Safety

Marketplace safety playbook

Use clear listings, careful review, and direct communication discipline.

Middle Who Market is built for direct buyer and seller conversations. Safety starts with accurate listings, careful buyer review, professional communication, privacy discipline, and reporting suspicious activity when needed.

Platform reminder

Middle Who Market does not inspect, authenticate, process payments, hold funds, ship items, or guarantee purchase outcomes in this version.

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Review

Check details first.

Review photos, condition, description, seller profile, comments, and messages before arranging terms.

Communicate

Use the right channel.

Public comments are for general item questions. Private messages are for direct coordination.

Report

Flag unsafe activity.

Use report tools when listings, messages, profiles, or comments appear suspicious or unsafe.

Safety workflow

Practical safety flow for buyers and sellers

Use this workflow to reduce confusion, protect privacy, and keep marketplace conversations focused on clear item-level decisions.

1. Review before contacting

Open the full listing and review photos, condition, description, price, seller profile, comments, and item details before messaging.

Buyer Guide

2. Confirm condition clearly

Condition labels are seller-provided. Compare the selected condition against photos, description, and seller messages.

Condition Guide

3. Keep public comments safe

Use public comments for general item questions only. Never post addresses, payment details, phone numbers, or private information.

Buyer Guide

4. Message for direct details

Use private messages for item-specific questions, included accessories, timing, shipping expectations, and next-step coordination.

Messages

5. Report suspicious activity

Use report tools if a listing, profile, message, or comment appears misleading, unsafe, counterfeit-related, abusive, or suspicious.

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6. Stop if something feels wrong

Do not continue when details are inconsistent, pressure is high, or the arrangement feels unclear, unsafe, or uncomfortable.

Seller Standards

Buyer safety rules

Review carefully before moving forward

  • Review the full listing before messaging: photos, title, description, condition, price, brand, category, included accessories, and visible flaws.
  • Compare the selected condition against the photos and description.
  • Ask the seller for clarification when details are incomplete, inconsistent, or unclear.
  • Use private messages for purchase-specific coordination, not public comments.
  • Keep your own records of payment, shipping, and final terms arranged directly with the seller.
  • Do not proceed if the conversation feels rushed, pressured, confusing, or unsafe.

Seller safety rules

List accurately and communicate professionally

  • Use accurate listing titles, categories, brands, conditions, photos, prices, and descriptions.
  • Disclose known flaws, repairs, odors, stains, missing accessories, uncertainty, and condition issues.
  • Use clear seller-provided photos that show the actual item and visible wear.
  • Avoid misleading authenticity, rarity, value, condition, or brand-affiliation claims.
  • Keep buyer communication professional, item-specific, and consistent with the listing.
  • Do not request or post addresses, payment details, phone numbers, or sensitive information in public comments.

Comments and messages

Keep public areas privacy-safe

  • Public comments are visible to everyone and should only be used for general item questions.
  • Private messages should be used for item-specific buyer/seller coordination.
  • Do not post addresses, phone numbers, payment details, or sensitive information in public areas.
  • Be cautious with pressure tactics, inconsistent answers, vague item details, or requests that feel unsafe.
  • If a listing, message, or user interaction appears suspicious, use available report tools.

Red flag checklist

Slow down when details do not line up

Unclear or limited photos
Condition label does not match visible wear
Missing flaw disclosure
Seller avoids reasonable questions
Inconsistent listing, comment, and message details
Pressure to move too fast
Requests to share private details publicly
Unsafe, unlawful, counterfeit, stolen, or intentionally misleading activity

Prohibited activity

Activity that may lead to moderation

Counterfeit goods
Stolen goods
Fraudulent or intentionally misleading listings
Unsafe, unlawful, restricted, or prohibited items
Harassment, threats, spam, abusive messages, or pressure tactics
Attempts to evade moderation, reporting, or marketplace rules
Misuse of brand names or false claims of affiliation

Moderation and platform limits

Middle Who Market may act on unsafe marketplace activity.

Middle Who Market may remove listings, restrict access, or suspend profiles for misuse, suspected fraud, unsafe conduct, counterfeit concerns, misrepresentation, policy violations, harassment, abuse, or attempts to evade moderation.

Buyers and sellers arrange payment, shipping, and final terms directly. Middle Who Market does not inspect items, authenticate items, verify item condition, process item payments, hold funds, ship items, or guarantee purchase outcomes in this version.

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