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How to use Pludor Marketplace & Classifieds: step-by-step guide

Updated 1 October 2026 · Pludor team · 3 sources

The Pludor marketplace combines products from every Pludor store into one searchable shop with a single cart and buyer protection, and Classifieds lets anyone list personal items for sale in their community.

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Small independent sellers are hard to find, and buying from several of them means several checkouts.

What you need

  • A free Pludor account

How to do it

How do I use Marketplace & Classifieds, step by step?

Shop independent stores from one cart, or sell your own items locally. You need a free Pludor account.

  1. Browse: Go to pludor.com/shop and search or pick a category.
  2. Check the product facts: Each product page lists the seller, price, stock, shipping and return policy.
  3. Add to cart: Add items from any stores to one cart.
  4. Check out: Pay once by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or wallet.
  5. Sell your own items: Go to pludor.com/marketplace/sell to post a classified listing.

Common questions

How do I buy from multiple small stores without paying separate shipping and checkouts?

Pludor's marketplace combines products from every Pludor store into one searchable shop with a single cart and checkout, so you can add items from different sellers and pay once. Go to pludor.com/shop, search or pick a category, add to cart, then check out by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or wallet. Each product page shows the seller, price, stock, shipping and return policy before you buy.

How can I sell my used stuff online in my local area?

Pludor's Classifieds feature lets anyone list personal items for sale in their community. Go to pludor.com/marketplace/sell with a free Pludor account and post your listing. It's free to start - no card needed and no item limit.

Is Pludor Marketplace free for shoppers?

Yes, it's free for shoppers - a free Pludor account is all you need. You only pay for what you buy. Sellers pay a platform fee per paid online order, but buyers pay nothing extra to use the marketplace.

Is it safe to buy from small independent sellers on Pludor?

Yes, purchases come with buyer protection and order tracking. Each product page lists the seller, price, stock, shipping and return policy, so check those before buying. Keep in mind each product is sold and shipped by its own store, so shipping times and return policies vary by seller.

How is Pludor Marketplace different from Amazon, Etsy or Facebook Marketplace?

Pludor focuses on independent stores and local businesses rather than a mix of large and small sellers, and you can buy from many of them with one cart and checkout. Discovery goes beyond search and ads - you can also find products through shoppable short videos and live selling shows from the same sellers. It also includes local classifieds for buying and selling used items in your community.

How do I pay on Pludor Marketplace?

At checkout you can pay once by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or your Pludor wallet. To use the wallet, open it at pludor.com/me/wallet, add balance or redeem a gift card, then choose wallet at checkout. Every transaction shows up in your wallet history.

Can I get notified when a product's price drops or comes back in stock?

Yes, Pludor's marketplace includes price-drop and back-in-stock alerts. Set them on the product pages you're interested in while browsing at pludor.com/shop. You'll be notified when the price falls or the item is available again.

How do I find specific products when I don't know the exact name?

Pludor uses semantic product search, which understands what you mean rather than only matching exact keywords. Go to pludor.com/shop and describe what you're looking for in plain words, or browse by category. You can also discover products through shoppable videos and live shows.

Can I send money to another Pludor user without fees?

Yes, wallet-to-wallet transfers between Pludor users are free. Open your wallet at pludor.com/me/wallet, choose to send money, and pick the recipient. You can also use the wallet for cashback, gift cards and paying at marketplace checkout.

How do I start selling my own products, not just used items?

Go to pludor.com/setup, choose a store name and business type, and sign up - no card needed on the Free plan. Add products under Products in the Core Commerce menu with name, price, photos, stock and variations, then connect Stripe in Settings so payments reach your bank. Your products then appear in the shared marketplace catalog where shoppers can find them.

How much does Pludor Marketplace & Classifieds cost?

Free for shoppers - a free Pludor account is all you need.

How do I get started with Pludor Marketplace & Classifieds?

1. Browse 2. Check the product facts 3. Add to cart 4. Check out 5. Sell your own items Full step-by-step guide: pludor.com/tutorials/marketplace

What are the limitations of Pludor Marketplace & Classifieds?

Each product is sold and shipped by its own store; shipping times and return policies vary by seller and are shown on each product page.

How does Pludor Marketplace & Classifieds compare with Amazon, Etsy, Temu, Facebook Marketplace?

Independent sellers with one cart, plus live shows and shoppable video from the same sellers. Sellers: typically mixed large and small; on Pludor, independent stores and local businesses. Discovery: typically search and ads; on Pludor, search, shoppable video and live shows.

Going further: scale and grow

What you get

Shared product catalog across stores. One cart and checkout. Buyer protection and order tracking. Price-drop and back-in-stock alerts. Classifieds (buy and sell locally). Semantic product search.

What comes out of it

Orders across many stores, Local classified listings.

Who it is for

Online shoppers, people selling used items locally, gift buyers.

Good to know

Each product is sold and shipped by its own store; shipping times and return policies vary by seller and are shown on each product page.

Works well with

Wallet & Rewards: one wallet for paying, cashback, gift cards and free peer transfers. Flika: a shoppable short-video feed built into Pludor. Live Selling: sell products in a live video stream, with real-time checkout. Online Store: a branded storefront with products, services, cart and checkout.

More about Marketplace & Classifieds

What it does, who it is for and what it costs: Marketplace & Classifieds.

Doing this on Pludor

Free for shoppers - a free Pludor account is all you need.

  • Shared product catalog across stores
  • One cart and checkout
  • Buyer protection and order tracking
  • Price-drop and back-in-stock alerts
  • Classifieds (buy and sell locally)
  • Semantic product search

Free to start - no card, no item limit. Pay only for what you use past the monthly free amounts.

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Sources

  1. Pludor facts (features, plans and limits)
  2. Pludor pricing
  3. Marketplace & Classifieds on Pludor

Checked 1 October 2026. Fees and rules change; follow the links for the latest.

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