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Antique Auction Marketplace

Scope Document for Antique Auction Marketplace App

Scope Document for Antique Auction Marketplace App

Product Brief

High Level Overview: The Antique Auction Marketplace App is designed to connect buyers and sellers in a dynamic environment where antiques from the 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries can be auctioned. The app will facilitate real-time transactions, allowing buyers to bid on items and sellers to list their antiques. This platform aims to cater to antique collectors and casual buyers looking for unique items.

Product Information

  • The app will be developed as a cross-platform solution, available on web browsers, iOS, and Android devices.
  • Key features include user profile management, real-time bidding, listing creation, and payment processing via PayPal.
  • The user interface will adopt a modern design aesthetic to appeal to a broad user base while maintaining an easy-to-use functionality.

Users

Name Description
Buyer Buyers can browse listings, place bids in real-time during auctions, and process payments through integrated gateways.
Seller Sellers can create listings for their antiques, including uploading photos, writing descriptions, and setting minimum prices.

Pages

Name Description
Login/Signup Page Users can log in using their Gmail, Facebook, or LinkedIn accounts. New users can sign up through the same methods.
Listing Page Sellers can create new listings by uploading photos, adding descriptions, and setting auction parameters.
Bidding Page Buyers can view live auctions, place bids, and view the countdown timer for each auction item.
Payment Page Winning bidders can process payments securely through PayPal following a successful auction.

High-level Features

Flow Description User Page
Create Listing Sellers can create a new listing by providing item details, photos, and minimum bid price. Seller Listing Page
Place Bid Buyers can place bids on items in real-time, with each bid lasting 10 seconds. Buyer Bidding Page
Process Payment Following a successful bid, buyers can process payments using PayPal. Buyer Payment Page

Workflows

Listing Creation

Description: Sellers create a new listing for an antique item.

  1. Seller logs into the app.
  2. Navigates to the Listing Page.
  3. Uploads photos of the item.
  4. Adds a description and sets a minimum price.
  5. Submits the listing for auction.

Bidding Process

Description: Buyers participate in a real-time auction to purchase items.

  1. Buyer logs into the app.
  2. Navigates to the Bidding Page.
  3. Selects an item and places a bid within the 10-second window.
  4. If the highest bidder after the countdown, proceeds to the Payment Page.
  5. Completes the transaction using PayPal.

Other notes

  • The app will categorize antiques into three main eras (15th, 16th, 17th century) and further into subcategories (music instruments, weapons, household items).
  • Real-time functionality is crucial for the bidding process, requiring robust backend support to handle live interactions and payment processing.

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