FAQ · plain answers for sellers

The five things sellers ask before they subscribe.

Plain-language answers, written for a skeptical independent e-commerce operator who is skimming for red flags. No buying-decision framing, no research-paper jargon — just the questions we hear most often, with the honest answer underneath each.

What this page is

  • ·Written for sellers skimming for red flags — not for buying decisions.
  • ·Five questions, not fifty — the ones that actually decide a subscription.
  • ·Plain language. The model is explained on the method page; this page answers the practical objections.
  • ·Pricing is explained honestly, including the part that is not public yet.

Question 01 of 05

How fresh is the data behind the briefs?

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Question 02 of 05

Which marketplaces does Cratesmith cover?

Read more: See the workflow →

Question 03 of 05

What does the "caution" verdict on a brief actually mean?

Read more: See a worked brief →

Question 04 of 05

Who is Cratesmith built for — and who is it NOT for?

Read more: Browse the verticals →

Question 05 of 05

What does Cratesmith cost, and what do I get?

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