The most complex part of the build was the subscription and quota system. We engineered a tiered subscription model where each tier has a different commission rate and a set number of featured listing quotas. Featured products appear prominently on the landing page and in search results, giving paying providers maximum visibility. Stripe coupons were used to offer the first 3 months free — lowering the barrier for new providers to onboard.

When a provider exhausts their included quota, they can purchase additional quota on a per-unit basis — creating a secondary revenue stream for the platform. This same pay-per-quota option was extended to free users, allowing them to feature listings without committing to a subscription.

Make an offer was added alongside the standard purchase flow — giving buyers the flexibility to negotiate pricing directly with suppliers. On the discovery side, a location filter with adjustable radius was added to the search page, letting buyers control how far they're willing to source materials from. On the seller side, a delivery radius was implemented — sellers define their delivery zone and buyers outside that range are prevented from completing checkout, avoiding failed deliveries and disputes.