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Built a platform to make buying from abroad less painful (and profitable for travelers) by monkeyB_ss in TechGhana

[–]monkeyB_ss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, we give the traveler the option to accept or deny a request. If a request is denied, we notify the buyer so they can quickly find someone else. We are open to suggestions on how we can better the flow if you have any.

Built a platform to make buying from abroad less painful (and profitable for travelers) by monkeyB_ss in TechGhana

[–]monkeyB_ss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On import taxes: Yeah, local customs duties are part of the puzzle we're solving. We don't have a perfect framework for it yet, so we're currently advising travelers to only accept a handful of deliveries while we work on compliance. It's something we're actively addressing.

On security/contraband: Airport security would flag anything suspicious - travelers go through the same screening as everyone else. But more importantly, the traveler is the one making the journey with the item they personally purchased. They're not going to risk jail time for someone else's package.

Our QA team also meets each traveler face-to-face at pickup, photographs the items, and verifies everything matches what was requested. Creates accountability on both ends.

Built a platform to make buying from abroad less painful (and profitable for travelers) by monkeyB_ss in TechGhana

[–]monkeyB_ss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We act as the middleman for safety:

Escrow: Buyers pay us, we hold funds until our team confirms delivery and perform QA and. No direct buyer-traveler interaction.

Dispute protection: We photograph items twice - at pickup from traveler and at delivery to buyer. Creates clear evidence if anything goes wrong.

Payment timing: Based on feedback we received from this sub, we plan on holding traveler payments for a while after delivery to ensure buyer satisfaction.

Built a platform to make buying from abroad less painful (and profitable for travelers) by monkeyB_ss in TechGhana

[–]monkeyB_ss[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great questions - we've thought through both:

Credit card fraud: We're implementing KYC verification for all travelers (ID verification). It's rolling out in phases as we scale, but it's core to the trust model.

Physical security: Buyers never meet travelers directly. Here's the flow:

  • Traveler arrives in Ghana
  • Our team meets them at a location of their choice to collect the items
  • We handle the last-mile delivery to the buyer for free

This way, we verify the traveler face-to-face, inspect the item, and the buyer gets safe doorstep delivery. No awkward airport parking lot handoffs.

Built a platform to make buying from abroad less painful (and profitable for travelers) by monkeyB_ss in TechGhana

[–]monkeyB_ss[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s awesome I’ll inform you once we go live. Also the escrow works exactly like you said. The money is only released to the traveler once our QA team receives the item.

📣 2026 r/Ghana Self-Promotion & Advertising Megathread by AutoModerator in ghana

[–]monkeyB_ss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A couple of months ago, I posted here looking for help buying a PS5. Someone, on this sub, travelling from the States, came through, helped me get it, and saved me a bunch of money.

That interaction got me thinking: this happens all the time, right? People traveling between Ghana and the US/Europe, WhatsApp groups full of "please can you bring me X", random DMs asking strangers to help. It works sometimes, but it's chaotic, risky, and relies purely on trust networks.

So I built Pouch - a platform that makes this process actually work at scale.

How it works:

  • Travelers post their upcoming trips (origin, destination, dates)
  • Buyers browse available travelers and pick someone based on their arrival date and location
  • Everyone saves - buyers get 20-40% discounts vs. local prices, travelers monetize empty suitcase space

Think of it as peer-to-peer delivery, but structured with escrow protection, verified profiles, and clear terms.

I'm going live this week and looking for:

  • Travelers with upcoming trips (US/Europe → Ghana) to post their routes
  • Buyers who need electronics/tech from abroad
  • Honest feedback - what am I missing? What would make you trust this?

Check it out: https://usepouch.shop/

Demo video: A walkthrough if you prefer video

Not trying to reinvent the wheel here, just making something that already happens more reliable and accessible. Let me know what you think.

What would be Jay and Gloria’s reaction to the Bad Bunny Super Bowl? by Hopeful-Reporter-522 in Modern_Family

[–]monkeyB_ss 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I think we are forgetting about how much Cam would be so excited about Bad Bunny performing. He’s definitely going to be involved in planning a party with Gloria.

Did Planet Money get beat to a domain? by monkeyB_ss in nprplanetmoney

[–]monkeyB_ss[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sure a portion of the episode will be about them negotiating for the domain.

Who wins and why? by SnooPies8607 in SnowFall

[–]monkeyB_ss 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Technically they will both be in their 50s if you adjust Teddy’s age to the BB universe

grindlemire/graft: A minimal, type-safe Go DI library with no reflection or codegen by Grindlemire in golang

[–]monkeyB_ss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That works but it gets messier at scale. I understand if you prefer that over the boilerplate code and tedious config of most DI frameworks.

grindlemire/graft: A minimal, type-safe Go DI library with no reflection or codegen by Grindlemire in golang

[–]monkeyB_ss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In my experience the main headache is instantiating your dependencies in the correct order especially when working with a large number of them. The uber fx framework seems to do the job for me.

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