Description
Summary a buyer-wanted collectibles marketplace that allows collectors to post specific items they are looking for ("grails"), including desired condition and budget. Sellers can then respond directly with matching items. Target Categories: • Sports Cards (MLB, NBA, NHL, NFL) • Pokémon • Sports Memorabilia • Autographs • Card Packs & Boxes • Other Collectibles Main Pages: • Home/Landing Page • User Registration/Login • Buyer Dashboard • Seller Dashboard • Create Grail Request Page • Browse Grail Requests • Offer Submission Page • Messaging Center • Payment & Checkout • User Profile Pages • Verification Center • Admin Dashboard Core Features: Buyer Features • Post collectible requests with photos and budget • Receive seller offers • Manage active requests • Save favorite offers • Notifications when matches are received Seller Features • Browse buyer requests • Submit offers with photos • Manage active offers • Track completed transactions • Seller ratings and verification Marketplace Features • Stripe Connect marketplace payments • Seller commission structure (9%) • Escrow-style payment flow • Manual payment capture after both parties confirm transaction • Buyer and seller ratings • Verified Collector badges • Successful transaction counter • Match quality scoring • Market value guidance system Messaging System • Internal messaging only • Block phone numbers, email addresses, social media handles and URLs • Automated off-platform transaction detection • Admin moderation tools Verification & Trust • Verified seller program • Verified collector badges • Identity verification • Transaction history tracking • Dispute resolution system Notifications • Email notifications • In-app notifications • Match alerts • Offer alerts • Transaction updates Integrations • Stripe • Stripe Connect • SendGrid (or similar email service) • Google Analytics • Potential future AI integrations for market value estimates Comparable Platforms • eBay • Goldin • PWCC • StockX • Whatnot • Fanatics Collect • MySlabs Long-Term Features (Phase 2) • AI-powered matching • Mobile apps (iOS & Android) • Authentication partners • Advanced market pricing tools • Collector reputation scoring • Premium memberships Project Goal: Build a highly trusted marketplace where collectors can post exactly what they want and let the right sellers find them. Tagline: "Don't Search. Be Found."