Is there a way to get a free vendor account? If not are there alternatives?
[4 Points] deep_touch:
[-5 Points] DooshNozzzle:
I have several vendor accounts that I got for free.
first you have to be an established vendor and have good feedback on other markets. then you apply to markets you aren't vending on yet, and they don't make you pay a vendor fee because they make way more on your commission fees over time. And established vendors bring their loyal customers with them to the new market, adding new customers as well.
Would lead to too many insecure operations and scammers. If you can't afford the bond, you most likely can't afford the products necessary for a proper operation—which puts both vendor and customer at risk.