Project Title: Build MVP Marketplace App for Buying, Selling & Trading Fragrances (with Buyer Protection) --- Project Overview: I am looking for an experienced developer (or small team) to build an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) of a mobile-friendly marketplace app focused on fragrances (perfumes, colognes). The platform will allow users to: - Buy and sell fragrances - Trade fragrances with other users using a matching system - Use a secure payment system with buyer protection This is an MVP, so the goal is to build a simple, functional version first, not a full-featured app. --- Core Features Required: 1. User Accounts & Profiles - Sign up / login (email + social optional) - User profiles with basic info - Verified user badge which is a paid service offers sellers higher listings views and trusted seller status(manual verification is fine for MVP) --- 2. Listings (Buy & Sell) - Users can create listings with: - Photos - Description - Price - Condition - Browse and search listings - Save/favorite items --- 3. Trading System (Key Feature) - Users can list items available for trade - Users specify: - What they are offering - What they are looking for - Matching system that connects users with compatible trade interests - Basic messaging/chat between matched users --- 4. Messaging System - In-app chat between users - Used for both buying and trading discussions --- 5. Payments & Buyer Protection - Integration with Stripe (preferred) - Buyer pays through platform - Payment is held until item is received (basic escrow-style flow) - Ability to mark item as received - Basic dispute/refund process (manual handling is OK for MVP) --- 6. Admin Panel (Basic) - View users and listings - Manage disputes manually - Approve verified users --- Tech Preferences (Flexible): - Frontend: React / React Native or similar - Backend: Node.js / Django or similar - Payment: Stripe Connect (or similar marketplace payment solution) --- What I’m Looking For: - experience building marketplace apps (important) - Experience with payment integration (Stripe or similar) - Ability to advise on best/simple MVP approach - Good communication and reliability --- Nice to Have (Not Required for MVP): - Shipping integration - Rating/review system - Advanced matching algorithm --- Budget & Timeline: - Looking for MVP build (budget open to proposals) - Preferred timeline: 4–8 weeks --- To Apply, Please Include: 1. Examples of similar marketplace apps you’ve built 2. Brief explanation of how you would approach this project 3. Estimated timeline and cost 4. Any suggestions to simplify/improve the process MVP --- Goal: Launch a working MVP quickly to test the idea, then expand features in future phases. --- Looking forward to working with you!