Is it free to list on Outpost Exchange?

Yes. Listing is free. No subscriptions, no listing fees, no hidden costs.

Is Outpost Exchange completely free?

Yes. Outpost Exchange is completely free at every stage. No listing fees, no facilitation fees, no subscriptions.

How do contracts work on Outpost Exchange?

Customer initiates, both review terms, each signs. Once signed and fee is paid, the contract is ACTIVE and contact info unlocks.

What kinds of services can I list?

Contracting, skilled trades, equipment rental and sales. Plumbing, electrical, HVAC, landscaping, carpentry, heavy equipment, and more.

What if the scope of work changes after the contract is signed?

Outpost Exchange supports Change Orders on active contracts. If additional work is needed, either party can initiate a change order. Customer signs first, contractor signs and pays a 2.5% fee on the price increase only. Scope can grow with the job.

Outpost Exchange - Your Community Trading Post

Q: How does privacy gating work?

All contact info is hidden until a contract is fully created. Both parties sign, fee is paid, then contact details unlock.

Q: How does reputation work?

Your contract history is your reputation. No star ratings. No algorithms. Disputed and failed contracts roll off after 365 days.

Q: What happens during a dispute?

Either party can dispute. A 14-day resolution window opens. Unresolved disputes auto-fail. Both expire from your record after 365 days.

Browse goods and skills, list what you have to offer, or make a trade — completely free. No subscriptions. No listing fees. No fees of any kind.

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TRADE WORKFLOW

HOW IT WORKS

STEP 1

LIST

Post goods, skills, or labor through the AI Post Clerk. Free.

STEP 2

DISCOVER

Browse the Trading Post or ask the AI Trading Guide to find what you need near you.

STEP 3

AGREE

Submit a trade request. The listing party drafts terms. AI moderates negotiation. Both parties sign — no fees.

STEP 4

ACTIVE

Contact info unlocks. Trade begins with full documentation and accountability.

STEP 5

COMPLETE

Both parties certify completion. Disputes open a 14-day resolution window.

CHANGE ORDERS

SCOPE GROWS

Need to adjust scope after the agreement? Either party initiates a change order. Same signing workflow, no fees.

PRIVACY BY DEFAULT

CONTACT INFO IS PROTECTED

All personal contact information is hidden until a trade agreement is fully signed. Phone numbers, email addresses, and other details remain private, protecting both parties from unsolicited contact.

Phone number verification anchors your identity

Contact details stay hidden during browsing and negotiation

Contact info is revealed only to the parties on the executed contract

TRUST

YOUR RECORD IS YOUR REPUTATION

No star ratings. No algorithmic scores. Your contract history speaks for itself.

No Star Ratings.

COMPLETED

Successful contracts

RESOLVED

Good faith resolution

DISPUTED

Active concerns (365 days)

FAILED

Unresolved matters (365 days)

Disputed and failed contracts expire after 365 days. You can recover. That's the point.

PLATFORM

COMPLETELY FREE

SIMPLE AND TRANSPARENT

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Free to list. Free to browse. Free to sign trade agreements. No fees at any stage.

No subscriptions. No listing fees. No facilitation fees.

GOODS, SKILLS & LABOR

WHAT YOU CAN LIST

Outpost Exchange is built around the Five Fundamentals of Security — the goods and skills that matter most when communities need to be self-reliant.

FOOD & PROVISIONS

Preserved food, seeds, grain, livestock, homestead produce, and related supplies.

WATER & SHELTER

Water filtration, storage, housing materials, and shelter-related goods and labor.

SAFETY & ENERGY

Security equipment, power generation, energy tools, and related gear.

LABOR & SKILLS

Building, farming, medical wellness, electrical, mechanical, teaching, transportation, and animal care.

GOODS & GEAR

Vehicles, tools, clothing, electronics, books, and general goods for trade or sale.

QUESTIONS

FREQUENTLY ASKED

Is Outpost Exchange free?

Yes — completely free. No listing fees, no facilitation fees, no subscriptions. Posting, browsing, negotiating, and signing trade agreements are all free.

How does privacy gating work?

All contact info is hidden until a trade agreement is fully signed by both parties. Then contact details unlock for both traders.

How do trade agreements work?

One party submits a trade request. The other drafts terms. Both review and negotiate through AI-assisted messaging. The requesting party signs first, then the listing party signs — it's active immediately.

How does reputation work?

Your trade history is your reputation. No star ratings. No algorithms. Disputed and failed contracts roll off after 365 days.

What happens during a dispute?

Either party can open a dispute. A 14-day resolution window opens. Unresolved disputes auto-fail. Both expire from your record after 365 days.

What can I list on Outpost Exchange?

Goods (food, water, shelter, safety, energy, livestock, seeds, clothing, vehicles, tools, electronics) and skills or labor (building, farming, medical, electrical, mechanical, teaching, transportation, animal care).

Can I use Outpost Exchange on the web?

Yes. Access from any browser, any device. Add to your home screen for an app-like experience.

What if the scope of a trade changes after it's agreed?

Either party can initiate a Change Order on any active contract. Both parties sign the change order, the parent contract value updates, and no fees are charged.

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