Building the world’s biggest buying group. Empowering small business, gig workers, unions & co-ops.
How group buying works
A simple, transparent 3-vote pipeline from idea → offer → purchase.
Nominate
Members nominate products their industry needs. Each nomination has a public page with specs and discussion.
Nominate a productVote to 1,000
When a nomination reaches 1,000 votes, we negotiate with multiple suppliers to secure volume pricing.
See nominationsChoose an Offer
We present up to 3 supplier offers for a final member vote. Majority selects the winner.
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Industry-specific items available now at negotiated prices—no vote required.
Shop nowIndustries we’re organizing
Start with your sector below. Each has its own nominations, votes, and offers.
Restaurants
Foodservice supplies, packaging, POS, delivery gear.
Gig Workers
Auto, phones, insurance, fuel, maintenance, safety.
Small Retail
Fixtures, inventory, payments, signage, consumables.
Trades
Tools, PPE, fleet, software, materials.
Health & Care
Supplies, sanitation, scheduling, wearables.
Education
Classroom, labs, ed-tech, events.
Co-operatives
Shared services, software, governance, finance.
Unions & Associations
Member benefits, comms, training, insurance.
Live nominations & vote progress
Voting unlocks supplier negotiations at 1,000 votes.
Recent negotiated offers
Final-round supplier offers chosen by members.
M10 Android Tablet 10.1″ IPS HD 64GB
- 3-year warranty
- Bulk chargers + cases
- Ship within 5 days
Disposables & packaging
Mix & match SKUs. Pallet and LTL options.
Car Mount Wireless Fast Charger with 360° Rotation
Brushless platform, 2 batteries, charger.
Online Shop — available now
Browse industry-specific catalogs with negotiated prices you can buy today—no voting required. Perfect for immediate needs while your nominations collect votes.
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