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Watch Marketplace – Webpage Requirements (MVP) 1. Homepage Purpose: Entry point for buyers and sellers, brand credibility, quick access to listings. Features: Clean luxury design (inspired by Rolex/Chrono24 aesthetic). Prominent search bar with filters: Brand, Model, Year (min/max), Price (min/max). Call-to-action buttons: “Browse Watches”, “Sell Your Watch”, “Register”. Highlighted carousel for Premium Showcase listings (top-tier package benefit). Quick links: “How It Works,” “Verified Dealers,” “Price Trends.” Footer: About, Contact, Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, Social links. 2. Buyer Search Results Page Purpose: Allow buyers to browse watches with structured filters. Features: Filters sidebar: Brand, Model, Year, Price, Condition, Location, Box & Papers. Sort options: Price (High–Low, Low–High), Newest, Year (Newest–Oldest). Toggle: Grid view / List view. Each listing card: Thumbnail (1st uploaded photo). Title (auto-generated + editable by seller). Price. Location. Seller badge (✅ Verified Dealer / 🟡 Private Seller). Pagination or infinite scroll. 3. Listing Detail Page Purpose: Display full details of a watch for sale. Features: Photo gallery (zoom, swipe, full-screen). Listing title (auto-generated but editable). Auto-captioned description + seller notes. Watch details table: Brand, Model, Year, Condition, Box & Papers, Reference No. (optional). Price estimate: Suggested market range (based on Chrono24/public data). Seller info box: Badge (Dealer Verified ✅ / Private Seller 🟡). Location. “Contact Seller” button → opens in-platform chat. Disclaimer: “Marketplace does not authenticate watches; buyers are responsible for due diligence.” 4. Buyer Dashboard (after login) Purpose: Manage buyer-side features. Features: Saved searches & alerts (e.g., “Rolex Submariner under $15k”). Saved listings (favourites). Messaging inbox (all conversations). Account settings (profile info, notifications, password). 5. Seller Onboarding Purpose: Differentiate private sellers and dealers. Flow: Private Seller: Register with email. Upload ID (driver’s licence/passport). Badge assigned as 🟡 Private Seller. Dealer: Register with email + business ABN. Upload ID + business documents (invoice, proof of stock). KYC verification via API (Onfido/Jumio). Badge assigned as ✅ Verified Dealer. 6. Create Listing Page Purpose: Enforce structured, fraud-proof listing creation. Features: Form fields: Brand (dropdown). Model (dropdown/autocomplete). Year. Condition (New / Unworn / Pre-Owned). Box & Papers (Yes/No). Price. Optional reference number. Photos (min. 5 high-resolution; auto-watermarked). Auto-caption/description generator: “2021 Rolex Datejust 41 Wimbledon, full set, unworn.” Package selection (Standard, Boost, Premium Showcase). Side-by-side package comparison table. Checkout via Stripe. Confirmation screen: “Your listing will go live once approved.” 7. Seller Dashboard Purpose: Give sellers full control over their listings. Features: Active Listings tab: edit price, update photos, upgrade package. Pending Listings tab (awaiting moderation). Messages inbox (buyer inquiries). Package stats: Views. Search appearances. Click-throughs. Payment history (receipts for listing fees). 8. Messaging System Purpose: Secure communication between buyers and sellers. Features: Private chat (no off-platform emails/numbers allowed). Notifications for new messages (email + site). Admin visibility to monitor flagged conversations. 9. Dealer Directory Purpose: Showcase verified dealers for trust and visibility. Features: Dealer logo, name, badge ✅. Location & inventory count. Link to all dealer’s active listings. 10. Price Trends Page Purpose: Provide value to buyers/sellers, increase trust & SEO. Features: Market price range chart for top models (e.g., Rolex Submariner, Datejust, Daytona). Data pulled from Chrono24/public sales. Educational content: “How pricing works.” 11. Static Pages Mandatory for compliance and SEO: About Us (mission, trust, brand story). How It Works (buyers & sellers explained). FAQs (verification, fraud prevention, packages). Contact (form + email). Privacy Policy & Terms of Service. 12. Admin Dashboard Purpose: Moderation, analytics, fraud prevention. Features: Approve/reject listings. View seller documents (ID/KYC). Monitor flagged photos/messages. Analytics: total listings, revenue, dealer signups. Suspend/delete accounts. 13. Error & System Pages 404 page (custom design). Maintenance page. Verification pending page. Payment failed/success page. 14. Design & Branding Requirements Luxury aesthetic (dark/neutral palette, Rolex/Chrono24 inspiration). High-end typography and clean layouts. Fast-loading, mobile responsive. Watermarked photo handling.