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User-account, listing, safety and selling questions for the local marketplace noticeboard.

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Marketplace

User-account, listing, safety and selling questions for the local marketplace noticeboard.

What is the marketplace for?
It is a local noticeboard for people around Kalgoorlie-Boulder to list items, wanted posts and local offers.
Do I need an account to post?
Yes. Accounts help users edit listings, receive messages, reset passwords and use two-factor authentication.
Can I sign in without Google or Facebook?
Yes. Email sign-in is available, including password reset and two-factor code flow.
What happens if I forget my password?
Use Forgot password, enter your email, follow the reset link, set a new password and then sign in with the normal security checks.
Why does the site use two-factor authentication?
Two-factor codes reduce account takeover risk and protect marketplace and directory tools tied to your email address.
Can I edit my listing after posting?
Yes, account tools allow users to manage their own listings, including edits and image updates where available.
Can admin edit listings?
Yes. Admin can edit users and listings when moderation, corrections or support requests require it.
How do I write a good listing?
Use a plain title, fair price, current photos, suburb or pickup area, condition notes and any faults. Honest listings save everyone time.
What should I never list?
Do not list stolen goods, unsafe goods, recalled items, illegal products, fake tickets or anything that breaches local law or site terms.
Does Kalgoorlie.info handle payments?
No. The marketplace is a noticeboard. Buyers and sellers are responsible for payment, pickup and the deal itself.
How do I avoid scams?
Meet safely, inspect items, avoid unusual payment links, do not share codes, and be wary of buyers or sellers who rush you.
Where should buyers and sellers meet?
Use a safe public place where practical, bring another person for higher-value items and avoid late-night exchanges.
Can I report a listing?
Yes. Use report options or contact the site with the listing link and the concern.
Can I save searches?
Marketplace account tools can support saved searches and alerts where enabled, helping users track categories without checking manually.
Can I contact a seller privately?
Use the marketplace contact tools where available. Do not post sensitive personal details publicly.
Why was my listing removed?
A listing may be removed for safety, spam, duplicate content, prohibited items, misleading claims or admin review.
Can local businesses use the marketplace?
Yes for suitable local items or offers, but ongoing business promotion is usually better handled through the directory or advertising options.
Can I list free items?
Yes, if the item is genuine and safe. Make the pickup conditions clear.
What is the difference between marketplace and directory?
Marketplace is for listings and notices. Directory is for ongoing business profiles such as trades, accommodation, pubs and services.
Where do I start?
Go to the marketplace, browse first, then register or sign in when you are ready to post.