How it works

  1. Overview and benefits
  2. Subscription
  3. Types of exchanges
  4. Rules for selling
  5. Rules for buying
  6. Advertise on matX directory

 

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 1.    OVERVIEW AND BENEFITS

Click matX Overview to download our brochure in pdf format (A4, double sided, tri-fold).  If needed, print double-sided with 'short-edge binding'.

 2.   SUBSCRIPTION

Click matX Subscription to download our brochure in pdf format (A4, double sided, tri-fold).  

 3.   TYPES OF EXCHANGES

matX uses the term exchanges but these could also be called marketplaces or closed groups. There are three types of exchanges.  

Users can be members of and cascade listings to ALL types of exchanges if they have a subscription, or Private and Public exchanges if they dont have a subcription.  This enables users to "trickle down" resources, especially left over small quanities, through the sector.

    Business exchanges Public exchange and private exchanges
  Users
  • Medium to very large businesses and/or as a collaboration across several organisations  
  • Suppliers, small businesses, interest groups, private individuals
  Governance
  Platform
  • Fully supported web-based platform
  • Fully supported web-based platform
  Annual fees
  • Annual subscription fee based on number of seats
  • None
  Posting fees
  • None
  • Fee per posting (initially free)
  Number of exchanges
  • No limit
  • No limit
  Exchange member permissions
  • Members can be set user permissions. See Quickstart guide for description of member permissions
  • All members have the same permissions (equivalent to Administrator).  See Quickstart guide for description of member permissions
  Active marketing
  • Yes - email and SMS alerts
  • Yes - email and SMS alerts
  Dashboard and reporting
  • Exchange Dashboards.
  • Can export all transaction data to excel™ spreadsheet
  • Exchange Dashboards.
  • Can export all transaction data to excel™ spreadsheet
  Support

 

 4.   RULES FOR SELLING

a.  Prior to using matX works, ensure you have read HOW IT WORKS, Quickstart guide, Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

b.  To list each item, first the seller must tick the boxes confirming that:

 
  • they either own the item(s) being listed or have permission from the owner to sell the item(s), and
  • that they have accurately described the item(s) condition and classification, including fully disclosing any known contamination or safety risks, and all applicable testing data

c.  The Seller is to provide accurate and prompt feedback to potential Buyers queries.

d.  The Seller does not have to accept a Buyer’s offer, even if it is the highest bid.  For example, if the Buyer is known to turn up to collect goods without the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) the Seller can choose not to accept that Buyer’s offer and repost the Listing.

e.  Negotiations may happen on site, at the point of transaction.  This is only expected to happen where there is a discrepancy in either quantities or condition and it is to be worked out directly between the Buyer and Seller.  matX is not responsible for negotiations, nor will matX hold either the Buyer or Seller to the transaction if there is not mutual agreement between the parties.

f.  Payment options (including PayID and PayPal) enable the Seller can have proof funds have been transferred prior to releasing the item(s).  matX takes no responsibility for the service of these payment providers. 

g.  The Sellers or Seller’s representative should be prepared to show Authentication Documentation on the Buyer or Buyer’s representative’s request.  The Seller may ask the same of the Buyer or Buyer’s representative.

h.  matX relies on good will and lawful practice.  Users may be banned from matX if they break the rules.  A Seller and Buyer feedback and rating system is coming soon. 

 

5.   RULES FOR BUYING

a.  Prior to using matX works, ensure you have read HOW IT WORKS, Quickstart guide, Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

b.  The Buyer accepts the terms outlined by the Seller, including, as applicable, picking up the goods and materials at the agreed time and location, including turning up with the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and adequate transport if applicable.

c.  The Buyer will comply with all Seller’s Occupational, Health and Safety provisions, including those specific to the pickup location if applicable.

d.  As per “RULES FOR SELLING” above:

 
  • potential Buyers can contact the Seller to ask questions
  • the Sellers does not have to accept a Buyer’s offer, even if it is the highest bidder
  • negotiations may happen on site, at the point of transaction
  • the Seller may request proof funds have been transferred prior to releasing the item
  • the Buyer should request to see Seller’s Authentication Documentation and Seller may ask the same of the Buyer
  • users may be banned from matX if they break the rules
  • a Seller and Buyer feedback and rating system is coming soon

 

6.   ADVERTISE ON MATX DIRECTORY

If you have a related business or service, consider advertising in the matX directory.

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