Help us keep this free.
Merc Mercado charges zero fees to makers. That means we run on community support, not commissions. Here's how you can help.
Why we need your help
This marketplace was built on a shoestring — literally $0 in platform costs thanks to free-tier cloud hosting. No investors, no corporate backing. Just one person who believes local makers deserve better tools.
We don't take a cut from sales. We don't charge listing fees. We don't run ads. That's the promise. But keeping the lights on still costs something:
- $12 Domain registration (mercmercado.com)
- $25 App store developer fee
- $0 Everything else (hosting, database, email, storage)
Every dollar goes directly to keeping the platform running and expanding to more cities. No salaries. No overhead. Just a marketplace built by a maker, for makers.
Contribute
Any amount helps. Buy us a coffee, help cover the domain, or chip in toward the app store fee.
Support on GoFundMe →Send directly
Prefer not to use GoFundMe? Send any amount straight to Sal — it goes to the same place.
Become a Community Partner
Local businesses can sponsor Merc Mercado and get featured on the site. Email us to learn more.
Email us →Spread the word
Know a maker in Santa Fe? Share the link. Every maker who joins makes the marketplace stronger.
Share the apply link →"I believe good work deserves respect, and the people doing that work deserve tools that serve them instead of squeezing them."— Salvador, founder