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?
Read more: Read the full method →
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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