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Good gear deserves a second desk.
Classicated is a planned classifieds board for used technology equipment: structured specs, one shared condition scale and clear seller information — the classic newspaper ad, made trustworthy.
See a sample listing01The problem
General marketplaces don't know what a switch type is
Today
Free text and blurry photos
- Specs buried in a paragraph, or missing
- “Like new” means something different to everyone
- Questions asked five times in the comments
The idea
Structured, comparable ads
- Category-specific spec fields
- One shared condition scale per category
- Seller details shown the same way every time
02What it looks like
A classified, the classic way
Fictional listings.
- Fictional
Mechanical keyboard, 75%
Condition: Good
Tactile switches, USB-C, original box.
- Fictional
27-inch monitor, 1440p
Condition: Very good
No dead pixels, stand included.
- Fictional
Mini PC, 16 GB
Condition: Fair
Light scratches, wiped and reset.
03How it stays honest
Trust is a design requirement, not a badge
- Step 1
Shared condition scale
One shared condition scale per category.
- Step 2
Reviewed listings
Listings reviewed against clear rules before going live.
- Step 3
No in-site payments at first
Buyers and sellers arrange payment; safety guidance is published.
04Who it's for
Upgraders, tinkerers and careful buyers
Upgraders
Moving gear on to someone who will use it.
Tinkerers
Hunting a specific part with specific specs.
Careful buyers
Who want comparable ads before they meet.
05At a glance
The structure planned for every Classicated ad.
- SpecsFields per category
- ConditionOne shared scale
- SellerShown consistently
- ReviewRules before going live
- SafetyPublished guidance
06Honest status
Where Classicated is today
Classicated is a concept. No listings, accounts or payments exist; examples are fictional.
Now
Concept
Not started
Niche choice
Not started
Listing rules
Not started
First category
Not available yet. Posting opens with the first category; there are no accounts yet.
Questions
Which niche first?
Still being decided with prospective buyers and sellers.
Can I post an ad?
Not yet — posting opens with the first category.