{"id":2530,"date":"2026-02-01T12:07:50","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T12:07:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/?post_type=manual_kb&p=2530"},"modified":"2026-02-01T12:07:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T12:07:51","slug":"differences-between-regular-users-and-trusted-sellers","status":"publish","type":"manual_kb","link":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/it\/knowledgebase\/differences-between-regular-users-and-trusted-sellers\/","title":{"rendered":"Differences Between Regular Users and Trusted Sellers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Differences Between Regular Users and Trusted Sellers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On markto.ch, the main difference between Regular Users<\/strong> and Trusted Sellers<\/strong> lies in verification level, trust signals, and how buyers perceive and interact with them. Here’s a clear side-by-side comparison:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aspect<\/th>Regular User<\/th>Trusted Seller (Verified)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Verification Level<\/strong><\/td>Basic account (email + phone confirmed)<\/td>Additional identity verification (ID, address proof)<\/td><\/tr>
Badge \/ Indicator<\/strong><\/td>No special badge<\/td>Visible “Trusted Seller” badge on profile & listings<\/td><\/tr>
Buyer Trust<\/strong><\/td>Standard (depends on profile completeness)<\/td>Significantly higher (badge signals extra checks)<\/td><\/tr>
Visibility in Search<\/strong><\/td>Normal ranking<\/td>Often stands out (badge shown, may appear in filters)<\/td><\/tr>
Response Rates<\/strong><\/td>Average (buyers may hesitate on unverified sellers)<\/td>Usually higher (buyers prefer verified profiles)<\/td><\/tr>
Selling Speed<\/strong><\/td>Slower for higher-value or in-person items<\/td>Faster sales, especially for meetups<\/td><\/tr>
Eligibility Requirements<\/strong><\/td>Just register & verify basics<\/td>Clean history + submit ID\/address documents<\/td><\/tr>
Application Process<\/strong><\/td>Automatic (no special step)<\/td>Manual review (1\u20135 days) or invitation-based<\/td><\/tr>
Risk Perception<\/strong><\/td>Higher perceived scam risk by cautious buyers<\/td>Lower perceived risk (extra identity check)<\/td><\/tr>
Features Unlocked<\/strong><\/td>All standard (post free ads, message, favorites)<\/td>Same + potential future perks (e.g., priority support)<\/td><\/tr>
Revocation Risk<\/strong><\/td>N\/A<\/td>Can lose badge for violations or complaints<\/td><\/tr>
Best For<\/strong><\/td>Casual buyers\/sellers, occasional use<\/td>Frequent sellers, higher-value items, building reputation<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Regular users can do everything on the platform \u2014 posting free private ads, browsing, messaging \u2014 with no restrictions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Trusted Seller status is optional and acts as a trust booster<\/strong>, not a requirement. It mainly benefits sellers who want to stand out and close deals faster.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • For buyers: Filtering or preferring Trusted Sellers reduces perceived risk, especially for meetups or expensive items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • For sellers: If you sell regularly, aim for Trusted status \u2014 the badge often pays for itself in quicker responses and more sales.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    If you’re a seller, focus on a complete profile (photo, bio, fast replies) first \u2014 many platforms use this as a gateway before offering verification. Check your account settings or contact support for the latest on applying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Which side are you on \u2014 buyer or seller? I can give more tailored tips!<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","manualknowledgebasecat":[72],"manual_kb_tag":[],"class_list":["post-2530","manual_kb","type-manual_kb","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","manualknowledgebasecat-trusted-seller-program"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/2530","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/manual_kb"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/2530\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2531,"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/2530\/revisions\/2531"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2530"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"manualknowledgebasecat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manualknowledgebasecat?post=2530"},{"taxonomy":"manual_kb_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb_tag?post=2530"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}