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Sell Online Through the Xcat Marketplace
Want to sell products online in the UK? Xcat is building a trusted marketplace for practical products, reliable sellers, stronger margins, and long-term marketplace growth.
FREE product listings, NO insertion fees, low marketplace commission, and lower competition compared with many larger marketplaces.
Selling online can be a powerful way to grow a business, reach more customers, and turn quality products into regular sales. But many sellers quickly discover that large marketplaces can be expensive, competitive, and difficult to stand out on.
Xcat is designed for sellers who want to sell online through a focused UK marketplace built around trusted products, practical categories, fair pricing, and long-term customer relationships.
Xcatalogue launched in early 2025 as a single-vendor ecommerce marketplace focused on quality tools, batteries, workshop supplies, refurbished products, home & garden products, electronics, and trusted DIY and trade essentials.
Xcat Marketplace is now preparing for the next phase — opening to carefully selected trusted sellers.
Marketplace onboarding is launching soon, and we are currently building our priority list of approved sellers ready for launch.
We are not looking for everyone. We are looking for the right sellers with products that align with the Xcat marketplace and customer base.
Why Sell Online?
To sell online successfully, sellers need more than a product listing. They need the right products, clear pricing, reliable fulfilment, strong customer trust, and access to buyers who are already looking for what they sell.
Many sellers start with platforms such as eBay, Amazon, Facebook Marketplace, or their own WooCommerce website. These platforms can all be useful, but each one has different costs, competition levels, and long-term limitations.
A smart seller does not rely on one platform alone. A smart seller uses multiple routes to reach customers, protect profit, and build repeat business.
That is where Xcat fits in.
Sell Online with Xcat
Xcat is designed to help trusted sellers sell online through a growing UK marketplace focused on practical products, lower competition, better seller margins, and long-term customer growth.
Unlike larger marketplaces focused purely on volume, Xcat focuses on:
- Trusted UK marketplace growth
- Lower competition for sellers
- Long-term repeat customers
- Better seller margins
- Specialist and practical product categories
- Approved trusted sellers only
- Real marketplace relationships instead of anonymous mass listings
Many sellers use:
- eBay for visibility and traffic
- Xcat for stronger margins and repeat customers
- Their own website for brand growth
Learn more in our guide: Websites Like eBay UK .
What Products Can You Sell Online Through Xcat?
We are currently looking for products aligned with the Xcat marketplace and customer base, including:
- Accessories and consumables
- Clearance and surplus stock
- Collectables
- Desktops, laptops & accessories
- DIY and trade products
- Electrical products
- Electronics
- Gaming consoles
- Gardening tools and accessories
- Hand tools
- Home & garden products
- Mobile phones
- Plumbing & accessories
- Power tool batteries
- Power tools
- Refurbished products
- Replacement parts and repair products
- Solar power products
- Specialist workshop products
- Workshop stock
- ...and much more
If you already sell online or want to expand into a growing UK marketplace, Xcat offers a focused platform for trusted sellers and practical products.
Your Products May Need a New Category — And That’s Fine
As new trusted sellers join the marketplace, new product categories sometimes need to be created to properly support the right products.
That is not a problem. It is part of marketplace growth.
If your products fit the Xcat marketplace but do not perfectly match an existing category, we can review and build the correct marketplace structure where required.
This helps improve:
- Product visibility
- Buyer trust
- Marketplace navigation
- Internal SEO structure
- Long-term marketplace growth
We focus on building the right marketplace, not forcing quality sellers into the wrong category.
Good products should be easy for buyers to find. Sometimes that means building a new category around the right seller.
We are not just accepting sellers.
We are building the marketplace with them.
How to Sell Online with Xcat
Step 1 – Create Your Xcat Account
Create your free Xcatalogue account so your seller application can be linked directly to your profile.
Step 2 – Submit Your Seller Interest Form
Inside your My Account dashboard, select Become an Xcat Trusted Seller and submit your seller application form.
Step 3 – Marketplace Review
We manually review all seller applications to ensure products match the Xcat marketplace and meet our seller standards.
Step 4 – Priority Seller Launch List
Approved sellers are added to our priority onboarding list and contacted first when marketplace onboarding begins.
Xcat Seller Standards
Xcat focuses on trusted marketplace growth and long-term seller relationships.
To help maintain buyer trust and marketplace quality, sellers are expected to maintain professional standards including:
- Accurate product descriptions
- Honest condition reporting
- Reliable dispatch and fulfilment
- Professional customer communication
- Fair pricing
- Products matching marketplace categories
- Compliance with marketplace rules and standards
Listings may require admin review before publication, and seller approval may be reviewed if marketplace standards are not maintained.
How Much Does It Cost to Sell Online with Xcat?
We keep marketplace pricing simple, transparent, and seller-focused.
There are:
- No monthly subscription fees
- No insertion fees
- No hidden listing costs
Launch Seller Fee Structure
No listing fees + 10% marketplace commission per completed sale + £0.30 admin processing fee per order.
Xcat absorbs the customer payment gateway fee when orders are placed through the marketplace checkout system.
The seller remains responsible for payout transfer fees when cleared funds are released.
Marketplace Comparison Example – £100 Sale
| Platform | Typical Seller Retained |
|---|---|
| Xcat Marketplace | ~£89.70 |
| eBay (Typical Promoted Listing) | ~£82–£85 |
| Amazon Marketplace | ~£75–£85 |
Figures shown are typical examples and may vary depending on category, promoted ads, fulfilment method, returns, and payment channel.
Our goal is simple:
- Better seller margins
- Trusted marketplace growth
- Long-term repeat customers
- Fair seller fee structure
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Frequently Asked Questions About Selling Online with Xcat
Can I sell online through Xcat?
Yes. Xcat Marketplace is preparing to open to carefully selected trusted sellers. Approved sellers will be added to the priority onboarding list.
What products can I sell online through Xcat?
We currently focus on practical products including tools, batteries, home & garden products, electronics, workshop supplies, refurbished stock, consumables, accessories, and related DIY and trade categories.
Can I sell refurbished products online?
Yes. Refurbished and tested products are welcome where they meet marketplace standards and include honest condition reporting.
Can I sell on eBay and Xcat at the same time?
Yes. Many sellers use a multi-channel selling strategy across eBay, marketplaces, WooCommerce websites, and specialist ecommerce platforms.
Do I need an existing business to apply?
Not necessarily. However, sellers should demonstrate reliable fulfilment, honest selling practices, and products suitable for the Xcat marketplace.
Are all seller applications approved?
No. Seller applications are manually reviewed to help maintain marketplace quality and buyer trust.
Ready to Sell Online with Xcat?
We are building a UK marketplace based on trust, practical products, long-term seller relationships, and stronger seller margins.
Create your free Xcat account and register your seller interest to join the priority trusted seller launch list.
Already registered? Log in and access Become an Xcat Trusted Seller from your My Account dashboard.