Some New Year Updates and Older Security Notes on the Rad Bazaar

We’re back in the New Year with some updates on the Rad Bazaar, so read on below…

Our web developer, Ian, has taken over the tech pack for the Bazaar and has updated all the applications we use. One of which is the messaging system. Last night, we finally cracked the code, so the messages were fixed. If you messaged a seller over the past week, you should contact them again.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be rolling out some new features. Currently on our list, ranked by priority:

Streamlined sign-up procedure for The Radavist Membership (the big one)
The Radavist and Rad Bazaar profiles
Permanent ban for scammers
Want to Buy category (which you can currently do just by listing “WTB” in the title of your post)
Maintaining your spot when browsing

I (John) have also been diligently banning the scammers, and it’s down to Benitez Bree, from the best I can tell, who keeps signing up after getting booted.

The lower half of this post is from July, 25th, 2024.

Unfortunately, scammers have infiltrated our beloved Rad Bazaar and while we work with our web developers on a permanent solution to this issue, we’d like everyone to take note on how to avoid these vermin.

Here’s a current (as of 12.21.24) list of bad sellers:

–Jun Mark

If you’re a seller or buyer, please follow these guidelines:

Sellers

Shoot a least one photo of the item you are selling with your name and date written on a sheet of paper.
Please add your social media handles and/or Facebook to your profile (if you use social media) so buyers can see that you’re legitimate.

Buyers

If you do not see a photo like the one above in the listing, request one before buying.
Ask for a video of the product or use Facetime. :-)
Only use Paypal or Venmo for goods and services with buyer protection.
Never send cash or checks.
Check out the sellers’ profiles before engaging.

Thanks for your patience! We’re working on tighter security measures. In the meanwhile, if you see a listing that looks suspicious, flag the listing by clicking the “…” on the upper right corner.