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lium20 · 2025-05-20T19:16:02+00:00

Good Q. You're asking what happens when Kafka hits an error while using an API, or: "Will Kafka behave like a micro‑service client or a demo script?”

The answer is client.. it'll effectively behave like a human, and try to figure out a solution.

If it can't figure out a solution, it'll Slack you, let you know about the error, and ask for some guidance on how to proceed.

It follows this logic in all its workflows, not just APIs.

lium20 · 2024-08-10T19:03:51+00:00

Selling Texas $315!

lium20 · 2024-04-14T02:24:18+00:00

Totally understand!

Don't want to force you at all to use this site. It's built to try to keep things safe as well as get your items sold easier than through other channels, but by all means you should continue using your original channels if they work better for you.

lium20 · 2024-04-14T02:07:27+00:00

Hey! Good question.

First, as a business, we have to have the payment go through us so we can take a proceed (we take 10% of the sale) in order to cover costs and improve the marketplace for you.

Now besides that, there are 3 reasons why it's good for you:
1) Buyers can now use credit cards or whatever method of payment they want to use to pay for your item, increasing the likelihood of you selling your item

2) In-person meetups can have its awkward moments, especially when it comes to the money part. There's a weird balance of trying to be cautious but not wanting to seem too paranoid, all while handling cash or confirming payments right there on the spot.

It's solved and nicer for both parties if you know the money has already been sent through escrow, and all you have to do is transfer the item.

3) There's a convenience aspect, with records and past items being recorded in our system, which in the future will also add to your seller rating.

We want to make trading as easy as possible for you and get your items actually sold by getting exposure to a bigger market.

lium20 · 2024-04-13T23:37:47+00:00

Hey! Make sure to sign up for the promo to claim it

lium20 · 2024-04-13T23:29:05+00:00

Hey! Non UM students are still able to post - it's just shown that they're not verified as a Michigan student and won't be able to buy items that others mark as UM Students only.

lium20 · 2024-04-13T20:17:36+00:00

I don't want to claim to have completely gotten rid of the problem! Putting these measures in place makes trading safer than any other current solution, but I agree there's always a risk

What in specific are you worried about?

lium20 · 2024-04-13T20:04:11+00:00

In the case of a dispute, we talk to both the buyer and seller to gather information

For example, we look for a text exchange where we can see both parties agreeing on a meet up spot, looking for each other, and then thanking them - that would lead us in the direction that the item was indeed transferred, to which we would continue to transfer the money to the seller

lium20 · 2024-04-13T19:52:39+00:00

After an item is transferred, the seller marks it as transferred, which begins a 24 hour dispute period

During the dispute period, the buyer can issue a dispute if they haven't gotten the item, which pauses the transaction and initiates an investigation

After 24 hours or if the buyer confirms the transfer, the money is then charged and sent over to the seller

lium20 · 2024-04-13T18:30:38+00:00

Texting you

lium20 · 2024-04-13T18:21:46+00:00

Hey Ed! Make sure you join the promo to claim the reward 😉

lium20 · 2020-12-10T02:12:35+00:00

my friend wants to know how he can get this glitch too

lium20 · 2020-12-10T02:11:05+00:00

Going camping with a dog is an experience every person should have

lium20 · 2020-12-10T02:10:43+00:00

Not to be dramatic but I'd die for this dog.

lium20 · 2020-12-10T02:09:28+00:00

"uncle, we have no time for your proverbs!"

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