How It Works

A simple local marketplace for San Carlos City

PalitBay helps people in San Carlos City and nearby areas buy, sell, swap and discover products and services.

You can browse listings, contact other members and discuss a deal directly with the seller or buyer.

Important: PalitBay does not process payments

PalitBay is not an online payment or checkout platform.

No online payments through PalitBay
No shopping cart or checkout
No money held by PalitBay
No payment protection or escrow service
No automatic delivery arrangement

All payment, collection and delivery arrangements are made directly between the buyer and seller outside the PalitBay website.

Before agreeing to a deal, make sure you understand the price, payment method, location and collection or delivery arrangements.

How to buy something

1. Browse the listings

Visit the Listings page and look through the available products and services.

2. Open a listing

Read the description, check the photos and review the seller’s information.

3. Contact the seller

Use the contact or messaging function to ask questions and discuss the item.

4. Agree on the details

Discuss and agree directly with the seller on:

Price
Availability
Payment method
Meeting or collection location
Delivery arrangements, if available
Any other conditions

5. Complete the deal directly

Payment and delivery or collection are arranged between you and the seller outside PalitBay.

PalitBay does not receive or process the payment.

How to sell something

1. Create an account

2. Add your listing

Provide a clear title, description, photos, price and location.

3. Wait for approval

Your listing may need to be reviewed before it becomes visible on the website.

4. Respond to interested buyers

When someone contacts you, discuss the item and answer their questions.

5. Arrange the deal directly

Agree with the buyer on payment, collection or delivery.

The transaction takes place directly between you and the buyer, outside PalitBay.

How swapping works

PalitBay also allows members to offer items for swapping.

Create a swap listing.
Describe what you are offering.
Explain what you would like in exchange.
Contact other members.
Agree on the exchange directly.

PalitBay does not process payments or guarantee the exchange.

Stay safe

Meet in a safe public place where possible.
Inspect the item before paying or exchanging.
Be careful with advance payments.
Do not share passwords or verification codes.
Never send money to someone you do not trust.
Report suspicious or prohibited listings to PalitBay.

PalitBay’s role

PalitBay provides the platform for discovering listings, contacting members and discussing possible deals.

The final agreement, payment, exchange, collection and delivery are the responsibility of the buyer and seller.

PalitBay is a marketplace connection service—not a payment processor, delivery company or escrow service.