Project Overview
The Buy and Sell Pre-Owned Goods Marketplace is a Python Flask web application designed to connect buyers and sellers of second-hand items efficiently.
The platform promotes sustainability by encouraging reuse while providing a secure, feature-rich online marketplace.
Users can browse, buy, or sell items with detailed product listings, advanced search filters, and seamless payment options. Administrators maintain control over content, users, and transactions through a comprehensive dashboard.
Key Features
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User Registration & Profiles:
Buyers and sellers can register, log in, and manage profiles. Sellers can showcase and manage their listings. -
Product Listings:
Upload items with descriptions, images, pricing, categories, and tags for easy browsing and discovery. -
Advanced Search & Filters:
Search by keywords, price range, category, location, or condition to quickly find relevant items. -
Product Pages:
Detailed product view with images, descriptions, seller information, and contact/purchase buttons. -
Payment Integration:
Supports secure online payments via Stripe, credit/debit cards, PayPal, mobile wallets, or cash on delivery for local transactions. -
Admin Dashboard:
Manage users, products, reported items, and monitor transactions. Includes fraud prevention and content moderation tools.
Tools & Technologies
- Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Responsive Design
- Backend: Python (Flask) with RESTful APIs
- Database: MySQL (users, products, transactions)
- Payment Integration: Stripe API
Outcome
The marketplace provides:
- A secure and user-friendly platform for buying and selling pre-owned items.
- Sustainability benefits by promoting reuse of goods.
- Secure financial transactions with multiple payment options.
- Robust administrative control through a dedicated dashboard.
- Scalable marketplace architecture ready for future expansion.
