Trad Market
The dedicated marketplace for traditional and world music instruments — built by and for the players, makers, and collectors who know them best.
The Challenge
Trad Market needed a specialized marketplace for traditional and world music instruments with advanced payment, shipping, and tax capabilities that go beyond standard Sharetribe features.
- Replacing Sharetribe's default Stripe integration with Stripe Separate Charges and Transfers for better seller onboarding
- Integrating EasyPost for streamlined shipping of delicate instruments
- Implementing Avalara for accurate, automated tax calculation across jurisdictions
- Creating a custom checkout flow tailored to musical instrument purchases
- Building trust features for a niche community of players, makers, and collectors
Our Sharetribe Solution
We built a comprehensive music instrument marketplace with enterprise-grade integrations:
Stripe Separate Charges & Transfers
Replaced the default Sharetribe Stripe integration with SCT for improved seller onboarding, better control over payouts, and more flexible commission handling.
EasyPost Shipping Integration
Integrated EasyPost for real-time shipping rates, label generation, and tracking — essential for shipping valuable and delicate musical instruments safely.
Avalara Tax Automation
Implemented Avalara for automated, accurate tax calculation across different jurisdictions, ensuring compliance for both buyers and sellers.
Custom Checkout Flow
Built a tailored checkout experience optimized for instrument purchases, with clear shipping options, tax display, and secure payment processing.
The Results
Trad Market launched with a robust, enterprise-grade platform:
- Streamlined seller onboarding with Stripe SCT reducing friction for instrument makers and dealers
- Professional shipping with EasyPost handling delicate instrument deliveries
- Tax compliance automated with Avalara across all transactions
- A dedicated home for the traditional music community — players, makers, and collectors
- Categories including Wind & Reed, Strings, Percussion, Accessories, Electronics, and Books & Media
Technologies Used
Need Custom Payment & Shipping Integrations?
We specialize in replacing and extending Sharetribe's default integrations with enterprise solutions like Stripe SCT, EasyPost, and Avalara.