Welcome To Varsity Trades

We’re a platform built by students, for students, to showcase the amazing products created by student entrepreneurs. Our mission is simple: to give you a platform to share your work with the entire student body—not just friends or followers on social media. Whether it’s fashion, art, tech, or any other creative product, we’ve got you covered!

Creating a Community of Student Entrepreneurs

At Varsity Trades, we believe in trust, value, and accessibility. Our goal is to provide a space where students can easily buy and sell, building meaningful connections in the process. We're still in development, but we’re excited about the social impact we can make by boosting student sales and connecting students across campuses.

Empowering Student Entrepreneurs

Inspired by the desire to make a real difference, Varsity Trades was born to help fellow student entrepreneurs grow and thrive.

The Future Marketplace For Students

Our vision? To become the go-to marketplace for student entrepreneurs across all universities and colleges nationwide.

Exciting Beginnings

While we’re yet to go live, we’re super excited to get started. So stay tuned, and get ready to experience student innovation like never before!

Let’s Build Something Amazing Together!

Right now, we’re building out our team, including a website manager and pitch/sales team. Want to join us in creating something amazing? Reach out to us through our contact form, and let’s make it happen!

FAQs:

Varsity Trades is an online marketplace designed by students, for students, to empower student entrepreneurs by providing them a platform to showcase and sell their products. It connects buyers and sellers within the campus, helping to build a community where students can support one another by discovering unique, student-made products.

Varsity Trades allows students to browse various products offered by their peers. When you find a product you’re interested in, instead of traditional “Add to Cart” or “Checkout” options, you’ll click on the “Order on WhatsApp” button. This will redirect you to the vendor’s WhatsApp, where you can communicate directly with the seller to discuss product details, negotiate prices, arrange payments, and set up delivery options.

Any university student can become a vendor for varsity trades. Whether you have a side hustle, craft unique items, or offer a product that can benefit fellow students, you are welcome to join the platform. Sellers must register, create a product listing, and ensure their products meet safety and ethical standards.

Varsity Trades accepts a wide range of products created or sourced by students. This includes clothing, crafts, art, accessories, food items, skincare products, and more, as long as they comply with safety guidelines and are legally permitted for sale. Vendors should ensure that the products are well-described, safe for consumer use, and approved under university or platform guidelines.

Communication is made simple and direct through the “Order on WhatsApp” button. Once a customer clicks this button on your product page, they will be taken directly to a WhatsApp chat with you. From there, you can answer questions, provide details, and finalize the sale with the buyer. Clear and professional communication is encouraged to create a positive experience for both parties.

Each product must have its own dedicated listing to maintain an organized and user-friendly browsing experience. However, if your product has variations (e.g., different sizes or colors of the same item), you can include these options on a single product page. If you’re selling completely different products, they must be listed separately, especially as you grow your catalog on the platform.

Varsity Trades does not process payments directly through the platform. Once you connect with a buyer via WhatsApp, you and the buyer will discuss payment details, such as preferred payment methods (e.g., mobile money, bank transfer, cash on delivery, etc.) and finalize the terms independently. The platform simply facilitates the connection; the rest is up to the buyer and seller to arrange. Be sure to clearly communicate payment expectations and confirm them before proceeding with the sale.

Accessibility

Making the platform user-friendly so that all students can easily navigate and utilize the services.

Integrity

Upholding ethical practices in all transactions and interactions, ensuring honesty and fairness.

Responsiveness

Being attentive to the needs and feedback of user to make necessary adjustments to improve the platform.

Transparency

Clearly communicating policies, and changes to users, fostering trust and confidence in the platform.

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