Run a Permanent Storefront (Shop Mode)

Shop mode is for businesses with permanent locations and constantly changing inventory. Instead of posting time-limited sales (Saturday 9am–1pm), you post your store and refresh inventory as items sell and new ones arrive.

Example: StyleCycle Consignment is open Mon–Sat, 10am–6pm, year-round. New items arrive daily. Shop mode lets them post "StyleCycle Consignment — Women's fashion, home goods, shoes" once and update the item list indefinitely.

Another example: Vintage & Rare Collectibles buys and sells antiques. Inventory changes weekly. Shop mode means one listing that stays current, no need to create new "sales" every week.

Standard sale mode (time-limited):

• Create a sale
• Set sale date and hours
• Post items
• Sale ends (you mark it complete or date passes)
• Items are archived
• For next sale, you create a brand-new listing

Shop mode (ongoing):

• Create a sale (no date — just your store name)
• Post items
• Items stay live indefinitely
• Update inventory whenever you want (add new items, remove sold ones)
• No need to create new sales
• Shoppers always see your current inventory

Shop mode is available on Pro and Teams plans.

1. Go to Settings → Shop Mode (or "Advanced settings").
2. Toggle "Enable shop mode" on.
3. Create your shop listing with:

- **Store name** (what shoppers see: "Vintage & Rare," "Main Street Antiques," etc.) - **Address** (your physical location or "Online only" if you ship) - **Hours** (when you're open: e.g., "Mon–Sat 10am–6pm") - **Description** (2–3 sentences about your inventory: "Vintage furniture, mid-century décor, collectible glassware")

1. Click "Create shop." You now have a permanent storefront.

Adding items:

1. Click "Add item" (same as a time-limited sale).
2. Upload a photo, enter name, price, condition.
3. Click "Save." The item goes live immediately.

Removing items:

1. Click the item and select "Mark as sold" or "Remove from shop."
2. It disappears from your listing.

Updating items:

• Prices: Change anytime without creating a new item
• Photos: Add multiple photos per item
• Condition: Update if something gets damaged or repaired

Batch updates:

• Add 50 new items from an estate liquidation you just bought
• Remove 20 sold items from last week
• No need to create a new sale — just update your current shop inventory

| Feature | Shop Mode | Time-Limited Sale | |---------|-----------|-------------------| | Inventory stays live | Indefinitely | Until sale ends | | You set an end date | No | Yes | | Best for | Permanent stores, consignment | Garage sales, estate sales, auctions | | Inventory management | Update ongoing | Update during sale, then close | | Shoppers expect | Always-open store | One-time event |

Shoppers visiting your shop see:

• Your store name and address
• Hours (Mon–Sat, 10am–6pm)
• All items in your current inventory
• **No sale end date** — shoppers understand this is an ongoing store

If you're online-only, shoppers see:

• Your shop name
• "Ships nationwide" or your shipping policy
• Current inventory
• No location visit required

Fixed pricing: Set prices and update when inventory changes or you want to adjust.

Discount older inventory: Reduce prices on items that have been in stock for 30, 60, 90+ days to encourage sales.

Seasonal pricing: Higher prices on demand items (holiday décor in November, summer furniture in May).

Consignment pricing: Markup items based on what they cost you (cost + 40%, cost + 100%, etc.).

By category:

• Furniture
• Home décor
• Vintage & collectibles
• Clothing & accessories

By era (for vintage shops):

• Victorian (1880–1900)
• Art Deco (1920–1940)
• Mid-century modern (1945–1965)
• 1970s & later

By price tier:

• Under $25
• $25–$100
• $100–$500
• $500+

By condition:

• Like new
• Good
• Fair
• For parts/restoration

Use descriptions and photos to help shoppers browse. If your shop has physical organization (like a physical store), mirror that online if possible.

Keep inventory fresh:

• Add new items weekly to keep shoppers coming back
• Remove sold items promptly so shoppers see accurate availability
• Refresh photos occasionally if stock rotates

Write good descriptions:

• Material (wood, leather, ceramic)
• Era or style (mid-century, art deco, bohemian)
• Condition (excellent, good, fair, shows wear)
• Size and dimensions for furniture
• Any damage or defects

Set competitive prices:

• Research what similar items sell for elsewhere
• Don't overprice vintage or unique items
• Consider your target customer (budget shopper vs. collector)

Promote off-peak items:

• Bundle slow-moving items
• Offer discounts on older inventory
• Highlight new arrivals in descriptions

Engage with shoppers:

• Respond quickly to questions
• Offer to hold items or do local pickups
• Build relationships with regular customers