Why Location Matters
ShopBroker connects you with sellers in your local area. When we know where you are, we can show you items that are close by and available for same-day delivery.
Your location helps us:
Show relevant listings first - Items from sellers in your area appear at the top
Check delivery availability - See which items can be delivered to you
Calculate accurate delivery fees - Distance affects delivery pricing
The Welcome Modal
When you first visit the Marketplace, you'll see a quick prompt asking to confirm your location. This helps us personalize your browsing experience right from the start.
You can:
Confirm your detected location if it looks right
Change it if you want to browse a different area
Skip for now and set it later
How We Detect Your Location
ShopBroker tries to figure out where you are automatically. Here's how it works, in order:
1. Your Saved Postal Code
If you have an account with a saved address, we'll use that. It's the most accurate since you've already told us where you are.
2. Browser Location
If you allow location access in your browser, we can pinpoint your area more precisely. You'll see a browser prompt asking for permission - it's completely optional.
3. Manual Selection
You can always choose your location yourself. Just pick your market and area from the list.
Markets and Areas
ShopBroker organizes listings by markets (major metropolitan areas) and areas (neighborhoods within those markets).
When you set your location, you're choosing both:
Market - The broader region (like Toronto & GTA)
Area - Your specific neighborhood (like North York or Mississauga)
This helps you see the most relevant listings first while still being able to browse everything in your market.
Changing Your Location
Want to browse a different area? You can change your location anytime.
From the Navigation
Look for your current location in the top navigation bar
Tap or click on it
Select a new market and area from the list
Your marketplace view updates automatically
Why Change Location?
You might want to browse a different area if:
You're planning to visit another city
You're looking for something specific that might be in another area
You want to see what's available across your whole market
Location and Delivery
Your location affects what delivery options you see:
Same-day delivery works best when buyers and sellers are in the same market
Items from your area are prioritized in search results
Distance affects delivery pricing and timing
Even if an item is in a different market, you can still purchase it using self-arranged pickup.
Tips
Keep your location current - If you move or want to browse somewhere new, update your location for the best experience.
Try different areas - Browse nearby areas to find more options. Sometimes great deals are just one neighborhood over.
Check delivery availability - Use the "Delivery to Me" filter to see only items that can be delivered to your location.
Questions?
If you're having trouble with location detection or want to report an incorrect area, our support team is happy to help.