# ID-Verifying Sneaker Resell Apps SoleSavy Launches New Sneaker Marketplace Called 'COLLECT' By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-05-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collect References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/5/solesavy-collect-launch) & [solesavy](https://solesavy.com/collect-by-solesavy-a-quick-jumpstart-guide/?utm_source=hypebeast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=hypebeast-collect&utm_content=collect-buy-sell-trade-showcase) Online sneaker community SoleSavy has announced the launch of 'COLLECT,' a new platform for buying and selling footwear that cuts out third-party transaction fees. According to the company, the platform will resemble an [online marketplace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/startupsonsale) and even have its own mobile app. This is because SoleSavy wants to emphasize the social dynamic of the platform, making it a destination where users can show off their sneakers. Of course, COLLECT's key selling point is that it removes the middleman fees common to most [sneaker-selling sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/consignment-retailers). In addition, it offers users superior protection as it requires both buyers and customers to create comprehensive profiles. In fact, to make an account, the app even requires that its users upload government-issued identification. What's more, the platform functions as a place for sneakerheads to show off their shoe collection, even if they do not want to buy or purchase anything. Image Credit: SoleSavy ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Id-verifying Sneaker Marketplaces:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for developing more secure marketplaces that require government-issued identification to create comprehensive user profiles. - **Social-media Friendly Marketplaces:** Creating marketplaces with a social media aspect allows for users to show off their collections, which can lead to increased engagement and consumer loyalty. - **Fees-eliminating Marketplaces:** Developing marketplaces that eliminate high third-party fees can present an opportunity for disruption by offering buyers and sellers better deals. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **E-commerce:** E-commerce platforms that integrate social media features and ID verification processes can attract users who are looking for a more immersive and secure shopping experience. - **Authentication and Verification Services:** Developing technologies and platforms that authenticate and verify user identities can aid in the creation of safer marketplaces and lead to increased consumer trust. - **Online Marketplaces:** Online marketplaces that eliminate middleman fees are a potential source of disruption in the industry, as buyers and sellers look for alternative platforms to buy and sell products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Custom Sneaker Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneakify.md) - [Virtual Sneaker Authentication Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-authentication.md) - [Sneaker Collector Preorder Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-snkrs-reserve.md) - [Frictionless QR-Based Resale Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebay-1.md) - [Collector-to-Collector Selling Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collectortocollector-selling.md) - [Community-Driven Collector Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connectible.md) - [AI Resale Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-app.md) - [Sneaker-Validating AI Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/osmo-ai.md) - [Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-vision-pro-shopping-app.md)