My SO and I have come close to being scammed in a few other marketplace type sites. I like that this seems purely local.

Are there safeguards of any type for scams and the such?

I completely understand the difficulties in safeguards so this isn't a request, just a question.

Edit: might want to add Show HN to the title.

Isn't this a network effect problem? For local, why would sellers choose this over the reach of Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist? For buyers, why would they go to an unknown app with little inventory instead of one of those sites or a local kids thrift store?

For delivery, it seems like ebay already does all that and has a mature stable reputation, payment, and refund system.

"Kid stuff" just seems like another generic category alongside "outdoor gear" or "used elefteonics" or whatever that any of the big players already accommodate using their existing platform. Meanwhile you're trying to build a new platform that does pretty much the same thing, but with a much smaller network of sellers and buyers. Why should anyone use it?

Here in the Midwest, there are retail stores called "Once upon a child" that sell and buy kids clothes, toys, etc. There are also relatives, friends, and Facebook groups.

There is only one thing here that matters: options to deliver so that we can support the communities better

Everything else is basically FB Marketplace, Offerup, nextdoor, craiglist.

If you can make an app that enough people use is questionable, let alone be profitable is another thing.

Whats the plan to make $?