FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
Joining and starting a shop on Algoma Marketplace is free. There are two basic selling fees: a transaction fee, and a payment processing fee. It costs NOTHING to publish a listing to the marketplace. Once an item sells, there is a 10% transaction fee on the sale price.
Are you a charitable organization? During these unprecedented times, the Algoma Marketplace has reduced transaction fees to 0% … just pay for Stripe payment processing fees.
It’s easy to set up a shop on Algoma Marketplace. Create an account (if you don’t already have one), set your shop location, choose a shop name, create a listing, set a payment method (how you want to be paid), and finally start adding your products.
You accept payments with Stripe, funds from sales on Algoma Marketplace will be deposited into your Stripe bank account less any fees. During store setup your will be asked to connect your stripe account to Algoma Marketplace and we will direct your money automatically to your account.
No, a credit or debit card is not required to create a shop.
Algoma Marketplace provides a venue for everyone, with exception to the items we deem “high Risk” or illegal. Please see the detailed Restricted list here.
You don’t have to own a business to sell on Algoma Marketplace, you can sell anything from arts and crafts, or hold a virtual garage sale!