1. What is Solocopy.com?
Solocopy.com is the global marketplace for one-off creations, limited editions and rare products. The prevalence of every item is always mentioned.
2. Why is there a need for such a platform?
Artists, photographers, designers, writers, musicians, film makers, craftsmen and collectors can now assert themselves together. The platform brings together creative minds as a collective force. Visitors can buy offerings, aware that once bought, another like it may never again become available.
3. Who can list things?
Anyone who registers with the site.
4. What can be listed?
One-off creations, works from a limited run, and vintage or antique items which have survived the ravages of time. Occasionally manufactured goods can be listed, for instance because it signed or because it has a deliberate or unintentional peculiarity.
5. What cannot be listed?
Items that are not rare. Items that are illegal under the laws of England and Wales. Also any of the following: Food, drinks, tobacco, drugs, drug paraphernalia, weapons, knives, firearms and replicas, ammunition and blanks, fireworks, valid tickets or tickets purported to be valid, human parts, chemicals, pesticides, hazardous items, perishable items, offensive material, stolen items, pornography and offensive materials.
6. What are the fees to list an item?
Listing is free.
7. What are the fees following a successful transactions?
The seller is billed 10% of the final selling price, excluding postage and packaging.
8. Who is responsible for the accuracy of information about an item?
The assessment of an item’s rarity and the accuracy of its description is the responsibility of the seller.
9. How can one be sure about the accuracy of information about an item?
The accuracy of information is policed by feedback from other users.
10. How does feedback work?
There is opportunity for feedback both before and after a transaction. Comments about an item can firstly be left by visitors to the website, even if they choose not to buy the item. Buyers and sellers can also rate their experience after a deal has been struck. The track record of buyers and sellers is open for all to see.