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For makers · first 25 cohort

Keep 100% of
what you make.

Etsy takes ~6.5% per sale. Square takes 2.6%. We take nothing. List your work, message buyers, agree on a price, and get paid via Venmo, Zelle, or cash.

What you keep on a $200 sale


Etsy
~$178

6.5% transaction + 3% payment + listing fees

Square
~$194

2.6% + 10¢ per transaction

Merc Mercado
$200

Zero fees. The sale is 100% yours.

Four steps, no catch


Artisan workshop
01

Apply & meet us

Tell us about your work — what you make, how long you've been at it, and where you sell now. We're onboarding the first 25 Santa Fe makers one at a time, with hands-on help getting your first listings up.

Handmade jewelry display
02

List your work

Photos, title, price, condition — one-of-a-kind, made-to-order, or in stock. We verify your phone once before your first offer goes out. Your neighborhood shows on your profile so buyers know where to pick up.

Person paying with phone
03

Agree, confirm, get paid

A buyer makes an offer. You chat in the message thread. When you agree on a price, both parties tap "I Confirm" — the platform pins a digital invoice. Payment happens off-platform: Venmo, Zelle, or cash.

Handshake deal
04

Rate each other

Bilateral blind-reveal ratings: neither side sees the other's review until both submit (or 7 days pass). No retaliation, no inflated stars. Your transaction count and response time go on your public profile.

Why makers choose us


No platform fees

If you sell a $200 cuff for $200, you keep $200. The site runs on a free tier; the plan is to keep it that way.

Local-first SEO

Listings rank for searches like "handmade Santa Fe" — the long-tail Etsy can't beat at the listing level.

Real buyers, real trust

Phone-verified at first offer. Bilateral blind-reveal ratings. Your transaction count is visible on every listing card.

Want in?

We're starting with 25 Santa Fe makers.
We'd love to hear from you.

Apply to sell