that specializes in women’s and kids’ clothing, shoes, and accessories. The platform has a strong focus on sustainability, offering secondhand items as an eco-friendly alternative to fast fashion.

Swap.com - Swap.com is a US-based online consignment and thrift store that offers a wide range of items, including kids’ clothing, toys, and books. The platform also offers a “swap” option, where users can trade items with each other instead of buying or selling.

OfferUp - OfferUp is a US-based online marketplace that allows users to buy and sell a wide range of items, including kids’ clothing, toys, and baby gear. The platform has gained popularity as a local alternative to eBay and Craigslist, with users able to browse and list items by location.

VarageSale - VarageSale is a Canada-based online marketplace that offers a local buying and selling platform for a wide range of items, including kids’ clothing and toys. The platform has a strong focus on safety, with users required to sign up using their Facebook profile and join verified local communities to buy and sell.

Kleiderkreisel - Kleiderkreisel is a German-based online marketplace that specializes in secondhand clothing, including kids’ items. The platform has gained popularity in Germany and other European countries, with a strong focus on sustainability and fashion. The name “Kleiderkreisel” translates to “clothes-swapping” in English.