I am building AudiologyXchange, a professional-only listing platform for used audiology equipment.
This is not a typical e-commerce store and not a full marketplace with payouts, escrow, or commissions.
Please read carefully before applying.
What This Project Is
Built on Shopify
A listing-based marketplace
I sell my own inventory
Other businesses can list equipment after paying a one-time, time-based listing access fee
No transaction handling between buyers and third-party sellers
Sellers handle their own payments off-platform
Buyers browse freely and contact sellers directly
If you are thinking “multi-vendor checkout,” “seller payouts,” or “subscriptions,” this is not the right project.
Core Requirements (Phase 1)
You will be responsible for implementing:
1. Listing Access Logic (Most Important)
Sellers pay a one-time fee for a defined listing window (example: 30 days)
While access is active:
Sellers can create and manage listings
When access expires:
Listings are hidden or disabled
No recurring subscriptions
No commissions
This must be implemented using Shopify + existing apps, not custom app development.
2. Listings
Each listing must support:
Equipment category
Manufacturer / model
Condition
Included accessories
Calibration status (manual field + badge)
Seller business info
Contact method (no checkout button for third-party listings)
3. Buyer Experience
Free browsing
Professional (non-retail) presentation
Clear “Contact Seller” flow
Clear disclaimer that transactions occur directly between buyer and seller
4. Owner Inventory
I can list my own inventory without paying listing fees
My listings may later support Shopify checkout (optional, not required for launch)
5. Admin Controls
Approve sellers manually
Remove or edit listings
Override listing access if needed
Basic visibility into active sellers and listings
What This Project Is NOT
Do not propose or include:
Multi-vendor checkout
Seller payouts or commissions
Escrow or dispute resolution
Subscriptions
Custom Shopify app development
Mobile apps
SEO campaigns or branding work
If it’s not listed above as required, assume it is out of scope.
Required Experience
You should have:
Strong Shopify experience (Liquid, metafields, access logic)
Experience building gated access or role-based functionality
Comfort using existing Shopify apps creatively
The discipline to follow a tight scope and budget
Bonus (not required):
Experience with B2B or professional-only platforms
Experience building marketplaces without checkout
Budget & Timeline
Budget: $2,000–$5,000 total
Estimated effort: ~40–50 hours
Fixed-price preferred with clear milestones
How to Apply (Important)
To be considered, your proposal must include:
A short explanation of how you would implement time-based listing access in Shopify without handling transactions
One example of a past project involving:
Access control, gating, or non-standard Shopify logic
Your estimated hours for Phase 1
Generic proposals will be rejected.
Final Note
This project requires clarity and restraint, not overengineering.
If you enjoy clean, constrained builds and understand when not to add features, this will be a good fit.
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