Frequently Asked Questions

You can buy e-commerce stores (Shopify and WooCommerce) with Google Merchant Center accounts, as well as standalone Google Ads accounts. Each listing includes detailed information about the asset including niche, country, age, and performance metrics.

Browse available listings, click "Buy This Store" on a listing you're interested in, and submit a buy request. Our admin team will review your request, connect you with the seller, and personally guide you through every step of the transaction.

Yes! All listings are publicly visible. You can browse, filter, and view full listing details without signing up. You only need an account when you're ready to buy, ask a question, or list your own store.

We strongly recommend it. Unverified users are publicly labelled as "Unverified" on the marketplace — which means sellers are far less likely to engage with you. Verification takes 2 minutes: upload a government-issued ID, business registration document, or store admin screenshot via your Profile page. Once verified, you unlock the Verified tier badge and build trust immediately.

A reinstated Google Merchant Center (GMC) account is one that was previously suspended and has been successfully re-approved by Google. This means the account is active and ready to run Google Shopping ads immediately after transfer.

Some listings display "MAKE OFFER" instead of a fixed price. For fixed-price listings, you can ask a question to discuss pricing with the admin team who will liaise with the seller on your behalf.

Most transfers complete within 3–7 business days. This includes payment confirmation, asset transfer (store, domain, GMC access), buyer verification, and seller payout. Our admin team keeps both parties updated throughout.

Yes. Funds are secured by GMC Marketplace before any assets are transferred. The seller only receives payment after the buyer confirms that all assets have been successfully transferred. If something goes wrong, our admin team investigates.

Listings can be priced in USD ($), EUR (€), or GBP (£). You can filter listings by currency on the marketplace.

Click "Sell Your Store" in the navigation, fill out the listing form with your store details, and submit it for review. Our admin team will verify the information and approve your listing — usually within 24 hours.

You can sell Shopify stores, WooCommerce stores, and Google Ads accounts — all with Google Merchant Center access. We accept listings from sellers worldwide.

No. Listing your store is completely free. There are no listing fees, no monthly fees, and no hidden charges. You only pay commission when your store sells.

Commission is only charged on completed sales. The fee is $/€500 minimum or 15% of the sale price — whichever is higher. This is paid by the seller only and is deducted from the funds you receive. Buyers pay nothing.

You'll need your store niche, GMC business country, selling feed countries, GMC age, Google Ads metrics (spend, ROAS, revenue), asking price, and platform (Shopify or WooCommerce). All information must be accurate and verifiable.

Yes. You can request price reductions, update your public information, or boost your listing for extra visibility — all from your Dashboard. Changes are reviewed by admin before going live.

Boosted listings get premium placement at the top of the marketplace table and appear highlighted with an amber background. Boosting significantly increases your listing's visibility to potential buyers. You can request a boost from your Dashboard.

If your bank account is based in the USA, there are no additional fees. Payments to non-USA bank accounts incur a $25 international wire transfer fee, charged by our banking provider and deducted from your payout.

GMC Marketplace is a global platform. We accept listings from sellers in any country. Your listing will show your GMC business country and the countries your selling feeds cover.

The process has 5 steps: (1) Find a listing, (2) Buyer secures the deal by submitting payment, (3) Seller transfers the store and assets with admin guidance, (4) Buyer confirms the transfer, (5) Seller gets paid. Funds are held securely throughout. See our How Transactions Work page for full details.

Every transaction is personally facilitated by our admin team. They manage communication between buyer and seller, coordinate asset transfers step-by-step, verify completion, and handle payment settlement. You're never left on your own.

All communication goes through our platform chat, creating a complete record. Our admin team investigates disputes and can hold funds while the issue is reviewed. We work with both parties to reach a fair resolution.

Yes. All data is encrypted and stored securely. Identity verification documents are reviewed by admin only and are not stored permanently. We never share your personal information with other users without your consent.

Yes. Payments to non-USA bank accounts incur a $25 international wire transfer fee. This is charged by our banking provider and is unavoidable for all international transfers. The fee is deducted from the seller's payout.

GMC Scout is our automated verification tool that scans listing data to help verify store information. It checks product counts, domain age, and other metrics. GMC Scout results appear on listing detail pages, giving buyers additional confidence in the accuracy of the listing.

Every listing goes through a two-step verification: (1) Admin review — our team manually checks all submitted information, and (2) GMC Scout — automated scanning verifies store data. Sellers who have completed identity verification display a trust tier badge (Verified, Trusted, or Elite). Sellers who have not verified their identity are publicly labelled as "Unverified Seller".

GMC Marketplace uses a 3-tier trust system. Verified (1/3): the seller's identity has been confirmed via government ID. Trusted (2/3): identity verified plus at least 1 completed deal on the platform. Elite (3/3): identity verified plus 3 or more completed deals — the highest trust level. Each tier is displayed as a badge with progress ticks on every listing.

If a seller has not completed identity verification, their listing displays an "Unverified Seller" label. This means their identity has not been confirmed by GMC Marketplace. We strongly recommend buyers exercise additional caution with unverified sellers, and we encourage all sellers to verify — it takes just 2 minutes.

You can add any listing to your Watchlist by clicking the eye icon. This lets you easily track listings you're interested in from your Dashboard. You'll also receive notifications if the price drops on a watchlisted listing.

Earn 20% of our commission on every successful deal made by someone you refer. Share your unique referral link (found in your Dashboard under "Referrals"), and when a referred user completes a purchase or sale, you get paid. No limits, lifetime referrals.

Yes! New listings are automatically shared on our social media channels (X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook) to maximise exposure. Boosted listings get additional promotion. Follow us to stay updated on the latest listings.

Yes. You can receive notifications via email, push notifications, and WhatsApp when new listings are posted, prices drop, or listings sell. Manage your notification preferences in your profile settings.

Click "Sign Up" in the top navigation. You can register with an email and password, or sign up instantly with Google. After registering, verify your email to activate your account. We strongly recommend completing identity verification right away — unverified members are labelled as such on the marketplace.

Unverified members are publicly labelled as "Unverified" on all listings and interactions. Buyers skip unverified sellers. Sellers avoid unverified buyers. Verifying your identity takes just 2 minutes and instantly upgrades your profile to "Verified" status, building trust with everyone on the platform. You can verify via your Profile page.

Click "Forgot password?" on the login page, enter your email, and we'll send you a reset link. Click the link in your email to set a new password.

We use WhatsApp for important transaction notifications and to enable fast communication during deals. Adding your WhatsApp number ensures you never miss a critical update. It's required before you can submit buy requests or ask questions.

Go to Messages in the navigation and click "Contact Support" to start a direct chat with our admin team. We typically respond within a few hours during business hours.