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The new Waterpixels Marketplace is now running, and we’d like everyone to start using it for buy/sell/trade posts.
For now, the existing Classifieds forum will stay open while we finish testing the posting rules and make sure the Marketplace works the way it should for new members, post-count limits, and normal member access. Once that testing is done, we’ll restrict new posting in Classifieds and move future listings to the Marketplace.
Please use the Marketplace for new listings whenever possible, and let us know if anything feels confusing or does not work right.
A few things to check while using it:
- Creating a listing
- Uploading photos
- Choosing the default listing photo
- Posting into the right category or categories
- Marking an item as sold or closed
- Browsing and filtering listings
- Saving listings to favorites
If you run into a bug, please post what happened and, if possible, include the browser/device you were using. Screenshots help too.
The goal is to make the Marketplace easier to browse and manage than the old Classifieds forum, while keeping the same community rules and protections in place.
Timeline:
- Marketplace is live now
- Classifieds will remain open briefly while we finish testing
- After testing, new Classifieds posting will be restricted
- Existing Classifieds content will remain available for reference
You can find the Marketplace in the main navigation or in the below link.
Please give it a try and post feedback. This is ready enough to start using, and we’ll keep tuning it based on what people find.
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there was a issue with the shop handling the sticker orders. Stickers going out today for those who have ordered sorry about the delay and issue.
@akarnani thanks for letting us now.. and thanks for the donation and support.
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Ok, The Marketplace is currently in active testing, and we’re working through the final details to make sure it is useful, safe, and easy to use before opening it up to everyone. Hang in there — it’s coming.
Planned features included for the first Release:
Create listings for gear you want to sell, trade, give away, or find
Support for multiple listing types:
- For Sale
- Want to Buy
- Trade
- Free / Giveaway
Multi-item listings, so one post can include several individual items
Individual item sold tracking for multi-item listings
Ability to relist individual sold items if they become available again
Listing images with a clean gallery view
Categories for common underwater gear:
- Housings
- Strobes & video lights
- Ports & extensions
- Trays, arms & clamps
- Accessories and other gear
Price, currency, condition, and location fields
Seller profile integration
Buyer/seller feedback support
Sold and closed listing states
Messaging/contact tools for interested buyers
Moderation tools to help keep listings organized and trustworthy
Listing history so important changes can be tracked
Mobile-friendly layout for browsing on phones and tablets
We are also testing the design with sample listings so we can tune the layout, image sizes, category filters, sold states, and listing detail pages before real members start posting.
This is not live for general use yet, We want the Marketplace to feel like a natural part of WaterPixels, not just a bolted-on classifieds section or old forum style we are use to..
Thanks for your patience while we test everything. More updates soon.
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I got a Marketplace section coming soon Ive been working on, Should be much better to manage for you guys. We will start testing it and make live soon.
I'll get some screen shots up later.
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The WaterPixels Shop is now open! You can now grab WaterPixels merch at https://waterpixels.shop. All profits go toward keeping the site online and supporting our hosting costs. One of our major goals is to keep WaterPixels free for everyone, and picking up something from the shop — or even donating any amount — truly helps us make that possible.
As before Items are printed in your country or region. We do not have tax or vat numbers so we just pay them when we place the order. This is picked up in the shop under WPX fees. Previously we had to manually make the order and then update the fees and send an update back to the user with the final amount to pay. We are now fully automated to calculate this and get your order in immediately. Much easier for everyone.
Also while on the shop site, before check out, you can hit the sign in with WaterPixels button and it will bounce you to the forums and back to the shop. no need to create an extra account. Purchases can also be made as guest. If you sign in with WaterPixels, you will get a supporter badge.
If there is a variation or product you don't see and want let me know and I'll see about adding.
Thanks for supporting our volunteer‑run community!
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I updated your flag, Members can now change there flag in Account Settings, under country.
Welcome to Waterpixels..
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Waterpixels Marketplace
in Announcements
Following up on the Marketplace announcement, here are some of the main features members will be able to use.
Marketplace gives members a proper place to buy, sell, trade, and look for items without everything getting buried in forum topics.
Member features include:
- Create your own marketplace listings
- Add multiple items to a single listing
- Upload multiple photos for each listing
- Choose the main/default photo for the listing
- Set a price, or mark an item as free or negotiable
- Post For Sale, Wanted, Trade, and mixed listing types
- Add item condition, location, and detailed descriptions
- Browse listings by category
- Search and filter marketplace listings
- Save listings to come back to later
- Contact the seller directly
- Comment on listings, where enabled
- Follow listings for updates
- Mark your own items as sold / closed
- Relist expired listings
- Manage your active, sold, and expired listings from your own listing area
- View seller profiles and other listings from the same seller
- Leave buyer/seller reviews and feedback after a transaction
- Build a visible reputation through marketplace feedback
- Edit History captured (every edit to original listing captured and visible publicly
The goal is to make buying, selling, and trading easier for members, while keeping listings organized and easy to find.
Marketplace is still being improved, so member feedback will help shape what gets added next.