How selling works

List free. Get discovered. Close the deal.

ShowUs is built to be the fairest creator marketplace on the internet — no listing fees, transparent tiered transaction fees, and a Founding Member lock-in that beats every competitor at every size. Here's exactly how it works today and after launch.

Right now · Public Beta (you are here)

Free, off-platform, all yours

1. List your goods, gear, services, or barter — free, unlimited photos.
2. Buyers find you through the directory, map, and Wall.
3. They message you in-app to discuss the deal.
4. You close the sale however you like — Venmo, Zelle, cash, PayPal, your own Stripe link, in-person. ShowUs takes 0%.

Beta period runs through August 1, 2026. Be among the first 500 to publish a real listing → permanent Founding Seller badge + 3% fee locked forever.

After launch · August 1, 2026 onward

In-app checkout + fair fees

1. Same listing, same discovery — no extra setup.
2. Buyers click Buy and check out in-app via Stripe.
3. ShowUs collects payment, takes a small fee, pays you out.
4. Buyer protection, refunds, and dispute handling are built in.

Founding-Member free window runs through October 30, 2026, then $15/mo Business-tier locked for life.

Transaction fees at launch

Tiered fees that drop as you grow

Beta = 0%. After launch, ShowUs charges a small per-sale fee + standard Stripe processing (2.9% + $0.30 in the US). No listing fees. Ever.

Tier	Subscription	Transaction fee	Notes
Community	Free	8% + Stripe	Casual sellers, weekend hustlers.
Creator Pro	$15/mo	5% + Stripe	Pays for itself around 1–2 sales/mo.
Business	$49/mo	3% + Stripe	High-volume shops, brands, agencies.
Founding Member	$15/mo (locked)	3% + Stripe — locked forever	First 500 real listings during beta.

vs Etsy

9.5% all-in. We undercut at every tier.

vs Depop

~12.9%. ShowUs is less, even on free.

vs eBay

13.25%+ in most categories. Not close.

Buyer protection (at launch)

If something goes wrong, we have your back

14-day window to open a dispute on undelivered or misrepresented items.
Funds held until delivery is confirmed for first-time sellers.
Refunds processed automatically when a dispute resolves in your favor.
Stripe-backed fraud protection on every transaction.

Seller protection (at launch)

Get paid, keep your work yours

Direct payouts to your bank via Stripe Connect (you accept Stripe's terms — not ours).
Clear seller agreement separate from site Terms — you know exactly what you're signing.
IP + DMCA takedown process protects your originals from copycats.
Dispute mediation before any chargeback hits your account.

The legal stuff (in plain English)

ShowUs is a venue, not a party to your sale

Like Etsy and eBay, ShowUs provides the platform — the actual transaction is between you and the buyer. Before in-app checkout goes live, every seller will accept a clear, separate agreement covering the points below. We're publishing the full text well before launch so there are no surprises.

Marketplace Terms of Service — venue, not seller of record.
Seller Agreement — accepted separately when you list.
Buyer Protection Policy — 14-day dispute window.
Prohibited Items list — weapons, counterfeits, regulated goods, etc.
DMCA / Section 512 takedown procedure.
Limitation of liability capped at the transaction value.
Stripe Connect Connected Account Agreement (you accept Stripe's terms directly).
Indemnification + dispute resolution rules modeled after Etsy / Reverb.

Until checkout is live, see Terms and Privacy for current site rules.

Ready to claim a Founding Seller seat?

First 500 real listings get the badge, top placement, and 3% fees locked forever.

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