A straight path from application to closed deal. No hidden stages, no soft-sell funnels — just the process specialists need.
Six stages cover both goods and specialist services. Your deal record captures each decision so both sides can audit what was agreed.
Submit an application as a buyer, seller, or dual role. We ask for company or sole-trader details, markets of interest, and a short trade background. Incomplete forms are returned once with clear gaps listed — we do not ghost applicants.
We check identity, intended use, and any trade references you provide. Approved accounts receive market access matching the role. Restricted markets (for example high-value plant) may need extra verification before listing or bidding.
Sellers publish structured listings: identity fields, condition grade, photos or capacity notes, price basis, and location. Buyers filter boards by category, region, condition, and keywords. Saved searches can alert you when matching stock appears.
Send an offer with price, quantity, and terms. The counterparty can accept, decline, or counter. All steps stay on the deal trail so verbal side-deals are not the only record. When both sides accept the same terms, the deal locks.
Parties confirm the agreed payment method (bank transfer, card via arranged provider, or staged payment for larger lots). High-value trades can follow escrow-style guidance we publish for that market. Payment status is marked on the deal record.
Collection, delivery, or service delivery happens against the locked terms. Either side confirms completion. Disputes open a structured case with the deal trail attached — we mediate on process, not by inventing new commercial terms.
The same deal engine, with fields that match how each type of trade actually works.
Condition grade, serial or batch data, photos, packaging notes, and logistics. Buyers can request extra photos or a short inspection window before acceptance on high-value lots.
Scope of work, exclusions, capacity units, lead time, and coverage region. Acceptance can be staged against milestones for multi-day jobs.
Non-negotiable standards for every account. Breach can mean listing removal or account suspension.
During early access we publish fee tables before any charge hits your account. You will always see the fee model that applies to your markets before you list or bid.
Hardcore Exchange is onboarding traders by application. Process details above describe the operating model. Live fee rates and payment rails are confirmed in your account welcome pack after approval.
Apply with your markets and role. We will confirm access and send onboarding steps for listing or buying.