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Shopper's Guide

For customers ordering from a store's MAT Smart Shop storefront.

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No app download or account sign-up is required — you shop through a link the seller shares with you.

Screens shown below use sample data — names, phone numbers and amounts are illustrative.

Tap the storefront or item link the seller shared (WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, or a direct link). It opens in your phone or computer browser — nothing to install. Use the search box at the top to jump straight to a product by name instead of scrolling the whole catalog.

Customer-facing storefront catalog with a search box and item cards showing photo, name, price and stock status
The customer-facing storefront — searchable, with live stock status per item.

2. Browse & Choose Products

  1. Each listing shows a photo, description, and price. Where the seller has turned it on, you'll also see whether an item is in stock.
  2. Tap/click an item to see full details and available quantity.
  3. If an item is out of stock and the seller allows back orders, you can still order it and ask to be notified — you'll get a text automatically the moment it's back in stock, at no extra step on your part.
Product page for a Rechargeable Table Fan showing price, an Out of stock badge, a note that back orders are allowed, a quantity selector, and an Order (Back Order) button
Product page — price, stock status, and a back-order option when it's out of stock.

3. Place an Order

  1. Select the quantity you want and tap Order.
  2. Enter your name, phone number, delivery address, and email if asked.
  3. Choose a delivery location — the seller's delivery fee applies automatically.
  4. Submit — you'll be given an order number, the seller gets an instant alert, and they review it from their Manage Orders screen.
Place Your Order form with fields for Name, Phone Number, Delivery Address, Delivery Location with fee, optional Email, and a Submit Order button
Placing an order — your details and delivery location, with the fee shown upfront.

4. Pay for Your Order

  • If the seller has online payment enabled, pay by card, bank transfer or USSD via Paystack or Rave (Flutterwave) at checkout.
  • Otherwise, arrange payment directly with the seller (bank transfer or cash on delivery) using the contact details on the storefront.
  • Price reductions come from the seller directly (a manual discount or your accumulated loyalty points) — there's no separate coupon code to enter.
Payment method selector with Pay Online (card, bank transfer or USSD), Bank Transfer, and Cash on Delivery options, and a Continue to Pay button
Checkout — pay online, or arrange payment directly with the seller.

5. Track Your Order, Loyalty & Support

  • Tracking: there's no self-service tracking screen — the seller updates you directly (call, WhatsApp, or email) on order status and delivery. Quote your order number when you follow up.
  • Back-order alerts: if you ordered something out of stock, you don't need to check back — you're texted the moment the seller's stock shows it's available again.
  • Loyalty: ordering again through the same storefront link can earn you loyalty points, redeemable for discounts or cashback at the seller's discretion.
  • Returns/support: contact the seller directly via the phone/WhatsApp/email on their storefront or receipt — each seller handles returns individually; there is no separate marketplace return system.

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