Can sellers see a buyer's transaction history before dealing with them?
Short answer: On a well-designed platform, yes — some visibility into a buyer's track record (transaction count, how long they've been active, general reliability signals) should be available to sellers before they commit to a deal, since this is one of the most useful pieces of information for deciding whether to trust an offer.
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List Free →Why this information matters most before committing
Once you’ve agreed to a deal, information about the other party is less useful — the point where transaction history actually helps is before deciding whether to proceed with a specific buyer or offer.
What a useful history view includes
Number of completed transactions, how long an account has been active, and any visible reliability indicators (like consistent, dispute-free trading) give sellers a practical basis for confidence beyond just trusting a verification badge alone.
What to do with limited history
A newer account with limited history isn’t automatically untrustworthy — it just means you have less information to go on, which is reasonable to factor into how cautious you are for a first transaction with that buyer.
How ScrapTrade Fits In
ScrapTrade’s transaction history gives sellers real information about a buyer’s track record before committing to a deal.
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