Case StudiesVulpilist
Sharetribe GO to Flex Migration

Vulpilist

Premium Sharetribe marketplace for classical menswear and accessories, successfully migrated from Sharetribe GO to Flex with zero data loss.

This marketplace is no longer operating

A little backstory: You might spot Vulpilist in other Sharetribe agencies' portfolios too — and rightfully so! We were the original team that transitioned Vulpilist from Sharetribe GO to Sharetribe Flex (back when they were separate platforms, before merging into today's unified Sharetribe) and built their Flex foundation from the ground up. After the marketplace was later acquired by new founders, they continued growing it with help from several other talented agencies in the Sharetribe community. It's wonderful to see a project evolve and bring more great people on board along the way!

1000+
New Users
In first few weeks
$500K+
Payments Processed
Since launch
100%
Migration Time
Data preserved
Sharetribe
Platform
GO to Flex

The Challenge

Vulpilist was running on the older Sharetribe GO platform and needed to migrate to the more flexible and customizable Sharetribe Flex (now just called Sharetribe). The main challenges were:

  • Preserving all existing user data and marketplace history
  • Maintaining zero downtime during the migration process
  • Implementing new features not available in Sharetribe GO
  • Ensuring a seamless transition for existing users
  • Modernizing the design while maintaining brand identity

Our Sharetribe Solution

As certified Sharetribe partners, we executed a comprehensive migration strategy:

Data Migration

Developed custom migration scripts to transfer all user accounts, listings, transactions, and reviews from Sharetribe GO to Sharetribe Flex without any data loss.

Design Modernization

Created a fresh, modern interface using the Sharetribe template while maintaining the premium menswear aesthetic that Vulpilist customers knew and loved.

Custom Features

Implemented advanced features using Sharetribe's flexible APIs, including enhanced search, custom listing types for new and pre-owned items, and improved payment processing.

Seamless Launch

Coordinated a smooth transition with minimal disruption to the marketplace community, with comprehensive user communication and support.

The Results

The Sharetribe migration was a complete success:

  • 1000+ new users joined in the first few weeks after launch
  • $500K+ in payments processed through the new Sharetribe platform
  • Zero data loss during the entire migration process
  • 100% uptime maintained throughout the transition
  • Enhanced user experience with modern Sharetribe features
  • Improved marketplace performance and scalability

Technologies Used

SharetribeSharetribe GOSharetribe FlexReactNode.jsStripeSharetribe APIsData Migration

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