Founding member perks
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Founding member badge
Permanent recognition on your profile as an original Local Lots community builder.
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Zero seller fees during beta
Keep 100% of your sale proceeds. No platform fees on any lots you sell during the beta period.
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Early neighborhood access
Be first in your area. Pilot testers get priority spots before public launch opens up.
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Direct line to the team
Your feedback shapes the product. Beta testers get direct access to the Local Lots founders.
What you'll help us test
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Walk through creating your Local Lots profile, including identity verification via Plaid and linking your PayPal account for secure payments. Your safety and your neighbors' safety starts here.
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List items you would like to sell by uploading photos, writing descriptions, and setting minimum offer prices. We are testing how easy and intuitive this process feels end to end.
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Choose items for a neighborhood sale event, set preview timeslots so interested buyers can inspect items before making an offer, and share your event link with your social networks to drive interest.
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Once your event goes live, monitor bids in real time, adjust minimum offers, and share links to your active lots. We are testing the seller dashboard and the overall making an offer experience.
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When your event closes, accepted offers are confirmed via email. Sellers set pickup timeslots; buyers receive invoices and contact info after payment. We are testing the smoothness of this entire handoff.
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Any unsold items automatically return to your lot inventory and are ready to include in your next event. We are testing that this transition is seamless and nothing falls through the cracks.
🔔 Limited spots per neighborhood
We are accepting a small cohort per zip code to keep the beta focused. Once your neighborhood is full, the waitlist closes. First come, first served.