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 region 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 region
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 region 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 region from the list.
Markets and Regions
ShopBroker organizes listings by markets (major metropolitan areas) and regions (municipal regions within those markets).
When you set your location, you're choosing both:
Market - The broader market (like Toronto & GTA)
Region - Your municipal region (like Toronto, Peel, Halton, York South, or Durham West)
We group neighbourhoods into 9 GTA regions so delivery pricing stays predictable across similar distances. 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 region? 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 region from the list
Your marketplace view updates automatically
Why Change Location?
You might want to browse a different region if:
You're planning to visit another part of the GTA
You're looking for something specific that might be in another region
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 region 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 in-person pickup.
Tips
Keep your location current - If you move or want to browse somewhere new, update your location for the best experience.
Try different regions - Browse nearby regions to find more options. Sometimes great deals are just one region 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 region, our support team is happy to help.