Steemshop guidelines: we are waiting for your products
@steemshop is an account where you can buy or sell anything using the Steem/SBD in your wallets.
Our new team has been busy over the last few months creating a simplified system, now available to read in the following languages, thanks to @claudiaz:
Spanish
Italian
German
Indonesian
Hindi coming soon
If anyone is interested in helping us add languages to this list please get in touch here or on Discord
The Team
Created 16 months ago @steemshop aims to keep this 'anything goes' marketplace on Steemit, permitting us to spend our STEEM & SBD earnings without having to leave Steemit or give out our passwords.
In the last 3 months the much needed team has finally arrived, giving this project renewed energy and wider world coverage:
@samstonehill (USA & Europe)
@kenistyles (USA, Europe & Asia)
@claudiaz (South America & Europe)
@hungryhustle (Asia)
The Community
Discord is now our main server for all things @steemshop where you will find:
- #announcements (for the latest news)
- #start-here (newcomers must become 'verified members' by connecting with us on Discord)
- #general-chat (ask us any questions & engage with the community)
- #buyers-room (successful transactions & suggestions for improvements)
- #sellers-market (once verified you can list your products here)
- #blacklisted (you will want to avoid being on this list)
With our growing number of dedicated language feeds international users will be able to read a clear explanation of our system, post-promote & engage with their language specific community.
Discord link here
The System
In order to keep this marketplace growing we have implemented a system of including the '4 simple steps' infogram with your product posts, using #steemshop as the first tag. In this way you will be eligible for an upvote & a resteem into @steemshop giving you that immediate wider audience you seek & a permanent product post listed in the marketplace.
The upvote & resteem service will remain FREE until the @steemshop account reaches 1000 followers. This may happen within the next month or two, so don't hang around creating those product posts!
Buyers contact sellers under their product posts and when the product is no longer available it is the seller's responsibility to indicate this in the comments.
Don't give out your personal address under the posts!
Switch to a more private method of communication when giving out this information.
The Guidelines
While you are free to advertise your products any way you like, by following our guidelines you will be more likely to connect with a buyer.
Make sure to include:
- PHOTOS (multiple angles if it is a physical product)
- DESCRIPTION (include as much info as possible)
- CONDITION (is there anything you want to tell us about the condition?)
- SHIPPING (what is your location & weight of product?)
- PRICE (to avoid fluctuations in STEEM/SBD list your price in USD)
Be as specific as you can with your product posts using the correct tags so that people will easily find what they are looking for using the steemit search engine. If you have many different types of product it will be easier for people to find them as individual posts, each one sticking to a particular theme.
It is the responsibility of the buyer and seller to make the appropriate arrangements and honour them.
The Example Product Post
Please note I am not actually selling this product, just using it as an example and potential template for you.
Balinese Ink Steem Stamp
Description
Hand made in 2017 this rubber stamp was used for the 1st Bali Steemit meet-up, to stamp everyone's hand at the entrance. It comes complete with stamp pad & spare ink.
Additional Photos
This is the man who made it, in his workshop.
A close up on the quality of the rubber stamp itself.
Condition
It has been well used & there are scratches & ink stains on the wood, but it still works perfectly & the ink bottle is almost full.
Shipping
The total weight plus packaging is 100g and I am currently based in France. Standard national & international postal service rates apply.
Price
Due to the unique nature of this product, my asking price is $100 or nearest offer to be paid in Steem or SBD equivalent value at time of transfer.
(haha! not much chance of this I realise)
The Future
When @steemshop achieves over 1000 followers, we will introduce a fee of 0.1 SBD for the resteem service.
This will be increased by 0.1 SBD with every further 1000 followers, giving @steemshop greater voting power and the ability to give back to those who choose to advertise their products with us.
The Premium Service
Collectively the @steemshop team have over 10,000 followers and for a fee of 1 SBD you will be resteemed by all of us.
You will also gain entry into the weekly @steemshop 'magazine' which features selected products.
Other ways to be eligible for an upvote, resteem & more:
Write a review or promotional post for @steemshop
Create a product listing post using existing products in @steemshop
If you are looking for a product not listed in @steemshop you can write a post describing it and how much you are willing to pay.
If you have over 1000 followers and would like to be a part of the @steemshop resteem group (for the premium service) get in touch with us on Discord. Please note we will only consider accounts which are posted from regularly with quality content.
If you are interested in translating for us please get in touch on Discord.
The Bottom Line
Whatever you do, always make sure to include the '4 simple steps' infogram with your posts and use #steemshop as the first tag. This way we will see your posts, giving us the chance to interact and advise on your best course of action.
...and if you are looking for colourful and creative ways to spice up your posts with @steemshop branding you will find a zip file of goodies on Discord
This is a very nice and innovative idea @steemshop.
I'm an artist and I make portrait sketches for people who need them. I believe that the steemshop is a great medium for me to meet with prospective buyers.
There's a sample below
This is fantastic! You have a wonderful skill.
Our suggestion is to make a post advertising your services, with a few other examples of your work. All you have to do is use the steemshop tag and include the infogram from this post and we will resteem you into the marketplace.
Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.
Hi!
I have created the post as requested. Here's the link:
https://steemit.com/steemshop/@luxx/make-an-order-for-your-detailed-and-realistic-portrait-sketches
Thanks.
Excellent post, good one team and keeping the finger on the pulse we are GROWING! 😍 Restemed for exposure and see you all in discord 👍
I can help with Russian and Romanian languages.
Brilliant idea to get more movement onto coins, solutions to problems with selling online via crypto @steemshop
Any other way to reach you outside of commenting here or Discord? I'm on steem.chat.
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Oh that stamp for sale gave me an idea. Maybe I can sell some of my temporary tattoos. Not sure abt doing it internationally though. Hmmm. 🤔 Lemme think.
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