What Is ShopBroker Market?
ShopBroker Market is our online marketplace event series. Events run in specific Canadian cities -- Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, and more. During an event, approved vendors get their own virtual kiosk where buyers can browse and shop their listings with exclusive deals.
There are no booth fees. You set your own discounts, compete on the leaderboard, and earn Community Stars and BrokerBucks prizes along the way.
How Events Work
Every ShopBroker Market event goes through a few phases:
Registration -- The event page is live and vendors can apply for a spot
Active -- The event is running, kiosks are open, and the leaderboard tracks activity
Post-event -- Results are displayed, winners are announced, and prizes are awarded
Archived -- The event is fully concluded
Applying as a Vendor
To join a ShopBroker Market event as a vendor:
Visit the event page (you'll find it linked from the homepage or in your notifications)
Sign in to your ShopBroker account
Click Join as Vendor
Set the discount you'd like to offer buyers (0% to 50%, in 5% increments)
Submit your application
Your application goes to the ShopBroker team for approval. You'll be notified once you're confirmed.
The first 3 approved vendors at each event get featured in ShopBroker's social media announcements -- so applying early has its perks.
Setting Your Discount
When you apply, you choose a per-item discount between 0% and 50%. This discount applies to all your listings during the event. Higher discounts attract more buyers, but it's your call.
You can update your discount at any time before or during the event by clicking Edit My Discount on the event page.
The discount comes directly off your item prices. It's separate from any event-wide service fee reduction that ShopBroker may offer.
Your Virtual Kiosk
Once approved, you get a virtual kiosk on the event page. Your kiosk card shows:
Your AI-generated kiosk image (created automatically)
Your display name and username
Your seller rating
Your discount badge (if you set one above 0%)
Your area/region
When buyers click your kiosk, they go straight to your shop page with event tracking. Every unique visitor to your kiosk is counted and contributes to your leaderboard standing.
The Event Leaderboard
During active events, the leaderboard ranks vendors across three categories:
Most Transactions -- Total number of completed sales
Most Kiosk Visits -- Unique visitors to your kiosk
Top Revenue -- Total sales amount in dollars
The leaderboard updates in real-time as activity happens.
BrokerBucks Prizes
The top 3 vendors in each leaderboard category win BrokerBucks prizes. That means up to 9 prizes per event (3 categories x 3 placements). Prize amounts vary by event -- check the event page for details.
BrokerBucks are credits that automatically reduce your service fees on future sales. They never expire.
Earning Community Stars
ShopBroker Market events are a great way to earn Community Stars. Here's what you can earn as a vendor:
Action | Stars |
Apply to vend at an event | 10 |
First sale at the event | 5 |
Each sale during the event | 5 |
These stars count toward your monthly leaderboard in Community Stars as well.
If you withdraw your application before the event starts, the 10 participation stars are returned.
Tips for Vendors
Apply early -- The first 3 approved vendors get social media promotion
Set a meaningful discount -- Even 10-15% can make your kiosk stand out
Keep your listings fresh -- Active events bring engaged buyers looking to purchase
Share your kiosk link -- Send buyers directly to the event page to boost your visit count
Stay active during the event -- Respond to messages and complete transactions quickly to climb the leaderboard
Questions?
If you have questions about applying to a ShopBroker Market event or need help with your kiosk, reach out to our support team. You can also check our articles on ShopBroker Market shopping for buyers and ShopBroker Market fees and discounts.