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Trusted by more than 32 million neighbors around the world, Karrot’s completely free, letting you enjoy the feels of good deals without any of the fees. List items simply in under 30 seconds, give them a boost if needed, and buy just as easily. Once you’ve found what you need, connect confidently by scheduling a meet-up at your local coffee shop, or make it quick with a porch drop-off and a thank-you note. The best part? Feel safe and secure knowing that you’re dealing with Verified Locals who’ve been vetted by us and rated by your community. See what’s new in the neighborhood today.\n\n• IT’S FREE\nEnjoy the feels of good deals without any of the fees. There’s no cost to join or use Karrot, and what’s more, you can even find free stuff. From vintage records to brand new baby gear, pop online to see what’s listed in your community. \n\n• WE’RE LOCAL. REALLY. \nBuy and sell with your neighbors, and connect with them, too. Schedule a meet up down the road, at the local coffee shop, or a porch drop-off and a thank-you note. \n\n• SELLING MADE SIMPLE\nList in under 30 seconds, and buy just as easily. Simply upload your items with photos, or search for that something you’ve been wanting. Found it? Perfect. Start a chat to make a deal, et voilà, it’s done!\n\n• SAFE & SECURE\nKnowing that you’re dealing with Verified Locals makes buying and selling that much easier and safer. Along with user reviews, we use location and mobile verification to protect our community so you can connect with confidence. \n\n• TRUSTED RATINGS\nBased on user reviews and feedback, our rating system gives you peace of mind. Each user’s Karrot Rating is shown clearly in their profile so you can see who you’re connecting with, and why the community loves them—and their stuff. \n\n• CHAT SAFELY\nOpen a secure, private chat with sellers, buyers and Verified Locals. We’re always working to make Karrot a safer community.\n\n• NO PROFESSIONAL SELLERS\nBuying and selling with neighbors not only gives you the best deals, but also the best sense of community. That’s why Karrot is specifically designed for you and the people who live nearby. You read that right: people. View real items from real folks in your hood without the ads from professional sellers or shops. (We’ll leave that to the other apps.)\n\n• NEVER MISS OUT ON A DEAL\nBeen waiting on a special something to drop in price? We get that. And to help you secure the deal you want, we’ll notify you about discounts on your favorite items. Just tap the heart icon and we’ll give you a heads up when the price drops. \n\nQuestions or feedback? Just knock on our virtual door to let us know. Email help@karrotmarket.com to get in touch. 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