Vendor Store

Setting up a Vendor Store on Sportsman’s Bids is simple, powerful, and built for sellers looking to grow their presence and reach more buyers nationwide.

Vendor Stores are completely free to upgrade and give you the tools to build your own branded storefront within the marketplace.

Vendor Store — $0/Month (FREE!)

With a Vendor Store, you can start selling immediately with:

• Increased visibility across the marketplace
• A branded storefront to build trust with buyers
• Full control over your inventory, pricing, and listings
• Enhanced exposure for both auction and fixed price listings
• Ability for buyers to follow your store and get notified when you list new items

Sell a wide range of items, including:

• Hunting gear & equipment
• Fishing gear & tackle
• Shooting gear & accessories
• Optics & sights
• Camping & outdoor gear
• Tactical gear
• Parts, accessories, and more

Powerful Store Features

Customize and manage your store with ease:

• Set your store name, logo, and description
• Add store policies, shipping details, and contact information
• Create SEO-friendly listings to improve visibility
• Manage auctions and Buy Now listings in one place

Built to Grow Your Business

Every Vendor Store includes:

• Unique storefront URL to promote your business
• Direct buyer-to-seller payments
• Ability to track views, watchers, and orders
• Follower feature — buyers can follow your store and get alerts when you post new listings
• Increased exposure to active outdoor buyers
• Priority visibility across the platform
• Enhanced credibility and trust

From your first sale to scaling your business — everything you need is built in.

Sell Your Way

• No contracts
• No commissions
• No platform interference

You control your pricing, formats (Auction or Buy Now), and payment methods — and buyers pay you directly.

Open Your Store & Start Selling

Take your selling to the next level with Sportsman’s Bids, the peer-to-peer marketplace for outdoor gear.

List for free, keep 100% of your sales*, and grow your Vendor Store with powerful built-in tools.

Open your Vendor Store today and start selling.

*Minus applicable payment processing fees based on your selected payment method.

How to create your Vendor Store:

1. Register for your free account on Sportsman's Bids.
   
   
2. Visit the Vendor Store Setup page to activate a subscription.
   
   
3. Add your Vendor Store name, description, logo, meta, and select categories (leave blank for all).
   
   
4. Set up pages like About, Shipping Information, and Vendor Store Policies.
   
   
5. Set up global selling settings.
   
   
6. Set up postage and shipping settings.
   
   
7. (Optional) Set up direct payment methods: PayPal or Stripe (others are available as well).
   
   
8. (Optional) Verify your account on the marketplace to add more buyer trust.
   
   
9. Create new auction listings for your Vendor Store.
   
   
10. Start to promote your Vendor Store alongside our efforts and make some sales.

Please contact us if you run into any Vendor Store setup issues or have further questions.