Seller Standards

Seller operating standard

Standards for accurate, respectful, and buyer-ready listings.

Middle Who Market is built around clear seller-provided listings, direct buyer communication, and transparent marketplace expectations. Sellers are responsible for listing accuracy, photo quality, condition disclosure, and professional conduct.

Platform reminder

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

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Accuracy

Describe the real item.

Titles, photos, condition, price, and description must match what the buyer is reviewing.

Disclosure

Show flaws clearly.

Disclose wear, repairs, odors, missing accessories, uncertainty, and anything that may affect expectations.

Conduct

Communicate professionally.

Use respectful, accurate communication and avoid pressure tactics, spam, harassment, or misleading statements.

Listing accuracy

Accuracy standards

Every listing should help buyers understand what is being offered before they message the seller.

Use accurate titles that describe the actual item being listed.
Select the correct brand, category, condition, market, and availability.
Disclose known flaws, repairs, odors, stains, missing accessories, and uncertainty.
Use clear seller-provided photos that show the real condition of the item.
Do not exaggerate rarity, value, condition, authenticity, or brand affiliation.

Photo standards

Required photo mindset

Photos should help buyers inspect the item, not hide condition issues.

  • Front, back, side, bottom/base, and interior views
  • Corners, edges, handles, straps, closures, and hardware
  • Labels, stamps, serial/date details, or markings where applicable
  • Flaws, stains, cracks, peeling, wear, repairs, missing parts, or structure issues
  • Included accessories such as straps, boxes, dust bags, receipts, cards, or pouches

Description standards

Details buyers need

A strong description reduces buyer confusion and protects seller trust.

  • Condition and visible wear
  • Flaws, repairs, alterations, odors, stains, or missing pieces
  • Measurements when useful
  • Included and excluded accessories
  • Seller uncertainty or details the buyer should confirm
  • Any important context that could affect buyer expectations

Prohibited listings

What cannot be listed

  • Counterfeit goods
  • Stolen goods
  • Fraudulent or intentionally misleading listings
  • Unsafe, unlawful, restricted, or prohibited items
  • Listings that misuse brand names or imply false affiliation
  • Listings that attempt to evade moderation or platform rules

Communication standards

Professional communication

  • Respond professionally and accurately.
  • Answer reasonable buyer questions clearly.
  • Do not harass, threaten, spam, pressure, or mislead users.
  • Do not move private details into public comments.
  • Do not request or post addresses, payment details, or sensitive information in public areas.
  • Use messages for item-specific buyer conversations and next-step coordination.

Moderation and enforcement

Marketplace safety controls

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

Transactions are arranged directly between users. Middle Who Market does not process item payments, hold funds, ship items, inspect items, authenticate items, or guarantee purchase outcomes in this version.

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