So here is the deal.. every single person, and business, who signs-up for an account Receives a Special Unique Promo Code - this code allows first time network purchasers to save $5 on their first $10+ purchase AND when they do, you will receive a $5 account credit that you yourself can use for purchases! .... Everyone kinda wins!.... you help people save $5 and they help you get a $5 credit.

NOTE! -- The seller of the item still receives their full asking price for the item they purchased! - the discount and the credit comes from the platform owner!

So, individuals - promote your special unique code and get a $5 credit when someone uses your code!.... just find an item to promote on your social media and let people know about your special code to Get $5 Off that item!...... you could potentially make $5/day credit doing this just for posting on social media = $150/month - or more!.... the more you push it, the more you get out of it!

So, Businesses and Sellers - use this code to your advantage!.... let all new purchasers get $5 off any of your listed marketplace items or live sales - you still receive your full listed asking price - and you'll also receive a $5 account credit that you yourself can use for network purchases!...... you really start promoting this on your social media and getting 10 new network sales a day and that could mean $50/day credit all while helping people save money on your products!....... And here is a twist, let's say you NEVER EVER give a discount on your $10 items.... well, promote your code, and save new purchasers 50% off your ten dollar items!... remember, you still receive the full asking price for your item and get a $5 credit! ... it's a win-win for everyone!

Buyers / Everyone : Joining our Grand Strand Marketplace allows you to stay updated and 'in-the-know' when grand strand area shops, stores, businesses, and resellers list new items for sale and/or going live! And, joining also allows you to connect with area sellers and potentially discover unique or high-quality products from trusted sources locally on the grand strand, all while being part of a community focused on #SupportingLocal #SupportingTheGrandStrand and #SupportingSC It's Free To Join Our Marketplace! -- Get $5 Off Your First $10+ Purchase using code GRANDSTRAND at checkout!

Sellers : Even Though We Are Locally Driven Supporting The Grand Strand Community, Your Profile, Your Livestreams, and All of Your For Sale Listings Also Receive National Network Exposure! Followers receive notifications when you list for sale items and/or when you go live! You'll be able to connect with area followers in a much different way than on social media (we think bigger and better) and being part of our network marketplace is a sure way to gain new customers! It's Free To Join Our Marketplace! -- And, all new sellers that join our marketplace get mentioned on (at least) our new FB page @GrandStrandMarketplace, on our main network FB page @OnTheGrandStrand and on the FB page of @GrandStrandBusinesses! We did say 'at least' so make sure you check out a list of all of our 60+ grand strand area websites and 150+ social media pages on the front page of 843Marketing.com... and our owner and editor will also share the news about your new seller account on his personal FB page @JoeyOConnor where he has the 5,000 friends maximum + many many more followers! --- that's some great immediate exposure and promotion of your business!

Also For Sellers! - join our marketplace (remember it's free) and you'll receive Substantial Discounts On All Of Our 843 Marketing Plans! $100 Off Websites/SM | $200 Off Bronze | $300 Off Silver | $400 Off Gold | $500 Off Platinum

Step #2 For Sellers - Stores, Shops, Businesses, Resellers, etc. - After You Have Completed Step #1, Re-Visit Our Marketplace at GrandStrandMarketplace.com then Find and Click on the "Apply To Sell" button. Our Owner/Admin Joey O'Connor reviews each and every application making sure that our community sellers are trusted sellers! If not, then they are not approved to be a seller!

Please Note: To Be A Seller In The Grand Strand Marketplace You, Your Shop, Store, Business, etc, HAS TO BE AT LEAST 1 OF THE FOLLOWING...
#1 A LOCAL Store, Boutique, or Business - allowed to sell any item that your business currently sells - that does not go against our guidelines of course.
#2 An Individual Seller or Business w/ previous online selling experience (ebay, mercari, FB marketplace, etc) - listing items with 'myrtle beach', 'conway', 'surfside beach', 'aynor', 'loris', etc. on them - ie Shirts, Hats, Towels, Tourist Items, coffee mugs, etc. - can include used, pre-owned, flea market, gargage sale, yard sale, etc.
#3 A Business or Individual approved by our marketplace owner. Please read our guidelines below. We can't wait to see you!

Step #3 Keep up with all that is going on, new seller announcements, special promos, guidelines, network updates, etc. by Following Our Facebook Page GrandStrandMarketplace

#2 you'll soon be able to search specifically for products "hats, mugs, shirts, etc" with a particular city/area on them - ie Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Island, Surfside Beach, etc. Completed!

#3 individual 'Shop' facebook pages for each city on the grand strand - which corresponds to our 'collections' pages on our website - showcasing listings and what's for sale in and area/city! ie, myrtle beach, conway, aynor, murrells inlet, etc, etc. - these will be additional avenues that we are able to showcase stores, shops, boutiques, and sellers!

General Rules:
NO bullying, harassing, or negative behavior.
NO foul language or adult conversations. Grand Strand Marketplace is a family-friendly marketplace.
NO excessive tagging of users in chats.
NO disruptive behavior that negatively impacts live sales, including 'shaming' members for bidding, guilt-tripping others into not bidding, undermining an item's value to prevent bids, etc
NO giveaways that require purchases (violates federal law without a free entry method).
NO selling misleading, counterfeit, or reproduction items as genuine.
NO listings that promote hatred, violence, or discrimination.
NO nudity or inappropriate content.
NO excessive drinking or recreational drug use during live sales.
NO reckless behavior during live streams.
NO music in shows (violates copyright laws and limits reach on social media streaming).
NO gambling-style games during live sales.
NO Promoting other Marketplaces other than the Grand Strand Marketplaces. Attempts to be vague to promote other markets will also be considered a violation.

SELLER GUIDELINES & TIPS : LISTING ITEMS

Physical Product Items Only! - No Jokes, News, or Services.
Select at least these 2 'Collections' when listing - #1 "items from All local stores, resellers" and then #2 where you are located "Conway Sellers" or "Surfside Beach Sellers" etc.
Then Select a 'Collection' that pertains to your listing - ie "Jewelry" or "Womens Apparel", etc.
Make Accurate Listing Titles - Clearly describe your item - more is better!
Make Detailed Condition Reports - Be transparent about the condition of your item.
Have Timely Shipping - Ship within expected time (usually 2 days) unless stacking/progressive shipping.
Provide At Least Two Photos Of Your Item - but the more photos the better!
--- you can also upload a video of your item too!
Use Your Referral Code - Promote your store offering the discount and you'll also earn referrals!

Prohibited Goods & Services
All items must be in your possession
We (and the platform owner) reserve the right to remove a listing, cancel related transactions, and suspend or ban involved parties that are engaging in activity that is illegal, fraudulent, or harmful to the platform.
Illegal goods and services
Stolen goods
Items revealing personal, identifying, or confidential information
Fake or forged documents
Equipment used to make illegal goods or engage in illegal activities
Products that infringe on intellectual property rights
Counterfeit, fake, or replica goods
Items that violate a copyright
Unauthorized or pirated copies
Drugs, alcohol, medical products, and items making medical claims
Illegal drugs and narcotics
Prescription and over-the-counter drugs or medical devices
Alcohol or items for the purpose of intoxication
Tobacco including cigarettes and e-cigarettes
Marijuana and other CBD products
Products intended to be used for drugs
Growing or cultivation ingredients, supplies, or equipment
Weapons, firearms, ammunition, explosives, or any other dangerous material
Items that could be considered a safety hazard
Products that are restricted from shipping in the mail (note: any items that require special mailing instructions must use your own shipping option)
Expired or recalled products
Food products that are perishable or easily contaminated (e.g. raw meet, fish, dairy, produce)
Used cosmetics, brushes, applicators or sponges
Financial Products
Gambling
Paid raffles and purchased-based prizes
Casino-style games (blackjack, slots)
Lottery sales
Sports forecasting or odds making with a monetary prize
Animal and human products
Live animals
Products derived from threatened or extinct wildlife (e.g. ivory)
Human body parts
Explicit goods and services
Pornography and adult content
Adult or romantic services
Adult toys
Graphic or violent content
Offensive items
Anything that promotes violence, hatred, racism, or other forms of discrimination
Gift Cards - physical cards only that can be mailed or picked up - no digital

LIVE SELLING GUIDELINES & TIPS

Live selling is more and more popular and is a great way to bring engagement to your current customers and potential customers! Showcase inventory and promote in real time!

Be descriptive in live show titles (e.g., "Jewelry Sale" or "Closeout Items" or "Summer Fun Items").
Show item visibly when auctioning, mentioning any condition issues.
Avoid music playing - This ensures we can multicast your streams to YouTube for more exposure.
Do Giveaways - although it will be an expense on your end (Your cost of item + shipping), it is a great way to gain followers and grow your store/account! Only your followers can enter your giveaways!
Follow proper scheduling - We will do our best to space out shows as we grow.
Raid other sellers - If another live show is running when yours end, feel free to send your audience there! Let's all help other stores in our community! #NobodyIsACompetitor mindset!
Invite your Seller Friends to Co-Host a Live with you! -- The possibilities are endless: run live sales with each other, conduct interviews, or just hang out with a friend on live. Hosts and Co-Hosts can add their own respective listings to the Live Store. Bringing a listings to the Stage, handling order fulfillment, and receiving payouts for both the Host and Co-Host remain the same as if each were running their own show.

Live Selling Rules
No gambling-style games - This includes raffles, mystery pulls, and chance-based games.
Schedule your shows ahead of time to maximize visibility.
Ensure quality lighting and video setup for clear presentation (use a phone stand for a stable viewing experience)... at this time live selling is only by smartphone

Fee Structure:
No Listing Fees! Grand Strand Marketplace charges 10% plus processing fees (usually 2-3%) on sales. 5% of the 10% goes to platform programming/maintenance and 5% of the 10% supports our marketplace. Subscriptions will be offered which provide a 2% discount on selling fees, the featuring from time to time of your business & products on our Marketplace and on many of our websites and social media channels and the sharing of some of your auctions, listings, and livestreams to many of our network social media channels! See a list of all of our 60+ grand strand area websites and 150+ social media pages on the front page of 843Marketing.com