Blog
Notes on the mercado — buying from independent creators, pickup and delivery, and how the marketplace works.
- Sellers & Creators5 min read
What does a creator's launch-plan checklist tell you?
Some seller profiles show a view-only checklist of business milestones. Here's what the four stages mean and how to read them before you buy.
- Goods5 min read
What should you look for in everyday market goods?
A handwoven tote or similar handmade good won't be identical piece to piece, and that's normal. Here's what to actually check before buying one.
- Trust & Safety5 min read
What happens if a seller-fulfilled order arrives wrong?
If a marketplace order arrives damaged, incorrect, or wrong, your order number gets it routed correctly. Here's how responsibility splits.
- Marketplace Basics5 min read
What does owned-stack checkout mean for shoppers?
Some marketplaces rent subscription ecommerce software; others own their checkout stack. Here's what that actually changes for the person paying.
- Kitchen5 min read
How do you season and care for traditional cookware?
Hand-carved basalt, clay, and cast iron each need different care than a nonstick pan. Here's why seasoning matters and how to care for each one.
- Pantry5 min read
How do you evaluate a small-batch pantry good?
Small-batch pantry goods vary more than mass-produced ones, so the listing is the best signal of quality. Here's what to check before buying one.
- Sellers & Creators5 min read
What does following a creator actually mean?
Following a creator or marking interest in their post is a demand signal, not a purchase. Here's what actually happens, and how it differs from a preorder.
- Ordering & Delivery5 min read
Pickup or delivery — how do you choose at checkout?
On a maker marketplace, pickup and delivery options and fees are set per listing, not platform-wide. Here's what determines what you see at checkout.
- Sellers & Creators5 min read
What does a seller do before their first listing goes live?
New sellers create a profile, describe what they make, and post their first listing as work-in-progress before anything is a finished, buyable item.
- Marketplace Basics5 min read
How does a maker marketplace actually work?
A maker marketplace puts independent creators and vendors on one storefront with shared checkout. Here's how listings, fulfillment, and support split.